Gastroenterology

Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) has been recognised as an effective procedure for the treatment of morbid obesity and associated comorbidities; however, the shortcomings of SG, such as staple line leak, haemorrhage, vomiting, and weight regain, have also been well-reported. An underestimated adverse effect of SG is nutritional deficiency (ND).

Spasmodic dysphonia (SD): what about it? That is the million-dollar question.

Effective therapy is warranted early in the course of ulcerative colitis, especially for patients judged at a high risk of colectomy.

In the first presentation, Prof Panaccione considered how early treatment of Crohn’s disease (CD) is key for achieving the therapeutic goals, which…

Este seminario especializado financiado mediante una contribución independiente realizada por OM/Vifor Pharma reunió a facultativos especializados en…

The scale of HD is difficult to quantify due to patient misconceptions regarding anal health and poor practice both by physicians and the healthcare…

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) rates have been increasing, with a corresponding rise of morbidity and mortality. The primary treatment modality of…

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are chronic disabling conditions. Despite the benefits of anti-tumour necrosis factor-α agents in improving quality…