Real world data on incidence and risk of HCC in advanced chronic liver disease
Find the article here Etiology of cirrhosis is changing. We know that overall incidence of HCC (Hepatocellular carcinoma) in cirrhotic patients (Lately the terminology has changed to ACLD -that include advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis, and the spectrum between them, with an cutoff of 15KPa in Transient elastography ) is between 1-8% with an overall 5 […]
Over-the-scope clip as first-line for peptic ulcer bleeding?? TOP study results
Upper GI bleeding OTS (Over the scope clips) are big circumferencial clips that, contrary to classic through the channel clips, they are attached to the tip of the endoscope and they are released with a releasing mechanism (similar to the rubber bands for varices). The most common brands are Ovesco and Padlock Ovesco® Padlock® These […]
Colorectal polypectomy: Hot off the press guidelines
Main recomendations from 2024 ESGE guidelines ESGE recommends cold snare polypectomy (CSP), to include a clear margin of normal tissue (1–2 mm) surrounding the polyp, for the removal of diminutive polyps (≤ 5 mm). Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence. ESGE recommends against the use of cold biopsy forceps excision because of its high rate of incomplete resection. […]
Dyspepsia Guidelines 2022
After several guidelines published, including the ACG (American Collegue of Gastroenterology) in 2017, the BSG has released one of the most comprehensive and extended guidelines in this matter. The defitinion of dyspepsia is usually extracted from the Rome Foundation AND This symptoms are usually >8 weeks in order to diagnose the condition. […]