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ABSTRACT Cholangitis is a disorder of the bile ducts characterized by inflammation and cholestasis, while cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder. Both conditions cause non-specific signs such as vomiting, abdom...

Abstract Background Postoperative biliary and vascular complications (including stenosis, thrombosis, and occlusion) after liver transplantation (LT) can impair graft function, increase reoperation needs, and elevate pat...

Abstract Background Hepaticojejunostomy stenosis represents a clinically relevant long-term complication after pancreatic surgery and may result in recurrent cholangitis and impaired quality of life. T-tube drainage is o...

Bouveret syndrome is a rare form of gallstone ileus in which a gallstone causes gastric outlet obstruction via a cholecystoenteric fistula. We present the case of an elderly patient who underwent emergency surgery due to...

Introduction: Ketamine is a widely used intravenous dissociative anaesthetic and analgesic agent with a high safety profile. Increasingly, it is being used as a recreational drug for its hallucinogenic properties. Chroni...

The clinical management of autoimmune liver diseases is frequently complicated by the concomitant presentation of hepatitic and cholestatic features, an entity clinically designated as Overlap Syndrome. While the majorit...

Abstract Objective This study aims to evaluate the clinical features, efficacy of endoscopic therapy, and long-term prognosis in patients with ectopic papilla of Vater (EPV) located in the duodenal bulb. Methods A retros...

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the article titled “The Importance of Surgical Timing in Acute Cholecystitis and Postoperative Intravenous Tramadol Consumption” by Aydın et al. published on pages 1-6 of is...

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a life-threatening malignancy with a poor prognosis, remains diagnostically challenging due to the limited sensitivity and specificity of traditional imaging in differentiating malignant from be...

BackgroundEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a critical therapeutic modality for bile duct stones; however, cases of cystic duct stones (CDS) managed by ERCP alone are rarely reported. Herein, we pr...

BackgroundGlutathione peroxidase 2 (GPX2) has a pivotal role in removing reactive oxygen species (ROS) from cells. Although the number of studies analyzing GPX2 in cancer is still limited, data suggesting a role of alter...

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) consists of a class of malignant tumors of the biliary system, with a rising incidence and carries a poor prognosis. Developing reliable animal models of CCA is crucial to elucidate the pathogene...

Abstract Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) comprises a heterogeneous group of biliary malignant tumors with poor prognosis and limited therapeutic options. Recent studies have highlighted the role of the immune system in the deve...

Jiayin Chen,* Zhuochao Li,* Xun Qi Key Laboratory of DiagnosticImaging and Interventional Radiology of Liaoning Province, Department of Interventional Therapy, The First Hospital of China Medical Universi...

Background High mortality in children awaiting liver transplantation is a significant concern. At Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, the only active and established pediatric living-donor liver transplantation (LDLT) center in...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims T‐tube drainage has traditionally been used after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) to reduce the risk of bile leakage; however, it is associated with prolonged hospital sta...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly persistent environmental contaminants that pose potential ecological and health risks to humans and wildlife. This study investigated the comparative toxicity of four...