Median arcuate ligament syndrome is a rare disorder that is clinically characterized by the
triad of postprandial abdominal pain, weight loss, and often an abdominal bruit due to …

Currently, no guidelines have been established for the treatment of atrio-esophageal fistula (AEF)
secondary to left atrial ablation therapy. After comprehensive literature review, we aim …

Liver enzyme levels are commonly obtained in the evaluation of many conditions. Elevated
alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase have traditionally been considered a “…

Congenital sucrase isomaltase deficiency (CSID) is an autosomal recessive disorder which
leads to chronic intestinal malabsorption of nutrients from ingested starch and sucrose. …

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in
the United States. Although studies have been performed on malignancy behavior in African …

Pancreatic cystic lesions can be benign, premalignant or malignant. The recent increase in
detection and tremendous clinical variability of pancreatic cysts has presented a significant …

BACKGROUND Esophageal carcinoma presents as 2 types, esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC)
and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) with the frequency of both …

A 23-year-old female with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome presented with abdominal pain and
severe anemia. Colonoscopy revealed diffuse venous congestion extending …

Background Recently published data indicate increasing incidence of colorectal
adenocarcinoma (CRC) in young-onset (<50 years) patients. Aims This study examines racial …

Background The measurement of liver volume (LV) is considered to be an effective
prognosticator for postoperative liver failure in patients undergoing hepatectomy. It is unclear …