This content is machine translated Risk stratification for Barrett's esophagus Pathology test beats human experts Low-grade dysplasia is associated with an increased risk of progression in Barrett’s esophagus, but the diagnosis of LGD is limited by considerable interobserver variability. Several studies have shown that the…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colonoscopy Effective bowel preparation with PEG solution Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common malignant diseases worldwide. Colorectal cancer screenings play an important role in secondary prevention. Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based solutions have been a proven means…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated IBD and exposure to altitude Don’t fly so high, sick patient Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can have many causes. However, the connection with exposure to altitude has not yet been investigated prospectively. Scientists from Zurich have now approached this question with…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Visceral Surgery Update - Part 1 Upper gastrointestinal tract and robotic visceral surgery Every year, around 60 per 1000 inhabitants have to undergo abdominal surgery; in 2021, over 118,000 surgical procedures were performed on the digestive organs. Visceral surgery is also constantly evolving,… CME-Test
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated S2k Guideline Reflux New significance of alginates in reflux treatment Alginates offer an alternative option for the treatment of reflux symptoms and are the drug of choice for pregnant women with reflux symptoms. The new version of the “S2k guideline…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Waste volumes in endoscopy Economic and resource-saving approaches The healthcare sector accounts for around 5% of nationalCO2 production in Switzerland. Endoscopy is one of the most resource-intensive departments and ranks third in terms of waste production. How this…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Obesity Incretin mimetics close therapeutic gap Dietary changes and exercise often prove insufficient as measures against morbid obesity. Until now, bariatric surgery has been the only goal-oriented measure for many obese patients. This has changed in…
View Post 16 min This content is machine translated Fact or fiction The role of the psyche in irritable bowel syndrome in interdisciplinary therapy management. Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common gastrointestinal dysfunctions and significantly affects the quality of life of those affected. It can be assumed that various somatic, psychological and… CME-Test
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Guideline Update 2023: GERD and EoE If reflux symptoms are present, also consider eosinophilic esophagitis According to current knowledge, gastroesophageal reflux disease and eosinophilic esophagitis are distinct entities that require different therapeutic approaches. This is particularly emphasized in the updated S2k guideline “Gastroesophageal reflux disease…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal tumors Stomach and pancreatic cancer – two entities, one poor prognosis Unprecedented advances have been made in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer over the past 25 years. At this year’s World Congress, nearly 3000 clinicians, researchers and practitioners discussed the latest…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Crohn's disease in remission Avoid infliximab only with caution Patients with Crohn’s disease can be effectively placed in clinical remission with the combination of infliximab and immunosuppressants. However, long-term use poses some dangers. Scientists from Liege have therefore investigated…
