Ayowumi Adekolu

BACKGROUND: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is associated with increased mortality, falls, and frequent hospitalizations. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are useful tools to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures such as impairment of sleep, cognition, or activity…

Gastrojejunal (GJ) anastomotic strictures are a relatively common complication, occurring in up to 15% of patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). Endoscopic balloon dilations are the initial therapeutic procedure for these anastomotic strictures…

Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple) is a complex surgery associated with postoperative morbidity ranging from 30-60%. Delayed gastric emptying and bile reflux gastropathy are well-known problems in long-term survivors…

Delayed bleeding can occur after endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in up to 15.6% of cases. Current hemostatic methods to minimize delayed bleeding risk have limitations. Epinephrine injection effect is transient…

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EGBD) using lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) has become a pivotal part of the management of acute cholecystitis in patients who are not surgical candidates…

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) are advanced gastrointestinal lesion resection techniques that allow for precise resection and curative treatment while minimizing need for surgical interventions…

High migration rates have been reported for fully covered esophageal stents. Endoscopic suture fixation may prevent migration and be cost-effective; however, prospective studies are lacking…