INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a crucial diagnostic and therapeutic modality for managing bile leaks, particularly in the context of traumatic etiologies…
BACKGROUND. Gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) is the third leading global cause of cancer mortality and the leading infection-associated cancer. In the U.S., GAC represents a major cancer disparity, with incidence rates 2-3X in non-white populations…
Benign GI strictures lead to significant morbidity and overall reduced quality of life for patients. These lesions are often refractory to first-line treatment interventions such as endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD)…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
Colonoscopy is the gold standard in the prevention and diagnosis of colorectal disease that relies on adequate bowel preparation for optimal visualization of the colonic mucosa…
Basil I. Hirschowitz Endoscopic Center of Excellence, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine