BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and can range from micronutrient deficiencies to protein-calorie malnutrition. Malignant neoplasms and certain surgical complications can increase this risk…
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
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
INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a crucial diagnostic and therapeutic modality for managing bile leaks, particularly in the context of traumatic etiologies…
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
BACKGROUND: Benign and malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) at the remnant stomach in patients with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) can potentially be life-threatening…
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