Volume I

Gallbladder polyps are common findings in abdominal ultrasound exams, appearing in about 4.5% of adults. While most of them do not have malignant potential, a small percentage – between 4% …

The relationship between triglycerides and pancreatic damage has been studied over the years. It is now known that Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is the 3rd leading cause of acute pancreatitis (less prevalent …

Unfortunately, many patients at the time of diagnosis already have locally advanced gastric tumors, which cannot be removed by surgical procedure, or signs of systemic disease. In Brazil, this number …

Incidence of anal and anal canal cancer Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus and anal canal has a low incidence in the general population (1-2/100,000 people-year). However, when associated with …

When we think of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency – EPI (decrease in the activity of pancreatic enzymes in the intestinal lumen, below the values for normal digestion) we automatically relate it …

Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world. It is estimated that over one million new cases of GC occur annually. Remnant gastric cancer, or gastric …

It is well known that serology is an important tool in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease (CD), but the best way to use it is still a recurring doubt in …

Infection with H. pylori and the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely accepted as the main causes of peptic ulcer. However, with more effective eradication, better sanitary conditions …

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by an abnormal immune response to gluten peptides in the upper small intestine. It is important to understand its pathophysiology to know how …

A topic that has been gaining attention from pancreas scholars lately is pancreatic steatosis. This is a generic term that infers the accumulation of fat in the pancreas. However, there …

Obesity is a public health problem with increasing incidence. In this article we will discuss its concept, etiology, classification and consequences. Concept and epidemiology Consequences of obesity Metabolic syndrome Classification …

Vertical Gastrectomy (VG) has quickly become the most performed bariatric surgery in the world. However, little is known about long-term results when compared to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB). In August …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery published in the first edition of the journal Diseases of Colon and Rectum …

Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) is one of the possible causes of chronic pancreatitis, which presents with inflammatory infiltrate in the gland and progressive fibrosis, which can lead to pancreatic insufficiency (1). …

The EndoflipTM is an innovative technique that uses impedance planimetry technology to assess the distensibility of gastrointestinal organs. Despite being developed in 2009, its use is still restricted to research environments …