Anaerobic fermentation of the undigested polysaccharide fraction of carbohydrates
produces hydrogen in the intestine which is the substrate for methane production by …

Background and Aims Evidence is limited on the comparative diagnostic performance of
newer end-cutting fine-needle biopsy (FNB) needles for tissue sampling of pancreatic …

Background: Artificial intelligence computer-aided detection (CADe) of colorectal neoplasia
during colonoscopy may increase adenoma detection rates (ADRs) and reduce adenoma …

In response to the prolonged lockdown period and implemented measures of social
distancing/personal hygiene, most European countries are now (June 2020) experiencing a …

ESGE recommends a low fiber diet on the day preceding colonoscopy. Strong
recommendation, moderate quality evidence. ESGE recommends the use of enhanced …

PillCam colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is an innovative noninvasive, and painless
ingestible capsule technique that allows exploration of the colon without the need for …

MR1 ESGE recommends small-bowel capsule endoscopy as the first-line examination,
before consideration of other endoscopic and radiological diagnostic tests for suspected …

Greece has entered a long period of economic crisis with adverse effects on various aspects
of daily life, including the mental health of its citizens. Within this context, the Greek Ministry …

Large gastric phytobezoars may occur in patients with gastric dysmotility disorders.
Treatment options include dissolution with enzymes, endoscopic fragmentation with removal …

1 ESGE recommends that the initial assessment of patients presenting with acute lower
gastrointestinal bleeding should include: a history of co-morbidities and medications that …