Large sliding Hiatal hernia leading to anemia
As the picture shows Hiatal hernia is the opening around the scope. In anatomical terms it is herniation of the stomach in to the chest cavity. ... Read More
Endoscopic image of Zenker’s diverticulum
The picture is a depiction of Zenker’s diverticulum in a 70 year old gentleman during upper Endoscopy It is a pouch that lies in front of ... Read More
Only specialized ERCP leads to CRE infection
The picture shows the three different scopes used by a gastroenterologist. The first two scopes – EGD and Colonoscope are the scopes most commonly used by ... Read More
Story of an esophageal ulcer
It was almost 3 years ago, when I first met Mr. L in ICU. He was admitted with vomiting large amount of blood and chest pain. ... Read More
Colon stricture : effective use of needle knife
Mr D has been undergoing dilation of a recto-sigmoid anastomotic. Post dilation it would remain open for few months and then gradually constrict leading to constipation ... Read More
Harvoni – Magical Pill for Hepatitis C Cure
I have been wanting to update the blog with my experience of using Harvoni. As the title suggests it is truly a “Magical pill”. So far, ... Read More
Hot water therapy for cold sores
Based on my observation I believe that for HSV-1 lesions to occur (commonly called cold sores) the virus needs ambient temperature to multiple and this temperature ... Read More
12 weeks One-pill Regimen for Hepatitis C patients
The idea treatment for Hepatitis C virus infection (genotype 1) is few months away. We expect to get FDA approval in October, 2014. Phase II studies ... Read More
Blood in stool in a young patient : role of colonoscopy.
I regularly see a lot of young patients (below 45 years of age) presenting with bright red blood on toilet paper/bowel. I tell them candidly that ... Read More
Integrating new biomarkers – AFP-L3 and DCP for Hepatocellular Cancer surveillance
As hepatologist we know that the major cause of mortality in cirrhosis is Hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Other events that to lead to death in these patients ... Read More