Is the Risk of Developing a Crohn's Disease Increased after Appendectomy? A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: The effect of appendectomy on the development of Crohn's disease (CD) is a matter of debate. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to gather the latest published data to determine whether patients with a history of appendectomy have an increased risk of developing CD or not.

Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for case-control and cohort studies assessing the risk of developing CD after appendectomy.

Incidence of diverticulitis recurrence after sigmoid colectomy: a retrospective cohort study from a tertiary center and systematic review.

Introduction: Our aim was to determine the incidence of diverticulitis recurrence after sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease.

Methods: Consecutive patients who benefited from sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease from January 2007 to June 2021 were identified based on operative codes. Recurrent episodes were identified based on hospitalization codes and reviewed.

A new clinical severity score for the management of acute small bowel obstruction in predicting bowel ischemia: a cohort study.

Background: Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common hospital admission diagnosis. Identification of patients who will require a surgical resection because of a nonviable small bowel remains a challenge. Through a prospective cohort study, the authors aimed to validate risk factors and scores for intestinal resection, and to develop a practical clinical score designed to guide surgical versus conservative management.

A 56-Year-Old Woman with Acute Cholecystitis and a Moynihan's Hump, or Caterpillar Configuration, of the Right Hepatic Artery Identified During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

BACKGROUND When performing a cholecystectomy, several variations can be encountered by the surgeon. The "Moynihan's hump" or "caterpillar configuration" of the right hepatic artery are the terms used to describe a tortuous right hepatic artery running proximal or parallel to the cystic duct, resulting in a small or short cystic artery and occupying most of Calot's triangle. This report is of a 56-year-old woman with acute cholecystitis and a Moynihan's hump or caterpillar configuration identified at laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, or one-anastomosis gastric bypass? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.

Objective: This study aimed to determine which bariatric procedure allows patients to obtain the best weight-loss outcomes and a remission of type 2 diabetes.

Methods: Databases were searched for randomized-controlled trials comparing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) with sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or one-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB). The mean difference (MD) or the relative risk was determined.

Cell-free DNA liquid biopsy for early detection of gastrointestinal cancers: A systematic review.

Background: Gastrointestinal tumors are among the most common cancer types, and early detection is paramount to improve their management. Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) liquid biopsy raises significant hopes for non-invasive early detection.

Aim: To describe current applications of this technology for gastrointestinal cancer detection and screening.

Caecal diverticulitis can be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis: a systematic review of the literature.

Aim: Caecal diverticulitis (CD) is an uncommon condition which can be misdiagnosed as acute appendicitis due to similar clinical presentations. Further, its management varies among medical centres. The aim of this study was to review cases of patients with CD, to identify the factors differentiating CD from acute appendicitis and to provide a summary of existing diagnostic methods and therapeutic alternatives regarding its management.