March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Laparoscopic Transcystic SpyGlass Discover-Assisted Common Bile Duct Exploration and Clearance: An Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative for Common Bile Duct Stone Management
  Ahmed Abdelkader et al., Nlag
  
• Comparison of the Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) Score With the Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) and Rockall Score (RS) in Predicting the Need for Intensive Care Among Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Patients
  Lissa Abraham et al., Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Thiruvalla.
• Role of Scoring Systems in Prognosticating Outcomes of Patients With Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Cohort Study
  Faiz Khan Yusufi et al., Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
  
• Small Bowel Volvulus With Chylous Ascites Following Total Gastrectomy
  Takamichi Nishida et al., Tobata Kyoritsu Hospital
  
• Recurrent Hematochezia Due to Ileal Varices: A Case Report
  Sabrina Ho et al., University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson
  

February Cureus U Selected Articles

• Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes of Robotic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: A Single-Center, Single-Arm Prospective Study
  Shinji Kuroda et al., Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Significance of Laboratory Findings and Esophageal Varices in Male Patients With Decompensated Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis: A Single-Center Experience
  Goran Bokan et al., University clinical centre of the Republic of Srpska
  
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Stroke: Exploring Hidden Vascular Risks
  Abdallah Khan et al., RAK Medical and Health Sciences University
  
• A Triple Challenge: Cytomegalovirus and Ulcerative Colitis in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Patient
  Carly M. Hubers et al., Wayne State University School of Medicine
  
• Acute Myocarditis Following Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Gastroenteritis in a 30-Year-Old Male
  Natalie B. Saliba et al., Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• Short-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  Arbab M. Kashif Khan et al., Peshawar Medical College
  
• Decade-Long Trends in Hospitalization, Outcomes, and Emergency Department Visits for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases in the United States, 2010 to 2020
  Fidelis E. Uwumiro et al., Prime Healthcare-SRGA
  
• A Large Comparative Cohort Study of Colonoscopy in the Elderly: Indications, Outcomes, and Technical Aspects
  Amir Farah et al., Medical College of Wisconsin
  
• Successful Management of Whipple’s Disease in a 46-Year-Old British Woman: A Case Report
  Gayathri Jayakumar et al., Frimley Park hospital
  
• A Rare Case of Gastric Outlet Obstruction Caused by a Duodenal Carcinoid
  Caitlyn Cross et al., Garden City Hospital
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Postoperative Surveillance Adherence in Colorectal Cancer Patients at Urban Medical Centers: Is It Adequate?
  Ahmad Alnasarat et al., Detroit Medical Center/Sinai Grace Hospital/Wayne State University
  
• Risk Factors Associated With Lymph Node Metastasis and Recurrence in Surgical Cases of pT1 Colorectal Cancer
  Ben Sasaki et al., Shiga General Hospital
  
• Efficacy of Probiotics in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Bandar A. Almabruk et al., King salman hospital riyadh
  
• Percutaneous Transhepatic Venous Embolization and Portal Vein Stenting for Ectopic Variceal Bleeding at Choledochojejunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy With Portal Vein Stenosis: A Case Report
  Masanori Odaira et al., Tokyo Saiseikai Central Hospital
  
• Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis Leading to Hemosuccus Pancreaticus and Hemorrhagic Shock in the Setting of Decompensated Cirrhosis
  Joseph Delly et al., Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
  

November Cureus U Selected Articles

• Correlation Between Vitamin E Levels and Cholesterol, Vitamin D, and Frequency of Pulmonary Exacerbations in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
  Hasan M. Isa et al., Arabian Gulf University
  
• Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Quality Improvement and the Role of Topical Antiperistaltic Agents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Eoghan Burke et al., RCSI
  
• A Rare Neuroendocrine Tumor at the Junction of the Cystic and Common Hepatic Ducts: The Value of a Multimodal Approach in Preoperative Diagnosis
  Masanori Ishida et al., Tokyo Medical University Hospital
  
• A Case Report on Endometriosis-Associated Intestinal Tumour Following Hysterectomy: Diagnostic Challenges and Implications for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Guidelines
  Sara Elsaadany et al., North East London Foundation Trust
  
• Efficacy of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols in Emergency Colorectal Surgery: A Meta-Analytical Comparison With Conventional Care in Terms of Outcomes and Complications
  Gul Sharif et al., Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar
  

October Cureus U Selected Articles

• “Amr Sign”: A Case-Control Study Evaluating the Diagnostic Value of a New Clinical Sign in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
  Khalil Ahmad et al., Head of Department of Statistics, Government Graduate College, Asghar Mall Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  
• Management of Gastric Variceal Bleed by Endoscopic Cyanoacrylate Injection: A Case Series
  Ajay Patwa et al., King George’s Medical University Lucknow Uttar Pradesh India
  
• Real-Time Perfusion and Leak Assessment in Bariatric Surgery: Bridging Traditional and Advanced Techniques
  Amir Farah et al., Medical College of Wisconsin
• Innovative Use of a Coaxial Double-Balloon Catheter System for Treating Gastric Varices
  Hiroyuki Tokue et al., Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University
  
• From Chronic Gallstone to Acute Ileus: A Case Report
  Ahmad Alhomaid et al., Nazareth Hospital
  

September Cureus U Selected Articles

• Correlation of Endoscopic and Histopathological Diagnoses in Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Lesions: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Dhiren K. Panda et al., IMS & SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University
  
• Decreased CD3+CD56+ Natural Killer T Lymphocytes and Increased Human Leukocyte Antigen-DR+ Cells in the Inflamed Area of Pouchitis in Ulcerative Colitis Patients
  Masaya Iwamuro et al., Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences
  
• Clinical Impact of Weight Loss During Hospitalization on Prognosis After Pancreatic Surgery
  Shota Kuwabara et al., Asahikawa Red Cross Hospital
  
• Radical Resection of Small Bowel Adenocarcinoma With Multiple Liver Metastases Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Case Report
  Kei Kobayahshi et al., Yokosuka Kyosai Hospital
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the Elderly Population: A Comprehensive Review
  Elva R. Valtierra Oba et al., Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
  

August Cureus U Selected Articles

• Iodothyronine Deiodinase 3 Gene Expression in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: A Pilot Study to Contribute to Risk Assessment
  Melinda Kolcsár et al., George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures
  
• The Hanging Strap Method: A Safe and Easy-to-Use Surgical Technique for Surgeons-in-Training Performing Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
  Takahisa Fujikawa et al., Kokura Memorial Hospital
  
• Severe Pneumatosis Intestinalis and Hepatic Portal Venous Gas in a Patient With Methamphetamine Use: Early Recognition and Management
  Daniel T. Jones et al., Touro University Nevada
  
• Acute Abdominal Pain Secondary to Omental Infarction: A Case Report
  Sergio E. Vázquez-Lara et al., ISSSTE
  
• Gastric Nodule Turned Rare Gastric Xanthoma
  Andrej M. Sodoma et al., South Shore University Hospital
  

July Cureus U Selected Articles

• Immunohistochemical Analysis of IL-19 and IL-24 Expression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients: Results From a Single Center Retrospective Study
  Alexandros Toskas et al., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  
• Comparison of Potassium-Competitive Acid Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Calvin R. Wei et al., Shing Huei Group
  
• Recurrent Duodenal Ulcer After Gastroduodenal Artery Embolization Due to Coil Migration Successfully Removed Endoscopically Resulting in Ulcer Healing
  Kenneth J. Vega et al., Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
  
• Unveiling the Rarity: A Case of a Mixed Neuroendocrine-Non-Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Gastroesophageal Junction
  Hannah Sage et al., University of Central Florida College of Medicine
  
• The Outcome of Early Oral Feeding Following Elective Gastrointestinal Surgery
  GM Ishtiaq Mahmud et al., Sir Salimullah Medical College
  

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• Clinicopathological Characteristics and the First Mutational Analysis of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors From Mexico: A Single Institution Experience
  Atl Simon Arias Rivera et al., Hospital Angeles Lomas
  
• Evaluating Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity: A Prospective Follow-Up Study
  Amar Varshney et al., Air Force Hospital, Kanpur
  
• Evaluating Carcinoembryonic Antigen and Glucose Levels in Pancreatic Cyst Fluid for Mucinous Versus Non-mucinous Differentiation
  Prem Prakash et al., Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  Zahra Nazir et al., combined military hospital, Quetta
  
• Gallbladder Diverticulum as a Rare Disease and a Therapeutic Challenge: A Case Report
  Guangbin Chen et al., The Second People's Hospital of Wuhu, Wuhu Hospital Affiliated to East China Normal University
  

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• Diarrhea as the Initial Presentation in a Patient With HIV Diagnosed With Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
  Nicol Tugarinov et al., University of Maryland School of Medicine
  
• Subserosal Supernumerary Muscle Layer of the Intestine: A Peculiar Bowel
  Mehul Gupta et al., All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Insulinoma Unmasked Post Sleeve Gastrectomy With Incidental Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Case
  Yashika Goel et al., Deenanath mangeshkar hospital, pune
  
• Mahamana Technique of Pancreaticogastrostomy: A Safe and Reliable Technique for a Difficult Pancreatic Stump
  Kumar Vineet et al., MPMMCC & HBCH
  
• Descending Colon Metastasis of Renal Cell Carcinoma: An Unusual Site of Metastasis
  Ali Tariq Alvi et al., HCA Florida Westside Hospital
  

April Cureus U Selected Articles

• Correlation of the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 Score With Post-operative Complications in Gastrointestinal and Hepatopancreatobiliary Oncosurgeries
  Yugal Limbu et al., Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital
  
• The Influence of Insulin Resistance on Outcomes in Hospitalizations for Alcohol-Related Liver Disease: A Nationwide Study
  Fidelis Uwumiro et al., Prime Healthcare-SRGA
  
• Non-celiac Enteropathy and Olmesartan: An Essential Consideration
  Sotirios G. Doukas et al., Saint Peter's University Hospital
  
• Recurrent Appendicitis in Children: The Impact of a Poorly Known Disease
  Sara Monteiro et al., Centro Materno Infantil do Norte - Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António
  
• Intraoperative Enteroscopy: A Rare Case of Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome and a Rare Complication of Cyanoacrylate Glue
  Binura Buwaneka Wijesinghe Lekamalage et al., Tauranga Hospital
  

March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Factors Associated With Short-Term Complications After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion: A Retrospective Cohort Study
  Mostafa Shehata et al., SSMC
• WT1 Cancer Vaccine in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review
  Kalyan Naik Gugulothu et al., Sri Venkateswara Medical College
  
• Post-operative Surveillance and Management of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma Using Circulating Tumor DNA: A Case Report
  Gary Monroe et al., West Virginia University School of Medicine
  
• Successful Multimodal Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer With Extensive Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis Utilizing Chemotherapy Combined With Direct Oral Anticoagulant
  Takahisa Fujikawa et al., Kokura Memorial Hospital
  
• Serum Levels of Netrin-4 and Its Association With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Results From a Case-Control Study
  Vennela Jyothi et al., JIPMER
  

February Cureus U Selected Articles

• Doctors’ Perception Regarding Bariatric Surgery and Major Barriers in Referral of Morbidly Obese Patients for Surgery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  Muhammad I. Khan et al., Khyber Teaching Hospital
  
• Analysis of Ambulatory Proctologic Surgery for Simple Anal Fistulas in Terms of Recovery, Complications, Recurrence, and Cost
  Hakan Demir Sr. et al., Sakarya University Training and Education Hospital
  
• Nutritional Deficiencies Before and After Bariatric Surgery in Low- and High-Income Countries: Prevention and Treatment
  Marily Martinez Ramirez et al., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
  
• Primary Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Stomach: A Case Report
  Ygor R. Fernandes et al., Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Serviço de Endoscopia Gastrointestinal do Hospital das Clínicas, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP)
  
• Advanced and Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Presenting With Surgical Emergencies Managed With Surgical Resection: A Case Series
  Divij Jayant et al., Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• A Head-to-Head Comparison of Computed Tomography Colonography, Optical Colonoscopy, and Colon Endoscopic Capsule for the Detection of Polyps After Partial Colectomy or Rectosigmoidectomy for Colorectal Cancer: A Pilot Study
  Igor Braga Ribeiro et al., Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo
  
• Banded Versus Non-banded Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Abdulkreem Al-Juhani et al., King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine
  
• Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Its Association With Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
  Namra V. Gohil et al., Medical College Baroda
  
• A Rare Case of Metastatic Ampullary Adenocarcinoma Following the Whipple Procedure
  Aboud Kaliounji et al., SUNY Downstate Medical Center
  
• Bile Duct Tumor as the Presenting Manifestation of Colon Cancer: A Case Report
  Krystal Mills et al., Mayo Clinic
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) Score and Systemic Immune-Inflammation Indexes Used As Pretreatment Outcome Predictors in Patients With Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Robotic or Open Whipple Procedures: A Logistic Regression Analysis
  Elaina Vivian et al., Methodist Dallas Medical Center
  
• Safety and Feasibility of Gastrectomy in Super Elderly Patients (Aged ≥ 80): A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
  Takahisa Fujikawa et al., Kokura Memorial Hospital
  
• Characteristics and Outcomes Associated With Emergent Rectal Foreign Body Management: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
  Aldin Malkoc et al., Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
• Ursodeoxycholic Acid Prophylaxis and the Reduction of Gallstone Formation After Bariatric Surgery: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Ramadan Hassanat et al., Jordanian Royal Medical Services
  
• An Uncommon Expression of Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-Related Disease: Sclerosing Mesenteritis Concomitant With IgG4-Related Autoimmune Pancreatitis
  Ilias Bennouna et al., Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Institut Jules Bordet
  

November Cureus U Selected Articles

• Incidental Intraoperatively Detected Choledocholithiasis: A General Surgeon’s Approach to Management
  Jun Guang Kendric Tan et al., St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
  
• Post-operative Surveillance Following Curative Resection of Colorectal Cancer in the Elderly Population in the United Kingdom: An Observational Study
  Florence E. Shekleton et al., Royal United Hospital Bath
  
• Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Features Among Commercially Insured Adults in the United States
  Ankoor H. Patel et al., Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  
• Artificial Intelligence in the Detection of Barrett's Esophagus: A Systematic Review
  Akash Patel et al., Eisenhower Health
  
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Complicated by Ischemic Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Youichi Yanagawa et al., Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital
  

October Cureus U Selected Articles

• Optimal Dosage of Indocyanine Green Fluorescence for Intraoperative Positive Staining in Laparoscopic Anatomical Liver Resection
  Meidai Kasai et al., Meiwa Hospital
  
• Hirschsprung Disease: A Literacy Analysis of Patient Information
  April L. Baum et al., Kansas City University
  
• Trans-anal Minimally Invasive Surgery Combined With a Robotic Anterior Approach for Sleeve Resection of a Huge Rectal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
  Daibo Kojima et al., Fukuoka university, Faculty of medicine
  
• Legius Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Pediatric Case Report
  Filipa Paixao et al., Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando Fonseca
  
• Ileostomy 101: Understanding the Basics for Optimal Patient Care
  M Hasaan Shahid et al., Glangwili General Hospital
  

September Cureus U Selected Articles

• Demographics and Outcomes Related to Wilson’s Disease Patients: A Nationwide Inpatient Cohort Study
  Carlos D. Minacapelli et al., Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  
• Laparoscopic Liver Resection Utilizing a Water Jet Scalpel for Patients With Liver Fibrosis
  Takahisa Fujikawa et al., Kokura Memorial Hospital
  
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Versus Open Cholecystectomy in Acute Cholecystitis: A Literature Review
  Raam Mannam et al., Narayana Medical College
  
• Postoperative Necrotizing Enterocolitis Following Inguinal Hernia Repair in an Infant: Case Report and Review of the Literature
  Rawan Alhalabi et al., American Hospital Dubai
  
• Large Sigmoid Fecaloma: A Rare Case of a Common Condition in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
  Resheed Alkhiari, Qassim University
  

August Cureus U Selected Articles

• Tolerance to and Postoperative Outcomes With Early Oral Feeding Following Elective Bowel Surgery: A Systematic Review
  Lord Mvoula et al., Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
  
• Cannabis Use and Associated Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Literature Review
  Adedeji O. Adenusi et al., Interfaith Medical Center
• Loose Screws: Removal of Foreign Bodies From the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
  Cody Ashcroft et al., Brooke Army Medical Center
  
• A Review of 10-Year Survivability of Immunotherapy in the Management of Colon Cancer
  Chiugo Okoye et al., Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainsville
  
• Toothpick: An Unusual Cause of Small Bowel Perforation in an Adult
  Robert J. Dabek et al., St. Agnes Hospital
  

July Cureus U Selected Articles

• The Safety of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Super-elderly Patients: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis
  Shigetoshi Naito et al., Fukuoka University Hospital
  
• A Systematic Review of the Emerging Treatment for Hepatorenal Syndrome With a Principal Focus on Terlipressin: A Recent FDA-Approved Drug
  Mirra Srinivasan et al., St. Bernards Medical Center
  
• A Rectal Sunflower Seed Bezoar Causing Fecal Impaction in a Healthy Young Woman
  Yucel Aydin et al., SAINT MARY`S HOSPITAL
  
• Ectopic Liver Tissue Encountered Incidentally During a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
  Gagandeep Singh Arora et al., UC Riverside
  
• Nivolumab-Induced Colitis in a Patient With Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
  Iakovos Vlachos et al., Aretaieion University Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• Real-Time Fluorescent Cholangiography by Intrabiliary Indocyanine Green Administration With Near-Infrared Laparoscopy in Major Hepatectomy
  Naoya Sasaki et al., Shizuoka City Shizuoka Hospital
  
• Quality of Life of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Bangladesh
  Sumona Islam et al., Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
  
• Successful Systemic Steroid Administration for the Treatment of Edematous Anastomotic Stenosis After the Laparoscopic Augmented Rectangle Technique for Billroth I Reconstruction for Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy
  Tomoaki Ito et al., Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital, Juntendo University School of Medicine
  
• Outpouching in the Esophagus: An Uncommon Endoscopic Finding of Esophageal Intramural Pseudodiverticulosis in the Absence of Esophageal Candidiasis
  Daniyal Raza et al., LSU Health Shreveport
  
• A Rare Cause and Alternative Algorithm for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed: Complications of a Failed Pancreatic Transplant
  Soha Afzal et al., Michigan State University
  

May Cureus U Selected Articles

• Pancreatic Cancer Biopsy Modalities: Comparing Insurance Status, Length of Stay, and Hospital Complications Based on Percutaneous, Endoscopic, and Surgical Biopsy Methods
  Ayham Khrais et al., Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School
• Evaluating the Safety and Quality of Diagnostic Colonoscopies Performed by General Surgeons: A Retrospective Study
  Muhammad Saulat Naeem et al., Mayo Hospital
• The Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use on Survival of Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Study of a Racially Diverse Population
  Adham E. Obeidat et al., Presbyterian Healthcare
  
• Comparison of High Ligation Versus Low Ligation of the Inferior Mesenteric Artery (IMA) on Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes in Sigmoid Colon and Rectal Cancer Surgery: A Meta-analysis
  Shamsha Hirani et al., Baqai Hospital
  
• The Rolling Stone: Bouveret Syndrome Requiring Open Gastrotomy After Failing Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy
  Zarian Prenatt et al., St. Luke's University Health Network
  

April Cureus U Selected Articles

• Feasibility of Biliary Drainage Using a Novel Integrated Biliary Stent and Nasobiliary Drainage Catheter System for Acute Cholangitis
  Koji Takahashi et al., Chiba University
  
• Self-Expandable Metal Stent (SEMS) Versus Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent (LAMS) for Drainage of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  Igor Braga Ribeiro et al., Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo
  
• Prevalence of Symptomatic Gallbladder Disease After Bariatric Surgery: A Literature Review
  Isaac Alsallamin et al., University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
• The Efficacy of Currently Licensed Biologics for Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: A Literature Review
  Humza Awan et al., King's College London
  
• Acute Buried Bumper Syndrome: A Case Report
  Lefika Bathobakae et al., St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
  

March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Increased Risk of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Population-Based Study
  Somtochukwu Onwuzo et al., Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  
• From Antibiotic Resistance to Antibiotic Renaissance: A New Era in Helicobacter pylori Treatment
  Prabhav Kashyap Godavarthy et al., Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences
• Candida Bezoar of the Bladder Resulting in Obstructive Uropathy: A Case Report
  Nicholas M. McGhee et al., University of Missouri School of Medicine
  
• Ominous Sign of Pneumatosis Intestinalis With Portal Venous Gas
  Brett Miller et al., Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  
• Primary Epithelioid Angiosarcoma of the Colon With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
  Quan Do et al., University of Louisville Hospital
  

February Cureus U Selected Articles

• Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography in Patients of Liver Cirrhosis: A Case-Control Study
  Chitranshu Vashishtha et al., Associate Professor, ILBS
  
• Anomalous Pancreatobiliary Ductal Union Presenting as Recurrent Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis in Children and Adolescents With Response to Endotherapy
  Suprabhat Giri et al., Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Laparoscopic vs Endoscopic Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: A Scoping Review
  Mohim Thakur et al., All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bilaspur
  
• Challenges in Diagnostic of the Ulcerative Rectitis by Lymphogranuloma venereum in Chlamydia trachomatis Infection and AIDS
  José C. Ardengh et al., Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto
  
• Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis: Abdominal Cocoon
  Sho Fujiwara et al., Iwate Prefectural Chubu Hospital
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• Platelet, Mean Platelet Volume and Platelet Distribution Width Levels Might Be a Promising Marker for the Prediction of Disease Severity, Mucosal Healing and Steroid Dependence in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
  Emre Gerçeker et al., İzmir Medicana International Hospital
• Association Between Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Acute Complicated Diverticulitis
  Christian Karime et al., Mayo Clinic Florida
• Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients Using Proton-Pump Inhibitors: A Population-Based Study
  Somtochukwu Onwuzo et al., Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Advances in Polysaccharide-Based Oral Colon-Targeted Delivery Systems: The Journey So Far and the Road Ahead
  Ibrahim M. Ibrahim, King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine
  
• Rapidly Progressive Emphysematous Pancreatitis With Massive Hemorrhage and Multi-Organ Failure: A Severe Sequela of COVID-19
  Raghav Bassi et al., Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Graduate Medical Education/North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, USA
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Hospital-Acquired Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Single Centre Retrospective Cohort Study
  Hidehiro Someko et al., Kyoto University
  
• Gastric Emptying and Its Correlation With Weight Loss and Body Mass Index in Patients With an Intragastric Balloon: A Prospective Study With Six Years of Follow-Up
  Igor Braga Ribeiro et al., Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo
• Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment in Albanian Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C and Advanced Liver Fibrosis
  Agron Dogjani et al., University of Medicine of Tirana
  
• A Systematic Review of Mixed Studies Exploring the Effects of Probiotics on Gut-Microbiome to Modulate Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Maithily Patel et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology
  
• 17q12 Microdeletion Syndrome as a Rare Cause of Elevated Liver Enzymes: Case Report and Literature Review
  Layla I. Salman Jr. et al., Salmaniya Medical Complex
  

November Cureus U Selected Articles

• The Hidden Burden of Equipment Failure in Endoscopy: Uncovered and Improved With Digital Technology
  Anushri Halai et al., Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
  
• Correlation of Clinically-Suspected Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP) With Laboratory-Confirmed SBP in Portosystemic Encephalopathy Patients
  Himayat Ullah, College of Medicine Shaqra University
  
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Waning Over Time in Endoscopic Versus Surgical Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  João Guilherme Ribeiro Jordão Sasso Sr. et al., Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  
• Successful Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for Chronic Pancreatitis: A Case Report
  Tejas Shah et al., Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  
• Splenic Injury After a Screening Colonoscopy
  Muhammad S. Aleem et al., Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
  

October Cureus U Selected Articles

• A Single-Center Experience of Internal Pancreatic Fistulas
  Khamar J. Banu et al., Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical Hospital
  
• Diagnostic Modalities Used in Diagnosing Gastroparesis: A Clinical Review
  Nishant Allena et al., BronxCare Health System
  
• Young-Onset Colon Cancer: A Case Report
  Syed Salman Hamid Hashmi et al., NYU Langone , Woodhull Medical Center
  
• Perforated Appendicitis Masquerading as Bilateral Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
  Humzah Iqbal, University of California San Francisco, Fresno
  
• Delayed Diagnosis of Intestinal Tuberculosis: A Case Report
  Tiago Araújo et al., Unidade Local de Saúde do Litoral Alentejano, EPE
  

September Cureus U Selected Articles

• Comparison of Thiol-Disulfide Hemostasis With Inflammatory Markers in the Inflammatory Process of Acute Appendicitis
  Abdulkadir Ünsal et al., Health Sciences University Keçiören Training and Research Hospital
• Alterations in the Rectal Sensitivity of Children With Chronic Constipation Evaluated by High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
  Rubén Peña-Vélez et al., Instituto Nacional de Pediatría
• Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Narrative Review
  Saad Ahmed et al., SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
  
• Is Helicobacter Pylori a Reason for Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Systematic Review
  Jiya Mulayamkuzhiyil Saju et al., Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture With Pericardial Tear and Transdiaphragmatic Herniation of the Stomach
  Oseen Shaikh et al., Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
  

August Cureus U Selected Articles

• Clinical, Diagnostic, and Treatment Features of Body Packing in Brazil: Drugs, Cell Phones, and Beyond
  Carlo Jose Freire Oliveira et al., Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro
  
• The Role of Gut-Microbiota in the Pathophysiology and Therapy of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review
  Bijay Shrestha et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology
  
• Localized Pancreatitis in an Elderly Patient Without Suspected Etiology
  Ryuichi Ohta et al., Unnan City Hospital
  
• Immune Thrombocytopenia Induced by Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Romil Singh et al., Allegheny Health Network
• Esophagogastric Complications After Caustic Ingestion: A Case Report
  Carla Valencia et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology
  

July Cureus U Selected Articles

• Identifying the Demographic, Clinical, and Endoscopic Findings of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients With Helicobacter pylori Infection at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  Ruba M. Alotaibi et al., King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine
• Spontaneous Cystogastrostomy: A Natural Response
  Sara Izwan et al., Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
  
• Pancreatic Plasmacytoma: A Case of Recurrent Disease
  Bola Nashed et al., Ascension St. John Hospital
  
• Gastric Volvulus: Diagnosis and Successful Endoscopic De-rotation Towards Conservative Management in a Patient With Multiple Comorbidities
  Mansoor Zafar et al., Hammersmith Hospital. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
  
• Chronic Unexplained Vomiting: A Case Report on Psychogenic Vomiting
  Gokul Paidi et al., Abrazo Community Health Network

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• The National Audit of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) in the United Kingdom: Defining the Audit Dataset and Data Collection System
  Laith Alrubaiy et al., Swansea University Medical School
• Nutritional Deficiencies and Clinical Practices in Decompensated Cirrhotics With Hepatic Encephalopathy
  Nishah N. Panchani et al., University of Alabama at Birmingham
  
• A Literature Review of Major Clinical Trials That Contributed to Treatment Protocols of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
  Anas Zaher et al., New York Presbyterian - Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
• Symptomatic Sinus Bradycardia in a Patient With Acute Calculous Cholecystitis Due to the Cardio-Biliary Reflex (Cope’s Sign): A Case Report
  Nicole Gousy et al., Albany Medical Center
  
• A Rare Case of an Incidental Near-Complete Gastric Band Erosion Without Perforation
  Vincent Wong et al., Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School
  

May Cureus U Selected Articles

• A Pragmatic Approach to Pancreatic Trauma: A Single-Center Experience From a Tertiary Care Center
  Pothugunta S. Krishna et al., Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research
  
• A Study on the Correlation Between Endoscopic Findings and Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  Rajesh Domakunti et al., Datta Meghe Medical College
• Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stents Versus Multiple Plastic Stents for Benign Biliary Strictures: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
  Suprabhat Giri et al., Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Endoscopic Management of Ingested Narcotic Substances: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Anmol Mittal et al., Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School
  
• Esophageal Squamous Cell Papilloma: A Report of Three Cases
  Muhammer Ergenç et al., Marmara University School of Medicine
  

April Cureus U Selected Articles

• Congestive Heart Failure Is Associated With Worse Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Colitis: A Nationwide Study
  Ratib Mahfouz et al., Henry Ford Hospital
  
• Correlation Between Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein and Tumour Size in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated With Direct-Acting Antivirals
  Adriana Mercan Stanciu et al., Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania
  
• Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) Positivity and Factors Associated with Poor Prognosis in Patients with Gastric Cancer: An Umbrella Meta-Analysis
  Gashaw Hassen et al., University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center
  
• Mirizzi Syndrome With Bouveret Syndrome: A Rare Amalgam
  Vaibhav K. Varshney et al., All India Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• A Plausible Association Between the Use of Elderberry and Autoimmune Hepatitis
  Prasun Pudasainee et al., Ascension Saint Francis Hospital
  

March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Outcomes of Continuous Enteral Vancomycin Infusion in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Novel Treatment Modality for Severe Clostridium Difficile Colitis
  Arslan Iqbal et al., Indiana University School of Medicine
• Development of a Computer-Tailored Intervention/Decision Aid To Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in Health Systems
  Hala Fatima et al., Indiana University Health
  
• Bile Cast Nephropathy: A Comprehensive Review
  Manoj R. Somagutta et al., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
  
• Amlodipine-Induced Liver Injury
  Julian Yet Kwong Horman et al., Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  
• A Favorable Outcome of Grade 3 Follicular Lymphoma Treated With Surgery and Obinutuzumab Combined With Chemotherapy: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Erinie Mekheal et al., St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
  

February Cureus U Selected Articles

• Hyperbilirubinemia as a Possible Predictor of Appendiceal Perforation in Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study
  Ashok Kumar Sahoo et al., All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar
  
• Measurement of Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients Treated for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  Charles B. Chen et al., NA
• Ursodeoxycholic Acid and SMOFlipid for Treating Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis in Infants
  Saleh Al-Alaiyan et al., King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
• Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis: What We Already Know
  Ratib Mahfouz et al., Henry Ford Hospital
• Primary Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumor: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Sufian Abdel Hafez et al., The University of Jordan
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• Efficacy of Lipid Ratios and Platelet Distribution Width for Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Bandana Kumari et al., All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
  
• Study of Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Kiran G. Kulirankal et al., Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
• Acotiamide and Functional Dyspepsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Dhan B. Shrestha et al., Mount Sinai Hospital
  
• Combination of Percutaneous Transhepatic Balloon-Assisted Transjugular Intrahepatic Collateral Caval Shunt and Embolization for Successful Hemostasis of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Associated With Extremely Enlarged Anorectal Varicose Veins
  Christos Sotiropoulos et al., University General Hospital of Patra
  
• Dissolving Potassium Tablets Masquerading as Concealed Foreign Body Ingestion
  Michael A. Craig et al., Brooke Army Medical Center
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Magnesium Citrate Capsules in Colonoscopy Preparation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Yehuda Eidensohn et al., New Jersey Medical School
  
• Helicobacter pylori Resistance to Triple Therapy in a Multicultural Population in New York City
  Joanna M. Lenik et al., NYC Health + Hospitals/metropolitan
  
• The Laser Therapy for Hemorrhoidal Disease: A Prospective Study
  Rafique Umer Harvitkar et al., Royal sussex county hospital
• Risk of Hepatobiliary-Gastrointestinal Malignancies and Appropriate Cancer Surveillance in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
  Sujani Yadlapati et al., Cooper University Hospital
  
• A Rare Case of Aeromonas Hydrophila Infection in a Patient With Hereditary Hemochromatosis
  Adham E. Obeidat et al., Presbyterian Healthcare
  

November Cureus U Selected Articles

• The Pattern of CT Scan Use in the Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain in Children Presenting to the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Community Hospital
  Hamza H. Khan et al., Medical University of South Carolina
  
• Efficacy of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients with Mismatch Repair-Deficient or Microsatellite Instability-High Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Analysis of Three Phase-II Trials
  Andrea Messori et al., Regione Toscana
  
• Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome in a Child Presenting With Chronic Diarrhea: A Rare Case in Family Medicine Practice
  Malak Alshammari et al., Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
  
• A Case of Esophageal Plasmablastic Lymphoma With a Literature Review
  Mohamad F. Ayas et al., Ascension St John Hospital and Medical Centre
  
• Chronic Vomiting and Weight Loss Due to Cecal Pinworm Infestation: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review
  Emad M. Salawati et al., King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine
  

October Cureus U Selected Articles

• Innovative Pancreas Ligation Band for Distal Pancreatectomy: A Pilot In Vivo Porcine Study
  Yuji Kaneda et al., Jichi Medical University
  
• An Emerging Facet of Diabetes Mellitus: The Nexus of Gastrointestinal Disorders
  Srimy Modi et al., K. J. Somaiya Medical College
  
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP): Used to Diagnose and Treat Cholecystoduodenal Fistula, a Rare Clinical Entity
  Atika Malik et al., Services Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• Re-pancreaticojejunostomy for Necrosis of the Roux-en-Y Limb Tip 14 Years After Partington-Rochelle Procedure
  Akinori Sekioka et al., Osaka Saiseikai-Noe Hospital
  
• Infliximab Rescue in Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Complicated by Clostridium Difficile Infection: A Case Series
  Srdjan Markovic et al., UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER "ZVEZDARA"

September Cureus U Selected Articles

• Routine Endoscopy After Acute Sigmoid Diverticulitis: Would a Sigmoidoscopy be Sufficient?
  Enda Hannan et al., University Hospital Limerick
• Prediction of Recurrence Risk in Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas: Single-Institution Experience
  Naganath Babu O L et al., Madras Medical College
• Endoscopic Surveillance in Idiopathic Achalasia
  Olive Ochuba et al., Brown University/Kent Hospital
  
• Does Hormone Supplementation With Levothyroxine Improve Hypothyroid Impaired Cognitive Dysfunction?
  Davuluri Uma et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology
  
• Efficacy and Safety of Vedolizumab in Management of Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review
  Renu Bhandari et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology
  

August Cureus U Selected Articles

• Effective Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Using a Community-Based Weight Management Program
  Fadi Hawa et al., University of Michigan
  
• Diagnostic Pitfalls of Digital Microscopy Versus Light Microscopy in Gastrointestinal Pathology: A Systematic Review
  Wangpan Shi et al., UC San diego
  
• Correlation Between the Gut Microbiome and Immunotherapy Response in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review of the Literature
  Katarzyna Karpinska-Leydier et al., California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology
  
• A Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease: Oropharyngeal Dysphagia as The Main Manifestation of Myasthenia Gravis
  Mohammad Abudalou et al., St. Elizabeth Medical Center
  
• Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  Aliya H. Sange et al., Dubai Medical College

July Cureus U Selected Articles

• Intestinal Failure: Epidemiology, Catheter-Related Sepsis and Challenges
  Nikhil Nanjappa Ballanamada Appaiah et al., Basildon & Thurrock Univeristy Hospital
• A Never-Ending Challenge: Intestinal Tuberculosis or Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  Arda Yavuz et al., Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Research and Training Hospital
  
• Obstructed Left Paraduodenal Hernia: A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen in a COVID-19 Patient
  Sanoop K. Zachariah et al., KERALA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (KIMS)
  
• Efficacy and Safety of Peripherally Acting μ-Opioid Receptor Antagonist (PAMORAs) for the Management of Patients With Opioid-Induced Constipation: A Systematic Review
  Giustino Varrassi et al., Fondazione Paolo Procacci
  
• Assessing Presenting Symptoms, Co-Morbidities, and Risk Factors for Mortality in Underserved Patients With Non-Hereditary Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
  Lindsey Bierle et al., Carilion Clinic
  

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• Evaluation of Serum-Derived Bovine Immunoglobulin Protein Isolate in Subjects With Decompensated Cirrhosis With Ascites
  Matthew J. Stotts et al., University of Virginia School of Medicine
• Causes of Acute Peritonitis and Its Complication
  Besham Kumar et al., West Virginia University
• Simultaneous Totally Laparoscopic Distal Gastrectomy and Anterior Resection for Synchronous Gastric and Colon Cancer
  Beslen Goksoy, Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences
  
• Leiomyoma in the Transverse Colon With Resection
  Rebecca Smoller et al., NYITCOM
  
• Type I Gastric Neuroendocrine Tumor Presenting as Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed
  Anusha Bapatla et al., jacobi medical center
  

May Cureus U Selected Articles

• Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Therapy: Still a Challenge
  Muhammad Hafeez et al., PEMH
• Pancreatic Damage and Radiological Changes in Patients With COVID-19
  Ahmet Bozdag et al., Firat University
  
• Role of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in the Management of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Clinical Review Article
  Haider Ghazanfar et al., Bronxcare Health System
  
• A Curious Case of Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis
  Rasiq Zackria et al., Sunrise Health GME Consortium
  

April Cureus U Selected Articles

• Efficacy and Safety of Orally Administered Acotiamide Extended-Release Tablets Among Functional Dyspepsia-Postprandial Distress Syndrome Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter Study
  Shubhadeep D. Sinha et al., Hetero Labs
• Acute-on-Chronic Pancreatitis: Analysis of Clinical Profile and Outcome
  Bipadabhanjan Mallick et al., Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
• False Negative Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid (HIDA) Scan in a Case of Gall Bladder Perforation
  Shristi Lamichhane et al., Interfaith Medical Center
  
• Oral Lactulose vs. Polyethylene Glycol for Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Study
  Gaurish Sawant et al., Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital
  
• Successful Coil Embolization Treatment of a Large Arterioportal Fistula: A Rare Cause of Mesenteric Ischemia
  Karim Nasra et al., Ascension Providence/Michigan State University
  

March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Reduced Fluoroscopy Time With Physician-Controlled Fluoroscopy During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Community Hospital Experience
  Ryan T. Hoff et al., PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
• Giant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors of the Stomach Successfully Treated With Laparoscopic Resection: Case Report and Literature Review
  Abbas Mohamed et al., King Salman Specialty Hospital
  
• Killian Jamieson Diverticulum: A Rare Cause of Dysphagia
  Lynna Alnimer et al., Ascension Providence Hospital
  

February Cureus U Selected Articles

• Phlegmonous Gastritis: A Case Report of Successful Early Antibiotic Treatment
  Andrea DeCino et al., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  
• Colonic Ileus, Distension, and Ischemia Due to COVID-19-Related Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Danial H. Shaikh et al., BronxCare Health System
  
• Secondary Multiple Intraabdominal Hydatidosis as Presumptive Sequelae of Primary Renal Echinococcosis: Clinical and Histopathologic Correlation
  Ilker Sengul et al., Giresun University Faculty of Medicine
  
• Neutropenic Enterocolitis Complicating Induction Chemotherapy in an Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patient
  Kevin Groudan et al., Baystate Medical Center
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• Cisplatin/5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) Versus Carboplatin/Paclitaxel Chemoradiotherapy as Definitive or Pre-Operative Treatment of Esophageal Cancer
  Cole Steber et al., Wake Forest School of Medicine
  
• Clinicopathological Features of Primary Neuroendocrine Tumors of Gastrointestinal/Pancreatobiliary Tract With Emphasis on High-Grade (Grade 3) Well-Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumors
  Atif A. Hashmi et al., Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College
  
• A Young Male With Anorexia, Abdominal Complaints and Marked Blood Eosinophilia
  Dimitrios Anyfantakis, Primary Health Care Centre of Kissamos
  
• An Unusual Case of Esophageal Hyperplastic Polyp with Scleroderma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
  Zahid Ijaz Tarar et al., University of Missouri
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Effects of Oxidant-Antioxidant and Vitamin D Levels on Clinical and Laboratory Data in Children With Fatty Liver Disease
  Sukru Gungor et al., Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Medical Faculty
• An Uncommon Presentation of a Common Disease: A Review of Gastric Metastasis From Breast Carcinoma
  Luis Geada et al., Kendall Regional Medical Center
• The Relationship Between Neutrophil-Lymphocyte and Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratios With Hospital Stays and Mortality in the Emergency Department
  Huseyin C. Halhalli et al., University of Health Sciences, Kocaeli City Hospital
  
• Football Size Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour
  Sherif Monib et al., West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trsut, St. Albans and Watford General Hospitals
  
• Gallstone Ileus: Uncommon Presentation Followed by Less Common Spontaneous Resolution
  Nicholas Hobbs et al., North Manchester General Hospital
  

November Cureus U Selected Articles

• An Erythritol-Sweetened Beverage Induces Satiety and Suppresses Ghrelin Compared to Aspartame in Healthy Non-Obese Subjects: A Pilot Study
  Zachary A. Sorrentino et al., University of Florida
  
• Successful Endoscopic Removal of Toothpick Perforating Gastric Antrum With Over-the-Scope Padlock Clip Closure
  Darshan Suthar et al., Geisinger Medical Center
  
• Role of Octreotide in Menetrier’s Disease: Case Report and Review of Literature
  Aadil Khan et al., Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  
• Differentiating Delayed Esophageal Clearance From Reflux in Scleroderma
  Sheena Mago et al., University of Connecticut Health Center
  

October Cureus U Selected Articles

• Acute Streptococcus constellatus Pyogenic Liver Abscess Due to an Atypical Presentation of Sigmoid Diverticulitis Complicated by Pericolonic Abscess
  Sachin Patil et al., UHS Southwest Healthcare
  
• Primary Leiomyosarcoma of the Mesentery: A Case Report With Review of Literature
  Saif Affas et al., Ascension St John Hospital and Medical Centre
  
• Novel Presentation of Pulmonary Atypical Carcinoid Tumor as Acute Pancreatitis
  Anchit Bharat et al., Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
  

September Cureus U Selected Articles

• Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: A Single-Institution Experience
  Rachel M. Glicksman et al., University of Toronto
  
• Predictors of Neoplasia in Colonic Wall Thickening Detected via Computerized Tomography
  Cengiz Karacin et al., HSU Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital
  
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Fasciola Hepatica With Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in a Child Patient: Case Report
  Mehmet Agin et al., Gazi Yasargil Education and Research Hospital
  
• Significance of E-cadherin Gene Mutations in Patients With Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome: A Systematic Review
  Harshit K. Goud et al., Apollo Hospitals
  

August Cureus U Selected Articles

• The Spectrum of Gallbladder Histopathology at a Tertiary Hospital in a Developing Country: A Retrospective Study
  Talal Almas et al., University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
• Adolescent With Acute Liver Failure in the Setting of Ethanol, Cocaine, and Ecstasy Ingestion Treated With a Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System
  Jacquelin Peck et al., Mount Sinai Medical Center
  
• Pyogenic Liver Abscess and Sepsis Caused by Streptococcus constellatus in the Immunocompetent Host
  Muhammad Z. Khan et al., Central Michigan University College of Medicine
  
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Induced Pancreatic Ascites
  Jennifer C. Asotibe et al., John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
  
• Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in a Patient With Asymptomatic Crohn's Disease
  Waqar Akram et al., Raleigh General Hospital
  

July Cureus U Selected Articles

• A Fatal, Post-Intubation, Tracheoesophageal Fistula
  Sher N. Baig et al., Richmond University Medical Center
  
• An Unusual Presentation of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
  Aditya Mehta et al., Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
  
• An Uncommon Presentation of Extrahepatic Cholestasis due to Single Biliary Stricture From Kaposi Sarcoma
  Estefanía Flores Córdova et al., Cook County Health and Hospital System
  

June Cureus U Selected Articles

• Endoscopic Management of a Tubulovillous Adenoma Within a Diverticulum: Report of a Case and Review of Literature
  Fadi Hawa et al., University of Michigan
  
• Clinicopathologic Features and Survival Outcomes of Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Appendix: An Analysis of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Database
  Kamelah Abushalha et al., Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
  
• Severe Gastroparesis After Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
  Kazuaki Tanabe et al., Shimane University Faculty of Medicine
  
• Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Complicated by Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
  Ala A. Alkofahi et al., University of Hawaii
  

April/May Cureus U Selected Articles

• Not Your Typical Mucocele: A Case Report of a Benign Sigmoidal Diverticular Mucocele
  Daniel Alcantar et al., MacNeal Hospital
  
• Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement for Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  Cherry Liu et al., University of Central Florida College of Medicine
  
• Atypical Presentation of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor as Multiple Intra-Abdominal Cysts: A Case Report
  Senthil Gnanasekaran et al., Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER)
  
• Fulminant Ischemic Pancolitis: A Severe Variant of Ischemic Colitis
  Oscar A. Vazquez et al., University of Florida
  
• Enterocutaneous Fistula: A Simplified Clinical Approach
  Aussama K. Nassar et al., Stanford University

Feb/March Cureus U Selected Articles

• Factors Associated with Worse Outcome in Early Stage Gastric Cancer Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Database
  Yanal Alnimer et al., Riverside Health System
  
• The Herald Bleed: A Case Report of an Aortoenteric Fistula causing an Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed
  Sundus Bhatti et al., University of Louisville School of Medicine
  
• Accidental Ultrasound Finding of a Giant Intermuscular Gluteal Lipoma with Intrapelvic Extension: A Case Report
  Nikolaos Lazaridis et al., Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  

January Cureus U Selected Articles

• Ketogenic Diet-induced Elevated Cholesterol, Elevated Liver Enzymes and Potential Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  Chika V. Anekwe et al., Massachusetts General Hospital
  
• Hepatic Artery Thrombosis: A Rare Complication of Microwave Ablation in Hepatocelluar Carcinoma
  Leon D. Averbukh et al., University of Connecticut Health Center
  
• Is There a Correlation Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Lactose Intolerance?
  Ivan Cancarevic et al., Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Queens Hospital Center
• Strongyloides Hyperinfection Presenting as a Gastric Outlet Obstruction
  Fariba Yazdanpanah et al., Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn
  

December Cureus U Selected Articles

• Impact of Cannabinoids on Symptoms of Refractory Gastroparesis: A Single-center Experience
  Dhruv Mehta et al., Westchester Medical Center
  
• Immune-mediated Colitis from Dual Checkpoint Inhibitors
  Nishanth Thalambedu et al., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
  
• Losartan-induced Pancreatitis
  Shamsuddin M. Anwar et al., Tufts Medical Center
  

Oct/Nov Cureus U Selected Articles

• Epidemiology and Outcomes of Hospitalized Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients with Asthma in the United States
  Gebran Khneizer et al., Indiana University Hospital
• Idiosyncratic Drug Reaction: A Rare Mechanism of Acute Tylenol Toxicity
  Ahmad Raza et al., Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health
  
• Fistulization of Peritoneal Hydatid Cyst to the Gastrointestinal Tract: An Unusual Cause of Subacute Intestinal Obstruction
  Sarthak Sharma et al., Jammu Healthcare and Diagnostics