GI Surgery – Stomach and Duodenum
Roux‐en‐Y versus Billroth‐I reconstruction after distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
19 Sep, 2021 | 23:24h | UTC
Global Incidence and Mortality of Gastric Cancer, 1980-2018
13 Aug, 2021 | 08:45h | UTCGlobal Incidence and Mortality of Gastric Cancer, 1980-2018 – JAMA Network Open
Ranitidine absolved? FDA study finds Ranitidine does not convert to carcinogen NDMA, regardless of diet.
12 Jul, 2021 | 01:36h | UTCEditorial: Ranitidine and Risk of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Formation
Commentary: Ranitidine: FDA finds no evidence of elevated NDMA, regardless of diet
Commentaries on Twitter
Despite ranitidine (zantac) being pulled from market last year, a new study from the FDA did not find evidence that it increases concentrations of the carcinogenic metabolite people were worried about (i.e., it's probably safe). From @JAMA_current https://t.co/AdRic2GdXS
— Zack Williams (@QuantPsychiatry) June 28, 2021
In this crossover, randomized clinical trial, oral ranitidine did not significantly increase 24-hour urinary excretion of NDMA when administered with a noncured-meats diet or a cured-meats diet. https://t.co/EszRvfJOFJ
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 28, 2021
ACG Clinical Guideline: Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding – RBC transfusion at a threshold of 7 g/dL; Erythromycin infusion is suggested before endoscopy; and endoscopy is suggested within 24 hours after presentation.
3 May, 2021 | 05:27h | UTC
M-A: Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer – H. pylori eradication may reduce the incidence of gastric cancer in healthy individuals in East Asian countries
27 Apr, 2021 | 09:21h | UTCHelicobacter pylori eradication therapy to prevent gastric cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis (link to abstract – $ for full-text – free article here)
RCT: An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program in laparoscopic distal gastrectomy provided a faster recovery, a shorter postoperative hospitalization length, and lower medical costs without increasing complication and readmission rates
16 Apr, 2021 | 06:16h | UTCRelated: Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy – British Journal of Surgery AND Current status of the “enhanced recovery after surgery” program in gastric cancer surgery – Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Study: Similar length of hospital stay with laparoscopic vs. open gastrectomy for gastric cancer
20 Jan, 2021 | 01:05h | UTCLength of Hospital Stay With Laparoscopic vs Open Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer – The ASCO Post