A rare cause of acute hippocampal encephalopathy
Abstract Hippocampal encephalitis (HE), or more generally limbic encephalitis, can be secondary to various etiologies. Through this case, we report…
first trimester complications
Conservative Treatment of Sigmoid Diverticulum Perforation Secondary to Migrated Biliary Plastic Prostheses Inserted by Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Case Report of an Unusual Adverse Event and Literature Review
Abstract Distal migration of biliary plastic stents is rare. Although these stents are primarily used in the treatment of benign…
Exploring Risk Factors for Post-operative Complications in Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration: A Literature Review
Abstract Gallstone-related diseases, particularly common bile duct (CBD) stones, pose a significant global health challenge. The emergence of laparoscopic common…
From Discomfort to Distress: A Critical Analysis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the Emergency Room
Abstract Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe and debilitating condition characterized by persistent and excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy…
Cues to deception: can complications, common knowledge details, and self-handicapping strategies discriminate between truths, embedded lies and outright lies in an Italian-speaking sample?
Abstract Deception research has shown that analysing verbal content can be effective to distinguish between truths and lies. However, most…
Surgical procedure for unexpected balloon burst complication during endoscopic balloon dilatation in a patient with common bile duct stones
Abstract Background: Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is the established treatment for common bile duct (CBD) stones. Although pancreatitis and bleeding…
A unusual case of multifocal pyogenic abscess formation following ERCP procedure
Abstract Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is essential for managing biliary and pancreatic disorders. Infection is the most morbid complication…
Type I Choledochal Cyst Complicated With Acute Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis: A Case Report
Abstract Choledochal cysts rarely present with acute pancreatitis. We report a patient with type I choledochal cyst(s) who had concomitant…
Common Bile Duct Obstruction Secondary to a Periampullary Diverticulum
Abstract Periampullary duodenal diverticula are not uncommon and are usually asymptomatic although complications may occasionally occur. Here, we report the…