A Case of Acute Life-Threatening Pulmonary Hemorrhage from Synthetic Cannabinoid Abuse
Abstract We report a case of alveolar hemorrhage secondary to inhalation of synthetic cannabinoid. The patient developed hemoptysis and respiratory…
Case Report
Dramatic response to Laetrile and cannabidiol (CBD) oil in a patient with metastatic low grade serous ovarian carcinoma
Abstract Complimentary alternative medicine use is common in women with gynecologic cancers. Cannabinoid receptors are potential therapeutic targets in ovarian…
Small Intestinal Tumors: A Rare Case of Tubulovillous Adenoma in Duodenum
Abstract The small intestine is a relatively privileged organ; primary tumors are uncommon among malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract, with…
Spontaneous choledochoduodenal fistula in a patient with a bile duct injury following laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Abstract We report a 67-year-old female that had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy complicated by common bile duct (CBD) and right hepatic…
Rare variant of pancreaticobiliary maljunction associated with pancreas divisum in a child diagnosed and treated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A case report
Abstract BACKGROUND: Pancreaticobiliary maljunction (PBM) is an uncommon congenital anomaly of the pancreatic and biliary ductal system, defined as a…
A Memorable Moment During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Abstract Common bile duct (CBD) stones are encountered in 14%-15% of patients with symptomatic gall stone disease. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography…
Iatrogenic bile duct Injury with a retained T-tube in common bile duct for 10 years
Abstract Rationale: Bile duct injury (BDI), a major complication of cholecystectomy, usually needs hepaticojejunostomy or primary repair over T-tube in…
“Invisible” pancreatic masses identified by EUS by the “ductal cutoff sign”
Abstract Making a tissue diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma is best accomplished by EUS and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the lesion.…
Striking lung cancer response to self-administration of cannabidiol: A case report and literature review
Abstract In spite of new drugs, lung cancer is associated with a very poor prognosis. While targeted therapies are improving…
Novel Technique for Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Using Endovascular Instrumentation
Abstract Treatment of choledocholithiasis is sometimes a two-step process involving both surgeons and gastroenterologists. Common bile duct (CBD) exploration can…