The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a network of neurons and glia within the wall of the gastrointestinal tract that is able to control many aspects of digestive function independently from the central nervous system. Enteric glial cells share several features with astrocytes and are closely associated with enteric neurons and their processes both within enteric ganglia, and along interconnecti...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Capsule endoscopy (CE) can be prevented by difficulties in swallowing the device and/or its gastric retention. In such cases, endoscopic delivery of the capsule to duodenum is very useful. We describe the indications and outcomes of cases in which traditional endoscopic techniques allowed placement of the capsule in duodenum. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective, d...

Scientists from around the world gathered in New York City recently to discuss the latest research on enteric nervous system development at a meeting organised by Alan Burns and Heather Young. The participants enjoyed 3 days of presentations that spurred active conversations and highlighted the rapidly advancing research in this field.

Objective: To compare the upper gastrointestinal toxicity of enteric-coated Prednisolone versus non-enteric-coated among patients managed at rheumatology department.
 Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
 Place and Duration Study: Rheumatology Department, Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, from May 2019 to Mar 2020.
 Methodology: Patients any rheumatological or immune-bas...

Enteric duplications are rare congenital anomalies found anywhere from mouth to anus. Colonic constitute about 13% of all enteric duplications. In this report a 6-year-old boy with chronic abdominal pain for duration last 2 years requiring intermittent hospital admissions was diagnosed as colonic duplication mimicking intestinal volvulus. Clinical findings nonspecific and definitive diagnosis c...

BACKGROUND/AIMS The optimal timing for interventional endoscopy in bleeding peptic ulcer disease is controversial. This study compared the outcomes between early endoscopy and delayed endoscopy in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer disease. METHODS We conducted a prospective analysis of data from 90 patients with bleeding peptic ulcer disease who visited the emergency room between May 2006 a...

introduction: endoscopic examination of gastrointestinal (gi) system is a diagnostic and therapeutic instrument in children. endoscopy usually encounters some difficulties because of intensive and spastic response of gi muscles during endoscopic examination. so this study aimed to assess the effect of peppermint essence on satisfaction of patient and therapeutic team during endoscopic examinati...

background : gastrointestinal disorders are common complaints for which endoscopy is one of the most important diagnostic procedures. anxiety is an unpleasant, ambiguous feeling of apprehension and fear of an unknown origin that occurs during anxious and previously stressful situations or during an injury. lack of sufficient information and fear of pain can cause anxiety prior to an endoscopy, ...