Here’s a quick glimpse of highlights from the June 2025 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology:
- Bleeding in Cirrhosis: New strategies for predicting and preventing bleeding during procedures may change how we approach high-risk cirrhotic patients.
- Hereditary GI Cancers: A clinical vignette sharpens diagnostic instincts for identifying cancer syndromes early—before symptoms escalate.
- MRI Surprise: A blocked obstetric procedure traced to stool impaction offers an unusual but teachable radiologic twist.
- Twin Gallstones’ Journey: A rare case tracks gallstones traversing the gut—offering insights into spontaneous stone migration.
- Amoeba Alert: Massive GI bleeding caused by amoebiasis? A reminder to keep rare infections in the differential.
- Pediatric Obstruction: A giant Meckel diverticulum in a child underscores the diagnostic importance of imaging in pediatric GI emergencies.
- Rare Tumor Discovery: Occult GI blood loss revealed a malignant myopericytoma—showing how persistence can lead to rare but vital diagnoses.
- ERCP Innovation: A rendezvous strategy for tough pancreatic duct cannulation might soon become a go-to technique.
- Disposable Tech Saves the Day: A single-use imaging scope corrected a misdiagnosis of appendicitis—hinting at the growing role of disposable endoscopy in acute care.