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The article discusses the case of a 39-year-old woman who was later diagnosed with a hepatobiliary and pancreatic disease called symptomatic splenic artery aneurysms. The surgery performed were ligation of the splenic artery, splenectomy with removal of the aneurysms and reconstruction of the origin of the hepatic artery.

Focuses on the problem about bile duct stones in patients who have previously had a cholecystectomy. Controversy on the pathogenesis of primary bile duct stones; Migration of suture materials into the bile duct from the cystic duct stump.

This article, published in the journal Endoscopy, presents the results of an international expert consensus on the referral of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps for endoscopic resection. The study used a Delphi methodology to establish consensus among a panel of 24 experts from diverse continents. The experts agreed on 19 statements related to the referral process, including factors such as patient demographics, relevant medications, lesion characteristics, photodocumentation, and the presence of a tattoo. The consensus statements can help improve the triage and planning of resection techniques for large colorectal polyps, ultimately contributing to the reduction of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study published in the journal Endoscopy examined the use of a regular arrangement of collecting venules (RAC) pattern as a diagnostic method for Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection during non-magnification white-light endoscopy in Western countries. The study included 354 patients and found that the presence of RAC accurately identified patients without HP infection, with a negative predictive value of 97.4%. However, the positive predictive value, sensitivity, and specificity of the RAC pattern were lower. The study suggests that RAC could be a useful tool in clinical practice for identifying HP infection in Western countries. [Extracted from the article]