Endoscopic treatment of an oesophageal rupture using an over-the-scope clip [OTSC]: a case report

Oesophageal rupture [Boerhaave syndrome] is a rare but serious complication after vomiting. Early intervention is mandatory in order to avoid a deleterious outcome for the patient. This case report describes the endoscopic approach using an over-the-scope clip

Buried bumper - The endoscopic approach

Buried bumper syndrome - ingrowth of the internal bumper of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy [PEG] into the gastric wall - is one of the serious long-term complications of enteral nutrition using PEG systems. There are various endoscopic methods of managing the problem. We report here on a case successfully and rapidly treated with the method described by Muller-Gerbes et al., using a papillotome introduced over a guide wire

clinical impact of carbohydrate malabsorption

Malabsorption of carbohydrates such as fructose, lactose or sorbitol can often be detected among patients suffering from so-called non specific abdominal complaints. Sometimes the differential diagnosis may be difficult. So far successful treatment consists of dietary interventions only. Nevertheless, many questions are remaining still unanswered