Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that occurs following an acute episode of herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles . As with other manifestations of neuropathic pain,…

Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that comprises two different clinical diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The Centers for…

Introduction Chronic mesenteric ischemia develops due to insufficient blood flow within the splanchnic vasculature, most typically in the presence of a gradually occlusive disease state like atherosclerosis. An estimated one-fifth…

Introduction Between 10% and 30% of patients presenting to gastroenterologists with chronic abdominal pain have chronic abdominal wall pain (CAWP). These patients often undergo unnecessary procedures and tests while their…

Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer globally and in the United States. Although the incidence and mortality rates have been steadily declining over the last…

Introduction Chronic pancreatitis describes a syndrome of chronic inflammation of the pancreas. Treatment of chronic pancreatitis involves supplementation for malnutrition and pancreatic enzyme deficiencies, and treatment for chronic pain that…

Introduction Gastric cancers are organized based on histologic morphology, with the adenocarcinoma subtype being the most common. Gastric cancers also include gastrointestinal lymphomas. Interestingly, there is a dichotomous distribution of…

Introduction Malignancy of the liver is increasingly prevalent and threatening with respect to morbidity and mortality. Hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common primary liver malignancy, is responsible for the third greatest…