Simple Premedication to Improve EGD Quality

Mucosal visualization is a key factor in the success of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). In daily practice, the presence of mucus, foam, and air bubbles often interferes with endoscopic views and may affect diagnostic accuracy, particularly for subtle lesions. A study by Dr. Fauzi Yusuf, Dr. Azzaki Abubakar, and Dr. Desi Maghfirah, published in

Artikel Highlight: Theories of Educational Strategies for Endoscopy

Endoscopy has become a cornerstone of modern gastroenterology, serving both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. As endoscopic procedures continue to grow in complexity, the need for structured and effective training systems has become increasingly important to ensure operator competence and patient safety. In the article “Theories of Educational Strategies for Endoscopy,” written by

Association between Glucose-related Protein 94 (GRP94) and Colorectal Cancer Location

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancy globally (1). Approximately 63,500 new cases are reported annually in Indonesia and most of them is located in rectal region (2). Clinical and pathological features of CRC are different according to tumor location, along with it’s molecular marker profile (3). Glucose-related Protein

ISDE Recommendation for Safe GI Endoscopy During the Mpox Outbreak

The article titled “Best Practice of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy during Mpox Upsurge: An Indonesian Society for Digestive Endoscopy Recommendation” has been officially published in Clinical Endoscopy on July 30, 2025. This comprehensive guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts in gastrointestinal endoscopy across Indonesia, including Dr. Rabbinu Rangga Pribadi, SpPD, K-GEH;

Endoscopic Band Ligation for Treatment of Bleeding Internal Hemorrhoids in Primary Referral Hospital: Evidence-Based Case Report

The case report by Dr. Ahmad Fariz Malvi Zamzam Zein, SpPD, MM, FINASIM, FACP, Dr. Ahmad Ichwan Luthfi, Dr. Galang Prasetyo Adi, and Dr. Lusi Pratiwi has been published in The Indonesian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Digestive Endoscopy Vol. 25, No. 2 (2) under the title "Endoscopic Band Ligation for Treatment

Endoscopic Dilatation with Ultrathin Endoscope Assisted Method for Esophageal and Pyloric Stricture related Corrosive Injury: 4 Years Case Series Study

The results of the case report conducted by Rusdiyana Ekawati, MD, Nurike Setyari Mudjari, MD, Arianti, MD, Annisa Z. Mufida, MD, Budi Widodo, MD, Titong Sugihartono, MD, PhD, and Herry Purbayu, MD have been published in the Acta Medica Indonesiana Journal Vol. 56 No. 1 (2024) with the title "Endoscopic Dilatation with

CASE REPORT, RARE CASE: UNILATERAL ACUTE PRIMARY ANGLE-CLOSURE GLAUCOMA AFTER COLONOSCOPY IN MALANG, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA

The case report research prepared by Supriono, MD, PhD, Amalia Nurul Hatinah, MD, Mochamad Fachrureza, MD, Syifa Mustika, MD, and Bogi Pratomo, MD, PhD have been published in the Acta Medica Indonesiana Journal vol. 55 No.2 (2023) with the title Rare Case: Unilateral Acute Primary Angle-closure Glaucoma After Colonoscopy in Malang, East

REPORT: META-ANALYSIS STUDY

The research article entitled “A comparison of efficacy and safety of potassium-competitive acid blockers and proton pump inhibitors in gastric acid-related diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis” was compiled by dr. Daniel Martin Simadibrata, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Farial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACG, FACP, FINASIM, and Yeong Yeh Lee, MD, Ph.D.,

DIARRHEA AS A PROGNOSTIC FACTOR FOR SEVERE COVID-19

Dinda Nisrina*, Hasan Maulahela** *Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital Jakarta **Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital Jakarta Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta ABSTRACT In March of 2020, the WHO has declared

CagA and VacA Gene Expression in Helicobacter pylori Infected Patients in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital

Burhana Mawarasti*, Herry Purbayu**, Lindawati Alimsardjono*** *Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya **Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine Universitas Airlangga/Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya ***Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya Corresponding author: Herry Purbayu. Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital. Jl. Mayjend Prof