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

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.,

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

Gastroduodenal Mucosal Injury Profile in Long-Term Low-Dose Aspirin Users and Its Influencing Factors

Franciscus Ari* , Ari Fahrial Syam**, Dadang Makmun**, Suhendro*** *Department of Internal Medicine, 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 ***Division of Tropical and Infectious Disease, Department of

Detection of Helicobacter pylori CagA gene and Its Association with Endoscopic Appearance in Balinese Dyspepsia Patients

I Ketut Mariadi*, I Dewa Nyoman Wibawa*, Ida Bagus Nyoman Putra Dwija** *Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Udayana, Bali **Department of Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Udayana, Bali Corresponding author: I Dewa Nyoman Wibawa. Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sanglah General

The Prevalence, Profile, and Risk Factor of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis at Dr. Saiful Anwar Malang General Hospital

Syifa Mustika, Nanik Triana Division of Gastroentero-hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University/ Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang ABSTRAK Latar belakang:  Prevalensi kolitis ulseratif (KU) di Rumah Sakit Cipto Mangunkusumo, Jakarta pada 1991- 1995 mencapai 2,5%. Kejadian penyakit ini pada laki-laki maupun perempuan pada umumnya berimbang, atau terkadang sedikit lebih

Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis as a Manifestation of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction

Ira Laurentika*, Ari Fahrial Syam**, Marcellus Simadibrata**, Achmad Fauzi** * Department of Internal Medicine, 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 ABSTRACT Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) is defined

Comparison of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in Diagnosing Cholelithiasis in Acute Biliary Pancreatitis Patients

Rezky Aulia Nurleili*, Kaka Renaldi**, Resultanti* *Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta **Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General National Hospital, Jakarta   ABSTRACT Aim: To determine how endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is