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Endoscopy, Apr 1, 2020

This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobili... more This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobiliary union. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our research was observational, comparative and analytical. The investigation was conducted from January 2016-May 2017. This study included 63 patients from Clinic of Gastroenterology and Hepatology-Prishtina, assessed pancreaticobiliary union with Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography. RESULTS: Union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas was biliary-pancreatic type The angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct had different sizes average 35.6°. We did not distinguish significant statistical significance in the size of the pancreaticobiliary angle. In men, the union angle was from the average 36.9°, while in females was average 34.3°. No correlation between the age and size of the angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct. CONCLUSIONS: The union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas duct was in most cases B-P Type. The common channel and angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct were normal in most cases.

Medicinski arhiv, 2013

I ntroduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly... more I ntroduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. Material and methods: In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009-December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. Results: In BE group, H. pylori infection was present in 16.0% of patients. In GERD group, H. pylori infection was present in 42.9%, and in patients of the control group, in 52.0% of cases. So, in BE group, the prevalence of H. pylori infection showed less significant difference, compared to the control group (P = 0.003) and in GERD group (P = 0.0035). Between GERD group and the control group there was no significant difference (GERD vs. G control. P = 0.421). Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with BE (16%) was lower in comparison with patients with GERD (42.9%) and with control group (p <0.01). The prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with BE, especially those with LSBE (9.1%) was very low, which indicates a possible protective role of this microorganism.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - A Growing Concern [Working Title]

Barrett’s esophagus (BE), as a more frequent complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, is ... more Barrett’s esophagus (BE), as a more frequent complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a metaplastic condition in which the normal squamous epithelium of the esophagus is replaced by specialized intestinal metaplastic epithelium, and that, in about 10% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the main condition for dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the cardia is rapidly increasing at a rate that exceeds that of any other cancer. Recently, acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has become the cornerstone of treatment for patients with BE. Many worldwide investigations showed that PPI is effective in the regression of BE with low-grade dysplasia and especially for the regression of intestinal metaplasia, incomplete or complete, for long-term use of these medicaments. This chapter reviews the specific endpoints of such treatment, included and our results for this dilemma.

Archives of Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 2021

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition marked by a number of symptoms due to hepatic veno... more Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition marked by a number of symptoms due to hepatic venous obstruction. A 40-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain, distension, and dyspnea. An abdominal ultrasonogram showed hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and ascites. A

Introduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly ... more Introduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. Material and methods: In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009–December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. Results: In

Introduction: Prostate carcinoma is the most common cancer in the male population after malignant... more Introduction: Prostate carcinoma is the most common cancer in the male population after malignant skin disease. On average, in one in nine men, prostate cancer is diagnosed during the lifetime. Most common the disease occurs at the age over 65 years, average in 6 out of 10 patients who have undergone screening methods for early detection. The prostatic cancer is second in terms of mortality in men after the lung cancer (1). In the last decade, the basic screening methods: Digitorectal examination (DRP) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) are supplemented by the determination of the so-called Prostate Health Index and MR (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy), which significantly limits the indication of transrectal ultrasonographic biopsy of the prostatic gland in patients with a PSA level of 4 to 10 ng / ml. On average, in 33% of the patients the TRUS prostatic biopsy based on elevated PSA, PHI and MR values, showed benign prostatic hypertension (BPH), and in 20% revealed indication for...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, Nov 20, 2022

2018 UBT International Conference, 2018

2017 UBT International Conference, Oct 28, 2017

Aspirin is among the most commonly used pharmaceutical products used for the management of fever,... more Aspirin is among the most commonly used pharmaceutical products used for the management of fever, to relieve mild to moderate pain, to reduce swelling in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, while a low dose aspirin is used to prevent blood clots. The latter effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. However, its use is associated with gastrointestinal and other complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of aspirin in bleeding ulcers. 122 patients were included in this prospective comparative study that were divided in two groups: the first group consisting of 60 patients that were treated with low dose Aspirin, and the second group consisting of 62 patients that were treated with low dose aspirin and pantoprazole (a proton pump inhibitor). All the patients had positive history for previous ulcer disease in whom bleeding ulcers were evaluated with endoscopic examinations during 12 months of treatment. The mean age of the patients with bleeding ulcers in the study was 60.4±14.3 years, of whom 68.8% were males and 31.2% were females. In the aspirin only treated group, after 12 months of administration, bleeding ulcers were present in 11 patients (18.3%) while in the group that were co-prescribed aspirin and pantoprazole were present only in 3 (4.8%) patients. Findings from this study show that the prevalence of bleeding ulcers is significantly higher in the group treated with aspirin as monotherapy compared to the group that were co-prescribed aspirin and pantoprazole. Gastroprotection with proton pump inhibitors is essential in patients with positive history of gastrointestinal ulcers in the past that need long-term use of prophylactic low-dose aspirin.

Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness.Clinical oral ... more Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness.Clinical oral manifestations in Scleroderma are very frequent. Aim: To explore the oral manifestations, frequent and rare, to investigate whether there are differences between gender and the observed correlation of changes in relation to Antibodies Anti-Topoisomerase I. Material and methods: in the study were included 75 patients (65 females and 10 males), their mean age was 45.2±10, duration of illness was around 5.1±12 years diagnosed according to the ACR criteria and treated in the period 2010-2013. Results: 98.7 % of our patients were ANA positive, whereas 49.3 % of them were Anti

The cystic duct is known for its anatomical variability. The purpose of this research was to eval... more The cystic duct is known for its anatomical variability. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the anatomical variations of the cystic duct based on the number, size, and its insertion into the common hepatic duct. This study included 63 patients (32 males and 31 females). The examinations were carried out using the Siemens Type of MRCP in the Aloka Clinical Surgery Clinic in Pristina as well as at the Radiologic Clinic in the UKC University Clinical Centre of Kosova in -Prishtina. The average length of the cystic duct was 27.3 mm ranging from 10 to 54 mm. The longest cystic duct length was in patients aged 30-39 years. The average cystic duct width was 3.2 mm ranging from 2 to 6 mm. The greatest cystic width were in patients aged 20-29 years. The cystic duct in 58.7% of cases had lateral proximal insertion (males 50.0%, females 67.7%); middle lateral insertion was 11.1% (males 12.5%, females 9.7%); middle medial insertion was seen in 6.3% of males; medial distal insertion wa...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

BACKGROUND: Cameron lesions are seen in 5.2% of patients with hiatal hernia who undergo esophagog... more BACKGROUND: Cameron lesions are seen in 5.2% of patients with hiatal hernia who undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopic examinations. The prevalence of Cameron lesions seems to be dependent on the size of the hernial sac, with an increased prevalence in the larger-sized sac. In about two-thirds of the cases, multiple Cameron lesions are noted rather than a solitary erosion or ulcer. AIM: The aim of this case report is to present the patient with Cameron ulcers associated with hiatal hernia. CASE PRESENTATION: Our patient presented with postprandial retrosternal pain, especially immediately after eating, vomiting, dyspnea, weight loss, fatigue, signs, and symptoms of severe hypochromic microcytic anemia without signs of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. No history of gastroesophageal disease. Colonoscopy was done and eliminate colic cause of anemia. The endoscopy showed a large hiatal hernia and linear erosions and ulcerations at the level of gastrodiaphragmatic contact (Cameron ulcers) a...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

AIM: This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreatic... more AIM: This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobiliary union.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our research was observational, comparative and analytical. The investigation was conducted from January 2016-May 2017. This study included 63 patients from Clinic of Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Prishtina, assessed pancreaticobiliary union with Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography.RESULTS: Union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas was biliary-pancreatic type The angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct had different sizes average 35.6°. We did not distinguish significant statistical significance in the size of the pancreaticobiliary angle. In men, the union angle was from the average 36.9°, while in females was average 34.3°. No correlation between the age and size of the angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct.CONCLUSIONS: The union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas duct was i...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

AIM: Our main objectives were to evaluate the influence of two-year proton pump inhibitors (PPI) ... more AIM: Our main objectives were to evaluate the influence of two-year proton pump inhibitors (PPI) therapy in patients with Barrett's oesophagus on its length, in both types, short and long segment.METHODS: In this single-centre, prospective interventional controlled study were analysed data collected prospectively over two years from patients with Barrett's oesophagus diagnosed by endoscopy. Patients who received continuous proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for 2 years. At each patient visit symptoms were recorded, and at each endoscopy, the length of Barrett's oesophagus (BE) was measured. Biopsies were taken along the length of the oesophagus at intervals of 1 cm. In total, 50 patients with Barrett's oesophagus were included in the study: 10 of whom had long-segment Barrett's oesophagus, and 40 patients had short-segment Barrett's oesophagus. The mean number of endoscopies performed was 3 per patient.RESULTS: The length of Barrett's esophagus (BE) was influen...

Materia Socio Medica, 2016

Introduction: Reactive arthritis is an autoimmune condition which emerges as a counteraction towa... more Introduction: Reactive arthritis is an autoimmune condition which emerges as a counteraction towards an infection which has a focus elsewhere in the body. The purpose of this study is isolation of causative agents of reactive arthritis and ascertains the source of infection. The study has been carried out in the Rheumatology Clinic in Prishtina and specialized ambulance O.S. "Vendenisi-AL" in Besiana, whereas isolation of causative agents has been carried out in the National Institute for Public Health (NIPH). The study has prospective, comparative and analytical feature. Results: Out of 100 patients, 66% were males and 34% females. Among males we have noticed domination of post-urethritis and post-streptococcic reactive arthritis, whereas among females dominates reactive arthritis of enteral etiology. The study concludes that: urogenital tract was the source of infection with 66% of cases, nasopharyngeal tract with 19% of cases, and enteral tract with 15% of cases respectively. Predominantly presents bacteria are E. Coli with 21%, Staphylococcus aureus with 20%, Streptococcus B. hem. gr. A with 16% of cases respectively and other species. Conclusion: frequency of arthritis with urogenital etiology was 2:1 in favor of males, with nasopharyngeal etiology 3:1 in favor of males, whereas in arthritis with enteral etiology we have noticed a slight dominance in favor of females.

Medical Archives, 2015

Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness .Clinical oral... more Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness .Clinical oral manifestations in Scleroderma are very frequent. Aim: To explore the oral manifestations, frequent and rare, to investigate whether there are differences between gender and the observed correlation of changes in relation to Antibodies Anti-Topoisomerase I. Material and methods: in the study were included 75 patients (65 females and 10 males), their mean age was 45.2±10, duration of illness was around 5.1±12 years diagnosed according to the ACR criteria and treated in the period 2010-2013. Results: 98.7% of our patients were ANA positive, whereas 49.3% of them were Anti SCL-70 positive. Patients in 91% of cases had one or more oral manifestations of disease. The most frequent oral manifestations are: small mouth (n = 39), the lingua short frenulum (n = 21), Xerostomia (n = 24) and paradontopathia (n = 16), while more rare are: Telangiectasia (n = 14), decreased interincisal distance (n = 9), missing teeth (n = 9), absorption of dental alveoli (n = 5) and Neuralgia n. trigeminus (n = 3). Oral symptoms have been frequent in patients with Scleroderma, SCL-70 positive but not statistically significant difference. Conclusions: Oral changes have high frequency in patients with Scleroderma and these changes provide high discomfort of the mouth and lower quality of life. Oral health care to patients with Scleroderma is very important and it affects a lot in reducing the level of disease and increase the quality of life.

Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina), 2013

The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify th... more The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009-December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. In BE group, H. pylori infection was present in 16.0% of patients. In GERD group, H. pylori infection was present in 42.9%, and in patients of the control group, in 52.0% of cases. So, in BE group, the prevalence of H. pylori infection showed less significant difference, compared to the control group (P = 0.003) and in GERD group (P = 0.0035). Between GERD group and the control group t...

Endoscopy, Apr 1, 2020

This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobili... more This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobiliary union. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our research was observational, comparative and analytical. The investigation was conducted from January 2016-May 2017. This study included 63 patients from Clinic of Gastroenterology and Hepatology-Prishtina, assessed pancreaticobiliary union with Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography. RESULTS: Union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas was biliary-pancreatic type The angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct had different sizes average 35.6°. We did not distinguish significant statistical significance in the size of the pancreaticobiliary angle. In men, the union angle was from the average 36.9°, while in females was average 34.3°. No correlation between the age and size of the angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct. CONCLUSIONS: The union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas duct was in most cases B-P Type. The common channel and angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct were normal in most cases.

Medicinski arhiv, 2013

I ntroduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly... more I ntroduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. Material and methods: In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009-December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. Results: In BE group, H. pylori infection was present in 16.0% of patients. In GERD group, H. pylori infection was present in 42.9%, and in patients of the control group, in 52.0% of cases. So, in BE group, the prevalence of H. pylori infection showed less significant difference, compared to the control group (P = 0.003) and in GERD group (P = 0.0035). Between GERD group and the control group there was no significant difference (GERD vs. G control. P = 0.421). Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with BE (16%) was lower in comparison with patients with GERD (42.9%) and with control group (p <0.01). The prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients with BE, especially those with LSBE (9.1%) was very low, which indicates a possible protective role of this microorganism.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - A Growing Concern [Working Title]

Barrett’s esophagus (BE), as a more frequent complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, is ... more Barrett’s esophagus (BE), as a more frequent complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a metaplastic condition in which the normal squamous epithelium of the esophagus is replaced by specialized intestinal metaplastic epithelium, and that, in about 10% of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the main condition for dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. The incidence of adenocarcinoma of the cardia is rapidly increasing at a rate that exceeds that of any other cancer. Recently, acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has become the cornerstone of treatment for patients with BE. Many worldwide investigations showed that PPI is effective in the regression of BE with low-grade dysplasia and especially for the regression of intestinal metaplasia, incomplete or complete, for long-term use of these medicaments. This chapter reviews the specific endpoints of such treatment, included and our results for this dilemma.

Archives of Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 2021

Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition marked by a number of symptoms due to hepatic veno... more Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare condition marked by a number of symptoms due to hepatic venous obstruction. A 40-year-old female patient presented with abdominal pain, distension, and dyspnea. An abdominal ultrasonogram showed hepatomegaly, splenomegaly and ascites. A

Introduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly ... more Introduction and aim: The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. Material and methods: In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009–December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. Results: In

Introduction: Prostate carcinoma is the most common cancer in the male population after malignant... more Introduction: Prostate carcinoma is the most common cancer in the male population after malignant skin disease. On average, in one in nine men, prostate cancer is diagnosed during the lifetime. Most common the disease occurs at the age over 65 years, average in 6 out of 10 patients who have undergone screening methods for early detection. The prostatic cancer is second in terms of mortality in men after the lung cancer (1). In the last decade, the basic screening methods: Digitorectal examination (DRP) and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) are supplemented by the determination of the so-called Prostate Health Index and MR (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy), which significantly limits the indication of transrectal ultrasonographic biopsy of the prostatic gland in patients with a PSA level of 4 to 10 ng / ml. On average, in 33% of the patients the TRUS prostatic biopsy based on elevated PSA, PHI and MR values, showed benign prostatic hypertension (BPH), and in 20% revealed indication for...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, Nov 20, 2022

2018 UBT International Conference, 2018

2017 UBT International Conference, Oct 28, 2017

Aspirin is among the most commonly used pharmaceutical products used for the management of fever,... more Aspirin is among the most commonly used pharmaceutical products used for the management of fever, to relieve mild to moderate pain, to reduce swelling in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, while a low dose aspirin is used to prevent blood clots. The latter effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. However, its use is associated with gastrointestinal and other complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of aspirin in bleeding ulcers. 122 patients were included in this prospective comparative study that were divided in two groups: the first group consisting of 60 patients that were treated with low dose Aspirin, and the second group consisting of 62 patients that were treated with low dose aspirin and pantoprazole (a proton pump inhibitor). All the patients had positive history for previous ulcer disease in whom bleeding ulcers were evaluated with endoscopic examinations during 12 months of treatment. The mean age of the patients with bleeding ulcers in the study was 60.4±14.3 years, of whom 68.8% were males and 31.2% were females. In the aspirin only treated group, after 12 months of administration, bleeding ulcers were present in 11 patients (18.3%) while in the group that were co-prescribed aspirin and pantoprazole were present only in 3 (4.8%) patients. Findings from this study show that the prevalence of bleeding ulcers is significantly higher in the group treated with aspirin as monotherapy compared to the group that were co-prescribed aspirin and pantoprazole. Gastroprotection with proton pump inhibitors is essential in patients with positive history of gastrointestinal ulcers in the past that need long-term use of prophylactic low-dose aspirin.

Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness.Clinical oral ... more Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness.Clinical oral manifestations in Scleroderma are very frequent. Aim: To explore the oral manifestations, frequent and rare, to investigate whether there are differences between gender and the observed correlation of changes in relation to Antibodies Anti-Topoisomerase I. Material and methods: in the study were included 75 patients (65 females and 10 males), their mean age was 45.2±10, duration of illness was around 5.1±12 years diagnosed according to the ACR criteria and treated in the period 2010-2013. Results: 98.7 % of our patients were ANA positive, whereas 49.3 % of them were Anti

The cystic duct is known for its anatomical variability. The purpose of this research was to eval... more The cystic duct is known for its anatomical variability. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the anatomical variations of the cystic duct based on the number, size, and its insertion into the common hepatic duct. This study included 63 patients (32 males and 31 females). The examinations were carried out using the Siemens Type of MRCP in the Aloka Clinical Surgery Clinic in Pristina as well as at the Radiologic Clinic in the UKC University Clinical Centre of Kosova in -Prishtina. The average length of the cystic duct was 27.3 mm ranging from 10 to 54 mm. The longest cystic duct length was in patients aged 30-39 years. The average cystic duct width was 3.2 mm ranging from 2 to 6 mm. The greatest cystic width were in patients aged 20-29 years. The cystic duct in 58.7% of cases had lateral proximal insertion (males 50.0%, females 67.7%); middle lateral insertion was 11.1% (males 12.5%, females 9.7%); middle medial insertion was seen in 6.3% of males; medial distal insertion wa...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

BACKGROUND: Cameron lesions are seen in 5.2% of patients with hiatal hernia who undergo esophagog... more BACKGROUND: Cameron lesions are seen in 5.2% of patients with hiatal hernia who undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopic examinations. The prevalence of Cameron lesions seems to be dependent on the size of the hernial sac, with an increased prevalence in the larger-sized sac. In about two-thirds of the cases, multiple Cameron lesions are noted rather than a solitary erosion or ulcer. AIM: The aim of this case report is to present the patient with Cameron ulcers associated with hiatal hernia. CASE PRESENTATION: Our patient presented with postprandial retrosternal pain, especially immediately after eating, vomiting, dyspnea, weight loss, fatigue, signs, and symptoms of severe hypochromic microcytic anemia without signs of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. No history of gastroesophageal disease. Colonoscopy was done and eliminate colic cause of anemia. The endoscopy showed a large hiatal hernia and linear erosions and ulcerations at the level of gastrodiaphragmatic contact (Cameron ulcers) a...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

AIM: This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreatic... more AIM: This study was designated to evaluate the frequency of anatomic variations of the pancreaticobiliary union.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our research was observational, comparative and analytical. The investigation was conducted from January 2016-May 2017. This study included 63 patients from Clinic of Gastroenterology and Hepatology – Prishtina, assessed pancreaticobiliary union with Magnetic Resonance cholangiopancreatography.RESULTS: Union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas was biliary-pancreatic type The angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct had different sizes average 35.6°. We did not distinguish significant statistical significance in the size of the pancreaticobiliary angle. In men, the union angle was from the average 36.9°, while in females was average 34.3°. No correlation between the age and size of the angle between common bile duct and the major pancreas duct.CONCLUSIONS: The union of the common bile duct and the major pancreas duct was i...

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences

AIM: Our main objectives were to evaluate the influence of two-year proton pump inhibitors (PPI) ... more AIM: Our main objectives were to evaluate the influence of two-year proton pump inhibitors (PPI) therapy in patients with Barrett's oesophagus on its length, in both types, short and long segment.METHODS: In this single-centre, prospective interventional controlled study were analysed data collected prospectively over two years from patients with Barrett's oesophagus diagnosed by endoscopy. Patients who received continuous proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for 2 years. At each patient visit symptoms were recorded, and at each endoscopy, the length of Barrett's oesophagus (BE) was measured. Biopsies were taken along the length of the oesophagus at intervals of 1 cm. In total, 50 patients with Barrett's oesophagus were included in the study: 10 of whom had long-segment Barrett's oesophagus, and 40 patients had short-segment Barrett's oesophagus. The mean number of endoscopies performed was 3 per patient.RESULTS: The length of Barrett's esophagus (BE) was influen...

Materia Socio Medica, 2016

Introduction: Reactive arthritis is an autoimmune condition which emerges as a counteraction towa... more Introduction: Reactive arthritis is an autoimmune condition which emerges as a counteraction towards an infection which has a focus elsewhere in the body. The purpose of this study is isolation of causative agents of reactive arthritis and ascertains the source of infection. The study has been carried out in the Rheumatology Clinic in Prishtina and specialized ambulance O.S. "Vendenisi-AL" in Besiana, whereas isolation of causative agents has been carried out in the National Institute for Public Health (NIPH). The study has prospective, comparative and analytical feature. Results: Out of 100 patients, 66% were males and 34% females. Among males we have noticed domination of post-urethritis and post-streptococcic reactive arthritis, whereas among females dominates reactive arthritis of enteral etiology. The study concludes that: urogenital tract was the source of infection with 66% of cases, nasopharyngeal tract with 19% of cases, and enteral tract with 15% of cases respectively. Predominantly presents bacteria are E. Coli with 21%, Staphylococcus aureus with 20%, Streptococcus B. hem. gr. A with 16% of cases respectively and other species. Conclusion: frequency of arthritis with urogenital etiology was 2:1 in favor of males, with nasopharyngeal etiology 3:1 in favor of males, whereas in arthritis with enteral etiology we have noticed a slight dominance in favor of females.

Medical Archives, 2015

Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness .Clinical oral... more Introduction: Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) is a chronic autoimmune illness .Clinical oral manifestations in Scleroderma are very frequent. Aim: To explore the oral manifestations, frequent and rare, to investigate whether there are differences between gender and the observed correlation of changes in relation to Antibodies Anti-Topoisomerase I. Material and methods: in the study were included 75 patients (65 females and 10 males), their mean age was 45.2±10, duration of illness was around 5.1±12 years diagnosed according to the ACR criteria and treated in the period 2010-2013. Results: 98.7% of our patients were ANA positive, whereas 49.3% of them were Anti SCL-70 positive. Patients in 91% of cases had one or more oral manifestations of disease. The most frequent oral manifestations are: small mouth (n = 39), the lingua short frenulum (n = 21), Xerostomia (n = 24) and paradontopathia (n = 16), while more rare are: Telangiectasia (n = 14), decreased interincisal distance (n = 9), missing teeth (n = 9), absorption of dental alveoli (n = 5) and Neuralgia n. trigeminus (n = 3). Oral symptoms have been frequent in patients with Scleroderma, SCL-70 positive but not statistically significant difference. Conclusions: Oral changes have high frequency in patients with Scleroderma and these changes provide high discomfort of the mouth and lower quality of life. Oral health care to patients with Scleroderma is very important and it affects a lot in reducing the level of disease and increase the quality of life.

Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina), 2013

The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify th... more The role of Helicobacter pylori in esophageal disease has not been clearly defined. To clarify this issue, we analyzed 120 patients with histologically confirmed esophageal disease. In this prospective study, 120 patients who underwent upper endoscopy examination were included; among them 70 patients with clinically, endoscopically and histologically confirmed GERD, and 50 patients with BE. This investigation was performed in the Clinic of Gastrohepatology in Prishtina, during the period: June 2009-December 2011. Each patient was investigated for H. pylori infection, by performing biopsy for HUT test. In BE group, H. pylori infection was present in 16.0% of patients. In GERD group, H. pylori infection was present in 42.9%, and in patients of the control group, in 52.0% of cases. So, in BE group, the prevalence of H. pylori infection showed less significant difference, compared to the control group (P = 0.003) and in GERD group (P = 0.0035). Between GERD group and the control group t...