Digestive diseases and sciences
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Several studies reported pancreatic hyperenzymemia (PHE) related to acute colitis. However, there is no consensus on its clinical significance. This study was addressed to find the clinical significance of PHE in acute colitis. ⋯ Pancreatic hyperenzymemia is associated with right-sided colitis, bacterial culture positivity, and severe acute colitis.
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General endotracheal (GET) anesthesia is often used during single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE). However, there is currently limited data regarding monitored anesthesia care (MAC) without endotracheal intubation for this procedure. ⋯ MAC is a safe and efficacious sedation approach for most patients undergoing SBE. Sedation-related complications in SBE are uncommon, but are more frequent in longer procedures.