This study investigated the effect of cadmium exposure and Annona muricata (soursop) leaf extract on the stomach histology of adult albino rats. Cadmium is a well-known environmental toxicant associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage, while Annona muricata is a medicinal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1226
Taiwo Adebayo Ajagbe, Serah Funke Ige, Oluwaseun Grace Adebayo, Adetoun Bunmi Aribatise, Anthony Ifeoluwa Adeyefa, Faith Eniola Adelakun, Mathew Ayobami Fatoki, Omotola Deborah Olatunji, Christianah Damilola Ayeni & Aliyat Nafiu Olanrewaju·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2026
Background: Environmental lead exposure may contribute to gastrointestinal injury through oxidative and inflammatory mechanisms. This study investigated whether oral lead exposure aggravates acetic acid-induced colitis in male Wistar rats. Methods: Forty-eight rats were allocated...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1225
Background: Peptic ulcer disease remains a major global gastrointestinal disorder, and ethanol-induced gastric ulceration in rodents is a well-validated model for studying mucosal injury driven by oxidative stress, inflammation, and disruption of gastric mucosal defences. Convent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1224
Taiwo Adebayo Ajagbe, Serah Funke Ige, Faith Eniola Adelakun, Christianah Damilola Ayeni, Mathew Ayobami Fatoki, Omotola Deborah Olatunji, Oluwadunsin Elizabeth Adediji, Folashayo Lucilia Edun & Khadijat Pamilerin Adeyemo·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2026
Gastric ulcer treatment is clinically effective when the causal pathway is identified and managed, yet antibiotic resistance, incomplete mucosal recovery, recurrent injury and treatment-related burden continue to motivate adjunctive strategies. Green-synthesised nanoparticles are...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1223
Background: Peptic ulcer disease remains an important gastrointestinal condition associated with recurrent symptoms and reduced quality of life. Dietary practices may influence symptom control and patient behaviour, yet misconceptions about appropriate nutritional management pers...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1221
Aims: Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion is a commonly performed procedure for enteral nutrition and gastric decompression. Although it is generally considered safe, complications ranging from minor mucosal injury to perforation, infection and vascular injury have been reported. Me...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1222
Background: Metastatic melanoma involving the biliary tract is exceedingly rare and is often diagnosed at a late stage. Awareness of this entity is essential in patients with a prior history of melanoma who present with biliary symptoms. Case Presentation: A 35-year-old Caucasian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1220
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common primary liver malignancy after hepatocellular carcinoma and is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because early symptoms are non-specific. Portal hypertension is an uncommon complication of ICC and is usually relat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1219
Background: Medicinal plants remain important sources of bioactive compounds for the management of gastrointestinal disorders, and Rinorea subintegrifolia is used ethnomedicinally for stomach disorders in parts of Edo State, Nigeria. Aim: This study evaluated the antiulcer effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1218
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is closely associated with a wide range of frequent gastrointestinal manifestations, which may significantly affect the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV). These digestive disorders may result from the infect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1217
Lupus induced by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNFα) inhibitors is an uncommon yet well-documented paradoxical event in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease. We describe the case of a 39-year-old woman with ileocolonic Crohn’s disease who, ten weeks after starting...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1216
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with onset after the age of 50 years accounts for approximately 10–20% of cases and is often associated with atypical clinical features and delayed diagnosis. Gastrointestinal involvement as an initial manifestation is uncommon, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1214
Gastric trichobezoar is a rare cause of chronic digestive symptoms and gastric outlet obstruction, predominantly affecting young females. We report the case of an adolescent presenting with chronic epigastric pain and a large gastric mass. Imaging by abdominal computed tomography...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1215
The small intestine plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune defense, and its structural integrity is essential for maintaining gastrointestinal health. However, exposure to certain xenobiotics, including benzodiazepines such as diazepam, may induce oxidat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1212
Background: Malignant biliopancreatic strictures are a frequent cause of obstructive jaundice and are associated with poor prognosis. Their management remains complex, particularly in cases of hilar involvement, advanced disease, or poor performance status. Endoscopic biliary dra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1213