Behind the Case: An ACG Case Reports Journal Podcast

Esophageal leukoplakia is a very rare white patch on the surface of the esophageal mucosa that cannot be rubbed off. Dr. Diana Snyder discusses the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal leukoplakia in a middle-aged man with a history of smoking.

Mesenteric venous thrombosis is an uncommon cause of intestinal ischemia. Dr. Ahmad Al-Taee discusses a case of mesenteric venous thrombosis in the setting of small bowel obstruction, infarction, and perforation.

Dr. Matthew Chin, former Editor-in-Chief of the ACG Case Reports Journal, offers advice for creating a rank list for GI and hepatology fellowship programs.

Dr. Tossapol Kerdsirichairat, former Associate Editor of the ACG Case Reports Journal, discusses his experience and tips for navigating the interview process for GI and hepatology fellowship.

Percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopic lithotomy is 90% successful for removing common bile duct stones. Dr. Rufaat Mando discusses the use of this method to remove common bile duct stones in a patient with a history of Roux-en-Y surgery.

Cryptogenic multifocal ulcerative sclerosing enteritis (CMUSE) is a rare clinical entity characterized by chronic, relapsing episodes of ileus and obstruction resulting from superficial ulcerating lesions of the small intestine. Dr. Kelly Hathorn discusses a case of CMUSE arising in an HIV patient and highlights the unique pathology and potential pathogensis of CMUSE.