Behind the Case: An ACG Case Reports Journal Podcast

Associate Editor Dr. Aastha Bharwad is joined by case authors Dr. Shaun T. Ranade and Dr. Christine Hsu, as well as subject expert Dr. Akshata Moghe to discuss "Drug-Induced Liver Injury From a Novel Antifungal – Olorofim," published in the June 2026 issue of the journal. (28:02)

Associate Editor Dr. Maya Mahmoud and subject expert Dr. Jill Elwing discuss "Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitor Upadacitinib in Microscopic Colitis," published in our February 2026 issue. (23:53)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Arjun Chatterjee and Associate Editor Dr. Yash Shah are joined by case author Dr. Loren G. Rabinowitz to discuss "Upadacitinib as Rescue Therapy in a Pregnant Patient With IBD." (21:55)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by authors Dr. Keri-Ann Buchanan-Peart and Dr. Sean Bhalla to discuss "Downhill Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Secondary to Superior Vena Cava Obstruction in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Rare and Under-Recognized Complication," recently published in the April 2026 issue. (14:19)

Dr. Tarun Rustagi, MD, talks about the management of a closed colorectal anastomosis using endoscopic mucosotomy and lumen-apposing metal stent placement.

Dr. Nicholas M. McDonald discusses Highly Effective Teams and how Gastroenterologists can apply this type of teamwork to the Endoscopy Unit Team.

Case Reports Journal EICs Dr. Nicholas M. McDonald and Dr. Tomoki Sempokuya, and Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology EIC Dr. Brian Jacobson discuss the peer review process and how to write high-quality reviews.

Editors-in-Chief Nicholas McDonald, MD and Tomoki Sempokuya, MD join Associate Editor Anand Kumar, MBBS, MD to talk with Jayakrishna Chintanaboina, MD and Hunza Chaudhry, MD about this case published in the October 2022 issue of the journal.

Editor-in-Chiefs Dr. Nicholas M. McDonald and Dr. Tomoki Sempokuya join the journal's first Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Mohammad Yaghoobi to take a look back at how ACG Case Reports Journal started and discuss its future goals.

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Vibhu Chittajallu discusses a unique case of successful repeat intragastric balloon placement following hyperinflation of the initial balloon with Dr. Raj Shah and author of the case report, Dr. Michael A. Craig.

Associate Editor Dr. Shazia Rashid joins coauthors Dr. Rehmat Ullah Awan and Dr. Hrishikesh Samant to discuss this novel case of a rare manifestation of Wilson disease.

Associate Editor Dr. Vaishnavi Boppana joins Dr. Euriko Torrazza Perez and Dr. Bharath Yarlagadda to discuss "Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Restoring Candidacy for Liver Transplant in Patients With Cirrhosis," published in our August issue.

Associate Editor Dr. Nicholas Placone joins author Dr. Erini Kostandy to discuss her recently published case report, "Rare Case of Pediatric Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder Presenting With Pleural Masses Complicated by Pleural Effusions," which appeared in our September 2023 issue.

Associate Editor Dr. Robert Pattison joins author Dr. Timna Naftali to discuss her recently published case report, "Cannabis Improves Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Pouchitis," which appeared in our August 2023 issue.(17:50)

Associate Editor Dr. Muhammad Yousaf joins author Dr. Laith Numan and subject area expert Dr. Vladimir Kushnir to discuss "A Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy Tube to the Rescue," which appeared in our October 2023 issue.(19:46)

Associate Editor Dr. Gianna Stoleru joins author Dr. Daniel L. Cohen and guest Dr. Andrew Copland to discuss "Decompression Illness in a Scuba Diver With Significant Esophageal Injury," which appeared in our November 2022 issue. (16:33)

Associate Editor Dr. Yue Sai Jao is joined by Dr. Carlos Micames to discuss "Cholangioscope-Guided Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy as a Rescue Technique for an Impacted Dormia Basket With Large Common Bile Duct Stone," published in the February 2023 issue. (18:14)

Associate Editor Dr. Achintya Singh is joined by authors Dr. Firas Bahdi and Dr. Alireza Sedarat to discuss "Curative Resection of T1a Inlet Patch Adenocarcinoma With Traction-Assisted Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection," published in the February 2024 issue. (19:00)

Associate Editor Dr. Banreet Dhindsa is joined by Dr. Erica Park and Mr. Troy Cao to discuss "Crystals Identified by Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Needle-Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in a Pancreatic Pseudocyst," published in the February 2024 issue. (13:17)

Associate Editor Dr. Smit Deliwala is joined by Dr. David Forcione, Dr. Zoilo K. Suarez, and Dr. Douglas G. Adler to discuss "Successful Endoscopic Retrograde Appendicitis Therapy Following a Recent ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction," published in the April 2024 issue. (18:40)

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Khushboo Gala discusses a unique case of concomitant achalasia and Barrett's esophagus with Dr. Chamil Codipilly and author of the case report, Dr. Salih Samo.(12:30)

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Yousaf discusses unique management of a complex case of hepatic hydrothorax with case authors Dr. Florence Wong and Dr. Neha Tiwari.(15:07)

Associate Editor Dr. Abel Joseph is joined by Dr. Mark Tawfik, Dr. Youssef El Douaihy, and Dr. Sherif Andrawes to discuss their case, "Novel Use of AXIOS Stent for Concurrent Management of Achalasia and Esophageal Varices in a Cirrhotic Patient," published in the July 2024 issue. (10:15)

Associate Editor Dr. Himesh Zaver is joined by Dr. Jami Kinnucan, Dr. Francis A. Farraye, and Dr. Rex K. Siu to discuss their case, "Sirolimus Use in Refractory Crohn's Disease," published in the June 2024 issue. (18:29)

Associate Editor Dr. Krystal Mills is joined by author Dr. Anthony Xu and subject expert Dr. Shounak Majumder to discuss "Crohn's Disease–Associated Granulomatous Pancreatitis With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency," published in the August 2024 issue. (9:48)

Associate Editor Dr. Sonya Bhaskar is joined by author Dr. Nan Lan and subject expert Dr. Gary Lichteinstein to discuss "Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib in the Treatment of Chronic Pouchitis, Cuffitis, and Crohn's Disease of the Pouch," published in the January 2024 issue. (24:12)

Associate Editor Dr. Tina Boortalary is joined by advanced endoscopist and former ACGCR Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Nicholas McDonald to discuss this unique case published in the August 2024 issue. (17:03)

Associate Editor Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by case authors Dr. Mohamad Aghaie Meybodi and Dr. Molham Abdulsamad, and subject expert Dr. Sunil Amin to discuss this unique case involving interdepartmental collaboration and innovative use of tools.

Associate Editor Dr. Ahmed Telbany is joined by authors Dr. Islam Mohamed and Dr. Donald J. Hillebrand to discuss this unique case published in the March 2024 issue.(18:04)

Associate Editor Dr. Dan Marino is joined by authors Dr. Benjamin Richter and Dr. Kaveh Hajifathalian to discuss this complex case published in the November 2024 issue.(13:44)

Associate Editor Dr. Dushyant Dahiya is joined by Dr. Amit Rastogi to discuss the novel use of EFTR techniques for the removal of colorectal polyps and a related case series published in the December 2024 issue.(23:13)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Yousaf and Associate Editor Dr. Umer Farooq interview Dr. Andrew C. Storm, Dr. Nihal Khan, and Dr. Abdullah Abbasi about the use of EUS-guided biopsy to diagnose a case of appendiceal cancer. (18:55)

Associate Editor Dr. Daniyal Abbas interviews Dr. Veeral M. Oza, Dr. Mohit Girotra, and Dr. Andy Tau on the use of PuraStat for the treatment of anastomotic ulcers.(19:14)

Associate Editor Dr. Rahul Karna and Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Muhammad Nadeem Yousaf discuss the recently published case "Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation-Induced Esophageal Perforation" with authors Dr. Larissa Lushniak and Dr. Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi.(11:57)

Associate Editor Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by Dr. Zehra Naseem and Dr. Carol A. Burke to discuss their recently published case, "Management Considerations in a Patient With a Germline CDH1 Pathogenic Variant and a History of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery." (25:10)

Associate Editor Dr. Vaishnavi Boppana is joined by Dr. Himsikhar Khataniar and Dr. Amal Shine to discuss a recently published case, "Rare Presentation of Eosinophilic Cholangitis in a 32-Year-Old Man." (13:49)

Associate Editor Dr. Hassam Ali and Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas are joined by authors Dr. Areeka Memon, Dr. Amir Masoud, and Dr. Thiruvengadam Muniraj to discuss "Gastroesophageal Intussusception Treated With Combined Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in a Patient With Systemic Sclerosis."(27:19)

Associate Editor Dr. Zaid Ansari is joined by Dr. Nicholas G. Brown, Dr. Anas Zaher, and Dr. Tolga Erim to discuss a recently published case, "Innovative Application of a Rigidizing Overtube in Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Biopsy for Sampling of a Cecal Submucosal Lesion." (23:04)

Associate Editor Dr. Arjun Chatterjee and Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas are joined by Dr. Saad Saffo to discuss his recently published case, "Over-The-Scope Clip Misdeployment Resulting in Acute Cholangitis and Biliary Pancreatitis." (35:14)

Associate Editor Dr. Arjun Chatterjee is joined by case authors Dr. Varun Aitharaju and Dr. Roberto Simons-Linares to discuss this unique approach to the treatment of severe refractory bile reflux. (11:25)

Associate Editor Dr. Fouad Jaber is joined by author Dr. Anil John and advanced endoscopist Dr. Tara Kiehanian to discuss a rare complication of severe acute cholecystitis. (22:27)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by authors Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, Dr. Riya Gupta, and Dr. Kara J. Jencks to discuss their recently published article, "Atypical Presentations of Levator Ani Syndrome With Perianal Hyperhidrosis: A Case Series." (14:34)

Associate Editor Dr. Faisal Nimri is joined by authors Dr. Muhammad Saad Faisal and Dr. Sumit Singla to discuss their recently published article, "Biliary Radiofrequency Ablation and Sphincterotomy Restenosis: A Unique Case of Biliary Obstruction." (14:22)

Associate Editor Dr. Arjun Chatterjee is joined by case authors Dr. Ridhima Kaul and Dr. Kyungran Justina Cho to discuss "Utility of Hydro-Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Surgical Clip Migration into the Gastric Wall Post-splenectomy," recently published in our December 2025 issue. (8:04)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by authors Dr. Igor Stukalin and Dr. Richard J.M. Ingram to discuss "Refractory Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis Treated With Biologics, Janus Kinase Inhibition, Plasma Exchange, and Fecal Microbiota Transplantation," published in our October 2025 issue. (17:39)

Associate Editor Dr. Linda Jiang is joined by case author Dr. Jameel Alp and subject area expert Dr. George Philips to discuss "Endoscopic Spray Cryotherapy for Bleeding Malignant Invasion of the Rectosigmoid Colon," recently published in our November 2025 issue. (10:14)

Associate Editor Dr. Sanjeevani Tomar is joined by case authors Dr. Hannah W.F. Goodrich, Dr.Thiruvengadam Muniraj, and Dr. Amir E. Masoud to discuss "Pseudoachalasia in an Achalasia Patient: A Ticking Time Bomb," recently published in our December 2025 issue. (17:34)

Lead Social Media Ambassador Dr. Harsimran Kalsi is joined by Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas and case author Dr. Grace Kim to discuss "Spray Cryotherapy for Management of an Anastomotic Esophagojejunal Stricture," recently published in our January 2026 issue. (15:26)

Associate Editor Dr. Aastha Bharwad is joined by case author Dr. Jonathan Xia and subject expert Dr. Nirav Thosani to discuss "Diagnosis of Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome Via Pancreatic Cyst Fluid Next-Generation Sequencing," recently published in our February 2026 issue.

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by authors Dr. Amelia Kellar and Dr. Sriya Muralidharan to discuss their case "Is There a Role for Intestinal Ultrasound in Polyp Detection?" published in the March 2026 issue. (9:19)

Associate Editor Dr. Aastha Bharwad is joined by senior author Dr. David T. Rubin and intestinal ultrasound expert Dr. Zoe Gottlieb to discuss "Intestinal Ultrasound–Assisted Endoscopic Management of Acute Bowel Obstruction in a Patient With Crohn's Disease," published in the February 2026 issue. (29:22)

Co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Daniyal Abbas is joined by Associate Editor Dr. Arjun Chatterjee and author Dr. Hassan Siddiki to discuss "Triple Endoscopic Hemostatic Therapy for Life Threatening Duodenal Variceal Bleed," recently published in the March 2026 issue. (22:05)

Associate Editor Dr. Rahul Karna is joined by case author Dr. Olanrewaju Adeniran and subject expert Dr. Shailendra Singh to discuss "Successful Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Symptomatic Insulinoma in a High-Risk Elderly Patient," published in the November 2025 issue. (13:25)

Dr. John Fang, Division Chief and Professor Medicine of the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Utah Hospital, discusses how to treat upper gastrointestinal strictures using dilation combined with intralesional steroid injection.

Dr. Sergio Sanchez-Luna discusses use of an over-the-scope clip to manage bleeding from a rectal varix refractory to management with endoscopic banding.

Dr. Palash Jaiswal discusses the rare clinical entity of acute esophageal necrosis, or black esophagus, and how it relates to low-flow hemodynamic states.

Dr. Samuel Han, former Editor-in-Chief of ACG Case Reports Journal, discusses ways to get the most out of your endoscopy fellowship training.

Dr. Noa Krugliak Cleveland discusses successful treatment of seronegative inflammatory arthritis in an ulcerative colitis patient using tofacitinib.

Dr. George Khoudari discusses successful treatment of an H-pouch complicated with anastomotic sinus with needle-knife sinusotomy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Postcholecystectomy biliary clip migration is a rare but important cause of acute pancreatitis. Dr. Jodie Barkin discusses a case of recurrent acute pancreatitis due to clip migration after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for cholelithiasis.

Esophageal squamous papillomatosis (ESP) is considered exceptionally rare, and little is known about the management of these lesions. Dr. Mohammad Alomari discusses the successful treatment of ESP with spray cryoablation.