Aims and Scope

Aim of the Journal

Clinical Gastroenterology publishes manuscripts that enhance and assist gastroenterologists in understanding the normal structure of all digestive organs and the physiology of gastrointestinal motility throughout the intestines and GI tract.

The journal’s publications advance commitment, expertise, and access to the latest developments in gastroenterology. Clinical Gastroenterology also emphasizes a respectful, understanding-centered patient–doctor relationship.

Scope of the Journal

Clinical Gastroenterology covers the full spectrum of gastroenterology, from comprehensive evaluation to specialized diagnosis and management of diseases and disorders affecting the digestive system. Submissions are encouraged across (but not limited to) the following areas:

Abdominal gastroenterology Achalasia Anorectal disorders
Barrett’s esophagus Bezoars and foreign bodies Biliary tract disease
Case reports in gastroenterology Colitis Colon and bowel cancers
Colon polyps Diverticular disease Esophageal cancers
Esophageal GI disorders Functional GI disorders Gallbladder stones and cancer
Gastric and peptic disorders Gastric cancers Gastroenterological diseases
Gastroesophageal reflux Hepatic disorders Hepatitis
Hepatology Inflammatory bowel disease Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Malabsorption syndromes Neurogastroenterology Nutrition
Nutritional problems & malabsorption Pancreas and biliary tract Pancreatic cancers
Pancreatitis Pediatric gastroenteritis Peptic ulcer disease
Stomach disorders Tumors of the GI tract Endoscopic innovations
Gastrointestinal surgery Translational gastroenterology Gastrointestinal microbiome research
Clinical nutrition & dietetics Liver transplantation Advanced imaging in GI