eGastroenterology dedicates itself to improving clinical diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and esophageal diseases. The main aim of eGastroenterology is to provide a platform for communication among researchers and clinicians engaged in the fields of basic, clinical, and translational medicine research in gastroenterology and hepatology. The ultimate goal is to promote the translation of basic science into clinical practice and to benefit patients through the best scientific evidence available.