Indian Journal of Gastroenterology (IJG), is an official publication of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology. The Journal, a peer-reviewed publication, is published six times a year on a bimonthly basis (January, March, May, July, September, November), and publishes clinical and basic research of all aspects of the digestive system, including the liver, biliary system, pancreas and nutrition, provided they have scientific merit and represent an important advance in knowledge. The Journal publishes articles which include original papers, review articles, special articles (forum, debate), and interesting images. Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the "Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals" developed by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (http://www.icmje.org).