Acute cholecystitis with massive upper gastrointestinal bleed: a case report and review of the literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is an often-used and safe diagnostic method in gastroenterology. Transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy is now an established addition to the endoscopic instrumentarium. Although the two examination methods can be used alongside each other, there is a lack of studies on the comparab...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Aymaz S,Krakamp B,Kirschberg O,Lefering R

更新日期：2010-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The small intestine is extremely sensitive to ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and a range of microcirculatory disturbances which contribute to tissue damage. Previous studies have shown that leptin plays an important physiological role in the microvasculature. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prot...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Hacioglu A,Algin C,Pasaoglu O,Pasaoglu E,Kanbak G

更新日期：2005-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The elderly population presents higher morbidity of H. pylori associated diseases in proximal stomach. The specific pathogenesis and mechanism have not been clearly addressed. The gastric environment for H. pylori colonization is dynamic with increasing age. The aim of present study is to investigate the cor...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Shi H,Xiong H,Qian W,Lin R

更新日期：2018-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose induces massive hepatocyte necrosis. Liver regeneration is a vital process for survival after a toxic insult. Since hepatocytes are mostly in a quiescent state (G0), the regeneration process requires the priming of hepatocytes by cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. Ringer's lactat...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Yang R,Zhang S,Kajander H,Zhu S,Koskinen ML,Tenhunen J

更新日期：2011-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In China, the incidence of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has shown a significant growth trend. Analysis of the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic means, and treatment of IBD will further improve the clinician's understanding of IBD, improve knowledge and further enable early diagnosis and s...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Zhai H,Liu A,Huang W,Liu X,Feng S,Wu J,Yao Y,Wang C,Li Q,Hao Q,Hu J,Zhang S

更新日期：2016-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Efforts to identify cell sources and approaches for cell therapy of liver diseases are ongoing, taking into consideration the limits recognized for adult liver tissue and for other forms of stem cells. In the present study, we described the first procedure of via hepatic artery transplantation of human fetal...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Cardinale V,Carpino G,Gentile R,Napoletano C,Rahimi H,Franchitto A,Semeraro R,Nuti M,Onori P,Berloco PB,Rossi M,Bosco D,Brunelli R,Fraveto A,Napoli C,Torrice A,Gatto M,Venere R,Bastianelli C,Aliberti C,Salvatori F

更新日期：2014-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is common, with surgery as the main curative treatment. The prevalence of chronic liver disease has increased, but knowledge is limited on postoperative mortality in patients with liver disease who undergo CRC surgery. Hence, we examined 30-day mortality after CRC surgery in patients ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Montomoli J,Erichsen R,Christiansen CF,Ulrichsen SP,Pedersen L,Nilsson T,Sørensen HT

更新日期：2013-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed gastric emptying (DGE) is one of the most frequent complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of antecolic versus retrocolic reconstruction of gastro/duodenojejunostomy on DGE after PD. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing antec...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Zhou Y,Lin J,Wu L,Li B,Li H

更新日期：2015-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent evidence cautions against the use of non-selective beta-blockers (NSBB) in patients with refractory ascites or spontaneous bacterial peritonitis while other data suggests a survival benefit in patients with advanced liver disease. The aim of this study was to describe the use and impact of NSBB in pat...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Ngwa T,Orman E,Gomez EV,Vuppalanchi R,Kubal C,Chalasani N,Ghabril M

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CMUSE is a rare disease whose diagnosis remains difficult because the lesion is confined to the small bowel. CASE PRESENTATION:Here, we present a case of 43-year-old female patient suffered chronic abdominal pain for 20 years, and finally diagnosed with CMUSE. Capsule endoscopy was performed when general en...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Tao EW,Zou TH,Wang YF,Tang JT,Chen YX,Gao QY

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Only a paucity of large-scale perspective and cross-sectional studies on H. pylori infection in China have been published. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for H. pylori infection among residents of Jidong community located in Hebei Province of China. METHODS:A pe...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Wang W,Jiang W,Zhu S,Sun X,Li P,Liu K,Liu H,Gu J,Zhang S

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMSs) are widely used for palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO). There are two types of SEMS, covered and uncovered, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety between uncovered and covered SEMSs in the pall...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Pan YM,Pan J,Guo LK,Qiu M,Zhang JJ

更新日期：2014-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact of viral subtype on the rate of sustained virological response (SVR) to antiviral therapy in patients chronically infected with hepatitis C genotype 1 subtype 1a and 1b has not been extensively investigated. The aim of this study is to determine whether the HCV genotype 1 subtypes 1a and 1b respon...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Pellicelli AM,Romano M,Stroffolini T,Mazzoni E,Mecenate F,Monarca R,Picardi A,Bonaventura ME,Mastropietro C,Vignally P,Andreoli A,Marignani M,D'Ambrosio C,Miglioresi L,Nosotti L,Mitidieri O,Gentilucci UV,Puoti C,Barba

更新日期：2012-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic complex disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with IBD can experience a wide range of symptoms, but the pathophysiological mechanisms that cause these individual differences in clinical presentation remain largely unknown. In consequence, IBD is current...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Imhann F,Van der Velde KJ,Barbieri R,Alberts R,Voskuil MD,Vich Vila A,Collij V,Spekhorst LM,Van der Sloot KWJ,Peters V,Van Dullemen HM,Visschedijk MC,Festen EAM,Swertz MA,Dijkstra G,Weersma RK

更新日期：2019-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) causes diarrhea, malnutrition and poor growth in children. Human breast milk decreases disease-causing bacteria by supplying nutrients and antimicrobial factors such as lysozyme. Goat milk with and without human lysozyme (HLZ) may improve the repair of intestinal bar...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Carvalho EB,Maga EA,Quetz JS,Lima IF,Magalhães HY,Rodrigues FA,Silva AV,Prata MM,Cavalcante PA,Havt A,Bertolini M,Bertolini LR,Lima AA

更新日期：2012-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Desmoid tumors are a group of benign, invasive, solid tumors that are relatively rare in the general population, but can occur in up to 21 % of patients with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). They can be difficult to treat and have high rates of recurrence even after resection. Our goal with this study w...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Slowik V,Attard T,Dai H,Shah R,Septer S

更新日期：2015-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have demonstrated usefulness of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in managing distress in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); however, few have focused on IBD course. The present trial aimed to investigate whether adding CBT to standard treatment prolongs remission in IBD in comparison to standard th...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Mikocka-Walus A,Bampton P,Hetzel D,Hughes P,Esterman A,Andrews JM

更新日期：2015-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute pancreatitis is the most common complication of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In spite of continuing research, no pharmacologic agent capable of effectively reducing the incidence of ERCP-induced pancreatitis has found its way into clinical practise. ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Fluhr G,Mayerle J,Weber E,Aghdassi A,Simon P,Gress T,Seufferlein T,Mössner J,Stallmach A,Rösch T,Müller M,Siegmund B,Büchner-Steudel P,Zuber-Jerger I,Kantowski M,Hoffmeister A,Rosendahl J,Linhart T,Maul J,Czakó L,

更新日期：2013-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease clinically characterized by the early onset of many adenomatous polyps throughout the colon, which turn into colon cancer, if left untreated. In FAP patients, polyps can also occur in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, especially ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Purchiaroni F,Nakajima T,Sakamoto T,Abe S,Saito Y

更新日期：2017-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic Stone Protein (PSP) is a protein naturally produced mainly in the pancreas and the gut. There is evidence from experimental and clinical trials that blood PSP levels rise in the presence of inflammation or infection. However, it is not known whether PSP is superior to other established blood tests...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Tschuor C,Raptis DA,Limani P,Bächler T,Oberkofler CE,Breitenstein S,Graf R

更新日期：2012-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Amebiasis is a rare condition in developed countries but epidemiologically growing. Clinical manifestation may range from asymptomatic to invasive disease, amoebic liver abscess being the most common manifestation. We report a peculiar case of left hepatic amoebic liver abscess in a patient without a well-kn...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Borro M,Murdaca G,Greco M,Negrini S,Setti M

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:FibroTest (FT) is a validated biomarker of fibrosis. To assess the applicability rate and to reduce the risk of false positives/negatives (RFPN), security algorithms were developed. The aims were to estimate the prevalence of RFPN and of proven failures, and to identify factors associated with their occurren...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Poynard T,Munteanu M,Deckmyn O,Ngo Y,Drane F,Messous D,Castille JM,Housset C,Ratziu V,Imbert-Bismut F

更新日期：2011-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated a possible role of Escherichia coli in propagation and perpetuation of the chronic inflammation in ulcerative colitis (UC). The lesions of UC are located superficially on the rectal and/or colonic mucosa. It is suggested that the commensal bacteria of the digestive tract may play a ro...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Pilarczyk-Zurek M,Chmielarczyk A,Gosiewski T,Tomusiak A,Adamski P,Zwolinska-Wcislo M,Mach T,Heczko PB,Strus M

更新日期：2013-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occurrence of metastatic cancer to the stomach is rare, particularly in patients with prostate cancer. Gastric metastasis generally presents as a solitary and submucosal lesion with a central depression. CASE PRESENTATION:We describe a case of gastric metastasis arising from prostate cancer, which is almost...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Inagaki C,Suzuki T,Kitagawa Y,Hara T,Yamaguchi T

更新日期：2017-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral iron supplementation is often associated with rapid onset of gastrointestinal side-effects. The aim of this study was to develop and trial a short, simple questionnaire to capture these early side-effects and to determine which symptoms are more discriminating. METHODS:The study was a double-blind plac...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Pereira DI,Couto Irving SS,Lomer MC,Powell JJ

更新日期：2014-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benign biliary strictures may be a consequence of surgical procedures, chronic pancreatitis or iatrogenic injuries to the ampulla. Stents are increasingly being used for this indication, however it is not completely clear which stent type should be preferred. METHODS:A systematic review on stent placement f...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： van Boeckel PG,Vleggaar FP,Siersema PD

更新日期：2009-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing evidence elucidating the pathogenic mechanisms of ulcerative colitis (UC) has accumulated and the disease is widely assumed to be the consequence of genetic susceptibility and an abnormal immune response to commensal bacteria. However evidence regarding an infectious etiology in UC remains elusive...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Miner J,Gillan MM,Alex P,Centola M

更新日期：2005-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Real-world comparisons of biologic treatment outcomes for ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) patients are limited. We sought to evaluate the real-world effectiveness of vedolizumab (VDZ) and anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNFα) in UC and CD patients in Germany. METHODS:A retrospective c...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Helwig U,Mross M,Schubert S,Hartmann H,Brandes A,Stein D,Kempf C,Knop J,Campbell-Hill S,Ehehalt R

更新日期：2020-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection is one of the important causes of death in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), but the bacterial spectrum and antibiotic resistance are constantly changing. Making good use of antibiotics and controlling multi-drug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections are of vital importance in improving...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Fan N,Hu Y,Shen H,Liu S,Zhao G,Sun L,Li C,Zhao X,Li Y,Wang J,Cui Y

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rebamipide is a gastroprotective agent with promising results against gastric damage induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The present study evaluated if rebamipide protects against naproxen-induced gastric damage in healthy volunteers. Changes in gastric PGE2 tissue concentration were also evalu...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Gagliano-Jucá T,Moreno RA,Zaminelli T,Napolitano M,Magalhães AF,Carvalhaes A,Trevisan MS,Wallace JL,De Nucci G

更新日期：2016-06-04 00:00:00