Traditional Chinese medicine Qing Yi Tang alleviates oxygen free radical injury in acute necrotizing pancreatits.

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the long-term efficacy of endoscopic resection (ER) for small (≤ 4.0 cm) gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) originating from the muscularis propria layer. METHODS:Between June 2005 and February 2015, we retrospectively analyzed 229 consecutive patients with gastric MP-GISTs who underwent E...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang Y,Mao XL,Zhou XB,Yang H,Zhu LH,Chen G,Ye LP

更新日期：2018-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of rosiglitazone, which is a ligand of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma), on the expression of PPARgamma in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and on the biological characteristics of HSCs. METHODS:The activated HSCs were divided into three groups: control group, 3 micromo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo YT,Leng XS,Li T,Peng JR,Song SH,Xiong LF,Qin ZZ

更新日期：2005-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and their combination on colon cancer cell growth. METHODS:The LS-174T colon cancer cell line was used to study the role of the prostaglandin precursor AA and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid DHA on cell growth. Cell viability ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Habbel P,Weylandt KH,Lichopoj K,Nowak J,Purschke M,Wang JD,He CW,Baumgart DC,Kang JX

更新日期：2009-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The gastrointestinal innate and adaptive immune system continuously faces the challenge of potent stimuli from the commensal microflora and food constituents. These local immune responses require a tight control, the outcome of which is in most cases the induction of tolerance. Local T cell immunity is an important co...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niess JH

更新日期：2008-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Examinations with a visualisation of the anatomy and pathology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are often necessary for the diagnosis of GI diseases. Traditional radiology played a crucial role for many years. Endoscopy, despite some limitations, remains the main technique in the differential diagnosis and treatment...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Roccarina D,Garcovich M,Ainora ME,Caracciolo G,Ponziani F,Gasbarrini A,Zocco MA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the expression of toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) in pancreatic tumor and the effects of cytosine phosphate-guanosine oligodeoxynucleotides 2216 (CPG ODN2216) on biological behavior of pancreatic carcinoma cell line PANC-1 and explore their clinical significance. METHODS:The immunohistochemistry and Weste...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu HQ,Wang B,Zhu SK,Tian Y,Zhang JH,Wu HS

更新日期：2011-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examined the bile acid receptor TGR5 expression in squamous mucosa, Barrett's mucosa, dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA). METHODS:Slides were stained with TGR5 antibody. The staining intensity was scored as 1+, 2+ and 3+. The extent of staining (percentage of cells staining) was scored as follows: 1+,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Marketkar S,Li D,Yang D,Cao W

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate clinical outcomes of patients that underwent surgery, transarterial embolization (TAE), or supportive care for spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:A consecutive 54 patients who diagnosed as spontaneously ruptured HCC at our institution between 2003 and 2012 were retrospective...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jin YJ,Lee JW,Park SW,Lee JI,Lee DH,Kim YS,Cho SG,Jeon YS,Lee KY,Ahn SI

更新日期：2013-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) has been described in different pathologic conditions including infection, ischemia, adverse drug reactions, autoimmune diseases, allograft rejection, and humoral factors associated with malignancy. It is an acquired condition characterized by progressive destruction and loss of the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bakhit M,McCarty TR,Park S,Njei B,Cho M,Karagozian R,Liapakis A

更新日期：2017-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokines are indispensable signals of the mucosa-associated immune system for maintaining normal gut homeostasis. An imbalance of their profile in favour of inflammation initiation may lead to disease states, such as that is observed in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Although Crohn's disease (CD) is often describ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Műzes G,Molnár B,Tulassay Z,Sipos F

更新日期：2012-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the benefit of surgical excision for patients with extrahepatic metastases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 140 patients with pathologically proven extrahepatic metastases of HCC and evaluated the outcomes of those who had undergone surgical r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chan KM,Yu MC,Wu TJ,Lee CF,Chen TC,Lee WC,Chen MF

更新日期：2009-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease in high-income countries and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Macrophages appear to play an important role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis in patients with NAFLD. Accordingly, modulation of macro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Neokosmidis G,Tziomalos K

更新日期：2018-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallstone ileus is a rare disease and accounts for 1%-4% of all cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction. It usually occurs in the elderly with a female predominance and may result in a high mortality rate. Its diagnosis is difficult and early diagnosis could reduce the mortality. Surgery remains the mainstay of tre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chou JW,Hsu CH,Liao KF,Lai HC,Cheng KS,Peng CY,Yang MD,Chen YF

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Point-of-care (POC) tests enable rapid results and are well established in medical practice. Recent advances in analytical techniques have led to a new generation of POC devices that will alter gastrointestinal diagnostic pathways. This review aims to identify current and new technologies for the POC diagnosis of gast...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huddy JR,Ni MZ,Markar SR,Hanna GB

更新日期：2015-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the changes that occur in E-cadherin expression during the process of metastasis in colorectal cancer. METHODS:E-cadherin expression was detected by immunohistochemistry and two indices of expression were calculated which reflected the level of expression and the locations (membrane and cytoplasm). ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Elzagheid A,Algars A,Bendardaf R,Lamlum H,Ristamaki R,Collan Y,Syrjanen K,Pyrhonen S

更新日期：2006-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To enhance the clinical utility of electrogastrography (EGG), which has been recorded since 1922, but is clinically unutilized. METHODS:An innovative method to salvage the promise of EGG is proposed by introducing a preliminary procedure, while maintaining the electrodes, standardized equipment, and signal process...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Poscente MD,Mintchev MP

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To classify gallstone disease as a basis for assessment of post-cholecystectomy symptoms. METHODS:One hundred and fifty three patients with a clinical and ultrasonographic diagnosis of gallstones filled out a structured questionnaire on abdominal pain symptoms and functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) before...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schmidt M,Søndenaa K,Dumot JA,Rosenblatt S,Hausken T,Ramnefjell M,Njølstad G,Eide GE

更新日期：2012-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effectiveness of antioxidant compounds in modulating mitochondrial oxidative alterations and lipids accumulation in fatty hepatocytes. METHODS:Silybin-phospholipid complex containing vitamin E (Realsil(®)) was daily administered by gavage (one pouch diluted in 3 mL of water and containing 15 mg ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Grattagliano I,Diogo CV,Mastrodonato M,de Bari O,Persichella M,Wang DQ,Liquori A,Ferri D,Carratù MR,Oliveira PJ,Portincasa P

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a previously unreported entity of an intussuscepted neuroendocrine carcinoma of the appendix. Our patient was a 70-year-old man whose only complaint was insipient weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a malignant cecal "polyp", and an extended right hemicolectomy was performed. We have reviewed the literat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Thomas RE,Maude K,Rotimi O

更新日期：2006-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The formation of liver fibrosis is mainly caused by the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and the imbalance of extracellular matrix (ECM) production and degradation. The treatment of liver fibrosis mainly includes removing the cause, inhibiting the activation of HSCs, and inhibiting inflammation. N...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang YZ,Yao JN,Zhang LF,Wang CF,Zhang XX,Gao B

更新日期：2019-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the effect of oral erythromycin on gastric and small bowel transit time of capsule endoscopy. METHODS:Consecutive patients who underwent capsule endoscopy during the 16-mo study period were either given 250 mg oral erythromycin, 1 h prior to swallowing the capsule endoscope or nothing. The gastric and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Leung WK,Chan FK,Fung SS,Wong MY,Sung JJ

更新日期：2005-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory disease of the exocrine pancreas. In Japan, nationwide epidemiological surveys have been conducted every 4 to 5 years by the Research Committee of Intractable Pancreatic Diseases, under the support of the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan. We reviewed the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hamada S,Masamune A,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2016-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:H. pylori is probably the most prevalent human pathogen worldwide. Since it was initially suggested in 1983 by Marshall and Warren to be implicated in gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, H. pylori has also been implicated in gastric carcinoma and was classified as a class I carcinogen. In the last two decades, a notew...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Beswick EJ,Suarez G,Reyes VE

更新日期：2006-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Portal hypertension can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. It frequently presents with bleeding from esophageal varices. The approach to acute variceal hemorrhage in children is a stepwise progression from least invasive to most invasive. Management of acute variceal bleeding is straightforward. But data on pr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gugig R,Rosenthal P

更新日期：2012-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Good preparation before endoscopic procedures is essential for successful visualization. The small bowel is difficult to evaluate because of its length and complex configuration. A meta-analysis was conducted of studies comparing small bowel visualization by capsule endoscopy with and without preparation. Medical data...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y

更新日期：2008-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, performing a fundamental role in the regulation of diverse processes, among which the metabolism, secretion, storage, and detoxification of endogenous and exogenous substances are prominent. Due to these functions, hepatic diseases continue to be among the mai...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Madrigal-Santillán E,Madrigal-Bujaidar E,Álvarez-González I,Sumaya-Martínez MT,Gutiérrez-Salinas J,Bautista M,Morales-González Á,García-Luna y González-Rubio M,Aguilar-Faisal JL,Morales-González JA

更新日期：2014-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinical significance of oxidative stress markers in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:Sixty-four consecutive patients who were admitted to Kagoshima University Medical and Dental Hospital were enrolled in this retrospective study. All patients ha...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tamai T,Uto H,Takami Y,Oda K,Saishoji A,Hashiguchi M,Kumagai K,Kure T,Mawatari S,Moriuchi A,Oketani M,Ido A,Tsubouchi H

更新日期：2011-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of a chronic disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on sexual functioning and body image can significantly impair the quality of life of patients. This review considers the sexual and fertility aspects of IBD patients and their daily management. Modern IBD healthcare management should include appr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Leenhardt R,Rivière P,Papazian P,Nion-Larmurier I,Girard G,Laharie D,Marteau P

更新日期：2019-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To retrospective review the laparoscopic management of Meckel Diverticulum (MD) in two Italian Pediatric Surgery Centers. METHODS:Between January 2002 and December 2012, 19 trans-umbilical laparoscopic-assisted (TULA) procedures were performed for suspected MD. The children were hospitalized for gastrointestinal b...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Papparella A,Nino F,Noviello C,Marte A,Parmeggiani P,Martino A,Cobellis G

更新日期：2014-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship between the polymorphism of class II transactivator (CIITA) gene promoters and chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Genomic DNA was prepared from peripheral blood leukocytes. Promoters I, III and IV of gene were analyzed respectively with polymerase chain reaction single strand confor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao YR,Gong L,He YL,Liu F,Lu C

更新日期：2005-02-14 00:00:00