Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma by percutaneous tumor ablation methods: Ethanol injection therapy and radiofrequency ablation.

abstract：:To identify prognostic factors in cirrhotic patients admitted to the hospital for the treatment of an episode of ascites, a survival analysis was performed in a series of 139 patients hospitalized in our Unit between 1980 and 1985. Mean follow-up was 12.8 +/- 14.2 mo (mean +/- SD). A total of 38 variables based on his...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Llach J,Ginès P,Arroyo V,Rimola A,Titó L,Badalamenti S,Jiménez W,Gaya J,Rivera F,Rodés J

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:The integrin alpha(4)beta(7) mediates homing of effector/memory lymphocytes to the intestine and the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue. This study examined the ability of alpha(4)beta(7)(hi) CD4(+) T lymphocytes to home to the stomach and their role in immunization-mediated protection against Helicoba...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Michetti M,Kelly CP,Kraehenbuhl JP,Bouzourene H,Michetti P

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new experimental model, the isolated perfused antrectomized pig stomach with intact vagal innervation, was shown to produce pepsinogen and gastric acid upon electrical stimulation of the vagus nerves and by intravascular administration of carbachol (from a basal value of 111 +/- 24 units of pepsin per minute and 0.0...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Skak-Nielsen T,Holst JJ,Nielsen OV

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphologic and physiologic experiments in rodents have demonstrated differences between jejunal and ileal fat absorption. Compared with the rat jejunum, absorbed lipid particles within rat ileal absorptive cells are larger and exit at a slower rate. To evaluate the relevance of these observations to humans, we studie...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Surawicz CM,Levine DS,Saunders DR,Rubin CE

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Point mutations of the Ki-ras gene at codon 12 have been frequently identified in pure pancreatic juice of patients with pancreatic cancer in studies examining pancreatic cancer tissues. The aim of this study was to examine mutations of the Ki-ras codon 12 in the duodenal juice collected from patients...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Iguchi H,Sugano K,Fukayama N,Ohkura H,Sadamoto K,Ohkoshi K,Seo Y,Tomoda H,Funakoshi A,Wakasugi H

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the hypothesis that the number of villus cells regulates crypt cell proliferation in the epithelium of the small intestine has been brought forward by a number of investigators. To test this hypothesis, the villus cell population was reduced by clamping the superior mesenteric artery and vein in rats f...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Rijke RP,Hanson WR,Plaisier HM,Osborne JW

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long term administration of chenodeoxycholic acid in man has to be regarded with caution because chenodeoxycholic acid has caused liver damage in various species of animals, including primates. To study the effect of three doses of chenodeoxycholic acid (10, 40, and 100 mg per kg per day) on hepatic function and m...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Dyrszka H,Salen G,Zaki FG,Chen T,Mosbach EH

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:There is controversy over the optimal management strategy for patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Studies have shown a hospital volume benefit for in-hospital mortality after surgery, and we examined whether a similar mortality benefit exists for patients admitted with AP. METHODS:Using the Nation...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Singla A,Simons J,Li Y,Csikesz NG,Ng SC,Tseng JF,Shah SA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data collected by nine population-based tumor registries participating in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program of the National Cancer Institute were analyzed to characterize the epidemiology of noncarcinoid adenocarcinomas of the colon and rectum in young adults. Tumors diagnosed in persons under 40...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Griffin PM,Liff JM,Greenberg RS,Clark WS

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To gain further insight on the mosaic expression of specific functional intestinal markers (such as sucrase-isomaltase) in postconfluent Caco-2 cells, a human colon cancer cell line unique in its property to differentiate in vitro into a mature enterocyte-like cell type, a comparative study was undertaken to examine t...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Vachon PH,Beaulieu JF

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Serrated polyp (SPs) are precursors to 20% to 30% of cases of colorectal tumors, but patients' long-term risk after removal of SPs is poorly understood. We investigated the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in individuals with a history of SPs. METHODS:We performed a retrospective cohort study of Kai...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Li D,Liu L,Fevrier HB,Alexeeff SE,Doherty AR,Raju M,Amsden LB,Lee JK,Levin TR,Corley DA,Herrinton LJ

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Iron overload may cause or contribute to hepatic injury and fibrosis. Mutations in the HFE gene may influence development or progression of chronic liver disease by increasing iron stores or modulating immune responses. The aim of this work was to assess the influence of HFE mutations and serum and he...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Bonkovsky HL,Naishadham D,Lambrecht RW,Chung RT,Hoefs JC,Nash SR,Rogers TE,Banner BF,Sterling RK,Donovan JA,Fontana RJ,Di Bisceglie AM,Ghany MG,Morishima C,HALT-C Trial Group.

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hepatic circulation is reviewed with emphasis on the role of hepatic blood vessels in hepatic and homeostatic functions. Contrasts are made with resistance, capacitance, and fluid exchange functions in other better known vascular beds. Hemodynamic changes that produce shifts in fluid exchange in other tissues are ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Lautt WW

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Some acute enteric infections are associated with the development of functional gastrointestinal disorders, most commonly irritable bowel syndrome but also other functional and organic gastrointestinal sequelae. Clostridium difficile infection has increased in incidence and severity, however, few stud...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Gutiérrez RL,Riddle MS,Porter CK

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The frequency of colorectal adenomas, the precursor lesions for most cases of colorectal carcinoma, has been generally measured as prevalence rates of adenomas at autopsy or colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence rate of adenomas and compare it with the adenoma recurrence rate....

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Neugut AI,Jacobson JS,Ahsan H,Santos J,Garbowski GC,Forde KA,Treat MR,Waye J

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Persons infected with Helicobacter pylori show an enhanced meal-stimulated gastrin release compared with uninfected controls. The aim of this study was to determine in animal models whether this gastrin release could be related to chronic gastric inflammation, elevated luminal ammonia level, or a comb...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Dial EJ,Hall LR,Romero JJ,Lichtenberger LM

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It was recently reported that ventromedial hypothalamic (VMH) lesions produced an increase in gastrointestinal DNA content in rats. In the present study, the mechanism of this alteration was examined. METHODS:The DNA content and synthesis after VMH lesioning in rat gastrointestinal tracts were determined. ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Kiba T,Tanaka K,Endo O,Inoue S

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:The cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is expressed throughout the human gastrointestinal tract. Recently, protumorigenic activity of MIF has been described in several cancer models. Therefore, we investigated the expression and function of MIF during the early stages of intestinal ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Wilson JM,Coletta PL,Cuthbert RJ,Scott N,MacLennan K,Hawcroft G,Leng L,Lubetsky JB,Jin KK,Lolis E,Medina F,Brieva JA,Poulsom R,Markham AF,Bucala R,Hull MA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver disease with inclusions of copper was recognized among 30 rural workers with "vineyard sprayer's lung." The pathological findings were varied: focal or diffuse swelling and proliferation of Kupffer cells; histiocytic and sarcoid-like granulomata; fibrosis of variable degree in the perisinusoidal, portal, and sub...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Pimentel JC,Menezes AP

更新日期：1977-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Triage of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (UGIH) has traditionally required urgent upper endoscopy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of artificial neural network for nonendoscopic triage. METHODS:A cohort of 387 patients was used to train (n = 194) and internally val...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Das A,Ben-Menachem T,Farooq FT,Cooper GS,Chak A,Sivak MV Jr,Wong RC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:In the absence of a genetic test, diagnostic criteria for hereditary hemochromatosis have been imprecise. The identification of the HFE gene and the C282Y mutation allow definition of expression of this disease and reassessment of diagnostic criteria. The aim of this study was to analyze the concordan...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Crawford DH,Jazwinska EC,Cullen LM,Powell LW

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Regenerating (Reg) gene IV is predominantly expressed in gastrointestinal cells and highly up-regulated in many gastrointestinal malignancies, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Human CRC cells expressing higher levels of Reg IV gene and its protein product (Reg IV) are resistant to conventional thera...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Bishnupuri KS,Luo Q,Sainathan SK,Kikuchi K,Sureban SM,Sabarinathan M,Gross JH,Aden K,May R,Houchen CW,Anant S,Dieckgraefe BK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed 92 computed tomography-guided percutaneous needle aspirations of pancreatic inflammatory masses in 60 patients suspected of harboring pancreatic infection. Thirty-six patients (60%) were found by Gram stain and culture to have a total of 41 separate episodes of pancreatic infection. Among 42 aspirates jud...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Gerzof SG,Banks PA,Robbins AH,Johnson WC,Spechler SJ,Wetzner SM,Snider JM,Langevin RE,Jay ME

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Abdominal bloating is a frequent complaint in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but its underlying mechanism remains uncertain. Our aim was to determine whether the abdominal wall, specifically its adaptation to intra-abdominal volumes, plays a role. METHODS:In 12 patients complaining of abdominal bloa...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Tremolaterra F,Villoria A,Azpiroz F,Serra J,Aguadé S,Malagelada JR

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In ilea of spontaneously infested guinea pigs, we examined the interface between the plasma membranes of cryptosporidia and absorptive cells using thin section and freeze fracture techniques. Initially, cryptosporidia invaginate microvilli, and the resulting redundant folds of membrane envelop the protozoan, thereby i...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Marcial MA,Madara JL

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven patients with persistent hyponatremia but normal or elevated serum arginine vasopressin levels and refractory ascites undergoing peritoneovenous shunting were studied in a Metabolic Unit on a 20 mEq sodium 1200 ml fluid-restricted diet to elucidate the mechanism of this response. The intravascular volume expansi...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Reznick RK,Langer B,Taylor BR,Seif S,Blendis LM

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:In patients with Wilson's disease presenting with liver involvement, the correct diagnosis is often missed or delayed. The aim of this study was to find an algorithm for diagnosis of this difficult patient group. METHODS:Clinical and laboratory findings of 55 patients with Wilson's disease were evalu...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Steindl P,Ferenci P,Dienes HP,Grimm G,Pabinger I,Madl C,Maier-Dobersberger T,Herneth A,Dragosics B,Meryn S,Knoflach P,Granditsch G,Gangl A

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Feeding intolerance because of functional gastrointestinal dysmotility and parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC) are common problems in preterm, very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study aimed to assess the effectiveness of "high-dose" o...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Ng PC,Lee CH,Wong SP,Lam HS,Liu FY,So KW,Lee CY,Fok TF

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mucosal response to intestinal resection has been extensively studied; little is known of the motor response. Our aim was to evaluate motility in the intestinal remnant following distal resection. METHODS:Motor activity, duodenocecal transit, nutrition, and absorption were studied over a 3-month period ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Quigley EM,Thompson JS

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The asialoglycoprotein receptor is present on the plasma membrane of rat hepatocytes and mediates the endocytosis of exogenous asialoglycoproteins. The intracellular locations of the receptor are incompletely defined, and whether the receptor is present on the canalicular membrane is controversial. To investigate thes...

journal_title：Gastroenterology

authors： Mizuno M,Brown WR,Vierling JM

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00