Evaluation of contrast-enhanced computed tomographic colonography in detection of local recurrent colorectal cancer.

abstract：AIM:To examine the association between obesity-related adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, resistin, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. METHODS:Serum levels of adipokines were measured in 100 CRC patients and age- and sex-matched controls for the data analysis. Unc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Joshi RK,Kim WJ,Lee SA

更新日期：2014-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate the possible associations between genetic polymorphisms of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) and esophageal squamous cell dysplasia (ESCD). METHODS:All participants came from an area of high incidence of esophageal cancer and underwent an endoscopic staining examination; biopsies were taken from a no...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou YZ,Diao YT,Li H,Li HQ,Ma Q,Cui J

更新日期：2010-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the systemic hemodynamic effects of two surgical procedures largely employed for treatment of schistosomal portal hypertension. METHODS:Thirty-six patients undergoing elective surgical treatment of portal hypertension due to hepatosplenic mansonic schistosomiasis were prospectively evaluated. All pa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： de Cleva R,Herman P,D'albuquerque LA,Pugliese V,Santarem OL,Saad WA

更新日期：2007-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of inflammatory bowel disease is unknown. Attempts have been made to isolate a microorganism that could explain the onset of inflammation, but no pathological agent has ever been identified. Johne's disease is a granulomatous chronic enteritis of cattle and sheep caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies par...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liverani E,Scaioli E,Cardamone C,Dal Monte P,Belluzzi A

更新日期：2014-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarize the performing essentials and analyze the characteristics of remote Zeus robot-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS:Robot-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 40 patients between May 2004 and July 2005. The operating procedures and a variety of clinical parameters were reco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou HX,Guo YH,Yu XF,Bao SY,Liu JL,Zhang Y,Ren YG,Zheng Q

更新日期：2006-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer patients have unique problems associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment not seen in the general population. HCV infection poses additional challenges and considerations for the management of cancer, and vice versa. HCV infection also can lead to the development of cancer, particularly hepa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Borchardt RA,Torres HA

更新日期：2014-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess whether juvenile chronic ferric iron ingestion limit colitis and dysbiosis at adulthood in rats and mice. METHODS:Two sets of experiments were designed. In the first set, recently weaned mice were either orally administered ferrous (Fe²⁺) iron salt or ferric (Fe³⁺) microencapsulated iron for 6 wk. The la...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ettreiki C,Gadonna-Widehem P,Mangin I,Coëffier M,Delayre-Orthez C,Anton PM

更新日期：2012-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the anticancer mechanisms of the monoterpenoid alcohol linalool in human colon cancer cells. METHODS:The cytotoxic effect of linalool on the human colon cancer cell lines and a human fibroblast cell line was examined using the WST-8 assay. The apoptosis-inducing effect of linalool was measured using...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Iwasaki K,Zheng YW,Murata S,Ito H,Nakayama K,Kurokawa T,Sano N,Nowatari T,Villareal MO,Nagano YN,Isoda H,Matsui H,Ohkohchi N

更新日期：2016-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Duodenal duplication cysts are benign rare congenital anomalies reported mainly in the pediatric population, but seldom in adults. Symptoms depend on the type and location and can present as abdominal pain, distension, dysphagia or dyspepsia. They have been reported to be responsible for duodenal obstruction, pancreat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ko SY,Ko SH,Ha S,Kim MS,Shin HM,Baeg MK

更新日期：2013-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of drug treatment on hyperplastic gastric polyps infected with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). METHODS:Forty-eight patients with hyperplastic gastric polyps (3-10 mm in diameter) infected with H pylori were randomly assigned to a treatment group (n = 24) which received proton-pump inhibitor (o...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ji F,Wang ZW,Ning JW,Wang QY,Chen JY,Li YM

更新日期：2006-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the inhibitory effect of mononuclear bone marrow cell (BMC) transplantation on carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)) -induced liver fibrosis in rats. METHODS:Rat liver fibrosis models were induced by CCl(4) and alcohol administration. After 8 wk, twenty rats were randomly allocated into treatment group (n = 10) a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cao BQ,Lin JZ,Zhong YS,Huang SB,Lin N,Tang ZF,Chen R,Xiang P,Xu RY

更新日期：2007-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To observe the changes in oxygen free radical (OFR) and the curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine Qing Yi Tang in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).METHODS:After induction of ANP by injection of sodium taurocholate into pancreatic duct, 16 dogs were randomly divided into control group and Chinese medi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li ZL,Wu CT,Lu LR,Zhu XF,Xiong DX

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic groin pain (Inguinodynia) following inguinal hernia repair is a significant, though under-reported problem. Mild pain lasting for a few days is common following mesh inguinal hernia repair. However, moderate to severe pain persisting more than 3 mo after inguinal herniorrhaphy should be considered as pathologi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hakeem A,Shanmugam V

更新日期：2011-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The introduction of biologics has revolutionized the management of the chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), with many patients experiencing significant improvements not only in their symptoms but in other outcomes relevant to individuals and society as a whole. In Germany, there are n...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Teich N,Grümmer H,Jörgensen E,Liceni T,Holtkamp-Endemann F,Fischer T,Hohenberger S

更新日期：2020-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary rectal lymphoma is a rare presentation of gastrointestinal lymphomas. Its clinical presentation is indistinguishable from that of rectal carcinoma. Although surgical resection is often technically feasible, optimal therapy for colorectal lymphoma has not yet been identified. We report a case of primary rectal ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bilsel Y,Balik E,Yamaner S,Bugra D

更新日期：2005-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To compare KAI1 in cancer of papilla of Vater and pancreas to evaluate whether there are differences in biologic behavior which might account for prognosis.METHODS:We compared the expression in 24 papillay and 29 pancreatic cancers using Northern blot analysis, immunochemical assay and in situ hybridization, and i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo XZ,Friess H,Shao XD,Liu MP,Xia YT,Xu JH,Buchler MW

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between cytokine gene polymorphism and disease status in chronic hepatitis C genotype 3 by liver biopsy, ALT, HCV RNA levels and response to treatment. METHODS:Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 3 were analyzed for single nucleotide polymorphisms of interleukin (IL)-10, IL-1 ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abbas Z,Moatter T,Hussainy A,Jafri W

更新日期：2005-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the possible influences of HCV infection and relative antiviral treatment on seminal parameters and reproductive hormonal serum levels. METHODS:Ten male patients with HCV-related chronic hepatitis and 16 healthy male volunteers were studied. In all subjects seminal parameters (nemaspermic concentration...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Durazzo M,Premoli A,Di Bisceglie C,Bertagna A,Faga E,Biroli G,Manieri C,Bo S,Pagano G

更新日期：2006-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the role of P38 kinase in esophageal cancer cell apoptosis induced by genotoxin, cisplatin and the unfolded protein response (UPR) inducer, dithiothreitol (DTT). METHODS:Esophageal carcinoma cell line Eca109 was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium to 70% confluency and treated with either cisplatin, DTT, or cisp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang QX,Feng R,Zhang W,Ding Y,Yang JY,Liu GH

更新日期：2005-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extrahepatic metastasis (EHM) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with poor outcomes. However, the clinical features and risk factors of EHM of HCC after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) remain unclear. AIM:To elucidate the characteristics and risk factors of EHM after RFA for HCC. METHODS:From Ja...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yoon JH,Goo YJ,Lim CJ,Choi SK,Cho SB,Shin SS,Jun CH

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal method for monitoring quiescent disease in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis is yet to be determined. Endoscopic evaluation with ileocolonoscopy is the gold standard but is invasive, costly, and time-consuming. There are many commercially available biomarkers that may be used in cli...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chang S,Malter L,Hudesman D

更新日期：2015-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To retrospectively evaluate the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with or without a history of therapy for HCC following transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE). METHODS:One hundred and twenty-one patients with HCC treated with TAE from 1992 to 2004 in our hospital were enrolled in this s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hiraoka A,Kumagi T,Hirooka M,Uehara T,Kurose K,Iuchi H,Hiasa Y,Matsuura B,Michitaka K,Kumano S,Tanaka H,Yamashita Y,Horiike N,Mochizuki T,Onji M

更新日期：2006-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the biological function of complete S protein and to look for proteins interacting with complete S protein in hepatocytes. METHODS:We constructed bait plasmid expressing complete S protein of HBV by cloning the gene of complete S protein into pGBKT7, then the recombinant plasmid DNA was transformed ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bai GQ,Cheng J,Zhang SL,Huang YP,Wang L,Liu Y,Lin SM

更新日期：2005-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) for assessment of non-alcoholic fat liver disease (NAFLD) as compared with liver histological and metabolomics findings. METHODS:Patients undergoing bariatric surgery following procedures involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectom...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Calvo N,Beltrán-Debón R,Rodríguez-Gallego E,Hernández-Aguilera A,Guirro M,Mariné-Casadó R,Millá L,Alegret JM,Sabench F,del Castillo D,Vinaixa M,Rodríguez MÀ,Correig X,García-Álvarez R,Menendez JA,Camps J,Joven J

更新日期：2015-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The Prague C and M Criteria have been developed for the objective endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (BE). BE arises between the squamocolumnar junction and the gastroesophageal junction at the proximal margin of the gastric folds. In this study, we reported that 43.0% of the subjects examined were diagnosed ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akiyama T,Sekino Y,Iida H,Koyama S,Gotoh E,Maeda S,Nakajima A,Inamori M

更新日期：2012-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the association between Helicobacter spp. and some common gut bacteria in patients with cholecystitis. METHODS:A nested-polymerase chain reaction (PCR), specific to 16S rRNA of Helicobacter spp. was performed on paraffin-embedded gallbladder samples of 100 cholecystitis and 102 control cases. The sample...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Karagin PH,Stenram U,Wadström T,Ljungh A

更新日期：2010-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the accuracy of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in diagnosing lamivudine resistance and factors that contributed to abnormal serum ALT. METHODS:This was a retrospective study of chronic hepatitis B patients on lamivudine therapy who were followed for 3-mo with liver function tests and hepatitis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lim LG,Aung MO,Seet BL,Tan C,Dan YY,Lee YM,Sutedja DS,Fernandes M,Lee GH,Koay E,Lim SG

更新日期：2010-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult cancers to treat. Despite numerous research efforts, limited success has been achieved in the therapeutic management of patients with this disease. In the current review, we focus on one component of morphogenesis signaling, Hedgehog (Hh), with the aim of d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Onishi H,Katano M

更新日期：2014-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To prospectively present our initial experience with totally laparoscopic transhiatal esophagogastrectomies for benign diseases of the cardia and distal esophagus. METHODS:Laparoscopic gastric mobilization and tubularization combined with transhiatal esophageal dissection and intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dulucq JL,Wintringer P,Mahajna A

更新日期：2007-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticulosis as determined by barium enema. METHODS:A total of 65 patients with hematochezia who underwent colonoscopy and barium enema were analyzed, and the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticula was assessed. The receiver operating characteristic ar...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niikura R,Nagata N,Shimbo T,Akiyama J,Uemura N

更新日期：2013-04-21 00:00:00