Hepatic venous outflow obstruction: three similar syndromes.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of bile acid on the expression of histidine decarboxylase (HDC), which is a major enzyme involved in histamine production, and gene expression of gastric transcription factors upon cooperative activation. METHODS:HDC expression was examined by immunohistochemistry, reverse transcriptase p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ku HJ,Kim HY,Kim HH,Park HJ,Cheong JH

更新日期：2014-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of successful endoscopic management of intragastric penetrated adjustable gastric band in a patient with morbid obesity. The favorable course of the case described here demonstrates that adjustable gastric bands in the process of migration need not be removed surgically in patients who are...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： De Palma GD,Formato A,Pilone V,Rega M,Giuliano ME,Simeoli I,Forestieri P

更新日期：2006-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Intrabiliary rupture (IBR) is a common and serious complication of hepatic hydatid cyst. The incidence varies from 1% to 25%. The treatment of IBR is still controversial. We aimed to design an algorithm for the treatment of hepatic hydatidosis with IBR by reviewing our cases. METHODS:Eight cases of IBR were analyz...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Erzurumlu K,Dervisoglu A,Polat C,Senyurek G,Yetim I,Hokelek M

更新日期：2005-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult to adult living donor liver transplantation (AALDLT) was first preformed in the United States in 1997. The procedure was rapidly integrated into clinical practice, but in 2002, possibly due to the first widely publicized donor death, the number of living liver donors plummeted. The number of donors has since rea...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Carlisle EM,Testa G

更新日期：2012-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To look for the evidence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (ESCC) and to investigate the potential role and epidemiology of HPV infection in the pathogenesis of esophageal carcinomas in Henan emigrants. METHODS:Papilloma virus(PV) and HPV were determined by Ultrasensiv...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yao PF,Li GC,Li J,Xia HS,Yang XL,Huang HY,Fu YG,Wang RQ,Wang XY,Sha JW

更新日期：2006-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The advances of laparoscopic surgery since the early 1990s have caused one of the largest technical revolutions in medicine since the detection of antibiotics (1922, Flemming), the discovery of DNA structure (1953, Watson and Crick), and solid organ transplantation (1954, Murray). Perseverance through a rocky start an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kaiser AM

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the efficacy of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) for resectability of locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC). METHODS:Between November 2007 and January 2014, 29 patients with LAGC (clinically T3 with distal esophagus invasion/T4 or bulky regional node metastasis) that were treated with NACRT fo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim MS,Lim JS,Hyung WJ,Lee YC,Rha SY,Keum KC,Koom WS

更新日期：2015-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver penetration is a rare but serious complication of peptic ulcer disease. Usually the diagnosis is made by operation or autopsy. Clinical and laboratory data were no specific. A 64-year-old man was admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Hepatic penetration was diagnosed as the cause of bleeding. Endoscopy ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kayacetin E,Kayacetin S

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Although spinal tumors are uncommon, they may reduce survival or cause serious functional disorders in the extremities. Metastatic spinal tumors from malignant tumors can induce symptoms of spinal cord compression, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, and vesicorectal disturbance, which are aggravated with progression of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tamaki K,Shimizu I,Urata M,Kohno N,Fukuno H,Ito S,Sano N

更新日期：2007-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, achieving high rates (≥ 95%) of sustained virological response, with a good safety profile and high compliance rates. Consequently, it had been expected that viral clearance will reduce morbidity and mortality rates...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Muzica CM,Stanciu C,Huiban L,Singeap AM,Sfarti C,Zenovia S,Cojocariu C,Trifan A

更新日期：2020-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a highly efficacious method for preparation of soluble SARS S-protein using adenovirus vector to meet the requirement for S-protein investigation. METHODS:The human adenovirus vector was used to express the soluble S-protein (corresponding to 1 approximately 1190 amino acids) fused with Myc/His tag usin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhong F,Zhong ZY,Liang S,Li XJ

更新日期：2006-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis has rapidly become a recognized entity causing dysphagia in young adults. This review summarizes the current knowledge of eosinophilic esophagitis including the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis. An extensive search of PubMed/Me...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yan BM,Shaffer EA

更新日期：2006-04-21 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 perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) therapy and the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). METHODS We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE/PubMed and seven other databases through January 1990 to March 2017 for published studies that evaluated the associatio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Trifan A,Stanciu C,Girleanu I,Stoica OC,Singeap AM,Maxim R,Chiriac SA,Ciobica A,Boiculese L

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the gastrin secreting cells (G cells) and the somatostatin secreting cells (D cells) of antral mucosa in rats at the ultrastructural level. METHODS:Revised immunoelectron microscopic technique was used to detect the G cells and D cells in rat antral mucosa through gastrin and somatostatin antibodies...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sun FP,Song YG

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the frequency and risk factors for acute pancreatitis after pancreatic guidewire placement (P-GW) in achieving cannulation of the bile duct during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). METHODS:P-GW was performed in 113 patients in whom cannulation of the bile duct was difficult. Th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ito K,Fujita N,Noda Y,Kobayashi G,Obana T,Horaguchi J,Takasawa O,Koshita S,Kanno Y

更新日期：2008-09-28 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 evaluate the pharmaceutical safety of a Chinese herbal formula, chunggan extract (CGX), traditionally prescribed as a hepatotherapeutic drug via systemic acute and subacute toxicological study. METHODS:Twenty male dogs and 20 female dogs were fed doses 50 times and 4 times greater than the clinically-recommende...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Choi WJ,Shin JW,Son JY,Seo DS,Park HS,Han SH,Sung HJ,Cho JH,Cho CK,Yoo HS,Lee YW,Son CG

更新日期：2006-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β-inducible early gene 1 (TIEG1) in TGF-β-induced growth inhibition in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHODS:Human hepatocyte and HCC cell lines with varied susceptibilities to TGF-β1 were tested by methylthiazoletetrazolium (MTT) assay. The expre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang L,Lai YK,Zhang JF,Chan CY,Lu G,Lin MC,He ML,Li JC,Kung HF

更新日期：2012-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of IkappaBalpha and its mutants (IkappaBalphaM, IkappaBalpha243N, IkappaBalphaM244C) on NF-kappaB, p53 and their downstream target genes. The relationship of NF-kappaB, p53, and IkappaBalpha was further discussed. METHODS:pECFP-IkappaBalpha, pECFP-IkappaBalphaM (amino acides 1-317, Ser32, 36A)...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li X,Xing D,Wang J,Zhu DB,Zhang L,Chen XJ,Sun FY,Hong A

更新日期：2006-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate longitudinal changes of an endoscopic Barrett esophagus (BE), especially of short segment endoscopic BE (SSBE). METHODS:This study comprised 779 patients who underwent two or more endoscopies between January 2009 and December 2015. The intervals between the first and the last endoscopy were at least 6...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shimoyama S,Ogawa T,Toma T

更新日期：2016-09-21 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：AIM:To offer an up-to-date review of all available treatment strategies for patients with synchronous colorectal liver metastases (CLM). METHODS:A comprehensive literature search was performed to identify articles related to the management of patients with synchronous CLM. A search of the electronic databases PubMed, ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ihnát P,Vávra P,Zonča P

更新日期：2015-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoclip migration into the common bile duct following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is an extremely rare complication. Migrated endoclip into the common bile duct can cause obstruction, serve as a nidus for stone formation, and cause cholangitis. We report a case of obstructive jaundice and acute biliary pancreat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dolay K,Alis H,Soylu A,Altaca G,Aygun E

更新日期：2007-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate tumor necrosis factor-α converting enzyme (TACE) methylation status in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Eighty patients with hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive CHB, 80 with HBeAg-negative CHB, and 40 healthy controls (HCs) were randomly enrolled in this study. Genomic DNA was extrac...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang ZL,Gao S,Li XY,Sun FK,Li F,Fan YC,Wang K

更新日期：2015-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric complication of cirrhosis or acute liver failure. Currently, HE is regarded as a continuous cognitive impairment ranging from the mildest stage, minimal HE to overt HE. Hyperammonaemia and neuroinflammation are two main underlying factors which contribute to the neurol...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang XD,Zhang LJ,Wu SY,Lu GM

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To discuss the use of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an immunosuppressant in steroid resistant rejection after liver transplantation. METHODS:The clinical records of 260 adult patients who underwent living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) were reviewed. Tacrolimus and methylprednisolone were used for primary imm...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akamatsu N,Sugawara Y,Tamura S,Matsui Y,Kaneko J,Makuuchi M

更新日期：2006-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical course of chronic liver diseases is significantly dependent on the progression rate and the extent of fibrosis, i.e. the non-structured replacement of necrotic parenchyma by extracellular matrix. Fibrogenesis, i.e. the development of fibrosis can be regarded as an unlimited wound healing process, which is...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gressner AM,Gao CF,Gressner OA

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is a major public health burden worldwide. There is clear-cut evidence that screening will reduce colorectal cancer mortality and the only contentious issue is which screening tool to use. Most evidence points towards screening with fecal occult blood testing. The immunochemical fecal occult blood te...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： McLoughlin RM,O'Morain CA

更新日期：2006-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism. Previous studies have found that serum uric acid (SUA) levels are associated with the total cancer risk. However, due to the dual effect of uric acid on cancer, the relationship between the SUA levels and most specific-site cancer remains unclear. AIM:To in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang CF,Huang JJ,Mi NN,Lin YY,He QS,Lu YW,Yue P,Bai B,Zhang JD,Zhang C,Cai T,Fu WK,Gao L,Li X,Yuan JQ,Meng WB

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00