Clearance of hepatitis C virus after living-donor liver transplantation in spite of residual viremia on end date of interferon therapy before transplantation.

abstract：:The anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)alpha medications demonstrate efficacy in the induction of remission and its maintenance in numerous chronic inflammatory conditions. With the increasing number of patients receiving anti-TNFalpha agents, however, less common adverse reactions will occur. Cutaneous eruptions complic...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Salama M,Lawrance IC

更新日期：2009-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved biological process in eukaryotic cells that involves lysosomal-mediated degradation and recycling of related cellular components. Recent studies have shown that autophagy plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease (CD). Herbal cake-partitioned moxi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang SY,Zhao JM,Zhou CL,Zheng HD,Huang Y,Zhao M,Zhang ZY,Wu LY,Wu HG,Liu HR

更新日期：2020-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A 76-year-old man with known situs inversus totalis presented with left-sided discomfort. Abdominal ultrasonography and CT scan confirmed the diagnosis of a gallstone, as well as, situs inversus; the liver and gallbladder on the left side and the spleen on the right. The biliary system was thought to be left-right rev...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamitani S,Tsutamoto Y,Hanasawa K,Tani T

更新日期：2005-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic condition evoked by ingestion of gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible subjects. The disease is featured by a variable combination of clinical signs, specific antibodies, HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 haplotypes, and enteropathy. Vaccination is the most poten...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Anania C,Olivero F,Spagnolo A,Chiesa C,Pacifico L

更新日期：2017-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease characterized by diffuse inflammation of the mucosa of the colon and rectum. The hallmark clinical symptom of UC is bloody diarrhea. The clinical course is marked by exacerbations and remissions, which may occur spontaneously or in response to treatment changes or intercurr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： da Silva BC,Lyra AC,Rocha R,Santana GO

更新日期：2014-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are known to have a high demand of recurrent evaluation for therapy and disease activity. Further, the risk of developing cancer during the disease progression is increasing from year to year. New, mostly non-radiant, quick to perform and quantitative methods are challenging, c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Knieling F,Waldner MJ

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To systematically review literature addressing three key psychologically-oriented controversies associated with gastroparesis. METHODS:A comprehensive search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases was performed to identify literature addressing the relationship between gastroparesis and psychological factors. T...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Woodhouse S,Hebbard G,Knowles SR

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors are often used to prevent gastro-intestinal lesions induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, they are not always effective against both gastric and duodenal lesions and their use is not devoid of side effects. AIM:To explore the mechanisms mediating the clinical effic...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Khayyal MT,Wadie W,Abd El-Haleim EA,Ahmed KA,Kelber O,Ammar RM,Abdel-Aziz H

更新日期：2019-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) re-activation often occurs spontaneously or after withdrawal of immunosuppressive therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Severe exacerbation, sometimes developing into fulminant hepatic failure, is at high risk of mortality. The efficacy of corticosteroid therapy in "clinically severe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujiwara K,Yokosuka O,Kojima H,Kanda T,Saisho H,Hirasawa H,Suzuki H

更新日期：2005-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To establish a new improved vascular anastomotic technique to simplify the surgical technique and increase the survival rate of small intestinal transplantation in rats.METHODS:The graft removed en bloc consisted of entire small intestine, portal vein and aortic segment with superior mesenteric artery. The graft w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YX,Li JS,Li N

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of adeno-associated virus (AAV) mediated expression of human interferon-gamma for gene therapy in experimental hepatic fibrosis in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:We constructed the recombinant AAV encoding human INF-gamma (rAAV- INF-gamma) and took the primary rat hepatic stellate cells and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen M,Wang GJ,Diao Y,Xu RA,Xie HT,Li XY,Sun JG

更新日期：2005-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is unknown, but it is believed to be multifactorial. The hygiene hypothesis proposes that better hygiene conditions would lead to less infectious disease during childhood and favor the development of immune-mediated diseases. AIM:To test the hygiene hypothesi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Salgado VCL,Luiz RR,Boéchat NLF,Leão IS,Schorr BDC,Parente JML,Lima DC,Silveira Júnior ES,Silva GOS,Almeida NP,Vieira A,de Bueno MLQ,Chebli JM,Bertges ÉR,Brugnara LMDC,Junqueira Neto C,Campbell SBG,Discacciati LL,Céza

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholecystectomy is a common procedure. Abnormalities in the anatomy of the biliary system are common but an abnormal location of the gallbladder is much rarer. Despite frequent pre-operative imaging, the aberrant location of the gallbladder is commonly discovered at surgery. This article presents a case of a patient w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Iskandar ME,Radzio A,Krikhely M,Leitman IM

更新日期：2013-09-21 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:Liver resection is an effective treatment for benign and malignant liver tumors. However, a method for preoperative evaluation of hepatic reserve has not yet been established. Previously reported assessments of preoperative hepatic reserve focused only on liver failure in the early postoperative period and d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishii M,Itano O,Shinoda M,Kitago M,Abe Y,Hibi T,Yagi H,Takeuchi A,Tsujikawa H,Abe T,Kitagawa Y

更新日期：2020-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old man consulted a local hospital because of a persistent slight fever. At the age of 37 years he was diagnosed having B-type hepatitis, but left the liver dysfunction untreated. Twenty years later, he was diagnosed having chronic hepatitis B, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and macrocytic anemia, and referr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Okada T,Kubota K,Kita J,Kato M,Sawada T

更新日期：2007-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the incidence and analyze the risk factors for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) in adult. METHODS:The microbiological data and medical records of 242 adult recipients that underwent LDLT at the Tokyo University Hospital were analyzed retrosp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hashimoto M,Sugawara Y,Tamura S,Kaneko J,Matsui Y,Togashi J,Makuuch M

更新日期：2007-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether butyrate or glutamine enemas could diminish inflammation in experimental diversion colitis. METHODS:Wistar specific pathogen-free rats were submitted to a Hartmann's end colostomy and treated with enemas containing glutamine, butyrate, or saline. Enemas were administered twice a week in the ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pacheco RG,Esposito CC,Müller LC,Castelo-Branco MT,Quintella LP,Chagas VL,de Souza HS,Schanaider A

更新日期：2012-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and mucin expression in gastric mucosa. METHODS:English Medical literature searches were conducted for gastric mucin expression in H. pylori infected people vs uninfected people. Searches were performed up to December 31(th) 2014, using MEDLIN...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y

更新日期：2015-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the expression of ether à go-go (Eag1) potassium channel in colorectal cancer and the relation-ship between their expression and clinico-pathological features. METHODS:The expression levels of Eag1 protein were determined in 76 cancer tissues with paired non-cancerous matched tissues as well as 9 colorect...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ding XW,Yan JJ,An P,Lü P,Luo HS

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate expression of microRNA (miRNA) and potential targets in chemotherapy resistant esophageal cancer cell lines. METHODS:An in-vitro model of acquired chemotherapy resistance in esophageal adeno- (EAC) and squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cells was used, and microRNA expression profiles for cisplatin or 5...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hummel R,Sie C,Watson DI,Wang T,Ansar A,Michael MZ,Van der Hoek M,Haier J,Hussey DJ

更新日期：2014-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of IGF-1/IGF-1R and gastrin/CCK-BR on carcinogenesis and development of human gastric carcinoma and to explore its mechanism and provide a credible theoretical foundation for early diagnosis and molecular therapy of gastric carcinoma. METHODS:mRNA expression levels of IGF-1/IGF-1R and gastrin/C...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao MD,Hu XM,Sun DJ,Zhang Q,Zhang YH,Meng W

更新日期：2005-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate usefulness of adherence to gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) guideline established by the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology. METHODS:Prospective, observational and multicentre study of 301 patients with typical symptoms of GERD who should be managed in accordance with guidelines and were...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mearin F,Ponce J,Ponce M,Balboa A,González MA,Zapardiel J

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP) accounts for up to 10% of acute pancreatitis presentations in non-pregnant individuals and is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis after alcohol and gallstones. There are a number of retrospective studies and case reports that have suggested a role for apheresis an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saleh MA,Mansoor E,Cooper GS

更新日期：2017-10-28 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：AIM:Taurine has been shown to be an effective scavenger of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The role of HOCl is well established in tissue damage associated with inflammation and injury. In the present study, the effect of HOCl on nuclear nucleoside triphosphatase of hepatocytes and the ability of taurine to prevent this effe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li JX,Pang YZ,Tang CS,Li ZQ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To find evidences about whether NOD1/CARD4 insertion/deletion polymorphism is associated with inflammatory bowel disease by meta-analysis. METHODS:We surveyed the studies on the association of NOD1/CARD4 insertion/deletion polymorphism with inflammatory bowel disease in PubMed. Meta-analysis was performed for geno...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lu WG,Zou YF,Feng XL,Yuan FL,Gu YL,Li X,Li CW,Jin C,Li JP

更新日期：2010-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcomes of ampulla dilation with different sized balloons to remove common bile duct (CBD) stones. METHODS:Patients (n = 208) were divided into five groups based on the largest CBD stone size of < 5, 6-8, 8-12, 12-14, and > 14 mm. Patients underwent limited endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) alone or l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li NP,Liu JQ,Zhou ZQ,Ji TY,Cai XY,Zhu QY

更新日期：2013-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the efficacy and safety of a split dose of midazolam in combination with meperidine for colonoscopy. METHODS:Eighty subjects undergoing outpatient colonoscopy were randomly assigned to group A or B. Group A (n = 40) received a split dose of midazolam in combination with meperidine. Group B (n = 40) re...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee H,Kim JH

更新日期：2009-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been clearly linked to peptic ulcer disease and some gastrointestinal malignancies. Increasing evidence demonstrates possible associations to disease states in other organ systems, known as the extraintestinal manifestations of H. pylori. Different conditions associated wi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wong F,Rayner-Hartley E,Byrne MF

更新日期：2014-09-14 00:00:00