Current status and future strategies of cytoreductive surgery plus intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy for peritoneal carcinomatosis.

abstract：:Abnormal bone metabolism and dysfunction of the calcium-parathyroid hormone-vitamin D axis have been reported in patients with viral hepatitis. Some studies suggested a relationship between vitamin D and viral hepatitis. Genetic studies have provided an opportunity to identify the proteins that link vitamin D to the p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lương Kv,Nguyễn LT

更新日期：2012-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Tumor angiogenesis has been shown to be promoted by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) via stimulating endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and survival. Blockade of VEGF signaling by different means has been demonstrated to result in reduced tumor growth and suppression of tumor angiogenesis in distin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schmitz V,Kornek M,Hilbert T,Dzienisowicz C,Raskopf E,Rabe C,Sauerbruch T,Qian C,Caselmann WH

更新日期：2005-07-28 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 compare the efficacy of different chemotherapeutic agents during conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) in the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:A retrospective review was undertaken of patients with unresectable HCC undergoing cTACE from May 2003 to November 2011. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu J,Song L,Zhao DY,Guo B,Liu J

更新日期：2014-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal carcinomatosis appears to be the most common pattern of metastasis or recurrence and is associated with poor prognosis in gastric cancer patients. Many efforts have been made to improve the survival in patients with peritoneal metastasis. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy remains a widely accepted s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wei J,Wu ND,Liu BR

更新日期：2016-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the mechanisms of chloride intracellular channel 1 (CLIC1) in the metastasis of colon cancer under hypoxia-reoxygenation (H-R) conditions. METHODS:Fluorescent probes were used to detect reactive oxygen species (ROS) in LOVO cells. Wound healing assay and transwell assay were performed to examine the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang P,Zeng Y,Liu T,Zhang C,Yu PW,Hao YX,Luo HX,Liu G

更新日期：2014-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To longitudinally investigate cytokine gene expression and protein levels in Th17 and Treg cells, to observe T-cell phenotypes during hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACHBLF) and to analyze changes in Th17 and Treg phenotypes during disease progression. METHODS:We measured the expres...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liang XS,Li CZ,Zhou Y,Yin W,Liu YY,Fan WH

更新日期：2014-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of oxaliplatin on human gastric carcinoma and to explore its mechanisms. METHODS:Twenty-two cases of stage IV gastric carcinoma received 4-6 (mean 4.6) cycles of first line combined chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (oxaliplatin 85 mg/m(2), iv, gtt, 1 h, d 1; leukovorin 200 mg...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lin WL,Li DG,Chen Q,Lu HM

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study whether H pylori are associated with chronic cholecystitis. METHODS:The subjects were divided into three groups: H pylori-infected cholecystitis group, H pylori-negative cholecystitis group and control group. Pathologic changes of the gallbladder were observed by optic and electronic microscopes and the l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen DF,Hu L,Yi P,Liu WW,Fang DC,Cao H

更新日期：2007-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a rare case of a 45-year-old woman who presented with epigastric pain associated with early satiety and weight loss. Imaging revealed a large intra-abdominal mass in the epigastrium. Despite intensive investigations, including ultrasound scanning, computed tomography, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chin KF,Khair G,Babu PS,Morgan DR

更新日期：2009-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Survivin, a recently identified member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein family, is expressed during development and in various human cancers. However, its expression in normal tissues and clinical relevance in cancers are still debated. In the present study, we analyzed the expression of the survivin gene in h...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang ZN,Xu HM,Jiang L,Zhou X,Lu C,Zhang X

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the predictive value of tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibodies for villous atrophy in adult and pediatric populations to determine if duodenal biopsy can be avoided. METHODS:A total of 324 patients with celiac disease (CD; 97 children and 227 adults) were recruited prospectively at two tertiary cente...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Vivas S,Ruiz de Morales JG,Riestra S,Arias L,Fuentes D,Alvarez N,Calleja S,Hernando M,Herrero B,Casqueiro J,Rodrigo L

更新日期：2009-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the risk factors and the efficacy of medications of patients with gastric and duodenal ulcers among Chinese patients in Taiwan. METHODS:Patients with peptic ulcers, diagnosed by upper endoscopy, were retrospectively collected between January 2008 and December 2008. The differences were compared. RESULTS...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee SW,Chang CS,Lee TY,Yeh HZ,Tung CF,Peng YC

更新日期：2010-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) is a rapid, simple and novel noninvasive method that has been proposed for assessing hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver diseases (CLDs) based on measurements of liver stiffness. 2D-SWE can be performed easily at the bedside or in an outpatient clinic and yi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xie LT,Yan CH,Zhao QY,He MN,Jiang TA

更新日期：2018-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To propose a new classification system for sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) based on clinical data of patients. METHODS:The clinical data of 305 SOD patients documented over the past decade at our center were analyzed retrospectively, and typical cases were reported. RESULTS:The new classification with two mor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gong JQ,Ren JD,Tian FZ,Jiang R,Tang LJ,Pang Y

更新日期：2011-01-21 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：:Alverine citrate is a commonly used smooth muscle relaxant agent. A MEDLINE search on January 2004 revealed only 1 report implicating the hepatotoxicity of this agent. A 34-year-old woman was investigated because of the finding of elevated liver function tests on biochemical screening. Other etiologies of hepatitis we...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Arhan M,Koklu S,Koksal AS,Yolcu OF,Koruk S,Koruk I,Kayacetin E

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the outcomes of concomitant cholangiocarcinoma (C-CCA) and subsequent cholangiocarcinoma (S-CCA) associated with hepatolithiasis. METHODS:From December 1987 to December 2007, 276 patients underwent hepatic resection for hepatolithiasis in Changhua Christian Hospital. Sixty-five patients were excluded du...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lin CC,Lin PY,Chen YL

更新日期：2013-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether local antibiotic resistance involves P-glycoprotein (Pgp)-mediated active drug out-pumping during Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection treatment with classic antibiotic therapy. METHODS:Pgp activity was determined in gastric mucosa biopsy specimens obtained from 53 patients with pathohisto...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Babic Z,Svoboda-Beusan I,Kucisec-Tepes N,Dekaris D,Troskot R

更新日期：2005-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Castleman's disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disorder of unknown etiology. Clinically, it occurs as a localized (unicentric) disease or as a systemic (multicentric) disease. Unicentric Castleman's disease (UCD) presents as a solitary mass and primarily affects the mediastinal, retroperitoneal, and cervical l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee HJ,Jeon HJ,Park SG,Park CY

更新日期：2015-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate retrospectively the long-term effect of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) including exocrine pancreatic function in patients with stenosis of ampulla of Vater. METHODS:After diagnostic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and ES because of stenosis of the ampulla of Vater (SOD Type I),...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ewald N,Marzeion AM,Bretzel RG,Kloer HU,Hardt PD

更新日期：2007-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a 32-year-old woman with episodic right lower quadrant abdominal pain. With the diagnosis of either acute appendicitis or tubo-ovarian abscess, she was treated with antibiotics, which successfully relieved the pain and the inflammatory findings. She repeated the clinical condition a few times and a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niwa H,Hiramatsu T

更新日期：2008-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish novel intestinal myofibroblast (IMF) cell lines from mouse colonic mucosa and investigate their biological characters. METHODS:Primary IMFs were isolated from mucosal tissues of mouse colon that was denuded of epithelial cells and smooth muscle layer. For immortalization, primary IMFs were transfected...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kawasaki H,Ohama T,Hori M,Sato K

更新日期：2013-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoids are tumors derived from neuroendocrine cells and often produce functional peptide hormones. Approximately 54.5% arise in the gastrointestinal tract and frequently metastasize to the liver. Primary hepatic carcinoid tumors (PHCT) are extremely rare; only 95 cases have been reported. A 65-year-old man came to...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fenoglio LM,Severini S,Ferrigno D,Gollè G,Serraino C,Bracco C,Castagna E,Brignone C,Pomero F,Migliore E,David E,Salizzoni M

更新日期：2009-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the characteristics of colonic polyps, where it is difficult to distinguish adenomatous polyps from hyperplastic polyps, with the aid of acetic acid chromoendoscopy. METHODS:Acetic acid spray was applied to colonic polyps smaller than 10 mm before complete excision. Endoscopic images were taken before a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim JH,Lee SY,Kim BK,Choe WH,Kwon SY,Sung IK,Park HS,Jin CJ

更新日期：2008-03-28 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：AIM:To investigate the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in gastric cancer and its relation with the liver metastasis and prognosis. METHODS:Expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein was examined in gastric cancer and its paired substantial normal tissue by semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reac...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu JR,Wu YJ,Qin Q,Lu KZ,Yan S,Liu XS,Zheng SS

更新日期：2005-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) regulate a variety of cellular functions, from embryogenesis to adult tissue homeostasis. FGFR signaling also plays significant roles in the proliferation, invasion, and survival of several types of tumor cells. FGFR-induced alterations, including gene amplification, chromoso...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yashiro M,Matsuoka T

更新日期：2016-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A 21-year-old woman with complaints of hematochezia was diagnosed as having Cowden's disease (CD), an autosomal dominant condition characterized by multiple hamartomas, since facial papules and gingival papillomas were identified. On endoscopy, multiple hyperplastic polyps were seen in the rectum and left-side colon. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Isomoto H,Furusu H,Ohnita K,Takehara Y,Wen CY,Kohno S

更新日期：2005-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) remains a major complication after colorectal surgery. Despite all efforts during the last decades, the incidence of CAL has not decreased. In this review, we summarize the available strategies regarding prevention, prediction and intervention of CAL and categorize them into three ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sparreboom CL,Wu ZQ,Ji JF,Lange JF

更新日期：2016-08-28 00:00:00