Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin as an important prognostic indicator in patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of pituitary homeobox 1 (PITX1) expression in cases of human gastric cancer on cancer differentiation and progression, and carcinogenesis. METHODS:Using polyclonal PITX1 antibodies, we studied the expression of PITX1 in normal gastric mucosa, atypical hyperplasia, intestinal metaplasia, a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen YN,Chen H,Xu Y,Zhang X,Luo Y

更新日期：2008-01-14 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 determine the expression of toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) in pancreatic tumor and the effects of cytosine phosphate-guanosine oligodeoxynucleotides 2216 (CPG ODN2216) on biological behavior of pancreatic carcinoma cell line PANC-1 and explore their clinical significance. METHODS:The immunohistochemistry and Weste...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu HQ,Wang B,Zhu SK,Tian Y,Zhang JH,Wu HS

更新日期：2011-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) is proposed to be a step towards minimizing the invasiveness of surgery, and has since gained popularity in several surgical sub-specialties including hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. SPLS has since been applied to cholecystectomy, liver resection as well as pancreatectomy for a ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chang SK,Lee KY

更新日期：2014-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the nuclear microsatellite instability (nMSI) at BAT26 and mitochondrial microsatellite instability (mtMSI) in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma and the relationship between nMSI and mtMSI. METHODS:nMSI was observed with PCR and mtMSI with PCR-SSCP in 52 cases of hepatocellular ca...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fang DC,Fang L,Wang RQ,Yang SM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the role of miniprobe ultrasonography under colonoscope in the diagnosis of submucosal tumor of the large intestine, and to determine its imaging characteristics. METHODS:Thirty-five patients with submucosal tumors of the large intestine underwent miniprobe ultrasonography under colonoscope. The diagno...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou PH,Yao LQ,Zhong YS,He GJ,Xu MD,Qin XY

更新日期：2004-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal way to home-monitor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for disease progression or relapse remains to be found. AIM:To determine whether an electronic health (eHealth) screening procedure for disease activity in IBD should be implemented in clinical practice, scheduled every third mon...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ankersen DV,Weimers P,Marker D,Bennedsen M,Saboori S,Paridaens K,Burisch J,Munkholm P

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To find risk factors of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in early gastric cancer (EGC) and to find proper endoscopic therapy indication in EGC. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the 2270 patients who underwent curative operation for EGC from January 2001 to December 2008. EGC was defined as malignant lesions that do ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Park JH,Lee SH,Park JM,Park CS,Park KS,Kim ES,Cho KB

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Several hundred species of bacteria inhabit the gut, and affect its cell biology, morphology and homeostasis. Many bacteria are however potential pathogens, especially if the integrity of the epithelial barrier is physically or functionally breached. Conversely, the interaction between host and commensal microbes can ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Limdi JK,O'Neill C,McLaughlin J

更新日期：2006-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the seroprevalence and molecular characteristics of hepatitis E virus (HEV) in the illegal blood donors (IBDs) of central China in the early 1990s. METHODS:A total of 546 blood samples were collected from the IBDs in Maanshan city, a questionnaire was completed by each subject, detailing the age, se...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cheng XF,Wen YF,Zhu M,Zhan SW,Zheng JX,Dong C,Xiang KX,Xia XB,Wang G,Han LF

更新日期：2012-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallstone ileus is a rare disease and accounts for 1%-4% of all cases of mechanical intestinal obstruction. It usually occurs in the elderly with a female predominance and may result in a high mortality rate. Its diagnosis is difficult and early diagnosis could reduce the mortality. Surgery remains the mainstay of tre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chou JW,Hsu CH,Liao KF,Lai HC,Cheng KS,Peng CY,Yang MD,Chen YF

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore risk factors for lymph node metastases in early gastric cancer (EGC) and to confirm the appropriate range of lymph node dissection. METHODS:A total of 202 patients with EGC who underwent curative gastrectomy with lymphadenectomy in the Department of Surgery, Xinhua Hospital and Ruijin Hospital of Shangh...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ren G,Cai R,Zhang WJ,Ou JM,Jin YN,Li WH

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:CMU-1 is a new preservation solution with a low potassium concentration as well as low viscosity that is highly effective in reducing preservation injury. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the protective effect of CMU-1 solution with that of UW during cold preservation and normothermic reperfusion. METH...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cheng Y,Liu YF,Cheng DH,Li BF,Zhao N

更新日期：2005-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To hypothesize that beta-7 integrin affects cellular migration of both, lymphocytes and enterocytes. METHODS:The nucleoside analog BrdU was ip injected in beta-7-deficient mice (C57BL/6-Itgb(tmlcgn)/J) of male gender and age-matched male C57BL/J J mice (wild type) 4, 20, or 40 h before analysis. The total small in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kaemmerer E,Kuhn P,Schneider U,Clahsen T,Jeon MK,Klaus C,Andruszkow J,Härer M,Ernst S,Schippers A,Wagner N,Gassler N

更新日期：2015-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare two tests for exocrine pancreatic function (EPF) for use in M-ANNHEIM staging for pancreatitis. METHODS:One hundred and ninety four consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis (AP; n = 13), recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP; n = 65) and chronic pancreatitis (CP; n = 116) were enrolled. EPF was assessed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamath MG,Pai CG,Kamath A,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the influence of experimental obstructive jaundice and exogenous bombesin (BBS) and neurotensin (NT) administration on the expression of the tight junction (TJ)-protein claudin-4 in intestinal epithelium of rats. METHODS:Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into five groups: I = controls, II...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Assimakopoulos SF,Vagianos CE,Charonis AS,Alexandris IH,Spiliopoulou I,Thomopoulos KC,Nikolopoulou VN,Scopa CD

更新日期：2006-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the influence of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on anastomotic integrity. METHODS:Sixty male Wistar rats were randomized to six groups. The control group (n = 10) had an end-to-end ileal anastomosis without RIPC. The preconditioned groups (n = 34) varied in time of ischemia and time of reper...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Holzner PA,Kulemann B,Kuesters S,Timme S,Hoeppner J,Hopt UT,Marjanovic G

更新日期：2011-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the association between acid suppressive drug use and the development of gastric cancer. METHODS:A systematic search of relevant studies that were published through June 2012 was conducted using the MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. The search included observational studies on t...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ahn JS,Eom CS,Jeon CY,Park SM

更新日期：2013-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholic patients have a high incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Alcohol consumption enhances the severity of the HCV disease course and worsens the outcome of chronic hepatitis C. The accumulation of virally infected cells in the liver is related to the HCV-induced inability of the immune system to reco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Osna NA

更新日期：2009-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate changes in vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) in the plasma and duodenum of chronic stress-induced depressed rats and the effects of fluoxetine hydrochloride (fluoxetine) treatment on depression-induced changes in VIP and CRF. METHODS:A Sprague-Dawley r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang YL,Yu JP,Wang GH,Chen ZH,Wang Q,Xiao L

更新日期：2007-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of gastrectomy on diabetes control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and early gastric cancer. METHODS:Data from 64 patients with early gastric cancer and type 2 diabetes mellitus were prospectively collected. All patients underwent curative gastrectomy (36 subtotal gastrectomy with ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： An JY,Kim YM,Yun MA,Jeon BH,Noh SH

更新日期：2013-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship between c.343A>G and c.2216A>C polymorphism sites in the CDH17 gene and colorectal carcinoma. METHODS:Ninety-three non-consanguineous colorectal carcinoma patients admitted to the Department of Oncology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were included in this s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen RY,Cao JJ,Chen J,Yang JP,Liu XB,Zhao GQ,Zhang YF

更新日期：2012-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of combined radiofrequency ablation and transcatheter arterial embolization with iodized oil on ablation time, maximum output, coagulation diameter, and portal angiography in a porcine liver model. METHODS:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was applied to in vivo livers of 10 normal pigs using a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakai M,Sato M,Sahara S,Kawai N,Tanihata H,Kimura M,Terada M

更新日期：2007-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate protective effects and molecular mechanisms of green tea polyphenols (GTP) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Zucker fatty (ZF) rats. METHODS:Male ZF rats were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 2 wk then treated with GTP (200 mg/kg) or saline (5 mL/kg) for 8 wk, with Zucker lean rat as thei...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan Y,Kim J,Cheng J,Ong M,Lao WG,Jin XL,Lin YG,Xiao L,Zhu XQ,Qu XQ

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess whether the use of fibrin sealant shortens the closure time of postoperative enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs). METHODS:The prospective case-control study included 70 patients with postoperative ECFs with an output of < 500 mL/d, a fistulous tract of > 2 cm and without any local complication. They were div...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Avalos-González J,Portilla-deBuen E,Leal-Cortés CA,Orozco-Mosqueda A,Estrada-Aguilar Mdel C,Velázquez-Ramírez GA,Ambriz-González G,Fuentes-Orozco C,Guzmán-Gurrola AE,González-Ojeda A

更新日期：2010-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association of nuclear morphometry and DNA content with resectability of pancreatic cancer. METHODS:A total of 36 patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma were divided into resectable group and unresectable group. The nuclear morphometry and DNA contents of tumor cells were analyzed by IBAS autoi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He YC,Peng W,Qiao JG,Cao J,Chen JW

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze loss of heterozygosity (LOH) and homozygous deletion on p53 gene (exon2-3, 4 and 11), chromosome 10q22-10q23 and 22q11.2 -22q12.1 in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:PCR and PCR-based microsatellite polymorphism analysis techniques were used. RESULTS:LOH was observed at D10S579 (10q22-10q2...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu GN,Zuo L,Zhou Q,Zhang SM,Zhu HQ,Gui SY,Wang Y

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the outcome of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) between patients receiving restrictive and liberal transfusion. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were employed to identify all relevant randomized controlled trials regarding the outcome of UGIB after restrictive or liberal tran...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang J,Bao YX,Bai M,Zhang YG,Xu WD,Qi XS

更新日期：2013-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To meta-analyse the European abstracts presented between 1997-2004 at the European H pylori Study Group, United European Gastroenterology Week meetings and World Congresses of Gastroenterology. METHODS:The abstracts of randomized/controlled prospective studies were classified into groups based on first-line eradic...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Buzás GM,Józan J

更新日期：2006-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN), a tumor suppressor gene, is frequently down-regulated in gastric carcinomas due to mutation, loss of heterozygosity, and promoter hypermethylation. However, it is unknown if additional mechanisms may account for the down-regulation of PTEN expression. While neur...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang Z,Yuan XG,Chen J,Lu NH

更新日期：2012-11-21 00:00:00