Relationship between microvessel count and post-hepatectomy survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

abstract：AIM:To assess the efficiency and safety of radiofrequency-assisted hepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis. METHODS:From January 2010 to December 2013, 179 patients with HCC and cirrhosis were recruited for this retrospective study. Of these, 100 patients who received radiofrequency-a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang F,Yan J,Feng XB,Xia F,Li XW,Ma KS,Bie P

更新日期：2015-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the long-term prognosis in peptic ulcer patients continuing taking antithrombotics after ulcer bleeding, and to determine the risk factors that influence the prognosis. METHODS:All clinical data of peptic ulcer patients treated from January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2014 were retrospectively collected a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang XX,Dong B,Hong B,Gong YQ,Wang W,Wang J,Zhou ZY,Jiang WJ

更新日期：2017-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are characterized by a chronic course with an alternation of relapses and remissions. Questions about prognosis are important for the patient who wants to know how the disease will affect his/her life and also for clinicians to make management decisions. Correct selection of the pati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Modesto I,Perricone G,Orlando A,Cottone M

更新日期：2012-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Computed tomography (CT), liver stiffness measurement (LSM), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are non-invasive diagnostic methods for esophageal varices (EV) and for the prediction of high-bleeding-risk EV (HREV) in cirrhotic patients. However, the clinical use of these methods is controversial. AIM:To ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li Y,Li L,Weng HL,Liebe R,Ding HG

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been multiple NOD2/CARD15 genotype-phenotype analyses undertaken in patients with Crohn's disease since the gene's discovery in 2001. This review focuses on the major published series based upon their size and on the presence of specific clinical and genetic information provided in the published material fr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Radford-Smith G,Pandeya N

更新日期：2006-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate serum insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 5 (IGFBP-5) levels and intestinal IGFBP-5 expression in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). METHODS:We analyzed the serum concentrations and intestinal expression of IGFBP-5 in 42 patients with CD, of whom 26 had endoscopically or radiologically prove...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Adali G,Yorulmaz E,Ozkanli S,Ulasoglu C,Bayraktar B,Orhun A,Colak Y,Tuncer I

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The implementation of optical diagnosis (OD) of diminutive colorectal lesions in clinical practice has been hampered by differences in performance between community and academic settings. One possible cause is the lack of a standardized learning tool. Since the factors related to better learning are not well...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bustamante-Balén M,Satorres C,Puchades L,Navarro B,García-Morales N,Alonso N,Ponce M,Argüello L,Pons-Beltrán V

更新日期：2019-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the international guidelines criteria an adequate "diagnostic conclusion" of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be achieved only if clinical, endoscopic and laboratory findings, together with sample technical adequacy and unequivocal histomorphological signs of the disease are available. Thus, a conclusive...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Canavese G,Bassotti G,Astegiano M,Castellano I,Cassoni P,Sapino A,Villanacci V

更新日期：2013-01-21 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 assess the efficacy and safety of fourth-generation quinolones for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. METHODS:Major literature databases (PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were sea...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： An Y,Wang Y,Wu S,Wang YH,Qian X,Li Z,Fu YJ,Xie Y

更新日期：2018-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship of changes in expression of marker genes in functional categories or molecular networks comprising one functional category or multiple categories in progression of hepatic fibrosis in hepatitis C (HCV) patients. METHODS:Marker genes were initially identified using DNA microarray dat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takahara Y,Takahashi M,Zhang QW,Wagatsuma H,Mori M,Tamori A,Shiomi S,Nishiguchi S

更新日期：2008-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the anti-tumor mechanism of antisense oligodeoxynucleotide cantide against hTERT. METHODS:Tumor cells were cultured overnight and grown to 50-60 % confluence. HepG2 and SMMC-7721 were treated with cantide mixed with lipofectin, or lipofectin alone. After inducted for 6 h at 37 degrees, 10 % FCS in D...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Du QY,Wang XB,Chen XJ,Zheng W,Wang SQ

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) plays a central role in the pathway of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species metabolism when Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection occurs in humans. iNOS Ser(608)Leu allele, a novel genetic polymorphism (C/T) occurring within exon 16 of the iNOS reductase domain, may have a ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shen J,Wang RT,Wang LW,Xu YC,Wang XR

更新日期：2004-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-7 (IGFBP-7) in the activation and transdifferentiation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in vitro. METHODS:Rat HSC-T6 cells were cultured in separate dishes and treated with various concentration of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta(1), IGFBP-...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LX,Huang S,Zhang QQ,Liu Y,Zhang DM,Guo XH,Han DW

更新日期：2009-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease of the liver characterized by progressive bile duct destruction eventually leading to cirrhosis and liver failure. The serological hallmark of the disease is the presence of circulating antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA). These reflect the presence of autoreacti...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lleo A,Invernizzi P,Mackay IR,Prince H,Zhong RQ,Gershwin ME

更新日期：2008-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To investigate the expression of somatostatin mRNA in various differentiated types of gastric carcinoma.METHODS: By using in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical techniques, the expression of somatostatin mRNA and somatostatin immunoreactivity in the normal gastric mucosa, the poorly, moderately and well-dif...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang QX,Dou YL,Shi XY,Ding Y

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present a case of combined small bowel and reduced auxiliary liver transplantation. METHODS:A 55-year-old patient with short bowel syndrome and TPN-related liver dysfunction received small bowel transplantation combined with a reduced auxiliary liver graft. A liver was added to restore the patient's liver funct...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang WJ,Liu DG,Ye QF,Sha B,Zhen FJ,Guo H,Xia SS

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the long-term outcome of standard 5-FU based adjuvant or neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy and to identify the predictive factors, especially anemia before and after radiotherapy as well as hemoglobin increase or decrease during radiotherapy. METHODS:Two hundred and eighty-six patients with Union Internati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Weissenberger C,Geissler M,Otto F,Barke A,Henne K,von Plehn G,Rein A,Muller C,Bartelt S,Henke M

更新日期：2006-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To validate the Rockall scoring system for predicting outcomes of rebleeding, and the need for a surgical procedure and death. METHODS:We used data extracted from the Registry of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Endoscopy including information of 1869 patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding t...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Enns RA,Gagnon YM,Barkun AN,Armstrong D,Gregor JC,Fedorak RN,RUGBE Investigators Group.

更新日期：2006-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the level of gastric ghrelin in stomach mucosa of dyspeptic patients in relation to Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection, bacterial cytotoxicity, topography and gender. METHODS:The study comprised 40 premenopausal women (19 H pylori positive) and 48 men (17 H pylori positive) with functional dys...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stec-Michalska K,Malicki S,Michalski B,Peczek L,Wisniewska-Jarosinska M,Nawrot B

更新日期：2009-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of gastric pacing on gastric emptying and plasma motilin level in a canine model of gastric motility disorders and the correlation between gastric emptying and plasma motilin level. METHODS:Ten healthy Mongrel dogs were divided into: experimental group of six dogs and control group of fo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang M,Fang DC,Li QW,Sun NX,Long QL,Sui JF,Gan L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete response to chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer is becoming a common clinical entity. Techniques to diagnose complete response and how to survey these patients without operative intervention are still unclear. We review the most recent evidence. Barriers to firm conclusions regarding this are heterogeneity of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Couch DG,Hemingway DM

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A single-chain antibody fragment, ND-1scFv, against human colorectal carcinoma was constructed and expressed in E.coli, and its biodistribution and pharmacokinetic properties were studied in mice bearing tumor. METHODS:V(H) and V(L) genes were amplified from hybridoma cell IC-2, secreting monoclonal antibody ND-1,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fang J,Jin HB,Song JD

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are a well-characterized group of mucin-producing cystic neoplasms of the clear malignant potential type. We report here two cases of intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma (IPMC) with atypical manifestations. In one case, we discussed a pseudomyxoma peritonei caused ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee SE,Jang JY,Yang SH,Kim SW

更新日期：2007-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) results from the interaction between an individual's immune response and precipitant environmental factors, which generate an anomalous chronic inflammatory response in those who are genetically predisposed. Various feeding practices have been implicated in the origin of IBD based on e...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lucendo AJ,De Rezende LC

更新日期：2009-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the predictors of vitamin D deficiency in patients with and without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS:Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD) related diagnostic codes who received medical care at University of Mississippi Medical Center between July 2012 and 2015 were iden...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pallav K,Riche D,May WL,Sanchez P,Gupta NK

更新日期：2017-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the clinical implications of hepatitis B virus (HBV) preS1 deletion. METHODS:We developed a fluorescence resonance energy transfer-based real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) that can detect four genotypes (wild type, 15-bp, 18-bp and 21-bp deletion). The PCR method was used in two cohorts of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee SA,Kim KJ,Kim H,Choi WH,Won YS,Kim BJ

更新日期：2015-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Gut microbiota plays a key role in the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Consumption of alcohol leads to increased gut permeability, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and enteric dysbiosis. These factors contribute to the increased translocation of microbial products to the liver via the portal tract...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sung H,Kim SW,Hong M,Suk KT

更新日期：2016-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic motility subserves large bowel functions, including absorption, storage, propulsion and defaecation. Colonic motor dysfunction remains the leading hypothesis to explain symptom generation in chronic constipation, a heterogeneous condition which is extremely prevalent in the general population, and has huge soc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dinning PG,Benninga MA,Southwell BR,Scott SM

更新日期：2010-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic, spreading, suppurative, granulomatous and fibrosing infection. Actinomyces are normal inhabitants of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. They rarely cause disease and are seldom reported as pathogens. Herein, we reported on a 69-year-old male patient who had undergone Whipple'...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hsu JT,Lo HC,Jan YY,Chen HM

更新日期：2005-03-21 00:00:00