Factors associated with patient absenteeism for scheduled endoscopy.

abstract：:The liver is the commonest site of distant metastasis of colorectal cancer and nearly half of the patients with colorectal cancer ultimately develop liver involved during the course of their diseases. Surgery is the only therapy that offers the possibility of cure for patients with hepatic metastatic diseases. Five-ye...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LX,Zhang WH,Jiang HC

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the clinical and epidemiologic profiles of the disease and to compare the findings with those generated from the previous hospital-based studies. METHODS:The Gharbiah cancer registry is the only population-based cancer registry in Egypt since 1998. We analyzed the data of all colorectal cancer patients...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Veruttipong D,Soliman AS,Gilbert SF,Blachley TS,Hablas A,Ramadan M,Rozek LS,Seifeldin IA

更新日期：2012-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite inception over 15 years ago and over 3000 completed procedures, laparoscopic liver resection has remained mainly in the domain of selected centers and enthusiasts. Requirement of extensive open liver resection (OLR) experience, in-depth understanding of anatomy and considerable laparoscopic technical expertise...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cherian PT,Mishra AK,Kumar P,Sachan VK,Bharathan A,Srikanth G,Senadhipan B,Rela MS

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of gastrokine 1 (GKN1) in normal gastric mucosa, precancerous lesions and gastric cancer tissues, and to analyse its correlations with tumour site and pathological pattern. METHODS:Thirty gastric cancer patients (12 cases of diffuse type and 18 cases of intestinal type), 13 atrophic g...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo XY,Dong L,Qin B,Jiang J,Shi AM

更新日期：2014-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional information interaction system between the central nervous system (CNS) and the gastrointestinal tract, in which gut microbiota plays a key role. The gut microbiota forms a complex network with the enteric nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the neuroendocrine and ne...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ding JH,Jin Z,Yang XX,Lou J,Shan WX,Hu YX,Du Q,Liao QS,Xie R,Xu JY

更新日期：2020-10-28 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：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are heterogeneous disorders with a variety of clinical manifestations, primarily defined by signs and symptoms rather than a definite underlying cause. Their pathophysiology remains obscure and, although it is expected to differ according to the specific FGID, disruptions i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Koutouratsas T,Kalli T,Karamanolis G,Gazouli M

更新日期：2019-02-07 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：:Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in patients younger than 50 years are increasing, but screening before the age of 50 is not offered in Europe. Advanced-stage diagnosis and mortality from colorectal cancer before 50 years of age are increasing. This is not a detection-bias effect; it is a real issue affecting...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mannucci A,Zuppardo RA,Rosati R,Leo MD,Perea J,Cavestro GM

更新日期：2019-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the learning curves of hand-assisted laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy (HALG) for the treatment of gastric cancer. METHODS:The HALG surgical procedure consists of three stages: surgery under direct vision via the port for hand assistance, hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal tract...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gong JQ,Cao YK,Wang YH,Zhang GH,Wang PH,Luo GD

更新日期：2015-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholism and cirrhosis, which are two of the most serious health problems worldwide, have a broad spectrum of clinical outcomes. Both diseases are influenced by genetic susceptibility and cultural traits that differ globally but are specific for each population. In contrast to other regions around the world, Mexican...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Roman S,Zepeda-Carrillo EA,Moreno-Luna LE,Panduro A

更新日期：2013-11-28 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：:In 2008, the European Association for the study of the liver (EASL) defined occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) as the "presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver (with detectable or undetectable HBV DNA in the serum) of individuals testing hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative by currently avail...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ocana S,Casas ML,Buhigas I,Lledo JL

更新日期：2011-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Strong evidence supports the concept of immunosurveillance and immunoediting in colorectal cancer. In particular, the density of T CD8⁺ and CD45⁺ lymphocyte infiltration was recently shown to have a better prognostic value than the classic tumor node metastasis classification factor. Other immune subsets, as macrophag...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pernot S,Terme M,Voron T,Colussi O,Marcheteau E,Tartour E,Taieb J

更新日期：2014-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is comprised of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, both chronic inflammatory intestinal disorders of unknown etiology characterized by a waxing and waning clinical course. For many years, the drug therapy was limited to sulfasalazine and related aminosalicylates, corticosteroids a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zenlea T,Peppercorn MA

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of betaine on the ethanol-induced secretion of IGF-I and IGFBP-1 using radioimmunoassay and Western blotting, respectively, in primary cultured rat hepatocytes. METHODS:Hepatocytes isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats were incubated with various concentrations of ethanol and PD98059 proce...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee MS,Kim MS,Park SY,Kang CW

更新日期：2006-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the microRNA expression profile in esophageal neosquamous epithelium from patients who had undergone ablation of Barrett's esophagus. METHODS:High throughput screening using TaqMan® Array Human MicroRNA quantitative PCR was used to determine expression levels of 754 microRNAs in distal esophageal mu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sreedharan L,Mayne GC,Watson DI,Bright T,Lord RV,Ansar A,Wang T,Kist J,Astill DS,Hussey DJ

更新日期：2017-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To see the possibility of avoiding routine colostomy in patients presenting with unprepared bowel. METHODS:The cohort is composed of 103 patients, of these, 86 patients presented as emergencies (self-inflected and iatrogenic colon injuries, stab wounds and blast injury of the colon, volvulus sigmoid, obstructing l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Asfar SK,Al-Sayer HM,Juma TH

更新日期：2007-06-21 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：:Benign neoplasia of the duodenum are very rare. Moreover, duodenal tubulovillous adenomas are more uncommon lesions. The microscopic structure of tubulovillous adenoma has frond-like projection of mucosa with branching papillary structure and generally upward growth into the lumen. We describe a 72-year-old man who sh...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim JH,Choi JW,Seo YS,Lee BJ,Yeon JE,Kim JS,Byun KS,Bak YT,Kim I,Park JJ

更新日期：2007-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines (HM) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS:A computer-based as well as manual literature search was performed. We reviewed randomized controlled trials on the treatment of IBS with and without HM. RESULTS:A total of 22 studies with 25 HM...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi J,Tong Y,Shen JG,Li HX

更新日期：2008-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the endoscopic features of pharyngeal superficial carcinoma and evaluate the utility of narrow-band imaging (NBI) for this disease. METHODS:In the present prospective study, 335 patients underwent conventional white light (CWL) endoscopy and non-magnified/magnified NBI endoscopy, followed by an endo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yoshimura N,Goda K,Tajiri H,Yoshida Y,Kato T,Seino Y,Ikegami M,Urashima M

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Viable and non-viable pathological bacterial translocation promote a self-perpetuating circle of dysfunctional immune activation and systemic inflammation facilitating infections and organ failure in advanced cirrhosis. Bacterial infections and sepsis are now recognized as a distinct stage in the natural progression o...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bruns T,Zimmermann HW,Stallmach A

更新日期：2014-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether aspirin or non-aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NA-NSAIDs) prevent colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS:We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched for articles reporting the risk of CRC in patients with IBD relate...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Burr NE,Hull MA,Subramanian V

更新日期：2016-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate gallstone incidence and risk factors in a large population-based study. METHODS:Gallstone incidence and risk factors, were evaluated by structured questionnaire and physical examination, respectively, in 9611 of 11 109 (86.5%) subjects who were gallstone-free at the cross-sectional study. RESULTS:Six ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Festi D,Dormi A,Capodicasa S,Staniscia T,Attili AF,Loria P,Pazzi P,Mazzella G,Sama C,Roda E,Colecchia A

更新日期：2008-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test whether ethanol feeding could induce Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) responses, assess the hepatoprotective effect of betaine and its inhibitive effect on TLR4 in animal models of alcoholic liver injury. METHODS:Forty-eight female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into four groups as control, model, lo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi QZ,Wang LW,Zhang W,Gong ZJ

更新日期：2010-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the calcium metabolism of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with colorectal cancer and control patients. METHODS:Seventy newly diagnosed CRC patients were included. The healthy control group was age and gender matched (n=32). Particular attention was devoted to the relationship between serum calcium o...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fuszek P,Lakatos P,Tabak A,Papp J,Nagy Z,Takacs I,Horvath HC,Lakatos PL,Speer G

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prognostic significance of isolated tumor cells (ITCs) and lymph node micrometastases in gastric cancer. METHODS:Hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides of lymph node dissections of 632 consecutive gastric cancers were reviewed. Cytokeratin immunostaining was performed in 280 node-negative cases and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee HS,Kim MA,Yang HK,Lee BL,Kim WH

更新日期：2005-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the possible influences of HCV infection and relative antiviral treatment on seminal parameters and reproductive hormonal serum levels. METHODS:Ten male patients with HCV-related chronic hepatitis and 16 healthy male volunteers were studied. In all subjects seminal parameters (nemaspermic concentration...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Durazzo M,Premoli A,Di Bisceglie C,Bertagna A,Faga E,Biroli G,Manieri C,Bo S,Pagano G

更新日期：2006-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To prospectively explore the role of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in gallbladder bile in patients with colorectal carcinoma and the morphological and clinical features of neoplasia and the occurrence of hepatic metastases. METHODS:CEA levels in the gallbladder and peripheral blood were studied in 44 patients wit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Waisberg J,Palma RT,Neto LC,Martins LC,Oliveira MS,Nagashima CA,Godoy AC,Goffi FS

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00