Hepatocellular carcinoma occurring in a Crohn's disease patient.

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NGIH) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS:From 2003 to 2010, a total of 72 CKD patients (male n = 52, 72.2%; female n = 20, 27.8%) who had undergone endoscopic treatments for NGIH were retrospectively iden...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bang CS,Lee YS,Lee YH,Sung H,Park HJ,Kim HS,Kim JB,Baik GH,Kim YS,Yoon JH,Kim DJ,Suk KT

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is currently recommended as preoperative treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC); however, evaluation of treatment response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy is still challenging. AIM:To create a multi-modal radiomics model to assess therapeutic response after neoadjuvant chem...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li ZY,Wang XD,Li M,Liu XJ,Ye Z,Song B,Yuan F,Yuan Y,Xia CC,Zhang X,Li Q

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) has been reported as a virulence and colonizing factor of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori). This study examined the effect of GGT on the growth of H pylori. METHODS:Standard H pylori strain NCTC 11637 and 4 clinical isolates with different levels of GGT activity as measured by an ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gong M,Ho B

更新日期：2004-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze RASSF6 expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to determine whether RASSF6 has an independent prognostic value in PDAC. METHODS:We studied RASSF6 expression in 96 histologically confirmed PDAC samples and 20 chronic pancreatitis specimens using immunohistochemistry and real-time quanti...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ye HL,Li DD,Lin Q,Zhou Y,Zhou QB,Zeng B,Fu ZQ,Gao WC,Liu YM,Chen RW,Li ZH,Chen RF

更新日期：2015-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper pays a tribute to Dr. Frank I Tovey on his 90th birthday which happens on September 1, 2011, and briefly describes the major findings in his research career and contributions as follows. The geographical prevalence of duodenal ulceration is related to staple diets. Unrefined wheat and maize, soya, certain p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma LS

更新日期：2011-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of hepatitis C virus nonstructural protein 3 c-terminal deleted protein (HCV NS3-5') on hepatocyte transformation and tumor development. METHODS:QSG7701 cells were transfected with plasmid pRcHCNS3-5' (expressing HCV NS3 c-terminal deleted protein) by lipofectamine and selected in G418. The exp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He QQ,Cheng RX,Sun Y,Feng DY,Chen ZC,Zheng H

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：AIM:Various side effects have been reported in patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who were treated with interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), including the appearance or exacerbation of underlying autoimmune diseases and the development of a variety of organ and non-organ specific autoantibodies (NOSA). However, ve...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gatselis NK,Georgiadou SP,Tassopoulos N,Zachou K,Liaskos C,Hatzakis A,Dalekos GN

更新日期：2005-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in techniques of therapeutic endoscopy for stomach neoplasms are rapidly achieved. One of the major topics in this field is endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). ESD is a new endoscopic technique using cutting devices to remove the tumor by the following three steps: injecting fluid into the submucos...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujishiro M

更新日期：2006-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the pattern of cancer incidence and determine the incidence rates in Eastern Libya (for the first time in a decade). METHODS:A hospital-based registry of cancer patients was formed using records from the primary oncology center in eastern Libya - focusing on those diagnosed in the year 2012. RESULTS:The ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bodalal Z,Azzuz R,Bendardaf R

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Aggressive cytoreduction can prolong survival in patients with unresectable liver metastases (LM) from neuroendocrine neoplasms (NEN), and minimally invasive, liver-directed therapies are gaining increasing interest. Catheter-based treatments are used in disseminated disease, whereas ablation techniques are usually in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sartori S,Bianchi L,Di Vece F,Tombesi P

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has markedly advanced since the survival benefit of a molecular targeted agent, sorafenib, were demonstrated in the SHARP and Asia Pacific trials in 2007. Treatment options for patients with advanced HCC increased by sorafenib, and long-term survival for patients wit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kudo M

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect microsatellite instability (MSI) in patients with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer or ordinary hereditary colorectal cancer and to provide criteria for screening the kindreds with hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer at molecular level. METHODS:MSI was detected in the specimens from 20 case...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu WZ,Jin F,Zhang ZH,Wang SB

更新日期：2006-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the possible effects of honey supplementation on hepatic damage due to obstruction of the common bile duct in an experimental rat model. METHODS:The study was performed with 30 male rats divided into three groups: a sham group, an obstructive jaundice group, and an obstructive jaundice plus honey group....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Erguder BI,Kilicoglu SS,Namuslu M,Kilicoglu B,Devrim E,Kismet K,Durak I

更新日期：2008-06-21 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 rate of spontaneous passage of single and symptomatic common bile duct (CBD) stones ≤ 10 mm in diameter in 4 wk with or without a 2-wk course of anisodamine. METHODS:A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken. A total of 197 patients who met the inclusion criteria were en...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao J,Ding XM,Ke S,Zhou YM,Qian XJ,Ma RL,Ning CM,Xin ZH,Sun WB

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect significant clusters of co-expressed genes associated with tumorigenesis that might help to predict stomach adenocarcinoma (SA) prognosis. METHODS:The Cancer Genome Atlas database was used to obtain RNA sequences as well as complete clinical data of SA and adjacent normal tissues from patients. Weighted ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang J,Wu Y,Jin HY,Guo S,Dong Z,Zheng ZC,Wang Y,Zhao Y

更新日期：2018-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A 33-year-old woman who presented with epigastric discomfort and diarrhea underwent an abdominal ultrasound (US). This investigation and subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic US with fine needle aspiration (FNA) revealed a 40 mm well-circumscribed mass in the uncin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Poves I,Burdío F,Iglesias M,Martínez-Serrano Mde L,Aguilar G,Grande L

更新日期：2009-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Crohn's disease (CD) can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract. Proximal small bowel (SB) lesions are associated with a significant risk of stricturing disease and multiple abdominal surgeries. The assessment of SB in patients with CD is therefore necessary because it may have a significant impact on prog...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Le Berre C,Trang-Poisson C,Bourreille A

更新日期：2019-08-21 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：AIM:Chemokines and their receptors are crucial for immune responses in HCV and HIV infection. RANTES gene polymorphisms lead to altered gene expression and influence the natural course of HIV infection. Therefore, these mutations may also affect the course of HIV/HCV coinfection. METHODS:We determined allele frequenci...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ahlenstiel G,Iwan A,Nattermann J,Bueren K,Rockstroh JK,Brackmann HH,Kupfer B,Landt O,Peled A,Sauerbruch T,Spengler U,Woitas RP

更新日期：2005-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pit pattern classification using magnifying chromoendoscopy is the established method for diagnosing colorectal lesions. The Japan Narrow-band-imaging (NBI) Expert Team (JNET) classification is a novel NBI magnifying endoscopic classification that focuses on the vessel, and surface patterns. AIM:To determin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang Y,Chen HY,Zhou XL,Pan WS,Zhou XX,Pan HH

更新日期：2020-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the pharmaceutical safety of a Chinese herbal formula, chunggan extract (CGX), traditionally prescribed as a hepatotherapeutic drug via systemic acute and subacute toxicological study. METHODS:Twenty male dogs and 20 female dogs were fed doses 50 times and 4 times greater than the clinically-recommende...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Choi WJ,Shin JW,Son JY,Seo DS,Park HS,Han SH,Sung HJ,Cho JH,Cho CK,Yoo HS,Lee YW,Son CG

更新日期：2006-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is still the most common cause of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis world wide. Recently, however, there has been quite dramatic improvement in the understanding of HBV associated liver disease and its treatment. It has become clear that high viral replication is a major ri...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tillmann HL

更新日期：2007-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze retrospectively the records of 294 consecutive patients operated upon for gallbladder stones, to determine the predictive factors of synchronous common bile duct (CBD) stones and validate prospectively the generated model. METHODS:The prognostic estimation of a biochemical test and ultrasonography alone...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sgourakis G,Dedemadi G,Stamatelopoulos A,Leandros E,Voros D,Karaliotas K

更新日期：2005-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the frequency of occult hepatitis B, the clinical course of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation and reverse seroconversion and associated risk factors in autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients. METHODS:This study was conducted in 90 patients undergoing autologous HSCT....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ceneli O,Ozkurt ZN,Acar K,Rota S,Aki SZ,Yeğin ZA,Yağci M,Ozenirler S,Sucak GT

更新日期：2010-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the relationship of liver and spleen shear wave velocity in patients with liver cirrhosis combined with portal hypertension, and assess the value of liver and spleen shear wave velocity in predicting the prognosis of patients with portal hypertension. METHODS:All 67 patients with liver cirrhosis diagnos...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang Y,Mao DF,Zhang MW,Fan XX

更新日期：2017-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorectal melanoma is a very rare tumor with poor prognosis. Rectal bleeding is the most frequent symptom and surgical treatment ranges from local excision to radical abdominoperineal resection. We report a case of a 75-years-old male patient who presented with a history of recurrent rectal bleeding, and whose histopa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Balicevic D,Tomic K,Bekavac-Beslin M,Kovacevic I,Mijic A,Belicza M,Kruslin B

更新日期：2006-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a novel Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) CagA antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) suitable for detecting serum anti-CagA antibodies with high sensitivity. METHODS:Recombinant East Asian-type CagA protein was purified and immobilized for ELISA. Serum samples from 217 Vietnamese individuals ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Matsuo Y,Kido Y,Akada J,Shiota S,Binh TT,Trang TT,Dung HD,Tung PH,Tri TD,Thuan NP,Tam LQ,Nam BC,Khien VV,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2017-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of the transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-beta 1) mRNA in different stages of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and its clinical value. METHODS:One hundred and seven male alcoholics were grouped by clinical findings into four groups: alcohol abusers without liver impairment (n =22), al...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen WX,Li YM,Yu CH,Cai WM,Zheng M,Chen F

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00