Absence of high amplitude propagating contractions in subjects with chronic spinal cord injury.

abstract：AIM:To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of capecitabine combined with postoperative radiotherapy for gastric cancer. METHODS:We enrolled patients with any T stage and node-positive gastroesophageal or gastric adenocarcinoma after complete resection with negative margins (R0) ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang X,Jin J,Li YX,Ren H,Fang H,Wang SL,Liu YP,Wang WH,Yu ZH,Song YW,Liu XF

更新日期：2014-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate the possible associations between genetic polymorphisms of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) and esophageal squamous cell dysplasia (ESCD). METHODS:All participants came from an area of high incidence of esophageal cancer and underwent an endoscopic staining examination; biopsies were taken from a no...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou YZ,Diao YT,Li H,Li HQ,Ma Q,Cui J

更新日期：2010-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate clinical outcomes of patients that underwent surgery, transarterial embolization (TAE), or supportive care for spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:A consecutive 54 patients who diagnosed as spontaneously ruptured HCC at our institution between 2003 and 2012 were retrospective...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jin YJ,Lee JW,Park SW,Lee JI,Lee DH,Kim YS,Cho SG,Jeon YS,Lee KY,Ahn SI

更新日期：2013-07-28 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：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：AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic value and safety mainly regarding incidents of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs). METHODS:A total of 150 consecutive patients with suspected PCLs were prospectively enrolled from April 2015 to November 2016. We finally enro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Du C,Chai NL,Linghu EQ,Li HK,Sun YF,Xu W,Wang XD,Tang P,Yang J

更新日期：2017-08-14 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：:In 2004, an association of genetic variation in the discs large homolog 5 (DLG5) gene with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was described in two large European study samples. The initial report of DLG5 as a novel IBD susceptibility gene sparked a multitude of studies investigating its effect on CD and IBD, respectivel...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Friedrichs F,Stoll M

更新日期：2006-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) and its association with depression in patients with chronic viral hepatitis. METHODS:This single center cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2013 through January 2014. All outpatients with chronic viral hepatitis in our liver clinic between 18 ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma BO,Shim SG,Yang HJ

更新日期：2015-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The Prague C and M Criteria have been developed for the objective endoscopic diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (BE). BE arises between the squamocolumnar junction and the gastroesophageal junction at the proximal margin of the gastric folds. In this study, we reported that 43.0% of the subjects examined were diagnosed ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akiyama T,Sekino Y,Iida H,Koyama S,Gotoh E,Maeda S,Nakajima A,Inamori M

更新日期：2012-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune gluten-dependent enteropathy characterized by atrophy of intestinal villi that improves after gluten-free diet (GFD). CD is often associated with extra-intestinal manifestations; among them, several skin diseases are described in CD patients. The present review reports all CD-assoc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abenavoli L,Proietti I,Leggio L,Ferrulli A,Vonghia L,Capizzi R,Rotoli M,Amerio PL,Gasbarrini G,Addolorato G

更新日期：2006-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish cell line and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models for neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) which is highly desirable for gaining insight into tumor development as well as preclinical research including biomarker testing and drug response prediction. METHODS:Cell line establishment was conducted from dir...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gock M,Mullins CS,Harnack C,Prall F,Ramer R,Göder A,Krämer OH,Klar E,Linnebacher M

更新日期：2018-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying predictors of therapeutic response is the cornerstone of personalized medicine. AIM:To identify predictors of long-term mucosal healing (MH) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) treated with tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors. METHODS:Prospective single center study. Consecutive patien...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Alfaro I,Masamunt MC,Planell N,López-García A,Castro J,Gallego M,Barastegui R,Giner A,Vara A,Salas A,Ricart E,Panés J,Ordás I

更新日期：2019-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To estimate the incidence of catheter tract implantation metastasis among patients undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and to provide data regarding the management of this unusual complication of PTBD by reviewing cases reported in the literature. METHO...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sakata J,Shirai Y,Wakai T,Nomura T,Sakata E,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate H(+), K(+)-ATPase inhibition, anti-H pylori, antioxidant, and the in vivo antiulcer potential of a pectic polysaccharide from Swallow root (Decalepis hamiltonii; SRPP). METHODS:SRPP, with known sugar composition [rhamnose: arabinose: xylose: galactose in the ratio of 16:50:2:32 (w/w), with 141 mg/g ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Srikanta B,Siddaraju M,Dharmesh S

更新日期：2007-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish the transgenic mouse line harbouring complete hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome with mutant s gene (adr subtype). METHODS:Transgenic mice were generated by microinjecting HBV genome into fertilized eggs. Integration, expression, replication of HBV gene and histological changes in transgenic mice were est...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ge JH,Zhang LZ,Li JX,Liu H,Liu HM,He J,Yao YC,Yang YJ,Yu HY,Hu YP

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the inhibitory effects of sinomenine (SIN) combined with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on esophageal carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:Esophageal carcinoma (Eca-109) cells were cultured in DMEM. The single or combined growth inhibition effects of SIN and 5-FU on the Eca-109 cells were examined by meas...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang J,Yang ZR,Dong WG,Zhang JX,Guo XF,Song J,Qiu S

更新日期：2013-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect high risk patients with a progressive disease course of ulcerative colitis (UC) requiring immunosuppressive therapy (IT). METHODS:A retrospective, multicenter analysis of 262 UC patients from eight German tertiary inflammatory bowel disease centres was performed. Patients were divided into two groups dep...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stallmach A,Nickel L,Lehmann T,Bokemeyer B,Bürger M,Hüppe D,Kruis W,Nikolaus S,Preiss JC,Sturm A,Teich N,Schmidt C

更新日期：2014-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic formations within the liver are a frequent finding among populations. Besides the common cystic lesions, like simple liver cysts, rare cystic liver lesions like cystadenocarcinoma should also be considered in the differential diagnosis. Thorough knowledge of each entity's nature and course are key elements to s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bakoyiannis A,Delis S,Triantopoulou C,Dervenis C

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and leading cause of death among patients with cirrhosis. Treatment guidelines are based according to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer staging system. The choice among therapeutic options that include liver resection, liver transplantation, loco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tabrizian P,Roayaie S,Schwartz ME

更新日期：2014-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) of the alimentary tract often occurs in children or young adults, but may occur at any age. Symptoms are nonspecific and depend on the location of the tumor. The most often involved sites are small bowel mesentery especially the distal ileum, mesotransverse colon, or great omen...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen SS,Liu SI,Mok KT,Wang BW,Yeh MH,Chen YC,Chen IS

更新日期：2007-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine, by counting micronucleus (MN) frequencies, whether chromosomal or DNA damage have an effect on the pathogenesis of early colorectal adenocarcinoma (CRC). METHODS:We analyzed MN frequencies in 21 patients with CRC, 24 patients with colon polyps [10 neoplastic polyps (NP) and 14 non-neoplastic polyps (...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Karaman A,Binici DN,Kabalar ME,Calikuşu Z

更新日期：2008-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is defined as an acute inflammation of the gallbladder in the absence of stones. We herein report a case of a young man who developed AAC after a Salmonella enteritidis gastrointestinal infection. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ruiz-Rebollo ML,Sánchez-Antolín G,García-Pajares F,Vallecillo-Sande MA,Fernández-Orcajo P,Velicia-Llames R,Caro-Patón A

更新日期：2008-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect the expression of DPC4 in malignant and non-malignant specimens of human pancreas, and observe the inhibition of retroviral pLXSN containing DPC4 on pancreatic carcinoma cells in vitro. METHODS:The expression of DPC4 was determined in 40 pancreatic adenocarcinoma and 36 non-malignant pancreatic specimens...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shen W,Tao GQ,Li DC,Zhu XG,Bai X,Cai B

更新日期：2008-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms of miR-451 to inhibit proliferation of esophageal carcinoma cell line EC9706. METHODS:Assays for cell growth, apoptosis and invasion were used to evaluate the effects of miR-451 expression on EC cells. Luciferase reporter and Western blot assays were used to test ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zang WQ,Yang X,Wang T,Wang YY,Du YW,Chen XN,Li M,Zhao GQ

更新日期：2015-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the value of plasma N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients undergoing surgery for esophageal carcinoma. METHODS:NT-proBNP levels were measured in 142 patients 24 h before and 1 h after surgery for esophageal carcinoma...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hou JL,Gao K,Li M,Ma JY,Shi YK,Wang Y,Zhao YF

更新日期：2008-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of diazoxide administration on liver ischemia/reperfusion injury. METHODS:Wistar male rats underwent partial liver ischemia performed by clamping the pedicle from the medium and left anterior lateral segments for 1 h under mechanical ventilation. They were divided into 3 groups: Control G...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nogueira MA,Coelho AM,Sampietre SN,Patzina RA,Pinheiro da Silva F,D'Albuquerque LA,Machado MC

更新日期：2014-11-07 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 compare the clinical efficacy of the second-generation H2RA lafutidine with that of lansoprazole in Japanese patients with mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS:Patients with symptoms of GERD and a diagnosis of grade A reflux esophagitis (according to the Los Angeles classification) were randomiz...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takenaka R,Okada H,Kawano S,Komazawa Y,Yoshinaga F,Nagata S,Inoue M,Komatsu H,Onogawa S,Kushiyama Y,Mukai S,Todo H,Okanobu H,Manabe N,Tanaka S,Haruma K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2016-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is complex and requires an understanding of multiple therapeutic options. PVT is present in 10%-40% of HCC at the time of diagnosis, and is an adverse prognostic factor. Management options are limited, as transplantation is generally contra...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Quirk M,Kim YH,Saab S,Lee EW

更新日期：2015-03-28 00:00:00