Tools for the tract: understanding the functionality of the gastrointestinal tract.

abstract：Background:Postoperative pancreatic collection (POPC) is a frequent complication after pancreatectomy. Although percutaneous drainage (PD) has been the treatment of choice for POPC with encapsulation, endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage (EUS-TD) was recently reported effective for this condition. The main ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Tamura T,Kitano M,Kawai M,Tanioka K,Itonaga M,Kawaji Y,Nuta J,Hatamaru K,Yamashita Y,Kitahata Y,Miyazawa M,Hirono S,Okada KI,Yamaue H

更新日期：2019-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vedolizumab (VDZ) is a gut-specific α4-β7 integrin antagonist that has demonstrated efficacy in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The safety of VDZ in the perioperative period remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative complications and perioperative safety in VDZ-tr...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kotze PG,Ma C,Mckenna N,Almutairdi A,Kaplan GG,Raffals LE,Loftus EV Jr,Panaccione R,Lightner AL

更新日期：2018-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Portal hypertension represents one of the major clinical consequences of chronic liver disease, having a deep impact on patients' prognosis and survival. Its pathophysiology defines a pathological increase in the intrahepatic vascular resistance as the primary factor in its development, being subsequently aggravated b...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Vilaseca M,Guixé-Muntet S,Fernández-Iglesias A,Gracia-Sancho J

更新日期：2018-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, are complex conditions with multiple factors contributing to their pathophysiology. As a consequence they are difficult to treat and have posed significant challenges to the pharmaceutical industry when trying to develop ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Sanger GJ,Chang L,Bountra C,Houghton LA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The clinical outcome of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) during antithrombotic drug therapy has not been fully investigated. Methods:Patients who underwent video capsule endoscopy (VCE) for the investigation of OGIB at Okayama University Hospital from January 2009 to March 2016 were en...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kono Y,Kawano S,Okamoto Y,Obayashi Y,Baba Y,Sakae H,Abe M,Gotoda T,Inokuchi T,Kanzaki H,Iwamuro M,Kawahara Y,Okada H

更新日期：2018-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) have become a mainstay of the therapeutic armamentarium in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) over the last 15 years. Although highly effective, primary and secondary nonresponse are common and associated with poor clinical outcomes and significant costs. Multiple cli...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kopylov U,Seidman E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Faecal incontinence, defined as the involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool, is a common problem affecting 0.8-8.3% of the adult population. Individuals suffering from faecal incontinence often live a restricted life with reduced quality of life. The present paper is a clinically oriented review of the pathophysiolo...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Duelund-Jakobsen J,Worsoe J,Lundby L,Christensen P,Krogh K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Hepatocholangiocarcinoma (HCC-ICC) is a rare tumor presenting the histologic characteristics of both hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). As there is no consensus on it management, the therapeutic strategy rests on the specific treatments for HCC or ICC. Programmed cell...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Saint A,Benchetrit M,Novellas S,Ouzan D,Falk AT,Leysalle A,Barriere J

更新日期：2020-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is correlated with low-grade inflammation and dietary habits. Until today, there have been limited epidemiologic data assessing the role of diet's inflammatory potential on NAFLD. The aim was to evaluate the relationship between an anti-inflammatory diet, as reflected...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Tyrovolas S,Panagiotakos DB,Georgousopoulou EN,Chrysohoou C,Skoumas J,Pan W,Tousoulis D,Pitsavos C

更新日期：2019-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Efficacy of adalimumab in Crohn's disease (CD) has not been shown in China. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adalimumab in Chinese patients with CD. Methods:This 26-week, multicenter, phase III study evaluated patients with moderately to severely active CD and elevat...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Chen B,Gao X,Zhong J,Ren J,Zhu X,Liu Z,Wu K,Kalabic J,Yu Z,Huang B,Kwatra N,Doan T,Robinson AM,Chen MH

更新日期：2020-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation and bipolar electrocautery are currently preferred treatments for chronic radiation proctitis, but ulcerations and strictures frequently occur. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been successful for mucosal ablation in the esophagus. Here we report the efficacy of RFA with the BarRx ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Zhou C,Adler DC,Becker L,Chen Y,Tsai TH,Figueiredo M,Schmitt JM,Fujimoto JG,Mashimo H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is a minimally invasive treatment for palliation of malignant colorectal strictures and as a bridge to surgery. However, the use of SEMS for benign colorectal diseases is controversial. The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Cereatti F,Fiocca F,Dumont JL,Ceci V,Vergeau BM,Tuszynski T,Meduri B,Donatelli G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The environment surrounding Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment is dramatically changing. Recently, vonoprazan, a first-in-class potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB), was introduced onto the market in 2015. The aging of Japan's demographic structure is becoming pronounced. In this study, we exami...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Mori H,Suzuki H,Omata F,Masaoka T,Asaoka D,Kawakami K,Mizuno S,Kurihara N,Nagahara A,Sakaki N,Ito M,Kawamura Y,Suzuki M,Shimada Y,Sasaki H,Matsuhisa T,Torii A,Nishizawa T,Mine T,Ohkusa T,Kawai T,Tokunaga K,Tak

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:One in four patients with primary Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) develops recurrent CDI (rCDI). With every recurrence, the chance of a subsequent CDI episode increases. Early identification of patients at risk for rCDI might help doctors to guide treatment. The aim of this study was to externally v...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： van Rossen TM,van Dijk LJ,Heymans MW,Dekkers OM,Vandenbroucke-Grauls CMJE,van Beurden YH

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant tumor cells are equipped with mechanisms that can help them escape the surveillance by host immune system. Immune checkpoint molecules can transduce coinhibitory signals to immunocompetent cells and exert immunosuppressive roles in antitumor immunity. Programmed death-1 (PD-1) and programmed death ligand-1 (...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Liu X,Yang Z,Latchoumanin O,Qiao L

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridium difficile was first described as a cause of diarrhea in 1978 and in the last three decades has reached an epidemic state with increasing incidence and severity in both healthcare and community settings. There also has been a rise in severe outcomes from C. difficile infection (CDI). There have been tremend...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Khanna S,Pardi DS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology detected in Wuhan (Hubei Province of China). In January 2020, a new coronavirus named SARS-CoV2 was isolated and, since that time, SARS-CoV2 related disease (COVID-19) rapidly spread all over the world becoming pan...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Bove V,Schepis T,Boškoski I,Landi R,Orlandini B,Pontecorvi V,Familiari P,Tringali A,Perri V,Costamagna G

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary pancreatitis shares a majority of clinical and morphologic features with chronic alcoholic pancreatitis, but may present at an earlier age. The term hereditary pancreatitis has primarily been associated with mutations in the serine protease 1 gene (PRSS1) which encodes for cationic trypsinogen. PRSS1 mutati...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Patel MR,Eppolito AL,Willingham FF

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a leading cause of chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) worldwide. In the past few years, anti-HCV therapies have undergone a revolution with the approval of multiple direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), which enable interferon-free treatments with consider...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Crouchet E,Wrensch F,Schuster C,Zeisel MB,Baumert TF

更新日期：2018-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In patients with a large, unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the primary recommendation is for transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) but used alone TACE is not typically curative. Combinations of TACE followed in a delayed fashion by single-applicator thermal ablation have also been suboptimal. As...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Zhang TQ,Huang ZM,Shen JX,Chen GQ,Shen LJ,Ai F,Gu YK,Yao W,Zhang YY,Guo RP,Chen MS,Huang JH

更新日期：2019-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few reports have described endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) for biliary lesions. In addition, adverse events were not completely examined in previous reports, due to the inclusion of cases in which biliary stents had already been placed. The present study aimed to investigate t...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Onda S,Ogura T,Kurisu Y,Masuda D,Sano T,Takagi W,Fukunishi S,Higuchi K

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent evidence has shown that the complete blood count (CBC) is abnormal in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). We aimed to investigate an effective CBC parameter and explore its impact on disease activity in a large CD cohort. Methods:We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with established CD w...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Chen R,Li L,Chao K,Hong M,Cao Q,Ye L,Zhou G,Fang X,Guo H,Cao X,Ye X,Zeng Z,Chen M,Zhang S

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recently the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy addressed the 'resect and discard' strategy, determining that accurate in vivo differentiation of colorectal polyps (CP) is necessary. Previous studies have suggested a promising application of artificial intelligence (AI), using deep learning in o...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Ozawa T,Ishihara S,Fujishiro M,Kumagai Y,Shichijo S,Tada T

更新日期：2020-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) impairs patient quality of life (QOL). Rifaximin is an oral, nonsystemic antibiotic indicated for IBS-D. The objective of this secondary analysis was to evaluate rifaximin retreatment on IBS-related QOL in patients with IBS-D. METHODS:Patients received o...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Cash BD,Pimentel M,Rao SSC,Weinstock L,Chang L,Heimanson Z,Lembo A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Suboptimal bowel preparation, present in over 20% of colonoscopies, can severely compromise the effectiveness of the colonoscopy procedure. We surveyed 93 primarily urban minority men and women who underwent asymptomatic 'screening' colonoscopy regarding their precolonoscopy bowel-preparation experience. RESUL...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Basch CH,Basch CE,Wolf RL,Zybert P,Lebwohl B,Shmukler C,Neugut AI,Shea S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic therapy for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) is evolving. Endoscopic resection has an increasing role. We wanted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of multi-band ligation/resection [ER-L] without pre-injection in BE with high-grade dysplasia [HGD] and intramucosal carcinoma [IMCA]. ME...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Bhat YM,Furth EE,Brensinger CM,Ginsberg GG

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (rCDI) is becoming increasingly common. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is effective for rCDI, but the costs of an FMT and hospital cost savings related to FMT are unknown. The aim of this study was to calculate the cost of an FMT and the total hospital costs...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Dehlholm-Lambertsen E,Hall BK,Jørgensen SMD,Jørgensen CW,Jensen ME,Larsen S,Jensen JS,Ehlers L,Dahlerup JF,Hvas CL

更新日期：2019-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex-based differences in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis, disease course, and response to therapy have been increasingly recognized, however, not fully understood. Experimental and translational models have been leveraged to investigate hypothesized mechanisms for these observed differences, including th...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Rustgi SD,Kayal M,Shah SC

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinical evidence regarding radiological-endoscopic management of intrahepatic bile duct stones is currently lacking. Our aim is to report our 18-year experience in combined radiological-endoscopic management of intrahepatic difficult bile duct stones. METHODS:From June 1994 to June 2012, 299 symptomatic pa...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Cannavale A,Bezzi M,Cereatti F,Lucatelli P,Fanello G,Salvatori FM,Fanelli F,Fiocca F,Donatelli G

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a critical abdominal disease associated with high death rates. A systemic inflammatory response promotes disease progression, resulting in multiple organ dysfunction. The functions of neutrophils in the pathology of SAP have been presumed traditionally to be activation of chemokine a...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Hu J,Kang H,Chen H,Yao J,Yi X,Tang W,Wan M

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00