Endoscopic management of chronic radiation proctitis.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the indication, feasibility, safety, and clinical utility of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in the management of various gastrointestinal pathologies. METHODS:The medical records of 60 consecutive patients (34 female, 26 male) who underwent ESD at the gastroenterology department of Kocaeli U...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hulagu S,Senturk O,Aygun C,Kocaman O,Celebi A,Konduk T,Koc D,Sirin G,Korkmaz U,Duman AE,Bozkurt N,Dindar G,Attila T,Gurbuz Y,Tarcin O,Kalayci C

更新日期：2011-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurofibromas of the large bowel are very rare and usually are part of the colonic involvement in neurofibromatosis type 1 (Nf1, von Recklinghausen's disease). Solitary neurofibromas of the colon are extremely rare. We describe a case of an isolated neurofibroma that was found in the large bowel of a patient who suffe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Panteris V,Vassilakaki T,Vaitsis N,Elemenoglou I,Mylonakou I,Karamanolis DG

更新日期：2005-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 57-year-old man who was diagnosed with a large unresectable cholangiocarcinoma associated with 2 satellite nodules and without clear margins with the right hepatic vein. Despite 4 cycles of GEMOX (stopped due to a hypertransaminasemia believed to be due to gemcitabine) and 4 cycles of FOLFIRINO...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Servajean C,Gilabert M,Piana G,Monges G,Delpero JR,Brenot I,Raoul JL

更新日期：2014-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains to be one of the top causing cancer-related deaths today. The majority of HCC cases are reported to be the result of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Current treatments for HBV-related HCC revolve around the use of drugs to inhibit viral replication, as a high level of ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan YL,Chen WN

更新日期：2014-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcomes of drug therapy (DT) followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis. METHODS:DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and anti-oxidants failing which, endotherapy (ET; pancreatic sphincterotomy and stent placement) was done. The frequency of pain...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pai CG,Kamath MG,Shetty MV,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas (UCOGCP) is an unusual pancreatic neoplasm that represents < 1% of all pancreatic malignancies. Moreover, the giant cells of UCOGCP morphologically resemble the benign giant cells of bone tumors. Due to the rarity of this tumor type, the histo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao HQ,Yang YM,Zhuang Y,Liu P

更新日期：2015-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common diseases in the everyday's practise of gastroenterologists and surgeons. However, the physicians' therapeutic armamentarium is very limited. The present letter to the editor briefly describes the recent evidence from the literature with the aim to optimize a conservative ma...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Petrov MS

更新日期：2008-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Oxygen free radical mediated tissue damage is well established in pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). Whether nitric oxide (NO) plays a deleterious or a protective role is unknown. In alcohol-induced AP, we studied NO, lipooxidative damage and glutathione in pancreas, lung and circulation. METHODS:AP was indu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Andican G,Gelisgen R,Unal E,Tortum OB,Dervisoglu S,Karahasanoglu T,Burçak G

更新日期：2005-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the main etiological factors responsible for liver disease worldwide. It has been estimated that there are over 170 million people infected with HCV worldwide. Of these infected individuals, approximately 75% will go on to develop a life long necroinflammatory liver disease, which ove...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： McCartney EM,Beard MR

更新日期：2010-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are seen in up to 50% of cases of acute pancreatitis. The Revised Atlanta classification categorized these collections on the basis of duration of disease and contents, whether liquid alone or a mixture of fluid and necrotic debris. Management of these different types of collections...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dhaka N,Samanta J,Kochhar S,Kalra N,Appasani S,Manrai M,Kochhar R

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for various pancreatic and biliary problems. In spite of the well-established safety of the procedure, there is still a risk of complications such as pancreatitis, cholangitis, bleeding and perforation. Air...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yilmaz B,Roach EC,Koklu S,Aydin O,Unlu O,Kilic YA

更新日期：2015-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the safety and efficacy of antioxidant therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. METHODS:One hundred chronic HCV infection patients failed in interferon treatment were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive combined intravenous and oral antioxidants or placebo, or oral treat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gabbay E,Zigmond E,Pappo O,Hemed N,Rowe M,Zabrecky G,Cohen R,Ilan Y

更新日期：2007-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with colorectal cancer is extremely rare. We report here a case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome secondary to metachronous ovarian metastases from colon cancer. A 65-year-old female with a history of surgery for transverse colon cancer and peritoneal dissemination suffered from metachronous ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kyo K,Maema A,Shirakawa M,Nakamura T,Koda K,Yokoyama H

更新日期：2016-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To translate into Serbian and to investigate the validity of the cross-culturally adapted the chronic liver disease questionnaire (CLDQ). METHODS:The questionnaire was validated in 103 consecutive CLD patients treated between October 2009 and October 2010 at the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Clinical Centre of Serb...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Popovic DDj,Kovacevic NV,Kisic Tepavcevic DB,Trajkovic GZ,Alempijevic TM,Spuran MM,Krstic MN,Jesic RS,Younossi ZM,Pekmezovic TD

更新日期：2013-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Fermented foods have been consumed for centuries across many geographical locales and have traditionally been considered healthy foods, partly because of the live microbes contained in them. The concept of "probiotics" further requires that the microbes be defined and their health effects be demonstrated through human...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ebner S,Smug LN,Kneifel W,Salminen SJ,Sanders ME

更新日期：2014-11-21 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：: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 evaluate the protective effect and mechanism of glutamine on the intestinal barrier function in total parenteral nutrition (TPN) rats with trauma or endotoxemia. METHODS:To perform prospective, randomized and controlled animal experimentation of rats with surgical trauma, TPN and endotoxemia, thirty-four male, ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ding LA,Li JS

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral lipiodol embolism (CLE) is an extremely rare complication of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The authors present a case of CLE that occurred after the second hepatic arterial chemoembolization for HCC, and attempt to introduce several plausible mechanisms of CLE, a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu L,Yang YF,Liang J,Shen SQ,Ge NJ,Wu MC

更新日期：2010-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of KAI1/CD82 on biological behavior of colorectal carcinoma cells. METHODS:KAI1 cDNA was transfected into highly malignant colorectal carcinoma cell line, LoVo, which had low level of endogenous KAI1 expression, and established stable transfectant clones with high KAI1/CD82 expression. T...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu L,Wu DH,Li ZG,Yang GZ,Ding YQ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) is considered a valid therapeutic option for the treatment of portal hypertension and its complications. The guidelines for this procedure have already been established on the basis of the normal vascular anatomy and of various technical radiological aspects. In so...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Petridis I,Miraglia R,Marrone G,Gruttadauria S,Luca A,Vizzini GB,Gridelli B

更新日期：2010-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal capillariasis caused by Capillaria philippinensis appeared first in the Philippines and subsequently in Thailand, Japan, Iran, Egypt and Taiwan; major outbreaks have occurred in the Philippines and Thailand. This article reviews the epidemiology, history and sources of C. philippinensis infection in Thailan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saichua P,Nithikathkul C,Kaewpitoon N

更新日期：2008-01-28 00:00:00

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：:One potential option for the management of refractory gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the delivery of radiofrequency energy to the gastro-esophageal junction (Stretta). This endoscopic therapy is safe, effective, durable, and repeatable if necessary and serves an unmet need for many GERD sufferers. Stretta ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Triadafilopoulos G

更新日期：2014-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the chemopreventive effects of 1alpha, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D(3) in diethylnitrosamine induced, phenobarbital promoted rat hepatocarcinogenesis. METHODS:The rats were randomly divided into 6 different groups (A-F). Groups A, C and E rats received a single intraperitoneal (i.p.) injection of diethylni...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Banakar MC,Paramasivan SK,Chattopadhyay MB,Datta S,Chakraborty P,Chatterjee M,Kannan K,Thygarajan E

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) is linked to the protective effects of ischemic preconditioning (IP) on sinusoidal endothelial cells against ischemia/reperfusion injury. METHODS:Sinusoidal endothelial cell lines ECV-304 were cultured and divided into four groups: control group, ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi LB,Huang JH,Han BS

更新日期：2007-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if exacerbation of pre-existing chronic colitis in Winnie (Muc2 mutant) mice induces colonic dysplasia. METHODS:Winnie mice and C57BL6 as a genotype control, were administered 1% w/v dextran sulphate sodium (DSS) orally, followed by drinking water alone in week-long cycles for a total of three cycles....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Randall-Demllo S,Fernando R,Brain T,Sohal SS,Cook AL,Guven N,Kunde D,Spring K,Eri R

更新日期：2016-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether octreotide can inhibit the growth of human gallbladder cancer cells in vitro and to elucidate the antineoplastic mechanism of octreotide in gallbladder cancer. METHODS:A human gallbladder cancer cell line, GBC-SD, was cultured in vitro. The antiproliferative effects of octreotide were examin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang JH,Xing QT,Yuan MB

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the positive predictive value of abdominal non-prepared computed tomography (CT) for diagnosing intestinal lumen or wall lesions in patients presenting to the emergency room (ER) with abdominal complaints. METHODS:For 1-year we prospectively evaluated all ER patients hospitalized after abdominal CT sca...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mizrahi M,Mintz Y,Rivkind A,Kisselgoff D,Libson E,Brezis M,Goldin E,Shibolet O

更新日期：2005-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the most common infection in humans, with a marked disparity between developed and developing countries. Although H. pylori infections are asymptomatic in most infected individuals, they are intimately related to malignant gastric conditions such as gastric cancer and gastric mucosa-...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Campuzano-Maya G

更新日期：2014-09-28 00:00:00