Giant choledocholithiasis treated by mechanical lithotripsy using a gastric bezoar basket.

abstract：AIM:To explore the effects of peptide S-8300 from shark liver (S-8300) on liver function as well as in regulating immune functions in experimental injury models. METHODS:Mice were administered with different doses of S-8300 for four consecutive days, followed by mice injected with tetrachloromethane (CCl(4)) on d 3. T...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang FJ,Lv ZB,Li Q,Wei LJ,Zhang L,Wu WT

更新日期：2005-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:An inefficient cellular immune response likely leads to chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Resolution of chronic HCV infection in the absence of treatment is a rare occurrence. We report the case of a 39-year old white male with a 17-year history of chronic HCV infection, who eradicated HCV following a serious...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Byrnes V,Chopra S,Koziel MJ

更新日期：2007-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It has been noticed that gastroenteritis or dysentery plays a role in pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and antibiotics can increase functional abdominal symptoms, both of which may be partly due to intestinal flora disorders. This study was to determine the change of gut flora of IBS, a cluster of ab...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Si JM,Yu YC,Fan YJ,Chen SJ

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a neuropsychiatric complication of cirrhosis or acute liver failure. Currently, HE is regarded as a continuous cognitive impairment ranging from the mildest stage, minimal HE to overt HE. Hyperammonaemia and neuroinflammation are two main underlying factors which contribute to the neurol...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang XD,Zhang LJ,Wu SY,Lu GM

更新日期：2014-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal anastomotic leakage (CAL) remains a major complication after colorectal surgery. Despite all efforts during the last decades, the incidence of CAL has not decreased. In this review, we summarize the available strategies regarding prevention, prediction and intervention of CAL and categorize them into three ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sparreboom CL,Wu ZQ,Ji JF,Lange JF

更新日期：2016-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A 36-year-old male Asian immigrant with a history of hepatitis B and hepatitis C related unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in the left lobe of the liver presented with hematemesis and severe anemia. He was diagnosed with a liver mass that was resected 8 years ago described as a benign tumor in his home country. He...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sayana H,Yousef O,Clarkston WK

更新日期：2013-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the underlying mechanisms of metastasis and to identify the metabolomic markers of gastric cancer metastasis. METHODS:Gastric tumors from metastatic and non-metastatic groups were used in this study. Metabolites and different metabolic patterns were analyzed by gas chromatography, mass spectrometry an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen JL,Tang HQ,Hu JD,Fan J,Hong J,Gu JZ

更新日期：2010-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether the simultaneous treatment with human growth hormone (hGH) abolishes the negative effects of everolimus on anastomotic healing. METHODS:Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley-rats were randomized to three groups of 16 animals each (I: vehicle; II: everolimus 3 mg/kg po; III: everolimus 3 mg/kg po +...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Küper MA,Trütschel S,Weinreich J,Königsrainer A,Beckert S

更新日期：2016-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection cases is relatively low in children. This low number may be connected with the lack of screening tests and the asymptomatic course of infection. Currently, mother-to-infant transmission is the most common cause of HCV infection amongst children in developed countries. It...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pawlowska M,Domagalski K,Pniewska A,Smok B,Halota W,Tretyn A

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the genetic relationship between Hirschsprung's disease (HD) and intestinal neuronal dysplasia (IND) in Chinese population. METHODS:Peripheral blood samples were obtained from 30 HD patients, 20 IND patients, 18 HD/IND combined patients and 20 normal individuals as control. Genomic DNA was extracted...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tou JF,Li MJ,Guan T,Li JC,Zhu XK,Feng ZG

更新日期：2006-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic liver disease. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) can significantly improve the survival rate of patients with HCC and is the first treatment choice for patients who are not suitable for surgical resection...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang K,Zhang XM,Yang L,Xu H,Peng J

更新日期：2016-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Eph receptors and ephrin ligands play a pivotal role in development and tissue maintenance. Since previous data have indicated an involvement of ephrin-B2 in epithelial healing, we investigated the gene expression and downstream signaling pathways induced by ephrin-B mediated cell-cell signaling in intestinal epith...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hafner C,Meyer S,Hagen I,Becker B,Roesch A,Landthaler M,Vogt T

更新日期：2005-08-07 00:00:00

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：AIM:To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) therapy and the risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). METHODS We conducted a systematic search of MEDLINE/PubMed and seven other databases through January 1990 to March 2017 for published studies that evaluated the associatio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Trifan A,Stanciu C,Girleanu I,Stoica OC,Singeap AM,Maxim R,Chiriac SA,Ciobica A,Boiculese L

更新日期：2017-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the characteristic radiologic findings of cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis (CMUSE) which can be differentiated from other similar bowel disease and to assess their clinical behavior. METHODS:Twenty pathologically and clinically confirmed CMUSE patients (males:females = 8:12; mean ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hwang J,Kim JS,Kim AY,Lim JS,Kim SH,Kim MJ,Kim MS,Song KD,Woo JY

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the genotype distribution of hepatitis B virus (HBV) with a newly oligonucleotide chip assay among the HBV carriers in Eastern China. METHODS:An assay using oligonucleotide chip was developed for detection of HBV genotypes in serum samples from HBV DNA-positive patients in Eastern China. This method i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tang XR,Zhang JS,Zhao H,Gong YH,Wang YZ,Zhao JL

更新日期：2007-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection after biological accident (needlestick injury) is a rare event. This report describes the first case of acute HCV infection after a needlestick injury in a female nursing student at Padua University Hospital. The student nurse was injured on the second finger of the right hand when re...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Scaggiante R,Chemello L,Rinaldi R,Bartolucci GB,Trevisan A

更新日期：2013-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful cannulation of the common bile duct may be difficult in patients in whom the papilla is located entirely within a diverticulum. In this study, we report successful biliary cannulation in three patients following intubation of the distal tip of the duodenoscope into the duodenal diverticulum and locating the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang BC,Shi WB,Zhang WJ,Gu J,Tao YJ,Wang YQ,Wang XF

更新日期：2012-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus (HBV) specific immunoglobin (HBIG) and lamivudine on HBV intrauterine transmission in HBsAg positive pregnant women. METHODS:Each subject in the HBIG group (56 cases) was given 200 IU HBIG intramuscularly (im.) every 4 weeks from 28-week (wk) of gestation, while each ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XM,Yang YB,Hou HY,Shi ZJ,Shen HM,Teng BQ,Li AM,Shi MF,Zou L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the systemic hemodynamic effects of two surgical procedures largely employed for treatment of schistosomal portal hypertension. METHODS:Thirty-six patients undergoing elective surgical treatment of portal hypertension due to hepatosplenic mansonic schistosomiasis were prospectively evaluated. All pa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： de Cleva R,Herman P,D'albuquerque LA,Pugliese V,Santarem OL,Saad WA

更新日期：2007-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2) in gastric carcinoma and its clinical significance and to explore its relationship with cell proliferation. METHODS:Expressions of IGFBP-2 and Ki-67 in 118 cases of gastric carcinoma and 40 cases of normal gastric mucosa were d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi LH,Zhu XQ,Zhao GH,Xia YB,Zhang YS

更新日期：2006-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of IGF-1/IGF-1R and gastrin/CCK-BR on carcinogenesis and development of human gastric carcinoma and to explore its mechanism and provide a credible theoretical foundation for early diagnosis and molecular therapy of gastric carcinoma. METHODS:mRNA expression levels of IGF-1/IGF-1R and gastrin/C...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao MD,Hu XM,Sun DJ,Zhang Q,Zhang YH,Meng W

更新日期：2005-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological and clinical data point to a close association between chronic hepatitis B virus infection or chronic hepatitis C virus infection and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HCC develops over several decades and is associated with fibrosis. This sequence suggests that persistent viral infection ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Murata M,Yoshida K,Yamaguchi T,Matsuzaki K

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the existence and levels of sH2a, a soluble secreted form of the asialoglycoprotein receptor in human serum. METHODS:Production of recombinant sH2a and development of a monoclonal antibody and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This assay was used to determine the presence and concentrati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Benyair R,Kondratyev M,Veselkin E,Tolchinsky S,Shenkman M,Lurie Y,Lederkremer GZ

更新日期：2011-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Well-differentiated endocrine carcinomas of the small bowel are fairly rare neoplasms that present many clinical challenges. They secrete peptides and neuroamines that may cause carcinoid syndrome. However, many are clinically silent until late presentation with major effects. Initial treatment aims to control carcino...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Poncet G,Faucheron JL,Walter T

更新日期：2010-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Although gastroduodenal ulcers are common in solid organ transplant patients, there are few reports on multiple giant ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve caused by immunosuppressants Herein, we report on a liver transplant recipient and a renal transplant recipient with multiple large ulcers in the distal i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo YW,Gu HY,Abassa KK,Lin XY,Wei XQ

更新日期：2016-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the cases reported in the literature, examined their clinicopathological features, and evaluated the efficacy of different therapeutic modalities for this rare condition. METHODS:A search of the MEDLINE database revealed 16 cases of pericarditis carcinomatosa (PC) originating from GC reported in the lite...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kobayashi M,Okabayashi T,Okamoto K,Namikawa T,Araki K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To observe the status of tumor-associated B(7) molecule mRNA expression in human colorectal cancer tissue by in situ hybridization. METHODS:The mRNA expression patterns of cancer-associated B(7-1),B(7)H(1),B(7)H(2),ICOS in 22 specimens of human colorectal cancer tissue were monitored by in situ hybridization (ISH)...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xiao JX,Bai PS,Lai BC,Li L,Zhu J,Wang YL

更新日期：2005-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver regeneration after major surgery may activate occult micrometastases and facilitate tumor growth, leading to liver tumor recurrence. Molecular changes during liver regeneration can provide a microenvironment that stimulates intrahepatic tumor propagation through alterations in cellular signaling pathways, where ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi JH,Line PD

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is among the most important causes of chronic HBV infection and is the commonest mode of transmission worldwide. Currently, the presence of HBsAg, HBeAg and HBV DNA in breast milk is confirmed. Several studies have reported that breastfeeding carries no additiona...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Petrova M,Kamburov V

更新日期：2010-10-28 00:00:00