Liver bioengineering: current status and future perspectives.

abstract：:AIM:To assess the diagnostic values of tumor markers for pancreatic cancer.METHODS:Pancreatic cancer-associated antigen from colonic mucosa (PCAAc), pancreas-specific antigen (PaA), pancreatic oncofetal antigen (POA) and minimolecular pancreatic antigen (mPOA) were detected by double antibodies Sandwich ELISA; CA19-9,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao XY,Yu SY,Da SP,Bai L,Guo XZ,Dai XJ,Wang YM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade trans-arterial radioembolization has given promising results in the treatment of patients with intermediate or advanced stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), both in terms of disease control and tolerability profile. This technique consists of the selective intra-arterial administration of microsphe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sacco R,Mismas V,Marceglia S,Romano A,Giacomelli L,Bertini M,Federici G,Metrangolo S,Parisi G,Tumino E,Bresci G,Corti A,Tredici M,Piccinno M,Giorgi L,Bartolozzi C,Bargellini I

更新日期：2015-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish the rapid, specific, and sensitive method for detecting O157:H7 with DNA microchips. METHODS:Specific oligonucleotide probes (26-28 nt) of bacterial antigenic and virulent genes of E. coli O157:H7 and other related pathogen genes were pre-synthesized and immobilized on a solid support to make microchi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jin HY,Tao KH,Li YX,Li FQ,Li SQ

更新日期：2005-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate and compare the hepatogenic transdifferentiation of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSC) and bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) in vitro. Transdifferentiation of BMSC into hepatic cells in vivo has been described. Adipose tissue represents an accessible source of ADSC, with similar...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Taléns-Visconti R,Bonora A,Jover R,Mirabet V,Carbonell F,Castell JV,Gómez-Lechón MJ

更新日期：2006-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess CD163 expression in plasma and peripheral blood and analyze its association with disease in acute-on-chronic hepatitis B liver failure (ACHBLF) patients. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012. Forty patients with ACHBLF (mean age 44.48 ± 12.28 years, range 18...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ye H,Wang LY,Zhao J,Wang K

更新日期：2013-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the gastric emptying after bowel preparation to allow general anaesthesia. METHODS:A prospective, non-comparative, and non-randomized trial was performed and registered on Eudra CT database (2011-002953-80) and on www.trial.gov (NCT01398098). All patients had a validated indication for colonoscopy a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Coriat R,Polin V,Oudjit A,Henri F,Dhooge M,Leblanc S,Delchambre C,Esch A,Tabouret T,Barret M,Prat F,Chaussade S

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A wide range of local thermal ablative therapies have been developed in the treatment of non resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the last decade. Laser ablation (LA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are the two most widely used of these. This article provides an up to date overview of the role of laser ablat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gough-Palmer AL,Gedroyc WM

更新日期：2008-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy (MRS) for assessment of non-alcoholic fat liver disease (NAFLD) as compared with liver histological and metabolomics findings. METHODS:Patients undergoing bariatric surgery following procedures involved in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectom...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Calvo N,Beltrán-Debón R,Rodríguez-Gallego E,Hernández-Aguilera A,Guirro M,Mariné-Casadó R,Millá L,Alegret JM,Sabench F,del Castillo D,Vinaixa M,Rodríguez MÀ,Correig X,García-Álvarez R,Menendez JA,Camps J,Joven J

更新日期：2015-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a number of cases of hepatotoxicity are associated with the use of Hydroxycut weight management products, it has been alleged that their effects are primarily due to the presence of hydroxycitric acid (HCA, as Super CitriMax) in the formulations. However, while these products contain up to 20 different ingred...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stohs SJ,Preuss HG,Ohia SE,Kaats GR,Keen CL,Williams LD,Burdock GA

更新日期：2009-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinical outcomes and prognostic factors after intravenous corticosteroids following oral corticosteroid failure in active ulcerative colitis patients. METHODS:Consecutive patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who had been treated with a course of intravenous corticosteroids after ora...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jeon HH,Lee HJ,Jang HW,Yoon JY,Jung YS,Park SJ,Hong SP,Kim TI,Kim WH,Cheon JH

更新日期：2013-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of integrin-linked kinase (ILK) on proliferation, metastasis, and invasion of the colorectal cancer cell line SW480. METHODS:In this study, the colorectal cancer cell line SW480 was stably transfected with ILK plasmids, and small interfering RNA (siRNA) was used to knockdown expression of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shen H,Ma JL,Zhang Y,Deng GL,Qu YL,Wu XL,He JX,Zhang S,Zeng S

更新日期：2016-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To study the clinical significance of the diagnosis and catheterized interventional treatment of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for pancreatic tumors.METHODS: Ninety-two patients with pancreatic tumor, 69 males and 23 females, aged from 41 to 70 years (mean 57.1 years) were diagnosed with DSA. Sixty-one pat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu HB,Zhang YJ,Wei WJ,Li WM,Tu XQ

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate of scoring system in predicting choledocholithiasis in selective intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS:The scoring system of predicting choledocholithiasis was developed during the retrospective study in 264 cases, and was tested in 184 to evaluate its p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sun XD,Cai XY,Li JD,Cai XJ,Mu YP,Wu JM

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While debate continues as to which is the best surgical method for the treatment of hemorrhoids, none of the currently available surgical methods approach the ideal surgical option, which is one that is effective while being safe and painless. In reality, the less painful the procedure, the more likely it is to be ass...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yeo D,Tan KY

更新日期：2014-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) continues to be counted as a major health problem. The introduction of newer cytotoxics, irinotecan and oxaliplatin, has achieved a significant improvement in survival rates. Novel targeted therapies (bevacizumab, and cetuximab) in combination with most efficient chemotherapy regime...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saridaki Z,Georgoulias V,Souglakos J

更新日期：2010-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the viability of orthotopic and heterotopic patient-derived pancreatic cancer xenografts implanted into nude mice. METHODS:This study presents a prospective experimental analytical follow-up of the development of tumours in mice upon implantation of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma samples. Specimens were...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rubio-Manzanares Dorado M,Marín Gómez LM,Aparicio Sánchez D,Pereira Arenas S,Praena-Fernández JM,Borrero Martín JJ,Farfán López F,Gómez Bravo MÁ,Muntané Relat J,Padillo Ruiz J

更新日期：2018-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe a method for the transjugular intrahepatic portal systemic shunt (TIPS) placement performed with the aid of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and three-dimensional reconstructed vascular images (3D RVIs), and to assess its safety and effectiveness. METHODS:Four hundred and ninety patients we...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Qin JP,Tang SH,Jiang MD,He QW,Chen HB,Yao X,Zeng WZ,Gu M

更新日期：2015-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A cerebral lipiodol embolism is an extremely rare complication of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma. We present a case of cerebral lipiodol embolism that occurred after the third arterial chemoembolization, report the clinical and radiological findings, and review the medical litera...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Choi CS,Kim KH,Seo GS,Cho EY,Oh HJ,Choi SC,Kim TH,Kim HC,Roh BS

更新日期：2008-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To check the efficacy of the PERFACT procedure in highly complex fistula-in-ano. METHODS:The PERFACT procedure (proximal superficial cauterization, emptying regularly fistula tracts and curettage of tracts) entails two steps: superficial cauterization of mucosa at and around the internal opening and keeping all th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Garg P,Garg M

更新日期：2015-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of combined treatment of oxaliplatin and phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinase inhibitor, 2-(4-morpholinyl)-8-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (LY294002) for gastric cancer. METHODS:Cell viability was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Apoptotic cells were ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu J,Fu XQ,Zhou W,Yu HG,Yu JP,Luo HS

更新日期：2011-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze, retrospectively in a population-based study, the management and survival of patients with recurrent rectal cancer initially treated with a macroscopically radical resection obtained with total mesorectal excision (TME). METHODS:All rectal carcinomas diagnosed during 1998 to 2000 and initially treated w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bakx R,Visser O,Josso J,Meijer S,Slors JF,van Lanschot JJ

更新日期：2008-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) share common mode of transmission and both are able to induce a chronic infection. Dual HBV/HCV chronic coinfection is a fairly frequent occurrence, especially in high endemic areas and among individuals at high risk of parenterally transmitted infections. The intrac...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Caccamo G,Saffioti F,Raimondo G

更新日期：2014-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:A 91-year-old man was referred to our hospital with intermittent dysphagia. He had undergone esophagectomy for esophageal cancer (T3N2M0 Stage III) 11 years earlier. Endoscopic examination revealed an anastomotic stricture; signs of inflammation, including redness, erosion, edema, bleeding, friability, and exudate wit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takeshita N,Kanda N,Fukunaga T,Kimura M,Sugamoto Y,Tasaki K,Uesato M,Sazuka T,Maruyama T,Aida N,Tamachi T,Hosokawa T,Asai Y,Matsubara H

更新日期：2015-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) produce an enzyme known as γ-glutamyl transpeptidase (HpGGT) that is highly conserved and common to all strains. HpGGT has been gaining increasing attention as an important virulence factor of the bacterium, having been demonstrated to be an important colonization factor in several anim...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ling SS,Yeoh KG,Ho B

更新日期：2013-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinic features of eosinophilic gastroenteritis and to examine the diagnosis, treatment, long-term outcome of this disease. METHODS:Charts with a diagnosis of eosinophilic gastroenteritis from 1984 to 2002 at Mackay Memorial Hospital were reviewed retrospectively. There were 15 patients diagnosed w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen MJ,Chu CH,Lin SC,Shih SC,Wang TE

更新日期：2003-12-01 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：AIM:To establish a method to detect the expression of the tumor specific growth factor TSGF, CA242 and CA19-9 in serum and evaluate their value in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. METHODS:ELISA and Biochemical colorimetric assay were used to detect the serum content of TSGF, CA242 and CA19-9 in 200 normal cases, 52 pan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang JT,Wu CP,Deng HF,Lu MY,Wu J,Zhang HY,Sun WH,Ji M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Taurine has been shown to be an effective scavenger of hypochlorous acid (HOCl). The role of HOCl is well established in tissue damage associated with inflammation and injury. In the present study, the effect of HOCl on nuclear nucleoside triphosphatase of hepatocytes and the ability of taurine to prevent this effe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li JX,Pang YZ,Tang CS,Li ZQ

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery represents the main curative therapeutic modality for gastric cancer, and it is occasionally considered for palliation as well as prophylaxis. Most frequently, surgical outcomes are conveyed in terms of oncological outcomes such as recurrence and survival. However, quality of life (QoL) is also important and s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： McCall MD,Graham PJ,Bathe OF

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of diazoxide on ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-injured hepatocytes and further elucidate its underlying mechanisms. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized (8 for donor and recipient per group) into five groups: I/R group (4 h of liver cold ischemia followed by 6 h of reperfusion); hem...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zeng Z,Huang HF,He F,Wu LX,Lin J,Chen MQ

更新日期：2012-04-21 00:00:00