A pilot study of single-use endoscopy in screening acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

abstract：:Many patients with Crohn's disease (CD) require surgery. Indications for surgery include failure of medical treatment, bowel obstruction, fistula or abscess formation. The most common surgical procedure is resection. In jejunoileal CD, strictureplasty is an accepted surgical technique that relieves the obstructive sym...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yamamoto T,Watanabe T

更新日期：2014-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A 21-year-old woman with complaints of hematochezia was diagnosed as having Cowden's disease (CD), an autosomal dominant condition characterized by multiple hamartomas, since facial papules and gingival papillomas were identified. On endoscopy, multiple hyperplastic polyps were seen in the rectum and left-side colon. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Isomoto H,Furusu H,Ohnita K,Takehara Y,Wen CY,Kohno S

更新日期：2005-03-14 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：AIM:To assess the clinical outcomes of pre-, pro- and synbiotics therapy in patients with acute pancreatitis. METHODS:The databases including Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Chinese Biomedicine Database were searched for all relevant randomized controlled trials that studied the effects of pr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang MM,Cheng JQ,Lu YR,Yi ZH,Yang P,Wu XT

更新日期：2010-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity of contrast-enhanced computed tomographic colonography in detecting local recurrence of colorectal cancer. METHODS:From January 2000 to December 2004, 434 patients after potentially curative resection for invasive colorectal cancer were followed up for ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： You YT,Chang Chien CR,Wang JY,Ng KK,Chen JS,Tang R,Chiang JM,Yeh CY,Hsieh PS

更新日期：2006-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer with a dismal prognosis, especially when diagnosed at advanced stages. Annexin A2 (ANXA2), is found to promote cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. However, the underlining mechanisms of ANXA2 in immune escape of HCC remain poorly underst...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Qiu LW,Liu YF,Cao XQ,Wang Y,Cui XH,Ye X,Huang SW,Xie HJ,Zhang HJ

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the role and potential mechanism of miR-30b regulation of autophagy in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI). METHODS:An animal model of hepatic IRI was generated in C57BL/6 mice. For in vitro studies, AML12 cells were immersed in mineral oil for 1 h and then cultured in complete Dulbecco's Modified...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li SP,He JD,Wang Z,Yu Y,Fu SY,Zhang HM,Zhang JJ,Shen ZY

更新日期：2016-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive, cholestatic liver disease characterized by inflammation and fibrotic obliteration of the hepatic biliary tree. It is commonly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A number of complications can occur which require special consideration, the mo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shorbagi A,Bayraktar Y

更新日期：2008-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor immunity proceeds through multiple processes, which consist of antigen presentation by antigen presenting cells (APCs) to educate effector cells and destruction by the effector cytotoxic cells. However, tumor immunity is frequently repressed at tumor sites. Malignantly transformed cells rarely survive the attack...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mukaida N,Nakamoto Y

更新日期：2018-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is conflincting evidence on the intravenous fluid (IVF) strategy for acute pancreatitis (AP). We perform a metaanalysis of the available evidence. AIM:To investigate if aggressive IVF therapy in AP patients is beneficial to decrease mortality and improve outcomes. METHODS:Metaanalysis of available ra...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gad MM,Simons-Linares CR

更新日期：2020-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:To present problems that might severely impact the conclusions drawn by the authors of an article on antioxidant treatment in chronic pancreatitis (World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16: 4066-4071). We analyzed and discussed this paper by Shah et al, and found that promising as it is, this study has some methodological short...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stefaniak T,Vingerhoets A,Sledzinski Z

更新日期：2012-05-21 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：:While therapeutic strategies able to change the natural history of the disease are developing, it is of major importance to have available predictive factors for aggressive disease to try and target these therapeutic strategies. Clinical predictors have probably been the most broadly studied. In both Crohn's disease (...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Louis E,Belaiche J,Reenaers C

更新日期：2010-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most lethal cancers, and its rate of incidence is rising annually. Despite the progress in diagnosis and treatment, the overall prognoses of HCC patients remain dismal due to the difficulties in early diagnosis and the high level of tumor invasion, metastasis and recurrence...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shang RZ,Qu SB,Wang DS

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of long-term treatment with leukocyte natural α-interferon (ln-α-IFN) plus ribavirin (RBV). METHODS:Forty-six patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) recurrence received 3 MU three times a week of ln-α-IFN plus RBV for 1 mo; then, patients with good tolerability (n = 30) were switched to daily...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tamè M,Buonfiglioli F,Del Gaudio M,Lisotti A,Cecinato P,Colecchia A,Azzaroli F,D'Errico A,Arena R,Calvanese C,Quarneti C,Ballardini G,Pinna AD,Mazzella G

更新日期：2013-08-28 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 explore the regulator of G-protein signaling 5 (RGS5) expression in gastric carcinoma and its association with differentiation and microvascular density (MVD). METHODS:Expression of RGS5 and CD34 were examined in 76 cases of gastric carcinoma, including 22 cases with lymph node metastasis and 54 cases without l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang JH,Huang WS,Hu CR,Guan XX,Zhou HB,Chen LB

更新日期：2010-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:As among persons with normal anatomy, occasional patients with situs inversus develop malignant tumors. Recently, several laparoscopic operations have been reported in patients with situs inversus. We describe laparoscopic hemicolectomy with radical lymphadenectomy in such a patient. Careful consideration of the mirro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujiwara Y,Fukunaga Y,Higashino M,Tanimura S,Takemura M,Tanaka Y,Osugi H

更新日期：2007-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined en bloc liver/pancreas transplantation (CLPT) was used primarily in the treatment of otherwise non-resectable upper abdominal malignancy. In fact, a more appropriate indication is in patients with liver disease and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). Here, we report on two successful cases of CLPT at ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen ZS,Meng FY,Chen XP,Liu DG,Wei L,Jiang JP,Du DF,Zhang WJ,Ming CS,Gong NQ

更新日期：2009-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether composite yogurt with acacia dietary fiber and Bifidobacterium lactis (B. lactis) has additive effects in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS:A total of 130 patients were randomly allocated to consume, twice daily for 8 wk, either the composite yogurt or the control product. The composit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Min YW,Park SU,Jang YS,Kim YH,Rhee PL,Ko SH,Joo N,Kim SI,Kim CH,Chang DK

更新日期：2012-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the mechanism of protection against acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury by Liuweiwuling tablets. METHODS:Intraperitoneal injections of acetaminophen (250 mg/kg) were used to induce acute liver injury in male C57BL/6 mice. A total of 24 healthy mice were randomly assigned to two groups: an acute liv...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lei YC,Li W,Luo P

更新日期：2015-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether the degree of rectal distension could define the rectum functions as a conduit or reservoir. METHODS:Response of the rectal and anal pressure to 2 types of rectal balloon distension, rapid voluminous and slow gradual distention, was recorded in 21 healthy volunteers (12 men, 9 women, age 41....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shafik A,Mostafa RM,Shafik I,Ei-Sibai O,Shafik AA

更新日期：2006-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate whether total splenic artery embolization (TSAE) for patients with hypersplenism delivers better long-term outcomes than partial splenic embolization (PSE). METHODS:Sixty-one patients with hypersplenism eligible for TSAE (n = 27, group A) or PSE (n = 34, group B) were enrolled into the trial, which inc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He XH,Gu JJ,Li WT,Peng WJ,Li GD,Wang SP,Xu LC,Ji J

更新日期：2012-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the level of nitric oxide (NO) and nitrous oxide synthase (NOS) enzyme and its effect on gastric mucosal pathologic change in patients infected with Helicobacter pylori (H pylori), and to study the pathogenic mechanism of H pylori. METHODS:The mucosal tissues of gastric antrum were taken by endoscop...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang YF,Guo CL,Zhao LZ,Yang GA,Chen P,Wang HK

更新日期：2005-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:More than 30 years after the discovery of human hepatitis B virus (HBV) this virus remains to be one of the major global health problems. In infected adolescents or adults, 5%-10% will lead to a chronic carrier state, whereas in infected neonates up to 90% develop chronicity. It is estimated that about 370 million peo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Glebe D

更新日期：2007-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by excessive storage of fatty acids in the form of triglycerides in hepatocytes. It is most prevalent in western countries and includes a wide range of clinical and histopathological findings, namely from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis and fibrosis, which...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Katsarou A,Moustakas II,Pyrina I,Lembessis P,Koutsilieris M,Chatzigeorgiou A

更新日期：2020-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the utility of single-balloon colonoscopy (SBC) or double-balloon colonoscopy (DBC) for difficult colonoscopies. METHODS:Between August 2008 and June 2010, patients in whom total colonoscopy failed within 30 min of insertion were assigned randomly to undergo either SBC or DBC. No sedatives were used. Af...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yamada A,Watabe H,Takano N,Togo G,Yamaji Y,Yoshida H,Kawabe T,Omata M,Koike K

更新日期：2013-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression profiles of hsa-miR-29c and hsa-miR-135b in gastric mucosal samples and their values as gastric carcinogenesis biomarkers. METHODS:The expression levels of hsa-miR-29c and hsa-miR-135b in normal gastric mucosa, non-atrophic chronic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia and intestinal-type ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Vidal AF,Cruz AM,Magalhães L,Pereira AL,Anaissi AK,Alves NC,Albuquerque PJ,Burbano RM,Demachki S,Ribeiro-dos-Santos Â

更新日期：2016-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the differentially over-expressed genes associated with β-catenin accumulation in nuclei of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHODS:Differentially expressed genes were identified in radiation-induced B6C3 F1 mouse HCC cells by mRNA differential display, Northern blot and RT-PCR, respectively. Tot...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YS,Liu M,Nakata Y,Tang HB

更新日期：2011-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the response to infliximab in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as reflected in fecal calprotectin levels. METHODS:Thirty-six pediatric patients with IBD [23 Crohn's disease (CD), 13 ulcerative colitis (UC); median age 14 years] were treated with infliximab. Fecal calprotectin was measured at ba...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hämäläinen A,Sipponen T,Kolho KL

更新日期：2011-12-21 00:00:00