Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in chronic liver disease: evidence and controversies.

abstract：:Hepatoblastoma is the most common primary hepatic tumor of children. However, only a very few cases have been reported in adults. Most studies support treatment with chemotherapy followed by surgical resection. We present the first reported case of adult hepatoblastoma in Taiwan. A 52-year-old female suffered from sud...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ke HY,Chen JH,Jen YM,Yu JC,Hsieh CB,Chen CJ,Liu YC,Chen TW,Chan DC

更新日期：2005-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Intense abdominal pain is a prominent feature of chronic pancreatitis and its treatment remains a major clinical challenge. Basic studies of pancreatic nerves and experimental human pain research have provided evidence that pain processing is abnormal in these patients and in many cases resembles that seen in neuropat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Olesen SS,Juel J,Graversen C,Kolesnikov Y,Wilder-Smith OH,Drewes AM

更新日期：2013-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether bispectral index (BIS) monitoring is useful for propofol administration for deep sedation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS:Fifty-nine consecutive patients with a variety of reasons for ERCP who underwent the procedure at least twice between 1 July 2010 and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jang SY,Park HG,Jung MK,Cho CM,Park SY,Jeon SW,Tak WY,Kweon YO,Kim SK,Jeon YH

更新日期：2012-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects the stomachs of approximately 50% of all humans. With its universal occurrence, high infectivity and virulence properties it is considered as one of the most severe global burdens of modern humankind. It has accompanied humans for many thousands of years, and due t...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Maixner F,Thorell K,Granehäll L,Linz B,Moodley Y,Rattei T,Engstrand L,Zink A

更新日期：2019-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the intestinal anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of a probiotic Lactobacillus salivarius ssp. salivarius CECT5713 in the TNBS model of rat colitis. METHODS:Female Wistar rats (180-200 g) were used in this study. A group of rats were administered orally the probiotic L. salivarius ssp. salivariu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Peran L,Camuesco D,Comalada M,Nieto A,Concha A,Diaz-Ropero MP,Olivares M,Xaus J,Zarzuelo A,Galvez J

更新日期：2005-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of combined radiofrequency ablation and transcatheter arterial embolization with iodized oil on ablation time, maximum output, coagulation diameter, and portal angiography in a porcine liver model. METHODS:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was applied to in vivo livers of 10 normal pigs using a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakai M,Sato M,Sahara S,Kawai N,Tanihata H,Kimura M,Terada M

更新日期：2007-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incidence and severity variations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have been reported from Western populations between continents and regions of the same countries. However, no data were available from other countries. AIM:To investigate the regional differences in the IBD profiles of pediatric patients ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： El Mouzan MI,AlEdreesi MH,Hasosah MY,Al-Hussaini AA,Al Sarkhy AA,Assiri AA

更新日期：2020-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate urotensin-II (UII) and its effects on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β in early acute liver failure (ALF). METHODS:We investigated the time-dependent alteration in UII levels and its effects on TNF-α and IL-1β in liver and blood in the early stage of lipopolysaccharide/D-galacto...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LM,Zhao L,Liang DY,Yu FP,Ye CG,Tu WJ,Zhu T

更新日期：2015-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the global gene expression of cancer related genes in hepatoma cell line HLE using Atlas Human Cancer Array membranes with 588 well-characterized human genes related with cancer and tumor biology. METHODS:Hybridization of cDNA blotting membrane was performed with (32)P-labeled cDNA probes synthesize...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LX,Liu ZH,Jiang HC,Zhang WH,Qi SY,Hu J,Wang XQ,Wu M

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple pathogenic mechanisms have been implicated in autoimmune hepatitis, but they have not fully explained susceptibility, triggering events, and maintenance or escalation of the disease. Furthermore, they have not identified a critical defect that can be targeted. The goals of this review are to examine the diver...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Czaja AJ

更新日期：2019-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To highlight magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) for diagnosis of patients with refractory iron deficiency anemia and normal endoscopy results. METHODS:Fifty-three patients diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia refractory to treatment and normal gastroscopy and colonoscopy results were admitted to this prospecti...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cengic I,Tureli D,Aydin H,Bugdayci O,Imeryuz N,Tuney D

更新日期：2014-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a highly efficacious method for preparation of soluble SARS S-protein using adenovirus vector to meet the requirement for S-protein investigation. METHODS:The human adenovirus vector was used to express the soluble S-protein (corresponding to 1 approximately 1190 amino acids) fused with Myc/His tag usin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhong F,Zhong ZY,Liang S,Li XJ

更新日期：2006-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the expression of activin A, a member of the transforming growth factor (TGFbeta) superfamily, recently has been reported to be overexpressed in liver cirrhosis, in the course of carbon tetrachloride-induced rat hepatic fibrosis. METHODS:Hepatic fibrosis was induced in rats by subcutaneous injections of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang X,Li DG,Wang ZR,Wei HS,Cheng JL,Zhan YT,Zhou X,Xu QF,Li X,Lu HM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study whether H pylori are associated with chronic cholecystitis. METHODS:The subjects were divided into three groups: H pylori-infected cholecystitis group, H pylori-negative cholecystitis group and control group. Pathologic changes of the gallbladder were observed by optic and electronic microscopes and the l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen DF,Hu L,Yi P,Liu WW,Fang DC,Cao H

更新日期：2007-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of butyrate on interleukin (IL)-32alpha expression in epithelial cell lines. METHODS:The human intestinal epithelial cell lines HT-29, SW480, and T84 were used. Intracellular IL-32alpha was determined by Western blotting analyses. IL-32alpha mRNA expression was analyzed by real-time poly...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kobori A,Bamba S,Imaeda H,Ban H,Tsujikawa T,Saito Y,Fujiyama Y,Andoh A

更新日期：2010-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect the anomaly in the persistent right umbilical vein (PRUV) of portal vein (PV) with deviation of the ligamentum tere and left-sided gallbladder. METHODS:A total of 5783 candidates for routine analysis were evaluated for hepatic vascular abnormalities by ultrasonography. RESULTS:Ten candidates (0.17%) had...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakanishi S,Shiraki K,Yamamoto K,Koyama M,Nakano T

更新日期：2005-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute liver failure is a rare and devastating clinical condition. At present, emergency liver transplantation is the only life-saving therapy in advanced cases, yet the feasibility of transplantation is affected by the presence of systemic inflammation, infection and resultant multi-organ failure. The importance of im...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Donnelly MC,Hayes PC,Simpson KJ

更新日期：2016-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are cells of stromal origin which exhibit unlimited self-renewal capacity and pluripotency in vitro. It has recently been observed that MSC may also exert a profound immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effect both in vitro and in vivo with consequent potential use in autoimmune disorde...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Taddio A,Tommasini A,Valencic E,Biagi E,Decorti G,De Iudicibus S,Cuzzoni E,Gaipa G,Badolato R,Prandini A,Biondi A,Ventura A

更新日期：2015-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the gallbladder is a rare subtype of gallbladder tumor. Here, we report two cases of NEC in two patients initially suspected to have gallbladder carcinoma. No specific symptoms or abnormal blood test results were observed preoperatively. Abdominal computed tomography scans indicated i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen H,Shen YY,Ni XZ

更新日期：2014-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fibrosis is the single most important predictor of significant morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic liver disease. Established non-invasive tests for monitoring fibrosis are lacking, and new biomarkers of liver fibrosis and function are needed. AIM:To depict the process of liver fibrosis and loo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu J,He JQ,Chen DY,Pan QL,Yang JF,Cao HC,Li LJ

更新日期：2019-02-28 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：AIM:To measure the normal space between the posterior wall of the vagina and the anterior wall of the respectively rectum using computed tomography (CT) and reveal its were relationship to rectocele. METHODS:A total of twenty female volunteers without rectocele were examined by CT scan. We performed a middle level con...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu J,Zhai LD,Li YS,Liu WX,Wang RH

更新日期：2009-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Various side effects have been reported in patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who were treated with interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha), including the appearance or exacerbation of underlying autoimmune diseases and the development of a variety of organ and non-organ specific autoantibodies (NOSA). However, ve...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gatselis NK,Georgiadou SP,Tassopoulos N,Zachou K,Liaskos C,Hatzakis A,Dalekos GN

更新日期：2005-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effects of ginger on gastric motility and emptying, abdominal symptoms, and hormones that influence motility in dyspepsia. METHODS:Eleven patients with functional dyspepsia were studied twice in a randomized double-blind manner. After an 8-h fast, the patients ingested three capsules that contained...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hu ML,Rayner CK,Wu KL,Chuah SK,Tai WC,Chou YP,Chiu YC,Chiu KW,Hu TH

更新日期：2011-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol consumption and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have a synergic hepatotoxic effect, and the coexistence of these factors increases the risk of advanced liver disease. The main mechanisms of this effect are increased viral replication and altered immune response, although genetic predisposition may also play ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Novo-Veleiro I,Alvela-Suárez L,Chamorro AJ,González-Sarmiento R,Laso FJ,Marcos M

更新日期：2016-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the resistance of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) to 6 commonly used antibiotics from 2000 to 2009 in Shanghai. METHODS:A total of 293 H. pylori strains were collected from 2000 to 2009 in Shanghai and tested for their susceptibility to metronidazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin, furazolidone, levof...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sun QJ,Liang X,Zheng Q,Gu WQ,Liu WZ,Xiao SD,Lu H

更新日期：2010-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is an uncommon disease characterized by focal or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract, and is usually associated with dyspepsia, diarrhea and peripheral eosinophilia. Diffuse gastrointestinal tract and colonic involvement are uncommon. The endoscopic appeara...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sheikh RA,Prindiville TP,Pecha RE,Ruebner BH

更新日期：2009-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite inception over 15 years ago and over 3000 completed procedures, laparoscopic liver resection has remained mainly in the domain of selected centers and enthusiasts. Requirement of extensive open liver resection (OLR) experience, in-depth understanding of anatomy and considerable laparoscopic technical expertise...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cherian PT,Mishra AK,Kumar P,Sachan VK,Bharathan A,Srikanth G,Senadhipan B,Rela MS

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hereditary pancreatitis is an autosomal dominant condition, which results in recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis, progressing to chronic pancreatitis often at a young age. The majority of patients with hereditary pancreatitis express one of two mutations (R122H or N29I) in the cationic trypsinogen gene (PRSS1 gene...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Charnley RM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To propose a new classification system for sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) based on clinical data of patients. METHODS:The clinical data of 305 SOD patients documented over the past decade at our center were analyzed retrospectively, and typical cases were reported. RESULTS:The new classification with two mor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gong JQ,Ren JD,Tian FZ,Jiang R,Tang LJ,Pang Y

更新日期：2011-01-21 00:00:00