Increased susceptibility of aging gastric mucosa to injury: the mechanisms and clinical implications.

abstract：AIM:To show outcomes of our series of patients that underwent a total gastrectomy with a robotic approach and highlight the technical details of a proposed solution for the reconstruction phase. METHODS:Data of gastrectomies performed from May 2014 to October 2016, were extracted and analyzed. Basic characteristics of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Parisi A,Ricci F,Gemini A,Trastulli S,Cirocchi R,Palazzini G,D'Andrea V,Desiderio J

更新日期：2017-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of acute diarrhea remains a global challenge, particularly in resource-limiting countries. Oral rehydration solution (ORS), a passive rehydrating therapy developed approximately 40 years ago, remains the mainstay treatment. Although ORS is effective for hydration, since it does not inhibit enterotoxin-media...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cheng SX

更新日期：2016-03-07 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：AIM:To investigate the outcomes of treatments for complications after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis. METHODS:Between March 1998 and February 2013, 72 patients (28 male and 44 female, median age 43.0 years ± 14.0 years) underwent total proctocolectomy with IPAA. The stud...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ryoo SB,Oh HK,Han EC,Ha HK,Moon SH,Choe EK,Park KJ

更新日期：2014-06-21 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 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 develop a novel Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) CagA antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) suitable for detecting serum anti-CagA antibodies with high sensitivity. METHODS:Recombinant East Asian-type CagA protein was purified and immobilized for ELISA. Serum samples from 217 Vietnamese individuals ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Matsuo Y,Kido Y,Akada J,Shiota S,Binh TT,Trang TT,Dung HD,Tung PH,Tri TD,Thuan NP,Tam LQ,Nam BC,Khien VV,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2017-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Different strains of bifidobacteria were analysed for their effects on HT-29 intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) in in vitro models both of the non-inflamed and inflamed intestinal epithelium. METHODS:A reporter gene system in HT-29 cells was used to measure levels of NF-kappaB activation after challenge with bifid...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Riedel CU,Foata F,Philippe D,Adolfsson O,Eikmanns BJ,Blum S

更新日期：2006-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether butyrate or glutamine enemas could diminish inflammation in experimental diversion colitis. METHODS:Wistar specific pathogen-free rats were submitted to a Hartmann's end colostomy and treated with enemas containing glutamine, butyrate, or saline. Enemas were administered twice a week in the ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pacheco RG,Esposito CC,Müller LC,Castelo-Branco MT,Quintella LP,Chagas VL,de Souza HS,Schanaider A

更新日期：2012-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease in high-income countries and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Macrophages appear to play an important role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis in patients with NAFLD. Accordingly, modulation of macro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Neokosmidis G,Tziomalos K

更新日期：2018-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines (HM) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS:A computer-based as well as manual literature search was performed. We reviewed randomized controlled trials on the treatment of IBS with and without HM. RESULTS:A total of 22 studies with 25 HM...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi J,Tong Y,Shen JG,Li HX

更新日期：2008-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysphagia associated with esophageal mechanical obstruction is usually related to malignant esophageal diseases. Benign lesions are rarely a cause for this type of dysphagia, and usually occur either as an intramural tumor or as an extrinsic compression. Mediastinal tuberculous lymphadenitis is rare in adults, and eve...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pimenta AP,Preto JR,Gouveia AM,Fonseca E,Pimenta MM

更新日期：2007-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine how high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) regulates hepatocyte apoptosis and, furthermore, to determine whether glycyrrhizin (GL), a known HMGB1 inhibitor, prevents HMGB1-induced hepatocyte apoptosis. METHODS:A human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line stably transfected with a bile acid transporter (Huh-BAT...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gwak GY,Moon TG,Lee DH,Yoo BC

更新日期：2012-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent functional disorder that reduces patients' quality of life. It is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort associated with disordered defecation in the absence of identifiable structural or biochemical abnormalities. IBS imposes a significant...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lazaraki G,Chatzimavroudis G,Katsinelos P

更新日期：2014-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of uninvestigated dyspepsia among college students in Zhejiang Province. METHODS:Young adult students attending undergraduate (within the 4-year program) and graduate (only first-year students) colleges in Zhejiang Province were recruited between November 2010 and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li M,Lu B,Chu L,Zhou H,Chen MY

更新日期：2014-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the pattern of mucin expression and concentration in bile obtained during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) in relation to gallstone disease. METHODS:Bile samples obtained at ERC from 29 consecutive patients, 17 with and 12 without gallstone disease were evaluated for mucin content by gel ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Vilkin A,Geller A,Levi Z,Niv Y

更新日期：2009-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the relationship between anti-beta2-glycoprotein I (abeta2GPI) antibodies and platelet activation state in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and its significance. METHODS:Peripheral blood samples were collected from 56 UC patients (34 males and 22 females, aged 43.5 years, range 21-66 years), includin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao YH,Gao PJ,Wang CG,Wang XC,Piao YF

更新日期：2008-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigated the effects of urotensin II (UII) on hepatic insulin resistance in HepG2 cells and the potential mechanisms involved. METHODS:Human hepatoma HepG2 cells were cultured with or without exogenous UII for 24 h, in the presence or absence of 100 nmol/L insulin for the last 30 min. Glucose levels were de...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YY,Shi ZM,Yu XY,Feng P,Wang XJ

更新日期：2016-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroduodenal disease (GDD) was initially thought to be uncommon in Africa. Amongst others, lack of access to optimal health infrastructure and suspicion of conventional medicine resulted in the reported prevalence of GDD being significantly lower than that in other areas of the world. Following the increasing availa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Archampong TN,Asmah RH,Richards CJ,Martin VJ,Bayliss CD,Botão E,David L,Beleza S,Carrilho C

更新日期：2019-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarize progress in the study of K-ras gene studies in pancreatic cancer and its potential clinical significance in screening test for early detection of pancreatic cancer, and to differentiate pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis in recent decade. METHODS:Literature search (MEDLINE 1986-2003) was perf...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mu DQ,Peng YS,Xu QJ

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To perform a meta-analysis on the risk of developing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection in Crohn's disease (CD) patients treated with tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) inhibitors. METHODS:A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of TNFα inhibitors for treatment of CD in adults...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cao BL,Qasem A,Sharp RC,Abdelli LS,Naser SA

更新日期：2018-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression frequency of endocan in colorectal cancer and analyze the relationship between endocan expression and clinical parameters and to study the role of endocan in colorectal carcinogenesis. METHODS:Expression of endocan in 72 tumor tissue samples of colorectal cancer as well as in 27 norma...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zuo L,Zhang SM,Hu RL,Zhu HQ,Zhou Q,Gui SY,Wu Q,Wang Y

更新日期：2008-07-28 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 the prevalences of symptoms consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia in South America. METHODS:A telephone survey was conducted among adult owners of land-based telephones in São Paulo, Brazil, using previously validated computer-assisted sampling and survey protocols. The ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： do Rosário Dias de Oliveira Latorre M,Medeiros da Silva A,Chinzon D,Eisig JN,Dias-Bastos TR

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary aorto-colic fistula is rarely reported in the literature. Although infrequently encountered, it is an important complication since it is usually fatal unless detected. Primary aorto-colic fistula is a spontaneous rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm into the lumen of the adjacent colon loop. Here we report a c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Aksoy M,Yanar H,Taviloglu K,Ertekin C,Ayalp K,Yanar F,Guloglu R,Kurtoglu M

更新日期：2006-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the performance of the Da-an real-time hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA assay and Abbott RealTime HBV assay. METHODS:HBV DNA standards as well as a total of 180 clinical serum samples from patients with chronic hepatitis B were measured using the Abbott and Da-an real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ass...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Qiu N,Li R,Yu JG,Yang W,Zhang W,An Y,Li T,Liu XE,Zhuang H

更新日期：2014-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the ability of hexahydrocurcumin (HHC) to enhance 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in inhibiting the growth of HT-29 cells by focusing on cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression. METHODS:Antiproliferative effects of HHC and 5-FU, alone and in combination, on growth of HT-29 human colon cancer cells were assessed usi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Srimuangwong K,Tocharus C,Yoysungnoen Chintana P,Suksamrarn A,Tocharus J

更新日期：2012-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) colonizes the stomach of humans and causes chronic infection. The majority of bacteria live in the mucus layer overlying the gastric epithelial cells and only a small proportion of bacteria are found interacting with the epithelial cells. The bacteria living in the gastric mucus may act...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dunne C,Dolan B,Clyne M

更新日期：2014-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish a new, reliable vomit model of minks. METHODS:Adult male minks were randomly divided into 8 groups (n=6): cisplatin (7.5 mg/kg) intraperitoneal injection (i.p.) group, copper sulfate (40 mg/kg) intragastric injection (i.g.) group, apomorphine (1.6 mg/kg) subcutaneous injection (s.c.) group, and 18 Gy ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang F,Wang L,Yang ZH,Liu ZT,Yue W

更新日期：2006-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore molecular mechanism of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) antagonization against X-ray induced L02 cells damage. METHODS:L02 liver cells were cultured in RPMI 1640, exposed to X-ray irradiation and continued to culture in the presence or absence of NADH. Cellular viability was analyzed by routine ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu FQ,Zhang JR

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00