Epidemiology, demographic characteristics and prognostic predictors of ulcerative colitis.

abstract：:Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome associated with colorectal cancer is extremely rare. We report here a case of pseudo-Meigs' syndrome secondary to metachronous ovarian metastases from colon cancer. A 65-year-old female with a history of surgery for transverse colon cancer and peritoneal dissemination suffered from metachronous ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kyo K,Maema A,Shirakawa M,Nakamura T,Koda K,Yokoyama H

更新日期：2016-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the possibility of the replacement of the gag gene between human immunodeficiency virus and bovine immunodeficiency virus, to achieve chimeric virions, and thereby gain a new kind of AIDS vaccine based on BHIV chimeric viruses. METHODS:A series of chimeric BHIV proviral DNAs differing in the replacement...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu YX,Liu C,Liu XL,Qiao WT,Chen QM,Zeng Y,Geng YQ

更新日期：2005-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the anti-hepatofibrotic effects of Gardenia jasminoides in liver fibrosis. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent common bile duct ligation (BDL) for 14 d and were treated with Gardenia jasminoides by gavage. The effects of Gardenia jasminoides on liver fibrosis and the detailed molecular mechan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen YH,Lan T,Li J,Qiu CH,Wu T,Gou HJ,Lu MQ

更新日期：2012-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This issue presents different new techniques aiming to increase our understanding of the gastrointestinal system and to improve treatment. The technologies cover selected methods to evoke and assess gut pain, new methods for imaging and physiological measurements, histochemistry, pharmacological modelling etc. There i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Drewes AM,Gregersen H

更新日期：2009-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of multiple liver tumors detected by ultrasonography. Colonoscopy revealed submucosal tumor in the rectum, which was considered the primary lesion. Endoscopic mucosal resection followed by histopathological examination revealed that the tumor was carcinoid. The ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakajima Y,Takagi H,Sohara N,Sato K,Kakizaki S,Nomoto K,Suzuki H,Suehiro T,Shimura T,Asao T,Kuwano H,Mori M,Nishikura K

更新日期：2006-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been multiple NOD2/CARD15 genotype-phenotype analyses undertaken in patients with Crohn's disease since the gene's discovery in 2001. This review focuses on the major published series based upon their size and on the presence of specific clinical and genetic information provided in the published material fr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Radford-Smith G,Pandeya N

更新日期：2006-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare cystic mesothelial lesion that occurs predominantly in reproductive aged women. A 56-year-old Caucasian male was admitted to our surgical department with a chief complaint of a painful mass in his right lower abdomen for almost 2 years. The physical examinati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang TB,Dai WG,Liu DW,Shi HP,Dong WG

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of adding bevacizumab to first-line chemotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer patients with peritoneal disease. METHODS:We compared rates of gastrointestinal perforation in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer and peritoneal disease receiving first-line chemotherapy ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Roohullah A,Wong HL,Sjoquist KM,Gibbs P,Field K,Tran B,Shapiro J,Mckendrick J,Yip D,Nott L,Gebski V,Ng W,Chua W,Price T,Tebbutt N,Chantrill L

更新日期：2015-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the diagnostic significance of transient elastography (TE) in a daily routine clinical setting in comparison to clinical signs, laboratory parameters and ultrasound. METHODS:TE, ultrasound, laboratory parameters and cutaneous liver signs were assessed in 291 consecutive patients with chronic liver d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Göbel T,Schadewaldt-Tümmers J,Greiner L,Poremba C,Häussinger D,Erhardt A

更新日期：2015-01-21 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：:Arthrogryposis, renal dysfunction and cholestasis (ARC) syndrome (OMIM 208085) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is caused by mutations in 2 interacting genes VPS33B and VIPAS39. Mutations in VPS33B gene account for most cases of ARC. As low or normal gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) activity has been describ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang JS,Zhao J,Li LT

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic values of serum autoantibodies against matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). METHODS:The MMP-7 cDNA was cloned from ESCC tissues, and MMP-7 was expressed and purified from a prokaryotic system. MMP-7 autoantibodies were then measur...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou JH,Zhang B,Kernstine KH,Zhong L

更新日期：2011-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To construct pcDNA3.1-Egr.1p-p16 recombinant plasmid and investigate the expression of p16 in pancreatic cancer JF305 cells induced by radiation and the feasibility of gene radiotherapy for pancreatic carcinoma. METHODS:Human p16 cDNA was ligated to the downstream of Egr-1 promotor to construct pcDNA3.1-Egr.1p-p16...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma HB,Wang XJ,Di ZL,Xia H,Li Z,Liu J,Ma J,Kang HF,Wu CM,Bai MH

更新日期：2007-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) is presently evolving as a result of the improved understanding of the natural history and biological behavior of the different pancreatic cystic neoplasms; and better preoperative diagnosis of these neoplasms due to advancement in preoperative diagnost...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Goh BK

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of gemcitabine (Gem)-based combination chemotherapies for the treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer. METHODS:Clinical trials were identified by searching scientific literature databases (PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library) for studies published between 1975 and 2013...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu H,Zhang QD,Li ZH,Zhang QQ,Lu LG

更新日期：2014-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The gastrointestinal innate and adaptive immune system continuously faces the challenge of potent stimuli from the commensal microflora and food constituents. These local immune responses require a tight control, the outcome of which is in most cases the induction of tolerance. Local T cell immunity is an important co...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niess JH

更新日期：2008-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A 76-year-old woman with a 5-mo history of recurrent diarrhea and generalized edema was admitted to our hospital. Colonoscopy revealed edematous mucosa, and histopathological examination was compatible with collagenous colitis. Protein leakage from the colon, particularly in the ascending portion, was identified on 99...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sano S,Yamagami K,Tanaka A,Nishio M,Nakamura T,Kubo Y,Inoue T,Ueda W,Okawa K,Yoshioka K

更新日期：2008-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune pancreatitis has emerged over the last 40 years from a proposed concept to a well established and recognized entity. As an efficient mimicker of pancreatic carcinoma, its early and appropriate recognition are crucial. With mounting understanding of its pathogenesis and natural history, significant advances ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zandieh I,Byrne MF

更新日期：2007-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To estimate the incidence of catheter tract implantation metastasis among patients undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and to provide data regarding the management of this unusual complication of PTBD by reviewing cases reported in the literature. METHO...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sakata J,Shirai Y,Wakai T,Nomura T,Sakata E,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic, cholestatic disease of autoimmune etiology, the histology of which shows a destruction of the intrahepatic bile duct and portal inflammation. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is now used as a first-line drug for asymptomatic PBC (aPBC) because it is reported that UDCA decrea...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dohmen K,Mizuta T,Nakamuta M,Shimohashi N,Ishibashi H,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore dysregulation of c-fos in several human malignancies, and to further investigate the role of c-fos in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-induced gastric precancerosis. METHODS:Four-week-old male Mongolian gerbils were employed in the study. 0.5 mL 1X10(8) cfu/L suspension of H. pylori NCTC 11 637 in Brucel...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang YL,Xu B,Song YG,Zhang WD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterolithiasis or formation of gastrointestinal concretions is an uncommon medical condition that develops in the setting of intestinal stasis in the presence of the intestinal diverticula, surgical enteroanastomoses, blind pouches, afferent loops, incarcerated hernias, small intestinal tumors, intestinal kinking fro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gurvits GE,Lan G

更新日期：2014-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) is one manifestation of metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). Tumor growth on intestinal surfaces and associated fluid accumulation eventually result in bowel obstruction and incapacitating levels of ascites, which profoundly affect the quality of life for affected patients. PC appears res...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Klaver YL,Lemmens VE,Nienhuijs SW,Luyer MD,de Hingh IH

更新日期：2012-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be affected by other unrelated diseases. These are called comorbid conditions, and can include any secondary health problem that affects a person suffering from a primary or main disease, and which is neither linked physiopathologically to the primary condition, nor i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Román AL,Muñoz F

更新日期：2011-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of isolated gastrointestinal metastasis from breast lobular carcinoma, which mimicked primary anal cancer. In July 2000, an 88-year-old woman presented with infiltrating lobular cancer (pT1/G2/N2). The patient received postoperative radiotherapy and hormonal therapy. Four years later, she presented wi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Puglisi M,Varaldo E,Assalino M,Ansaldo G,Torre G,Borgonovo G

更新日期：2009-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the calcium metabolism of colorectal cancer (CRC) in patients with colorectal cancer and control patients. METHODS:Seventy newly diagnosed CRC patients were included. The healthy control group was age and gender matched (n=32). Particular attention was devoted to the relationship between serum calcium o...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fuszek P,Lakatos P,Tabak A,Papp J,Nagy Z,Takacs I,Horvath HC,Lakatos PL,Speer G

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are a systemic illness that may affect up to half of all patients. Among the extraintestinal manifestations of IBD, those involving the lungs are relatively rare and often overlooked. However, there is a wide array of such manifestations, spanning from...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ji XQ,Wang LX,Lu DG

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the practice of caring for acute liver failure (ALF) patients in varying geographic locations and medical centers. METHODS:Members of the European Acute Liver Failure Consortium completed an 88-item questionnaire detailing management of ALF. Responses from 22 transplantation centers in 11 countries were ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rabinowich L,Wendon J,Bernal W,Shibolet O

更新日期：2016-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the effectiveness of plasma exchange by comparing the mortality and morbidity before and after the intervention of plasma exchange. METHODS:Plasma exchange has been available as an optional therapy for hyperlipidemic pancreatitis since August 1999 in our hospital. The patients were assorted into 2 group...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen JH,Yeh JH,Lai HW,Liao CS

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). The risk is known to increase with longer duration of the disease, family history of CRC, and history of primary sclerosing cholangitis. The diagnosis of the neoplastic changes associated with IBD is difficult owing to the h...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Althumairi AA,Lazarev MG,Gearhart SL

更新日期：2016-01-21 00:00:00