Covert hepatic encephalopathy: agreement and predictive validity of different indices.

abstract：:In recent years, a number of studies detected a significantly higher prevalence of Campylobacter species such as Campylobacter concisus (C. concisus) in intestinal biopsies and fecal samples collected from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared to controls. Most of these Campylobacter species are not ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang L

更新日期：2015-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NGIH) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS:From 2003 to 2010, a total of 72 CKD patients (male n = 52, 72.2%; female n = 20, 27.8%) who had undergone endoscopic treatments for NGIH were retrospectively iden...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bang CS,Lee YS,Lee YH,Sung H,Park HJ,Kim HS,Kim JB,Baik GH,Kim YS,Yoon JH,Kim DJ,Suk KT

更新日期：2013-11-21 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：:Statins are a class of molecules that inhibit HMG CoA reductase. They are usually prescribed as a lipid lowering medication. However, there is accumulating evidence that statins have multiple secondary effects both related and unrelated to their lipid-lowering effect. This narrative review of the literature aims to pr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Janicko M,Drazilova S,Pella D,Fedacko J,Jarcuska P

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify predictors for synchronous liver metastasis from resectable pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and assess unresectability of synchronous liver metastasis. METHODS:Retrospective records of PDAC patients with synchronous liver metastasis who underwent simultaneous resections of primary PDAC and sync...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi HJ,Jin C,Fu DL

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polygonum multiflorum is one of the leading causes of herb-induced liver injury in China. HLA-B*35:01 is reported to be a potential biomarker of Polygonum multiflorum-induced liver injury (PM-DILI). However, little is known about the relationship between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and PM-DILI. A...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang WN,Pang LL,Zhou JY,Qiu YW,Miao L,Wang SY,Liu XZ,Tan KA,Shi WW,Wang GQ,Hou FQ

更新日期：2020-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) unraveled a mystery in stem cell research, after identification of four re-programming factors for generating pluripotent stem cells without the need of embryos. This breakthrough in generating iPSCs from somatic cells has overcome the ethical issues and immune r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Subba Rao M,Sasikala M,Nageshwar Reddy D

更新日期：2013-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the two major ethnic groups in Kazakhstan. METHODS:A cross-sectional prospective study of HBV and HCV seroprevalence was performed among individuals born in Kazakhstan with no history of chronic hepatitis or liver d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nurgalieva ZZ,Hollinger FB,Graham DY,Zhangabylova S,Zhangabylov A

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and leading cause of death among patients with cirrhosis. Treatment guidelines are based according to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer staging system. The choice among therapeutic options that include liver resection, liver transplantation, loco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tabrizian P,Roayaie S,Schwartz ME

更新日期：2014-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of 7.5% hypertonic saline on positive fluid balance and negative fluid balance, after radical surgery for gastrointestinal carcinoma. METHODS:Fifty-two patients with gastrointestinal carcinoma undergoing radical surgery were studied. The patients were assigned to receive either Ringer la...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shao YS,Zhang YT,Peng KQ,Quan ZY

更新日期：2005-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prognostic value of the expression of connexin (Cx) 26, 32 and 43 messenger RNA (mRNA) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tissues. METHODS:Using a reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), Cx 26, Cx 32 and Cx 43 mRNAs were determined in the liver tissues of 15 controls and in HCC ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sheen IS,Jeng KS,Wang PC,Shih SC,Chang WH,Wang HY,Chen CC,Shyung LR

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of exogenous melatonin on bacterial translocation and apoptosis in a rat ulcerative colitis model. METHODS:Rats were randomly assigned to three groups: group I: control, group II: experimental colitis, group III: colitis plus melatonin treatment. On d 11 after colitis, plasma tumor necro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akcan A,Kucuk C,Sozuer E,Esel D,Akyildiz H,Akgun H,Muhtaroglu S,Aritas Y

更新日期：2008-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the treatment of pediatric functional chronic intestinal constipation (FCIC) with a probiotic goat yogurt. METHODS:A crossover double-blind formula-controlled trial was carried out on 59 students (age range: 5-15 years) of a public school in Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, presenting a FCIC diagnostic, acc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guerra PV,Lima LN,Souza TC,Mazochi V,Penna FJ,Silva AM,Nicoli JR,Guimarães EV

更新日期：2011-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the incidence of Epstein Barr virus associated gastric carcinoma (GC) in Brazil and compare the expressions of apoptosis related proteins and nitric oxide synthases between EBV positive and negative gastric carcinoma. METHODS:In situ hybridization of EBV-encoded small RNA-1 (EBER-1) and PCR was perfor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Begnami MD,Montagnini AL,Vettore AL,Nonogaki S,Brait M,Simoes-Sato AY,Seixas AQ,Soares FA

更新日期：2006-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been known that peripheral adverse event is caused by peripheral antimuscarinic action, from hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan; Boehringer Ingelheim, Germany) used as a premedication for endoscopy. However, symptoms or signs associated with the central nervous system are rarely reported in the field of anesthesio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee H,Son HJ,Rhee PL,Kim JJ,Rhee JC

更新日期：2007-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The evasion from controlled cell death induction has been considered as one of the hallmarks of cancer cells. Defects in cell death signaling are a fundamental phenomenon in colorectal cancer. Nearly any non-invasive cancer treatment finally aims to induce cell death. However, apoptosis resistance is the major cause f...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Koehler BC,Jäger D,Schulze-Bergkamen H

更新日期：2014-02-28 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

abstract：:The technique of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), which was developed for en bloc resection of large lesions in the stomach, has been widely accepted for the treatment of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Many minimally invasive endoscopic therapies based on ESD have been developed recently. Endoscopic submuco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou PH,Shi Q,Zhong YS,Yao LQ

更新日期：2013-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the rate of relapses of acute pancreatitis (AP), recurrent AP (RAP) and the evolution of endosonographic signs of chronic pancreatitis (CP) in patients with pancreas divisum (PDiv) and RAP. METHODS:Over a five-year period, patients with PDiv and RAP prospectively enrolled were divided into two groups: (1...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mariani A,Di Leo M,Petrone MC,Arcidiacono PG,Giussani A,Zuppardo RA,Cavestro GM,Testoni PA

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess long-term effects of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) eradication on antral G cell morphology and function in patients with and without duodenal ulcer (DU). METHODS:Consecutive dyspeptic patients referred to the endoscopy entered the study. Out of 39 H pylori positive patients, 8 had DU (H pylori +DU) and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sokic-Milutinovic A,Todorovic V,Milosavljevic T,Micev M,Drndarevic N,Mitrovic O

更新日期：2005-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic bowel disease results from an acute or chronic drop in the blood supply to the bowel and may have various clinical presentations, such as intestinal angina, ischemic colitis or intestinal infarction. Elderly patients with systemic atherosclerosis who are symptomatic for the disease in two or more vascular bed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Georgescu EF,Carstea D,Dumitrescu D,Teodorescu R,Carstea A

更新日期：2012-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between interleukin-28B (IL28B) genotype and response to treatment and hepatic fibrosis in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 4. METHODS:Two hundred and one HCV-genotype 4 patients were included. All patients were treated with Peginterferon alph2a/Ribavirin for 48 wk. End...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Derbala M,Rizk N,Shebl F,Alkaabi S,Eldweik N,John A,Sharma M,Yaqoob R,Almohanadi M,Butt M,Alejji K

更新日期：2012-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol-induced fatty liver (steatosis) was believed to result from excessive generation of reducing equivalents from ethanol metabolism, thereby enhancing fat accumulation. Recent findings have revealed a more complex picture in which ethanol oxidation is still required, but specific transcription as well as humoral ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Donohue TM Jr

更新日期：2007-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:According to a meta-analysis, H pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) independently and significantly increase the risk of gastroduodenal ulcer and ulcer bleeding. Their coincidence is frequent, demonstration of a possible relationship and consequent attitude is of important implications. But unfort...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ji KY,Hu FL

更新日期：2006-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the predictive factors of self-expandable metallic stent patency after stent placement in patients with inoperable malignant gastroduodenal obstruction. METHODS:A total of 116 patients underwent stent placements for inoperable malignant gastroduodenal obstruction at a tertiary academic center. Clini...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim SH,Chun HJ,Yoo IK,Lee JM,Nam SJ,Choi HS,Kim ES,Keum B,Seo YS,Jeen YT,Lee HS,Um SH,Kim CD

更新日期：2015-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the pancreas that may cause life-threatening complications. Etiologies of pancreatitis vary, with gallstones accounting for the majority of all cases, followed by alcohol. Other causes of pancreatitis include trauma, ischemia, mechanical obstruction, infections, autoim...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Binker MG,Cosen-Binker LI

更新日期：2014-05-21 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 study the effects of tetrandrine on portal hypertensive gastric mucosal lesions. METHODS:Portal hypertensive models were induced in Wistar rats by 60% CCl4 3 mL/kg body weight through subcutaneous injection, once every 4 d for 56 d. The animals were randomly divided into portal hypertension, tetrandrine and pro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mu Y,Shen YZ,Chu YF

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC) can be treated with multiple lines of chemotherapy. Although several randomized trials have demonstrated the benefit of second-line chemotherapy compared with best supportive care, there is no evidence that further lines of chemotherapy will result in substantial prolongatio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim SM,Park SH

更新日期：2015-08-07 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