Atrial fibrillation and gastroesophageal reflux disease: From the cardiologist perspective.

abstract：:In 2018, the pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor tofacitinib was launched for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). Although tofacitinib has proven efficacious in patients with active UC, it failed in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). This finding strongly hints at a different contribution of JAK signaling in both ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cordes F,Foell D,Ding JN,Varga G,Bettenworth D

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of chronic pancreatitis has been exclusively surgical for a long time. Recently, endoscopic therapy has become widely used as a primary therapeutic option. Initially performed for drainage of pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts, endoscopic treatments were adapted to biliary and pancreatic ducts stenosis. Pancre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Heyries L,Sahel J

更新日期：2007-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the diagnostic value of FIB-4, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) in patients with hepatitis B virus infection who have persistently normal alanine transaminase (PNALT). METHODS:We enrolled 245 patients with chronic hepatitis B: 95 in PNALT gr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan YW,Zhou XB,Ye Y,He C,Ge GH

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate control of two different types of massive presacral bleeding according to the anatomy of the presacral venous system. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed in 1628 patients with middle or low rectal carcinoma who were treated surgically in the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhai Hospit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lou Z,Zhang W,Meng RG,Fu CG

更新日期：2013-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects approximately 170 million individuals worldwide. Prevention of HCV infection complications is based on antiviral therapy with the combination of pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin. The use of serological and virological tests has become essential in the management of HCV infection ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chevaliez S,Pawlotsky JM

更新日期：2007-05-07 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：:Port site hernia develops through a fascial or peritoneal layer that was inadequate or not repaired. It is a rare complication of laparoscopic surgery which may lead to serious problems. Here, we present a 77-year-old female, diagnosed with a small bowel hernia through a 10-mm port site. We had performed ten cases of ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee JH,Kim W

更新日期：2008-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human microRNA 375 (MIR375) is significantly downregulated in human colorectal cancer (CRC) and we have previously shown that MIR375 is a CRC-associated miRNA. The metadherin (MTDH) is a candidate target gene of MIR375. AIM:To investigate the interaction and function between MIR375 and MTDH in human CRC...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Han SH,Mo JS,Park WC,Chae SC

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common health problem, representing the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and causing a significant burden in terms of morbidity and mortality, with annual deaths estimated at 700000. The western way of life, that is being rapidly adopted in many regions of the world, is a wel...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hadjipetrou A,Anyfantakis D,Galanakis CG,Kastanakis M,Kastanakis S

更新日期：2017-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze RASSF6 expression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and to determine whether RASSF6 has an independent prognostic value in PDAC. METHODS:We studied RASSF6 expression in 96 histologically confirmed PDAC samples and 20 chronic pancreatitis specimens using immunohistochemistry and real-time quanti...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ye HL,Li DD,Lin Q,Zhou Y,Zhou QB,Zeng B,Fu ZQ,Gao WC,Liu YM,Chen RW,Li ZH,Chen RF

更新日期：2015-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Although gastroduodenal ulcers are common in solid organ transplant patients, there are few reports on multiple giant ulcers in the distal ileum and ileocecal valve caused by immunosuppressants Herein, we report on a liver transplant recipient and a renal transplant recipient with multiple large ulcers in the distal i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo YW,Gu HY,Abassa KK,Lin XY,Wei XQ

更新日期：2016-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the rate of spontaneous passage of single and symptomatic common bile duct (CBD) stones ≤ 10 mm in diameter in 4 wk with or without a 2-wk course of anisodamine. METHODS:A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken. A total of 197 patients who met the inclusion criteria were en...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao J,Ding XM,Ke S,Zhou YM,Qian XJ,Ma RL,Ning CM,Xin ZH,Sun WB

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To compare KAI1 in cancer of papilla of Vater and pancreas to evaluate whether there are differences in biologic behavior which might account for prognosis.METHODS:We compared the expression in 24 papillay and 29 pancreatic cancers using Northern blot analysis, immunochemical assay and in situ hybridization, and i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo XZ,Friess H,Shao XD,Liu MP,Xia YT,Xu JH,Buchler MW

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether cold water intake into the stomach affects colonic motility and the involvement of the oxytocin-oxytocin receptor pathway in rats. METHODS:Female Sprague Dawley rats were used and some of them were ovariectomized. The rats were subjected to gastric instillation with cold (0-4 °C, cold group)...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang X,Xi TF,Li YX,Wang HH,Qin Y,Zhang JP,Cai WT,Huang MT,Shen JQ,Fan XM,Shi XZ,Xie DP

更新日期：2014-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To assess the diagnostic values of tumor markers for pancreatic cancer.METHODS:Pancreatic cancer-associated antigen from colonic mucosa (PCAAc), pancreas-specific antigen (PaA), pancreatic oncofetal antigen (POA) and minimolecular pancreatic antigen (mPOA) were detected by double antibodies Sandwich ELISA; CA19-9,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao XY,Yu SY,Da SP,Bai L,Guo XZ,Dai XJ,Wang YM

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To observe the status of tumor-associated B(7) molecule mRNA expression in human colorectal cancer tissue by in situ hybridization. METHODS:The mRNA expression patterns of cancer-associated B(7-1),B(7)H(1),B(7)H(2),ICOS in 22 specimens of human colorectal cancer tissue were monitored by in situ hybridization (ISH)...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xiao JX,Bai PS,Lai BC,Li L,Zhu J,Wang YL

更新日期：2005-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prognostic significance of isolated tumor cells (ITCs) and lymph node micrometastases in gastric cancer. METHODS:Hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides of lymph node dissections of 632 consecutive gastric cancers were reviewed. Cytokeratin immunostaining was performed in 280 node-negative cases and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee HS,Kim MA,Yang HK,Lee BL,Kim WH

更新日期：2005-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate different methods in differentiating idiopathic neonatal hepatitis from biliary atresia. METHODS:Sixty-five infants with cholestatic jaundice and final diagnosis of idiopathic neonatal hepatitis and biliary atresia were studied prospectively from September 2003 to March 2006. A thorough history and phy...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dehghani SM,Haghighat M,Imanieh MH,Geramizadeh B

更新日期：2006-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of uridine-diphosphoglucuro-nosyltransferase 1A7 (UGT1A7) gene are associated with the development of orolaryngeal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and colorectal cancer. We performed this research to establish the techniques for determining UGT1A7 gene and basic data of this...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang MJ,Yang SS,Lin MS,Huang CS

更新日期：2005-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the prevalence of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and to assess the association of hepatitis B virus (HBV) core promoter mutations and viral load in Indonesian patients. METHODS:Sixty-four patients with chronic hepatitis, 65 with liver cirrhosis and 50 with hepatocellular carcinoma were included in this ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Utama A,Siburian MD,Purwantomo S,Intan MD,Kurniasih TS,Gani RA,Achwan WA,Arnelis,Lelosutan SA,Lukito B,Harmono T,Zubir N,Julius,Soemohardjo S,Lesmana LA,Sulaiman A,Tai S

更新日期：2011-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate the possible associations between genetic polymorphisms of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) and esophageal squamous cell dysplasia (ESCD). METHODS:All participants came from an area of high incidence of esophageal cancer and underwent an endoscopic staining examination; biopsies were taken from a no...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou YZ,Diao YT,Li H,Li HQ,Ma Q,Cui J

更新日期：2010-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prognostic significance of perioperative leukopenia in patients with resected gastric cancer. METHODS:A total of 614 eligible gastric cancer patients who underwent curative D2 gastrectomy and adjuvant chemotherapy were enrolled in this study. The relationship between pre- and postoperative hemat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen XF,Qian J,Pei D,Zhou C,Røe OD,Zhu F,He SH,Qian YY,Zhou Y,Xu J,Xu J,Li X,Ping GQ,Liu YQ,Wang P,Guo RH,Shu YQ

更新日期：2016-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the upper cut-off values of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in a Northern Chinese population. METHODS:A total of 3769 subjects in Jilin Province Northeast China were stratified to determine the potential factors affecting serum ALT and AST levels. The upper cu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang P,Wang CY,Li YX,Pan Y,Niu JQ,He SM

更新日期：2015-02-28 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：:A clinical trial of radiotherapy with modified simultaneous integrated boost (SIB) technique against huge tumors was conducted. A 58-year-old male patient who had a huge pelvic tumor diagnosed as a rectal adenocarcinoma due to familial adenomatous polyposis was enrolled in this trial. The total dose of 77 Gy (equivale...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nomiya T,Akamatsu H,Harada M,Ota I,Hagiwara Y,Ichikawa M,Miwa M,Kawashiro S,Hagiwara M,Chin M,Hashizume E,Nemoto K

更新日期：2014-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on reviews of the literature and experts' consensus, the Chinese Society of Hepatology developed guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis, in order to improve clinical practice. In addition to what has been covered in previously published guidelines on the management of cirrhosis complicatio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu XY,Ding HG,Li WG,Xu JH,Han Y,Jia JD,Wei L,Duan ZP,Ling-Hu EQ,Zhuang H

更新日期：2020-12-07 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：:Cancer patients have unique problems associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment not seen in the general population. HCV infection poses additional challenges and considerations for the management of cancer, and vice versa. HCV infection also can lead to the development of cancer, particularly hepa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Borchardt RA,Torres HA

更新日期：2014-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study and provide data on the evolution of medical procedures and outcomes of patients suffering from perforated midgut diverticulitis. METHODS:Three data sources were used: the Medline and Google search engines were searched for case reports on one or more patients treated for perforated midgut diverticulitis ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Spasojevic M,Naesgaard JM,Ignjatovic D

更新日期：2012-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between cytokine gene polymorphism and disease status in chronic hepatitis C genotype 3 by liver biopsy, ALT, HCV RNA levels and response to treatment. METHODS:Patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 3 were analyzed for single nucleotide polymorphisms of interleukin (IL)-10, IL-1 ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abbas Z,Moatter T,Hussainy A,Jafri W

更新日期：2005-11-14 00:00:00