Bronchial bleeding caused by recurrent pneumonia after radical esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.

abstract：:Chronic intake of alcohol undoubtedly overwhelms the structural and functional capacity of the liver by initiating complex pathological events characterized by steatosis, steatohepatitis, hepatic fibrosis and cirrhosis. Subsequently, these initial pathological events are sustained and ushered into a more complex and p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Boye A,Zou YH,Yang Y

更新日期：2016-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate gastric motility using electrical bio-impedance (EBI) and gastric changes as a result of stress induced by psychological tests. METHODS:A group of 57 healthy women, aged 40-60 years, was recruited, and a clinical history and physical examination were performed. The women were free from severe anxiety, ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huerta-Franco MR,Vargas-Luna M,Montes-Frausto JB,Morales-Mata I,Ramirez-Padilla L

更新日期：2012-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the value of magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) in detecting advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). METHODS:In this retrospective study, 36 patients (19 treated and 17 untreated) with histologically confirmed AIH and liver biopsy performed within 3 mo of MRE were identified at a te...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang J,Malik N,Yin M,Smyrk TC,Czaja AJ,Ehman RL,Venkatesh SK

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the gastric emptying after bowel preparation to allow general anaesthesia. METHODS:A prospective, non-comparative, and non-randomized trial was performed and registered on Eudra CT database (2011-002953-80) and on www.trial.gov (NCT01398098). All patients had a validated indication for colonoscopy a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Coriat R,Polin V,Oudjit A,Henri F,Dhooge M,Leblanc S,Delchambre C,Esch A,Tabouret T,Barret M,Prat F,Chaussade S

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate changes in vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP) and corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) in the plasma and duodenum of chronic stress-induced depressed rats and the effects of fluoxetine hydrochloride (fluoxetine) treatment on depression-induced changes in VIP and CRF. METHODS:A Sprague-Dawley r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang YL,Yu JP,Wang GH,Chen ZH,Wang Q,Xiao L

更新日期：2007-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At our academic tertiary care medical center, we have noted patients referred for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) who increasingly require advanced cannulation techniques. This trend is noted despite increased endoscopist experience and annual ERCP volume over the same period. AIM:To e...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Barakat MT,Girotra M,Thosani N,Kothari S,Banerjee S

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of herbal compound 861 (Cpd 861) on cell proliferation in human hepatic stellate cells (LX-2) and human hepatocellular liver carcinoma cells (HepG2), and expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) in LX-2 cells. METHODS:LX-2 and HepG2 cells were incubated with various concentrat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang L,Wang J,Wang BE,Xiao PG,Qiao YJ,Tan XH

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of Changtai granules (CTG), a traditional compound Chinese medicine, on chronic trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced colitis in rats. METHODS:Healthy adult Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats of both sexes, weighing 250-300 g, were employed in the present study. The rat colitis models were induced by 2,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cao YB,Zhang JD,Diao YY,Yan L,Wang DJ,Jia XM,Gao PH,Cheng MH,Xu Z,Wang Y,Jiang YY

更新日期：2005-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the diagnosis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) using contrast ultrasonography in the NASH rat model. METHODS:The liver in methionine choline-deficient diet (MCDD) rats, a NASH model constructed by feeding an MCDD, was examined by contrast ultrasonography at weeks 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16, with late ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Miyata Y,Miyahara T,Moriyasu F

更新日期：2011-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection induces steatosis and is accompanied by multiple metabolic alterations including hyperuricemia, reversible hypocholesterolemia and insulin resistance. Total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and triglyceride levels are increased by peginterferon and ribavirin combinatio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kanda T,Moriyama M

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate prospectively usefulness of fecal lactoferrin (Lf) and fecal hemoglobin (Hb) in the diagnosis of colorectal diseases. METHODS:Fecal Lf and Hb were measured using ELISA in 872 patients before they underwent colorectal endoscopy. RESULTS:Lf was positive in 18 (50%) of 36 patients with colorectal cancer,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hirata I,Hoshimoto M,Saito O,Kayazawa M,Nishikawa T,Murano M,Toshina K,Wang FY,Matsuse R

更新日期：2007-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma may help to ensure that patients have a chance for long-term survival; however, currently available biomarkers lack sensitivity and specificity. AIM:To characterize the serum metabolome of hepatocellular carcinoma in order to develop a new metabolomics diagnostic ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou PC,Sun LQ,Shao L,Yi LZ,Li N,Fan XG

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of combined treatment of oxaliplatin and phosphatidylinositol 3'-kinase inhibitor, 2-(4-morpholinyl)-8-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one (LY294002) for gastric cancer. METHODS:Cell viability was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay. Apoptotic cells were ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu J,Fu XQ,Zhou W,Yu HG,Yu JP,Luo HS

更新日期：2011-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the inhibitory effect of in vivo expression of expressing plasmid pCH510 of recombinant fibronectin polypeptide (CH50) on hepatocellular carcinoma and the improved therapeutic effect of pCH510 in combination with chemotherapeutic agents and Hsp70-H22 hepatocarcinoma antigen peptide on tumor. METHODS...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang GM,Yang Y,Huang B,Xiao H,Li D,Feng ZH

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if exacerbation of pre-existing chronic colitis in Winnie (Muc2 mutant) mice induces colonic dysplasia. METHODS:Winnie mice and C57BL6 as a genotype control, were administered 1% w/v dextran sulphate sodium (DSS) orally, followed by drinking water alone in week-long cycles for a total of three cycles....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Randall-Demllo S,Fernando R,Brain T,Sohal SS,Cook AL,Guven N,Kunde D,Spring K,Eri R

更新日期：2016-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:It is well known that colonoscopy can be difficult due to abdominal pain induced during colonoscope insertion, if sedative agents are not given. Recently, an extra-flexible, small-diameter colonoscope (CF-SV, Olympus Inc.Japan) was developed in order to improve safety and comfort. The aim of this study was to acce...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Han Y,Uno Y,Munakata A

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The limited efficacy of cytotoxic therapy for advanced biliary tract and gallbladder cancers emphasizes the need for novel and more effective medical treatment options. A better understanding of the specific biological features of these neoplasms led to the development of new targeted therapies, which take the abundan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hopfner M,Schuppan D,Scherubl H

更新日期：2008-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in techniques of therapeutic endoscopy for stomach neoplasms are rapidly achieved. One of the major topics in this field is endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). ESD is a new endoscopic technique using cutting devices to remove the tumor by the following three steps: injecting fluid into the submucos...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fujishiro M

更新日期：2006-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of herbal hepatotoxicity or herb induced liver injury (HILI) represents a particular clinical and regulatory challenge with major pitfalls for the causality evaluation. At the day HILI is suspected in a patient, physicians should start assessing the quality of the used herbal product, optimizing the clin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Teschke R,Frenzel C,Schulze J,Eickhoff A

更新日期：2013-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of side-stream smoking on gut microflora composition, intestinal inflammation and expression of tight junction proteins. METHODS:C57BL/6 mice were exposed to side-stream cigarette smoking for one hour daily over eight weeks. Cecal contents were collected for microbial composition analysis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang H,Zhao JX,Hu N,Ren J,Du M,Zhu MJ

更新日期：2012-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the therapeutic efficacy and complications of splenectomy with endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and splenectomy with pericardial devascularization (i.e. Hassab's operation) in patients with portal hypertension. METHODS:A total of 103 patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension were rando...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lin N,Liu B,Xu RY,Fang HP,Deng MH

更新日期：2006-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the location alteration of Smad2 and Smad4 mRNAs in the liver during and after fibrogenesis in rats. METHODS:Eighty male Wistar rats weighing approximately 200 g each were used. The rat models of experimental hepatic fibrosis were established by injection with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), normal rat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu Y,Wang LF,Zou HF,Song XY,Xu HF,Lin P,Zheng HH,Yu XG

更新日期：2006-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide hepatic protection through administration of doxorubicin before stop-flow chemotherapy (SFC) and to investigate the expression of heat shock protein 72 (HSP72) and role of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB) in this effect. METHODS:The hepatic preconditioning of doxorubicin was established in a porcine m...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lu H,Zhu ZG,Yao XX,Zhao R,Yan C,Zhang Y,Liu BY,Yin HR,Lin YZ

更新日期：2005-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish a multiple detection method based on comparative polymerase chain reaction (cPCR) and ligase detection reaction (LDR)/ligase chain reaction (LCR) to quantify the intestinal bacterial components. METHODS:Comparative quantification of 16S rDNAs from different intestinal bacterial components was used to ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tang ZR,Li K,Zhou YX,Xiao ZX,Xiao JH,Huang R,Gu GH

更新日期：2012-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Both Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are major causative agents of transfusion-associated and community-acquired hepatitis worldwide. Development of a HCV vaccine as well as more effective HBV vaccines is an urgent task. DNA immunization provides a promising approach to elicit protective humoral...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jin J,Yang JY,Liu J,Kong YY,Wang Y,Li GD

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess B1a cell expression in the rectal mucosa of ulcerative colitis (UC) patients in comparison with healthy controls. METHODS:Rectal mucosa biopsies were collected from 15 UC patients and 17 healthy controls. CD5(+) B cells were analysed by three colour flow cytometry from rectal mucosal samples after mechan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Polese L,Boetto R,De Franchis G,Angriman I,Porzionato A,Norberto L,Sturniolo GC,Macchi V,De Caro R,Merigliano S

更新日期：2012-01-14 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：:Gastric intramural hematoma is a rare injury of the stomach, and is most often seen in patients with underlying disease. Such injury following endoscopic therapy is even rarer, and there are no universally accepted guidelines for its treatment. In this case report, we describe a gastric intramural hematoma which occur...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sun P,Tan SY,Liao GH

更新日期：2012-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of probiotics on interleukin-8 secretion in intestinal epithelia when stimulated by proinflammatory cytokines. METHODS:Colonic adenocarcinoma HT29 cells were cultured and divided into four groups: control, TNF-alpha (group T in short), bifidobacterium (group B), lactobacillus (group L). B. Long...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bai AP,Ouyang Q,Zhang W,Wang CH,Li SF

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate tumor necrosis factor-α converting enzyme (TACE) methylation status in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Eighty patients with hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive CHB, 80 with HBeAg-negative CHB, and 40 healthy controls (HCs) were randomly enrolled in this study. Genomic DNA was extrac...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang ZL,Gao S,Li XY,Sun FK,Li F,Fan YC,Wang K

更新日期：2015-07-21 00:00:00