Withdrawal of anti-tumour necrosis factor α therapy in inflammatory bowel disease.

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 significance of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)-receptor (R)2 in mucosal healing of dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis and the effect of Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang (TXYF) on CRH-R2 expression and regulation. METHODS:Ulcerative colitis was induced in mice by administration of 3% (w/v) DSS for ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gong SS,Fan YH,Wang SY,Han QQ,Lv B,Xu Y,Chen X,He YE

更新日期：2018-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to review the evidence regarding transmission of infection during gastrointestinal endoscopy, factors important in endoscope reprocessing and infection control, areas to focus on to improve compliance, and recent developments and advances in the field. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nelson DB,Muscarella LF

更新日期：2006-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of hepatic choriocarcinoma in a man diagnosed at autopsy after a rapid downhill clinical course. The patient was a 49-year-old man who presented with acute right-sided abdominal pain. There were no masses palpable on physical examination. Radiographic findings showed large multi-nodular tumors mainly ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sekine R,Hyodo M,Kojima M,Meguro Y,Suzuki A,Yokoyama T,Lefor AT,Hirota N

更新日期：2013-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the biological feature contributing to gastric cancer with diffuse bone metastases at diagnosis. METHODS:The participants visited the Department of Clinical Oncology, Akita University Hospital, from January 2014 to August 2015. The selection criterion for gastric cancer with diffuse bone metastases at d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shimazu K,Fukuda K,Yoshida T,Inoue M,Shibata H

更新日期：2016-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate that caudate lobectomy is a valid treatment in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rupture in the caudate lobe based on our experience with the largest case series reported to date. METHODS:A retrospective study of eight patients presenting with spontaneous rupture and hemorrhage of HCC in the c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hong DF,Liu YB,Peng SY,Pang JZ,Wang ZF,Cheng J,Shen GL,Zhang YB

更新日期：2015-07-14 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：:A 53-year-old male patient with a large hydatid cyst of the left hemidiaphragm and smaller secondary cysts located in the left thoracic cavity and upper left abdominal quadrant presented with two progressively enlarging lipoma-like masses in the left hypochondrium and under the left scapulae respectively. Total excisi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Marinis A,Fragulidis G,Karapanos K,Konstantinidis C,Brestas P,Vassiliou J,Smyrniotis V

更新日期：2006-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To establish a method to detect the expression of the tumor specific growth factor TSGF, CA242 and CA19-9 in serum and evaluate their value in diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. METHODS:ELISA and Biochemical colorimetric assay were used to detect the serum content of TSGF, CA242 and CA19-9 in 200 normal cases, 52 pan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang JT,Wu CP,Deng HF,Lu MY,Wu J,Zhang HY,Sun WH,Ji M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary rectal lymphoma is a rare presentation of gastrointestinal lymphomas. Its clinical presentation is indistinguishable from that of rectal carcinoma. Although surgical resection is often technically feasible, optimal therapy for colorectal lymphoma has not yet been identified. We report a case of primary rectal ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bilsel Y,Balik E,Yamaner S,Bugra D

更新日期：2005-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Good preparation before endoscopic procedures is essential for successful visualization. The small bowel is difficult to evaluate because of its length and complex configuration. A meta-analysis was conducted of studies comparing small bowel visualization by capsule endoscopy with and without preparation. Medical data...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y

更新日期：2008-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Video capsule endoscopy (CE) since its introduction 13 years back, has revolutionized our approach to small intestinal diseases. Obscure gastrointestinal bleed (OGIB) continues to be the most important indication for CE with a high sensitivity, specificity as well as positive and negative predictive values. It is best...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Goenka MK,Majumder S,Goenka U

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Microscopic colitis may be defined as a clinical syndrome, of unknown etiology, consisting of chronic watery diarrhea, with no alterations in the large bowel at the endoscopic and radiologic evaluation. Therefore, a definitive diagnosis is only possible by histological analysis. The epidemiological impact of this dise...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ianiro G,Cammarota G,Valerio L,Annicchiarico BE,Milani A,Siciliano M,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2012-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of bile acid on the expression of histidine decarboxylase (HDC), which is a major enzyme involved in histamine production, and gene expression of gastric transcription factors upon cooperative activation. METHODS:HDC expression was examined by immunohistochemistry, reverse transcriptase p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ku HJ,Kim HY,Kim HH,Park HJ,Cheong JH

更新日期：2014-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) regulate a variety of cellular functions, from embryogenesis to adult tissue homeostasis. FGFR signaling also plays significant roles in the proliferation, invasion, and survival of several types of tumor cells. FGFR-induced alterations, including gene amplification, chromoso...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yashiro M,Matsuoka T

更新日期：2016-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the imaging features of solitary fibrous tumors (SFTs) in the abdomen and pelvis, and the clinical and pathologic correlations. METHODS:Fifteen patients with pathologically confirmed SFTs in the abdomen and pelvis were retrospectively studied with imaging techniques by two radiologists in consensus. Pa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XM,Reng J,Zhou P,Cao Y,Cheng ZZ,Xiao Y,Xu GH

更新日期：2014-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study gastrin expression in colorectal carcinoma tissues and adjacent mucosa and discuss the function of gastrin in colorectal carcinoma. METHODS:Gastrin expression in colorectal carcinoma tissues and adjacent mucosa was examined in 58 cases using immunohistochemical and immunoelectron microscopy. RESULTS:A to...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang CP,Chen YQ,Zhu JW,Shen HX,Yu X

更新日期：1997-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of fermented soy milk on human ecosystem in the intestinal tract by way of examining the population of different microorganisms isolated from fecal samples. METHODS:A crossover experimental design was applied. Twenty-eight healthy adults completed this experiment. Each subject consumed 25...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cheng IC,Shang HF,Lin TF,Wang TH,Lin HS,Lin SH

更新日期：2005-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:It has since long been known, from everyday experience as well as from animal and human studies, that psychological processes-both affective and cognitive-exert an influence on gastrointestinal sensorimotor function. More specifically, a link between psychological factors and visceral hypersensitivity has been suggest...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Van Oudenhove L,Coen SJ,Aziz Q

更新日期：2007-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the influence of avidin chase on the side effects of radioimmunotherapy (RIT) in nude mice bearing human colon carcinoma and therapeutic outcome. METHODS:Purified anti-CEA monoclonal antibody (McAb) was biotinylated with NHS-biotin, and then radiolabeled with 188Re by the direct method. 188Re-labeled b...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li GP,Wang YX,Huang K,Zhang H,Zhang CF

更新日期：2005-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute hepatic failure due to hepatitis B virus (HBV) can occur both during primary infection as well as after reactivation of chronic infection. Guidelines recommend considering antiviral therapy in both situations, although evidence supporting this recommendation is weak. Since HBV is not directly cytopathic, the mec...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bockmann JH,Dandri M,Lüth S,Pannicke N,Lohse AW

更新日期：2015-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise, and the prognosis for patients with recurrent or metastatic disease is extremely poor. Although chemotherapy and radiation therapy can improve survival rates, it is imperative to integrate alternative strategies such as immunotherapy to improve outcomes for pati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Koido S,Ohkusa T,Homma S,Namiki Y,Takakura K,Saito K,Ito Z,Kobayashi H,Kajihara M,Uchiyama K,Arihiro S,Arakawa H,Okamoto M,Gong J,Tajiri H

更新日期：2013-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and their combination on colon cancer cell growth. METHODS:The LS-174T colon cancer cell line was used to study the role of the prostaglandin precursor AA and the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid DHA on cell growth. Cell viability ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Habbel P,Weylandt KH,Lichopoj K,Nowak J,Purschke M,Wang JD,He CW,Baumgart DC,Kang JX

更新日期：2009-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), a prototype of multifunctional cytokine, is a key regulator of extracellular matrix (ECM) assembly and remodeling. Specifically, TGF-beta isoforms have the ability to induce the expression of ECM proteins in mesenchymal cells, and to stimulate the production of protease inhi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Verrecchia F,Mauviel A

更新日期：2007-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A female patient with anemia and hypoalbuminemia was admitted to our hospital due to an over 20-year history of recurrent dizziness, fatigue and ankle edema. She was diagnosed as multiple chronic non-specific ulcer of the small intestine characterized by non-specific histology and persistent gastrointestinal bleeding....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen Y,Ma WQ,Chen JM,Cai JT

更新日期：2010-02-14 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：:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) is considered a valid therapeutic option for the treatment of portal hypertension and its complications. The guidelines for this procedure have already been established on the basis of the normal vascular anatomy and of various technical radiological aspects. In so...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Petridis I,Miraglia R,Marrone G,Gruttadauria S,Luca A,Vizzini GB,Gridelli B

更新日期：2010-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether common variants in the oxidative pathway genes influence inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk among Moroccan patients. METHODS:The distribution of (TAAA)n_rs12720460 and (CCTTT)n _rs3833912 NOS2A microsatellite repeats, HIF-1A_rs11549467 and NFKB1-94ins/delATTG_rs28362491 was analyzed in 50...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Senhaji N,Nadifi S,Zaid Y,Serrano A,Rodriguez DAL,Serbati N,Karkouri M,Badre W,Martín J

更新日期：2017-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine short- and long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) using the stag beetle (SB) knife, a scissor-shaped device. METHODS:Seventy consecutive patients with 96 early esophageal neoplasms, who underwent ESD using a SB knife at Kure Medical Center and Chugoku Cancer Center, Japan, betwee...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kuwai T,Yamaguchi T,Imagawa H,Miura R,Sumida Y,Takasago T,Miyasako Y,Nishimura T,Iio S,Yamaguchi A,Kouno H,Kohno H,Ishaq S

更新日期：2018-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old man consulted a local hospital because of a persistent slight fever. At the age of 37 years he was diagnosed having B-type hepatitis, but left the liver dysfunction untreated. Twenty years later, he was diagnosed having chronic hepatitis B, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and macrocytic anemia, and referr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Okada T,Kubota K,Kita J,Kato M,Sawada T

更新日期：2007-08-28 00:00:00