Comparison of two different laparotomy methods for modeling rabbit VX2 hepatocarcinoma.

abstract：:Angiosarcoma is a rare primary malignant neoplasm of the liver with a poor prognosis. Here, we report a case of a patient with a ruptured hepatic angiosarcoma which was treated by emergency catheter-directed embolization, followed by left-sided hemihepatectomy. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Leowardi C,Hormann Y,Hinz U,Wente MN,Hallscheidt P,Flechtenmacher C,Buchler MW,Friess H,Schwarzbach MH

更新日期：2006-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) and its association with depression in patients with chronic viral hepatitis. METHODS:This single center cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2013 through January 2014. All outpatients with chronic viral hepatitis in our liver clinic between 18 ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma BO,Shim SG,Yang HJ

更新日期：2015-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the efficacy of Mac-2 binding protein (Mac-2bp) for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. METHODS:Fifty-nine healthy volunteers (HV), 162 patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), and 94 patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) were enrolled in this study. We measured serum Mac-2bp using our ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Maekawa T,Kamada Y,Ebisutani Y,Ueda M,Hata T,Kawamoto K,Takamatsu S,Mizutani K,Shimomura M,Sobajima T,Fujii H,Nakayama K,Nishino K,Yamada M,Kumada T,Ito T,Eguchi H,Nagano H,Miyoshi E

更新日期：2016-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), a potentially pathologic condition, can progress to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis, leading to an increased probability of hepatic failure and death. Alcohol induces fatty liver by increasing the ratio of reduced form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide to oxidized form...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu J

更新日期：2014-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Different strains of bifidobacteria were analysed for their effects on HT-29 intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) in in vitro models both of the non-inflamed and inflamed intestinal epithelium. METHODS:A reporter gene system in HT-29 cells was used to measure levels of NF-kappaB activation after challenge with bifid...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Riedel CU,Foata F,Philippe D,Adolfsson O,Eikmanns BJ,Blum S

更新日期：2006-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the changes of CD8+ T subsets especially CD8+CD28- T regulatory cells in rat model of experimental colitis induced by 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). METHODS:The rat model of experimental colitis was induced by enema with DNFB. Ten days later, colonic intraepithelial and splenic lymphocytes were isol...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xiao WB,Liu YL

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune gluten-dependent enteropathy characterized by atrophy of intestinal villi that improves after gluten-free diet (GFD). CD is often associated with extra-intestinal manifestations; among them, several skin diseases are described in CD patients. The present review reports all CD-assoc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abenavoli L,Proietti I,Leggio L,Ferrulli A,Vonghia L,Capizzi R,Rotoli M,Amerio PL,Gasbarrini G,Addolorato G

更新日期：2006-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate a laparoscopic approach to gallbladder lesions including polyps, wall-thickening lesions, and suspected T1 and T2 gallbladder cancer (GBC). METHODS:We performed 50 cases of laparoscopic whole-layer cholecystectomy (LCWL) and 13 cases of laparoscopic gallbladder bed resection (LCGB) for those gallbladde...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ome Y,Hashida K,Yokota M,Nagahisa Y,Okabe M,Kawamoto K

更新日期：2017-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the outcome of repeating endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) after initially failed precut sphincterotomy to achieve biliary cannulation. METHODS:In this retrospective study, consecutive ERCPs performed between January 2009 and September 2012 were included. Data from our endoscop...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pavlides M,Barnabas A,Fernandopulle N,Bailey AA,Collier J,Phillips-Hughes J,Ellis A,Chapman R,Braden B

更新日期：2014-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic dystrophy of the duodenal wall is a rare form of the disease which was described in 1970 by French authors who reported the presence of focal pancreatic disease localized in an area comprising the C-loop of the duodenum and the head of the pancreas. German authors have defined this area as a "groove". We report...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pezzilli R,Santini D,Calculli L,Casadei R,Morselli-Labate AM,Imbrogno A,Fabbri D,Taffurelli G,Ricci C,Corinaldesi R

更新日期：2011-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The continued need to develop less invasive alternatives to surgical and radiologic interventions has driven the development of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided treatments. These include EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections, EUS-guided necrosectomy, EUS-guided cholangiography and biliary drainage, EUS...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fabbri C,Luigiano C,Lisotti A,Cennamo V,Virgilio C,Caletti G,Fusaroli P

更新日期：2014-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the association between liver stiffness (LS) prior to the initiation of dual/triple therapy and viral response. METHODS:LS was measured in all patients before treatment was administered. The therapeutic approach was based on hepatic, virological, and immunological evaluations and considered the fact th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stasi C,Piluso A,Arena U,Salomoni E,Montalto P,Monti M,Boldrini B,Corti G,Marra F,Laffi G,Milani S,Zignego AL

更新日期：2015-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) colonizes the stomach of humans and causes chronic infection. The majority of bacteria live in the mucus layer overlying the gastric epithelial cells and only a small proportion of bacteria are found interacting with the epithelial cells. The bacteria living in the gastric mucus may act...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dunne C,Dolan B,Clyne M

更新日期：2014-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the occurrence of chromosome 3, 7, 8, 9, and 17 aneuploidies, TP53 gene deletion and p53 protein expression in chronic gastritis, atrophic gastritis and gastric ulcer, and their association with H pylori infection. METHODS:Gastric biopsies from normal mucosa (NM, n=10), chronic gastritis (CG, n=38),...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gobbo César AC,de Freitas Calmon M,Cury PM,Caetano A,Borim AA,Silva AE

更新日期：2006-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether efflux systems contribute to multidrug resistance of H pylori. METHODS:A chloramphenicol-induced multidrug resistance model of six susceptible H pylori strains (5 isolates and H pylori NCTC11637) was developed. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains were selected and the minimal inhibitory concentr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu ZQ,Zheng PY,Yang PC

更新日期：2008-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of thiopurines as immunosuppression for the treatment of refractory or chronic active inflammatory bowel disease is established for both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Nevertheless, many questions remain concerning the optimal treatment regimens of azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine and thioguanine. We wi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Frei P,Biedermann L,Nielsen OH,Rogler G

更新日期：2013-02-21 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：AIM:To examine the characteristics of colonic polyps, where it is difficult to distinguish adenomatous polyps from hyperplastic polyps, with the aid of acetic acid chromoendoscopy. METHODS:Acetic acid spray was applied to colonic polyps smaller than 10 mm before complete excision. Endoscopic images were taken before a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim JH,Lee SY,Kim BK,Choe WH,Kwon SY,Sung IK,Park HS,Jin CJ

更新日期：2008-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The small intestine is approximately 5-6 m long and occupies a large area in the abdominal cavity. These factors preclude the use of ordinary endoscopy and X-ray to thoroughly examine the small intestine for bleeding of vascular malformations. Thus, the diagnosis of intestinal bleeding is very difficult. A 47-year-old...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cui J,Huang LY,Lin SJ,Yi LZ,Wu CR,Zhang B

更新日期：2014-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether regional geography influences ethnic and gender trends for the development of gastric cancer (GC). METHODS:This retrospective analysis of the INVISION patient database at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (LSUHSC-S), a southern United States regional hospital, was ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Suryawala K,Soliman D,Mutyala M,Nageeb S,Boktor M,Seth A,Aravantagi A,Sheth A,Morris J,Jordan P,Manas K,Cvek U,Trutschl M,Becker F,Alexander J

更新日期：2015-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate that both the neuronal function of the contractile system and structural apparatus of the gastrointestinal tract are affected in patients with longstanding diabetes and auto mic neuropathy. METHODS:The evoked esophageal and duodenal contractile activity to standardized bag distension was assessed us...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Frokjaer JB,Andersen SD,Ejskjaer N,Funch-Jensen P,Drewes AM,Gregersen H

更新日期：2007-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that is associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Although PBL is most commonly observed in the oral cavity of HIV-positive patients, it can also be observed at extra-oral sites in HIV-negative patients. This report represents an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Haramura T,Haraguchi M,Irie J,Ito S,Tokai H,Noda K,Kitajima M,Minami S,Inoue K,Sasaki Y,Oshima K,Eguchi S

更新日期：2015-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus (HBV) specific immunoglobin (HBIG) and lamivudine on HBV intrauterine transmission in HBsAg positive pregnant women. METHODS:Each subject in the HBIG group (56 cases) was given 200 IU HBIG intramuscularly (im.) every 4 weeks from 28-week (wk) of gestation, while each ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XM,Yang YB,Hou HY,Shi ZJ,Shen HM,Teng BQ,Li AM,Shi MF,Zou L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may contribute to the appearance of several gastrointestinal nonspecific symptoms. Acute diverticulitis is affected by some similar symptoms and bacterial colonic overgrowth. We assessed the prevalence of SIBO in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis and evaluated its influ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tursi A,Brandimarte G,Giorgetti GM,Elisei W

更新日期：2005-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the efficacy and factors associated with a sustained virological response (SVR) in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) relapsing patients. METHODS:Out of 1228 CHC patients treated with pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV), 165 (13%) had a relapse. Among these, 62 patients were retreated with PEG-IFN-α...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stern C,Martinot-Peignoux M,Ripault MP,Boyer N,Castelnau C,Valla D,Marcellin P

更新日期：2012-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the level of gastric ghrelin in stomach mucosa of dyspeptic patients in relation to Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection, bacterial cytotoxicity, topography and gender. METHODS:The study comprised 40 premenopausal women (19 H pylori positive) and 48 men (17 H pylori positive) with functional dys...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stec-Michalska K,Malicki S,Michalski B,Peczek L,Wisniewska-Jarosinska M,Nawrot B

更新日期：2009-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the usefulness of endoscopic biliary stenting for obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma and identify problems that may need to be addressed. METHODS:The study population consisted of 36 patients with obstructive jaundice caused by hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who underwent endoscopic ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sugiyama G,Okabe Y,Ishida Y,Saitou F,Kawahara R,Ishikawa H,Horiuchi H,Kinoshita H,Tsuruta O,Sata M

更新日期：2014-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the long-term outcome of standard 5-FU based adjuvant or neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy and to identify the predictive factors, especially anemia before and after radiotherapy as well as hemoglobin increase or decrease during radiotherapy. METHODS:Two hundred and eighty-six patients with Union Internati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Weissenberger C,Geissler M,Otto F,Barke A,Henne K,von Plehn G,Rein A,Muller C,Bartelt S,Henke M

更新日期：2006-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Fermented foods have been consumed for centuries across many geographical locales and have traditionally been considered healthy foods, partly because of the live microbes contained in them. The concept of "probiotics" further requires that the microbes be defined and their health effects be demonstrated through human...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ebner S,Smug LN,Kneifel W,Salminen SJ,Sanders ME

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess whether juvenile chronic ferric iron ingestion limit colitis and dysbiosis at adulthood in rats and mice. METHODS:Two sets of experiments were designed. In the first set, recently weaned mice were either orally administered ferrous (Fe²⁺) iron salt or ferric (Fe³⁺) microencapsulated iron for 6 wk. The la...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ettreiki C,Gadonna-Widehem P,Mangin I,Coëffier M,Delayre-Orthez C,Anton PM

更新日期：2012-06-07 00:00:00