Sub-classification of intermediate-stage (Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer stage-B) hepatocellular carcinomas.

abstract：AIM:To examine the expression of activin A, a member of the transforming growth factor (TGFbeta) superfamily, recently has been reported to be overexpressed in liver cirrhosis, in the course of carbon tetrachloride-induced rat hepatic fibrosis. METHODS:Hepatic fibrosis was induced in rats by subcutaneous injections of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang X,Li DG,Wang ZR,Wei HS,Cheng JL,Zhan YT,Zhou X,Xu QF,Li X,Lu HM

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in school-aged children and the relationship between hydrogen and methane production in breath tests. METHODS:This transversal study included 85 children residing in a slum and 43 children from a private school, all aged between 6 and 10 years, in Osasco, Brazil. Fo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mello CS,Tahan S,Melli LC,Rodrigues MS,de Mello RM,Scaletsky IC,de Morais MB

更新日期：2012-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthrogryposis, renal dysfunction and cholestasis (ARC) syndrome (OMIM 208085) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is caused by mutations in 2 interacting genes VPS33B and VIPAS39. Mutations in VPS33B gene account for most cases of ARC. As low or normal gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) activity has been describ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang JS,Zhao J,Li LT

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the protective effect and mechanism of rebamipide on small intestinal permeability induced by diclofenac in mice. METHODS:Diclofenac (2.5 mg/kg) was administered once daily for 3 d orally. A control group received the vehicle by gavage. Rebamipide (100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg) was administered i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Diao L,Mei Q,Xu JM,Liu XC,Hu J,Jin J,Yao Q,Chen ML

更新日期：2012-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of extended lymphadenectomy and postoperative chemotherapy on gastric cancer without lymph node metastasis. METHODS:Clinical data of 311 node-negative gastric cancer patients who underwent potentially curative gastrectomy with more than 15 lymph nodes resected, from January 2002 to Decem...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xue Q,Wang XN,Deng JY,Zhang RP,Liang H

更新日期：2013-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:An appendiceal neurofibroma (ANF) is a rare neoplasm associated with neurofibromatosis type 1(NF-1), an inheritable neurocutaneous disorder that involves multiple systems including the intraabdominal organs. Appendiceal diverticulitis occasionally ruptures in the absence of intense abdominal pain, which can lead to se...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ozaki A,Tsukada M,Watanabe K,Tsubokura M,Kato S,Tanimoto T,Kami M,Ohira H,Kanazawa Y

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the apoptotic effect of photoexcited titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) nanoparticles in the presence of visible light on human hepatoma cell line (Bel 7402) and to study the underlying mechanism. METHODS:Cerium-element-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles were prepared by impregnation method. Bel 7402 human...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang L,Mao J,Zhang GH,Tu MJ

更新日期：2007-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the clinicopathological characteristics of small and large early invasive colorectal cancers (EI-CRCs), and to determine whether malignancy grade depends on size. METHODS:A total of 583 consecutive EI-CRCs treated by endoscopic mucosal resection or surgery at the National Cancer Center Hospital between ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Matsuda T,Saito Y,Fujii T,Uraoka T,Nakajima T,Kobayashi N,Emura F,Ono A,Shimoda T,Ikematsu H,Fu KI,Sano Y,Fujimori T

更新日期：2009-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcomes of drug therapy (DT) followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis. METHODS:DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and anti-oxidants failing which, endotherapy (ET; pancreatic sphincterotomy and stent placement) was done. The frequency of pain...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pai CG,Kamath MG,Shetty MV,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Total mesorectal excision (TME) is the standard treatment for rectal cancer, but complications are frequent and rates of morbidity, mortality and genitourinary alterations are high. Transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) allows preservation of the anal sphincters and, via its vision system through a rectoscope, allow...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Serra-Aracil X,Mora-Lopez L,Alcantara-Moral M,Caro-Tarrago A,Gomez-Diaz CJ,Navarro-Soto S

更新日期：2014-09-07 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 study the relationship between the expression of the c-erbB-2 proto-oncogene product with gastric mucosal carcinogenesis and the behavior of gastric carcinoma. METHODS:Specimens from nine normal gastric mucosa, 23 gastric mucosal dysplasia (10 slight, six moderate, seven severe), 18 early gastric carcinoma, and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mi JQ,Yang SQ,Shen MC

更新日期：1997-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Strong evidence supports the concept of immunosurveillance and immunoediting in colorectal cancer. In particular, the density of T CD8⁺ and CD45⁺ lymphocyte infiltration was recently shown to have a better prognostic value than the classic tumor node metastasis classification factor. Other immune subsets, as macrophag...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pernot S,Terme M,Voron T,Colussi O,Marcheteau E,Tartour E,Taieb J

更新日期：2014-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of bone marrow-derived monocytes transfected with RNA of CT-26 (a cell line of mouse colon carcinoma) on antitumor immunity. METHODS:Mouse bone marrow-derived monocytes were incubated with mouse granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (mGM-CSF) in vitro, and the purity of monocyt...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chu XY,Chen LB,Zang J,Wang JH,Zhang Q,Geng HC

更新日期：2005-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite inception over 15 years ago and over 3000 completed procedures, laparoscopic liver resection has remained mainly in the domain of selected centers and enthusiasts. Requirement of extensive open liver resection (OLR) experience, in-depth understanding of anatomy and considerable laparoscopic technical expertise...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cherian PT,Mishra AK,Kumar P,Sachan VK,Bharathan A,Srikanth G,Senadhipan B,Rela MS

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect distribution and relative frequency of endocrine cells in gastrointestinal tract of flower fish (Pseudophoxinus antalyae). METHODS:The intestinal tract of flower fish was divided into four portions from proximal to distal; the enlarged area after oesophagus and anterior, middle and posterior intestine. I...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cinar K,Senol N,Ozen MR

更新日期：2006-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrin is the main hormone responsible for the stimulation of gastric acid secretion; in addition, gastrin and its derivatives exert proliferative and antiapoptotic effects on several cell types. Gastrin synthesis and secretion are increased in certain situations, for example, when proton pump inhibitors are used. Th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chueca E,Lanas A,Piazuelo E

更新日期：2012-12-07 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：:Laparoscopic gastrectomy has been widely accepted as a standard alternative for the treatment of early-stage gastric adenocarcinoma because of its favorable short-term outcomes. Although controversies exist, such as establishing clear indications, proper preoperative staging, and oncologic safety, experienced surgeons...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Son T,Hyung WJ

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:High-throughput short-read sequencing of exomes and whole cancer genomes in multiple human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohorts confirmed previously identified frequently mutated somatic genes, such as TP53, CTNNB1 and AXIN1, and identified several novel genes with moderate mutation frequencies, including ARID1A, AR...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gu DL,Chen YH,Shih JH,Lin CH,Jou YS,Chen CF

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the safety of Curcuma aromatica oil gelatin microspheres (CAO-GMS) infused via hepatic artery against primary liver cancer. METHODS:The safety of CAO-GMS was evaluated in view of its acute toxicity in rats, long-term toxicity in Beagle dogs and general pharmacology in rats and mongrel dogs. RESULTS:Th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Deng SG,Wu ZF,Li WY,Yang ZG,Chang G,Meng FZ,Mo LL

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Spices and herbal remedies have been used since ancient times to treat a variety of disorders. It has been experimentally demonstrated that spices, herbs, and their extracts possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, lipid-lowering, hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, antimutagenic and anticancer activit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Al Mofleh IA

更新日期：2010-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent tumors worldwide. The majority of HCC cases occur in patients with chronic liver disease. Despite regular surveillance to detect small HCC in these patients, HCC is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Because HCC is highly resistant to conventional systemic ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shin JW,Chung YH

更新日期：2013-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal duplication is an uncommon congenital abnormality in two-thirds of cases manifesting before the age of 2 years. Ileal duplication is common while colonic duplication, either cystic or tubular, is a rather unusual clinical entity that remains asymptomatic and undiagnosed in most cases. Mostly occurring...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fotiadis C,Genetzakis M,Papandreou I,Misiakos EP,Agapitos E,Zografos GC

更新日期：2005-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic carcinomas with acinar differentiation are rare, accounting for 1%-2% of adult pancreatic tumors; they include pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (PACC), pancreatoblastoma, and carcinomas of mixed differentiation. Patients with PACC have a prognosis better than pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas but worse than...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Al-Hader A,Al-Rohil RN,Han H,Von Hoff D

更新日期：2017-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the differences in the endoscopic classification of early colorectal carcinoma (CRC) between Japan and China. METHODS:Ten cases of early CRC were included in the study. After reviewing the color pictures of these cases, 5 Japanese endoscopists and 5 Chinese endoscopists made their classificatory diagnos...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu RM,Wang FY,Hirata I,Katsu K,Xiao SD,Yu ZL,Zhang ZH,Xu ZM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focused in the perioperative management of patients with pancreatic cancer in order to improve the outcome of the disease. We consider that the most controversial points in pancreatic cancer management are jaundice management, vascular resection and neo-adjuvant therapy. Preoperative biliary drainage is re...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Alamo JM,Marín LM,Suarez G,Bernal C,Serrano J,Barrera L,Gómez MA,Muntané J,Padillo FJ

更新日期：2014-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticulosis as determined by barium enema. METHODS:A total of 65 patients with hematochezia who underwent colonoscopy and barium enema were analyzed, and the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticula was assessed. The receiver operating characteristic ar...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niikura R,Nagata N,Shimbo T,Akiyama J,Uemura N

更新日期：2013-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the possible ameliorative effect of breastfeeding and the uptake of human colostrum against coeliac disease in autistic rats. METHODS:Female rats were fed a standard diet and received a single intraperitoneal injection of 600 mg/kg sodium valproate on day 12.5 after conception. In study 1, neonatal rats...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Selim ME,Al-Ayadhi LY

更新日期：2013-06-07 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