Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorders following liver transplantation: Where are we now?

abstract：AIM:To study the epidemiology of gastric malignancies in Jordan as a model for Middle East countries where such data is scarce. METHODS:Pertinent epidemiological and clinicopathological data for 201 patients with gastric malignancy in north of Jordan between 1991 and 2001 were analyzed. RESULTS:Male: female ratio was...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bani-Hani KE,Yaghan RJ,Heis HA,Shatnawi NJ,Matalka II,Bani-Hani AM,Gharaibeh KA

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) -G308A polymorphism with different liver pathological changes in treatment-naïve Egyptian patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 4. METHODS:This study included 180 subjects, composed of 120 treatment-naïve chronic HCV patients wi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bader El Din NG,Farouk S,El-Shenawy R,Ibrahim MK,Dawood RM,Elhady MM,Salem AM,Zayed N,Khairy A,El Awady MK

更新日期：2016-09-14 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 utility of K-ras mutation analysis of ultrasound guided fine-needle aspirate biopsy of pancreatic masses. METHODS:Sixty-six ultrasound guided fine-needle biopsies were evaluated by cytology, histology and k-ras mutation. The mutation at codon 12 of the k-ras oncogene was detected by artificial r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zheng M,Liu LX,Zhu AL,Qi SY,Jiang HC,Xiao ZY

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To observe the protective effect of combined i.v. administraction of Yuanhu injection (YHI) and Huoxuehuayu injection-I (HHI-I) against acute pancreatitis (AP) in rabbits.METHODS:Sever acute pancreatitis (SAP) was induced by retrograde infusion of artificial bile juice into biliary-pancreatic duct, and treated wit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao LG,Wu XX,Han EK,Chen YL,Chen C,Xu DQ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of a chronic disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on sexual functioning and body image can significantly impair the quality of life of patients. This review considers the sexual and fertility aspects of IBD patients and their daily management. Modern IBD healthcare management should include appr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Leenhardt R,Rivière P,Papazian P,Nion-Larmurier I,Girard G,Laharie D,Marteau P

更新日期：2019-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the clinicopathologic characteristics and prognostic factors of rectal neuroendocrine tumors. METHODS:The records of 48 patients with rectal neuroendocrine tumors who were treated at the Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, from March 2004 to September 2009 were r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chi Y,Du F,Zhao H,Wang JW,Cai JQ

更新日期：2014-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-HFE hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) refers to a genetically heterogeneous group of iron overload disorders that are unlinked to mutations in the HFE gene. The four main types of non-HFE HH are caused by mutations in the hemojuvelin, hepcidin, transferrin receptor 2 and ferroportin genes. Juvenile haemochromatosis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wallace DF,Subramaniam VN

更新日期：2007-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-7 (IGFBP-7) in the activation and transdifferentiation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) in vitro. METHODS:Rat HSC-T6 cells were cultured in separate dishes and treated with various concentration of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta(1), IGFBP-...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu LX,Huang S,Zhang QQ,Liu Y,Zhang DM,Guo XH,Han DW

更新日期：2009-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of gastrokine 1 (GKN1) in normal gastric mucosa, precancerous lesions and gastric cancer tissues, and to analyse its correlations with tumour site and pathological pattern. METHODS:Thirty gastric cancer patients (12 cases of diffuse type and 18 cases of intestinal type), 13 atrophic g...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo XY,Dong L,Qin B,Jiang J,Shi AM

更新日期：2014-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-tumour necrosis factor α (anti-TNFα) therapy is an established treatment in inflammatory bowel disease. However, this treatment is associated with high costs and the possibility of severe adverse events representing a true challenge for patients, clinicians and health care systems. Consequently, a crucial questio...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Papamichael K,Vermeire S

更新日期：2015-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver penetration is a rare but serious complication of peptic ulcer disease. Usually the diagnosis is made by operation or autopsy. Clinical and laboratory data were no specific. A 64-year-old man was admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Hepatic penetration was diagnosed as the cause of bleeding. Endoscopy ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kayacetin E,Kayacetin S

更新日期：2004-06-15 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 determine the expression of c-fos in gastric myenteric plexus and spinal cord of rats with cervical spondylosis and its clinical significance. METHODS:A cervical spondylosis model was established in rats by destroying the stability of cervical posterior column, and the cord segments C(4-6) and gastric antrum we...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Song PS,Kong KM,Niu CY,Qi WL,Wu LF,Wang XJ,Han W,Huang K,Chen ZF

更新日期：2005-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of antiviral therapy with nucleoside analogs in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis and esophageal varices. METHODS:Eligible patients with HBV-related cirrhosis and esophageal varices who consulted two tertiary hospitals in Beijing, China, the Chinese Second Artillery General Hospit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li CZ,Cheng LF,Li QS,Wang ZQ,Yan JH

更新日期：2013-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate and elucidate the molecular mechanism that regulates inducible expression of CD69 by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. METHODS:The expression levels of CD69 in a T-cell line, Jurkat, primary human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), and CD4+ T cells, were assessed by immunohistochem...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mori N,Ishikawa C,Senba M

更新日期：2011-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the susceptible gene (s) for type 2 diabetes in the previously mapped region, 1p36.33-p36.23, in Han population of North China using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and to analyze the haplotypes of the gene (s) related to type 2 diabetes. METHODS:Twenty three SNPs located in 10 candidate genes i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YF,Sun HX,Wu GD,Du WN,Zuo J,Shen Y,Qiang BQ,Yao ZJ,Wang H,Huang W,Chen Z,Xiong MM,Meng Y,Fang FD

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholism and cirrhosis, which are two of the most serious health problems worldwide, have a broad spectrum of clinical outcomes. Both diseases are influenced by genetic susceptibility and cultural traits that differ globally but are specific for each population. In contrast to other regions around the world, Mexican...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Roman S,Zepeda-Carrillo EA,Moreno-Luna LE,Panduro A

更新日期：2013-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) results from a complex series of interactions between susceptibility genes, the environment, and the immune system. Recently, some studies provided strong evidence that the process of autophagy affects several aspects of mucosal immune responses. Autophagy is a cellular stress response...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Iida T,Onodera K,Nakase H

更新日期：2017-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To cure typically life-threatening esophagogastric anastomosis in rats, lacking anastomosis healing and sphincter function rescue, in particular. METHODS:Because we assume esophagogastric fistulas represent a particular NO-system disability, we attempt to identify the benefits of anti-ulcer stable gastric pentadec...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Djakovic Z,Djakovic I,Cesarec V,Madzarac G,Becejac T,Zukanovic G,Drmic D,Batelja L,Zenko Sever A,Kolenc D,Pajtak A,Knez N,Japjec M,Luetic K,Stancic-Rokotov D,Seiwerth S,Sikiric P

更新日期：2016-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the clinicopathologic features of elderly patients with gastric carcinoma and to investigate the relationship between prognosis and age. METHODS:We reviewed the hospital records of 2,014 patients with gastric carcinoma retrospectively to compare the clinicopathologic findings in elderly (age >70 years) ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim DY,Joo JK,Ryu SY,Park YK,Kim YJ,Kim SK

更新日期：2005-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the role of rs12979860 and rs8099917 polymorphisms in hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection of Brazilians. METHODS:A total of 145 adult patients diagnosed with genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C (CHC) who had completed a 48-wk regimen of pegylated-interferon α-2a or -2b plus ribavirin combination the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Garcia RF,Moreira S,de Araújo Ramos AL,Ferreira LE,de Mattos AA,Tovo CV,Nader LA,Ramos JA,Rondinelli E,de Jesus Dominici A,Garcia CE,de Souza Leite Pinho M,Brandão-Mello CE,Villela-Nogueira CA,de França PH

更新日期：2013-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate usefulness of adherence to gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) guideline established by the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology. METHODS:Prospective, observational and multicentre study of 301 patients with typical symptoms of GERD who should be managed in accordance with guidelines and were...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mearin F,Ponce J,Ponce M,Balboa A,González MA,Zapardiel J

更新日期：2012-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate virological response to adefovir (ADV) monotherapy and emergence of ADV-resistant mutations in lamivudine (LAM)-resistant chronic hepatitis B patients. METHODS:Seventy-seven patients with documented LAM resistance who were treated with 10 mg/d ADV for > 96 wk were analyzed for ADV resistance. RESULTS:...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sinn DH,Lee HIe,Gwak GY,Choi MS,Koh KC,Paik SW,Yoo BC,Lee JH

更新日期：2011-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the role of gastric mucosal ascorbic acid (AA) in the progression of acute gastric mucosal lesions induced by compound 48/80 (C48/80), a mast cell degranulator, in rats. METHODS:C48/80 (0.75 mg/kg) was intraperitoneally injected to fasted Wistar rats. Oral administration of AA (10, 50 or 100 mg/kg) was pe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamiya Y,Ohta Y,Imai Y,Arisawa T,Nakano H

更新日期：2005-03-07 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：:A variety of inflammatory diseases of the colon, which can be differentiated from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and infectious colitis by their clinical, endoscopic and histological characteristics, are reported as non-IBD and non-infectious colitis. These diseases include microscopic colitis, ischemic colitis, seg...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Koutroubakis IE

更新日期：2008-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary aorto-colic fistula is rarely reported in the literature. Although infrequently encountered, it is an important complication since it is usually fatal unless detected. Primary aorto-colic fistula is a spontaneous rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysm into the lumen of the adjacent colon loop. Here we report a c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Aksoy M,Yanar H,Taviloglu K,Ertekin C,Ayalp K,Yanar F,Guloglu R,Kurtoglu M

更新日期：2006-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the endoscopic features of pharyngeal superficial carcinoma and evaluate the utility of narrow-band imaging (NBI) for this disease. METHODS:In the present prospective study, 335 patients underwent conventional white light (CWL) endoscopy and non-magnified/magnified NBI endoscopy, followed by an endo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yoshimura N,Goda K,Tajiri H,Yoshida Y,Kato T,Seino Y,Ikegami M,Urashima M

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The use of low-dose aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease events is well established. However, the incidence and predictors of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) with its use are unknown. We studied prospectively the incidence and outcome of peptic ulceration in low-dose aspirin users. METHODS:A total of 9...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ng W,Wong WM,Chen WH,Tse HF,Lee PY,Lai KC,Li SW,Ng M,Lam KF,Cheng X,Lau CP

更新日期：2006-05-14 00:00:00