Is endoscopic ultrasound examination necessary in the management of esophageal cancer?

abstract：AIM:To examine the accuracy of the aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) and FIB-4, in predicting longitudinal changes in liver histology in hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients. METHODS:Patients that underwent repeat liver biopsies at least 1 year apart from 1999 to 2007 were identified. Liver fibr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mummadi RR,Petersen JR,Xiao SY,Snyder N

更新日期：2010-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify factors associated with the age at onset of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:Five hundred and fifty-six consecutive patients positive for HCV antibody and treatment-naïve HCC diagnosed between 1995 and 2004 were analyzed. Patients were classified into three groups...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Akiyama T,Mizuta T,Kawazoe S,Eguchi Y,Kawaguchi Y,Takahashi H,Ozaki I,Fujimoto K

更新日期：2011-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the influence of multiple samplings during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) on the accuracy of the rapid urease test, and the validity of newly developed rapid urease tests, HelicotecUT plus test and HelicotecUT test, CLO test and ProntoDry test. METHODS:A total of 355 patients undergoing EGD for dyspe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hsu WH,Wang SS,Kuo CH,Chen CY,Chang CW,Hu HM,Wang JY,Yang YC,Lin YC,Wang WM,Wu DC,Wu MT,Kuo FC

更新日期：2010-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory destructive disease of the large intestine occurred usually in the rectum and lower part of the colon as well as the entire colon. Drug therapy is not the only choice for UC treatment and medical management should be as a comprehensive whole. Azulfidine, Asacol, Pentasa, Dipe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu CT,Meng SY,Pan BR

更新日期：2004-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver cirrhosis is a paradigm of intestinal dysbiosis. The qualitative and quantitative derangement of intestinal microbial community reported in cirrhotic patients seems to be strictly related with the impairment of liver function. A kind of gut microbial "fingerprint", characterized by the reduced ratio of "good" to...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ponziani FR,Gerardi V,Pecere S,D'Aversa F,Lopetuso L,Zocco MA,Pompili M,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2015-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To evaluate a culture system for bile acid formation in primary human hepatocytes in comparison with HepG2 cells.METHODS:Hepatocytes were isolated from normal human liver tissue and we re cultured in serum-free William's E medium.The medium was collected and re newed every 24 h. Bile acids and their precursors in ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Einarsson C,Ellis E,Abrahamsson A,Ericzon BG,Bjorkhem I,Axelson M

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To our knowledge, stercoral perforation of the colon is rarely seen with fewer than 90 cases reported in the literature till date. We explored the principles of management to prevent impending mortality in five patients with this condition. Five patients, two males and three females, whose median age was 64 years, had...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang WS,Wang CS,Hsieh CC,Lin PY,Chin CC,Wang JY

更新日期：2006-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report on our large German collective and updated data of 142 patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) type 1. METHODS:Key investigations performed were liver biopsy, serum autoantibodies as well as serum markers such as IgG and elevated transaminases. Antinuclear antigen (ANA) and smooth muscle antigen (SMA) a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Teufel A,Wörns M,Weinmann A,Centner C,Piendl A,Lohse AW,Galle PR,Kanzler S

更新日期：2006-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of moxibustion on intestinal flora and release of interleukin-12 (IL-12) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) from the colon in rat with ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS:A rat model of UC was established by local stimulation of the intestine with supernatant from colonic contents harvested...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang XM,Lu Y,Wu LY,Yu SG,Zhao BX,Hu HY,Wu HG,Bao CH,Liu HR,Wang JH,Yao Y,Hua XG,Guo HY,Shen LR

更新日期：2012-12-14 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：:Previously, we reported the efficacy of a newly developed inverted overtube in shortening the hemostatic time and obtaining a clear endoscopic view in emergency endoscopic hemostasis. This device also helped us to perform gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) more safely by changing the direction of gravity i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mori H,Rafiq K,Kobara H,Nishiyama N,Fujihara S,Yachida T,Ayagi M,Tani J,Miyoshi H,Masaki T

更新日期：2014-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the role of P38 kinase in esophageal cancer cell apoptosis induced by genotoxin, cisplatin and the unfolded protein response (UPR) inducer, dithiothreitol (DTT). METHODS:Esophageal carcinoma cell line Eca109 was cultured in RPMI 1640 medium to 70% confluency and treated with either cisplatin, DTT, or cisp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang QX,Feng R,Zhang W,Ding Y,Yang JY,Liu GH

更新日期：2005-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in gastric cancer and its relation with the liver metastasis and prognosis. METHODS:Expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein was examined in gastric cancer and its paired substantial normal tissue by semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reac...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu JR,Wu YJ,Qin Q,Lu KZ,Yan S,Liu XS,Zheng SS

更新日期：2005-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This retrospective study was designed to analyze the results and the failure patterns of late course accelerated hyperfractionated radiotherapy for clinical T(1-2)N(0)M(0) esophageal carcinoma. METHODS:From Aug. 1994 to Feb. 2001, 56 patients with clinical T(1-2) esophageal carcinoma received late course accelerat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao KL,Wang Y,Shi XH

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the possibility of the replacement of the gag gene between human immunodeficiency virus and bovine immunodeficiency virus, to achieve chimeric virions, and thereby gain a new kind of AIDS vaccine based on BHIV chimeric viruses. METHODS:A series of chimeric BHIV proviral DNAs differing in the replacement...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu YX,Liu C,Liu XL,Qiao WT,Chen QM,Zeng Y,Geng YQ

更新日期：2005-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression and activity of leukotriene C4 (LTC4) synthesis enzymes and their underlying relationship with cysteinyl leukotriene (cys-LT) generation in a rat fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) model induced by D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (D-GalN/ LPS). METHODS:Rats were treated with D-GalN (3...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma KF,Yang HY,Chen Z,Qi LY,Zhu DY,Lou YJ

更新日期：2008-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify factors related to serious postoperative bacterial and fungal infections in the first 3 mo after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). METHODS:In the present study, the data of 207 patients from 2004 to 2011 were reviewed. The pre-, intra- and post-operative factors were statistically analyzed. Al...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li C,Wen TF,Mi K,Wang C,Yan LN,Li B

更新日期：2012-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoclip migration into the common bile duct following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is an extremely rare complication. Migrated endoclip into the common bile duct can cause obstruction, serve as a nidus for stone formation, and cause cholangitis. We report a case of obstructive jaundice and acute biliary pancreat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dolay K,Alis H,Soylu A,Altaca G,Aygun E

更新日期：2007-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenic rupture (SR) after colonoscopy is a very rare but potentially serious complication. Delayed diagnosis is common, and may increase morbidity and mortality associated. There is no clear relation between SR and difficult diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, but it has been suggested that loop formation and exces...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Herreros de Tejada A,Giménez-Alvira L,Van den Brule E,Sánchez-Yuste R,Matallanos P,Blázquez E,Calleja JL,Abreu LE

更新日期：2014-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To construct a noninvasive assessment model consisting of routine laboratory data to predict significant fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:A total of 137 consecutive patients with CHB who underwent percutaneous liver biopsy were retrospectively analyzed. These patients were...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang YX,Wu WJ,Zhang YZ,Feng YL,Zhou XX,Pan Q

更新日期：2008-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the role of mitochondrial microsatellite instability (mtMSI) in gastric carcinogenesis. METHODS:MtMSI was measured with PCR-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) in 68 cases of advanced gastric cancer, 40 cases of chronic gastritis, 30 cases of intestinal metaplasia and 20 cases of dysplas...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ling XL,Fang DC,Wang RQ,Yang SM,Fang L

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumors of the minor papilla of the duodenum are quite rare. We successfully and safely treated an 18-mm adenoma of the minor papilla associated with pancreas divisum using endoscopic papillectomy. A 64-year-old man was admitted to our hospital for treatment of an asymptomatic mass in the minor papilla detected by uppe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kanamori A,Kumada T,Kiriyama S,Sone Y,Tanikawa M,Hisanaga Y,Toyoda H,Kawashima H,Itoh A,Hirooka Y,Goto H

更新日期：2009-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of Stretta procedure with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptom control, medication changes and oesophagitis grade. METHODS:Ninety patients with a history of GERD underwent Stretta procedure from June 2007 to March 2010. All patients with GERD diagnosed by the presence of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liu HF,Zhang JG,Li J,Chen XG,Wang WA

更新日期：2011-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review the cases reported in the literature, examined their clinicopathological features, and evaluated the efficacy of different therapeutic modalities for this rare condition. METHODS:A search of the MEDLINE database revealed 16 cases of pericarditis carcinomatosa (PC) originating from GC reported in the lite...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kobayashi M,Okabayashi T,Okamoto K,Namikawa T,Araki K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate cell proliferation in erosive reflux disease (ERD) and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), we evaluated markers in squamous epithelial cells. METHODS:Thirty-four consecutive patients with gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-related symptoms (21 NERD and 13 ERD) were evaluated for the enrolment into the stu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Calabrese C,Montanaro L,Liguori G,Brighenti E,Vici M,Gionchetti P,Rizzello F,Campieri M,Derenzini M,Trerè D

更新日期：2011-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitors are known to increase reactivation of concurrent chronic hepatitis B, but their impact on the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is controversial. Some conditions of immunosuppression, such as liver transplantation, typically cause an increase in the rate of HCV evolution. Inhibition of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pompili M,Biolato M,Miele L,Grieco A

更新日期：2013-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:To review the implication of CXCR4 for gastrointestinal cancer, a "Pubmed" analysis was performed in order to evaluate the relevance of CXCR4 and its ligands for gastrointestinal cancers. Search terms applied were "cancer, malignoma, esophageal, gastric, colon, colorectal, hepatic, pancreatic, CXCR4, SDF-1alpha, and S...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Schimanski CC,Galle PR,Moehler M

更新日期：2008-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhea after bariatric procedures, mainly those with malabsorptive elements including Roux-Y Gastric Bypass and Biliopancreatic Diversion, is common and an essential determinant of quality of life and micro- and macronutrient deficiencies. Bariatric surgery is the only sustainably successful method to address morbid...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Borbély YM,Osterwalder A,Kröll D,Nett PC,Inglin RA

更新日期：2017-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the effect of angiogenesis inhibitor, Linomide, on tumor growth and metastasis in nude mice implanted with human gastric cancer. METHODS:A metastatic model of gastric cancer was established using orthotopic implantation of histologically intact tumor tissues into the gastric wall of nude mice. Linomid...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tao HQ,Lin YZ,Yin HR,Gu QL,Zhu ZG,Yao M

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the gastrin secreting cells (G cells) and the somatostatin secreting cells (D cells) of antral mucosa in rats at the ultrastructural level. METHODS:Revised immunoelectron microscopic technique was used to detect the G cells and D cells in rat antral mucosa through gastrin and somatostatin antibodies...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sun FP,Song YG

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00