Evaluation of elastography combined with serological indexes for hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B.

abstract：:Hypertriglyceridemic pancreatitis (HTGP) accounts for up to 10% of acute pancreatitis presentations in non-pregnant individuals and is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis after alcohol and gallstones. There are a number of retrospective studies and case reports that have suggested a role for apheresis an...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saleh MA,Mansoor E,Cooper GS

更新日期：2017-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), which was developed for en bloc resection of large lesions in the stomach, has been widely accepted for the treatment of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Many minimally invasive endoscopic therapies based on ESD have been developed recently. Endoscopic submuco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou PH,Shi Q,Zhong YS,Yao LQ

更新日期：2013-11-07 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：AIM:To investigate the antioxidative status of patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in southeastern Taiwan. METHODS:Our study comprised 27 patients with ALD recruited from Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital, located in southeastern Taiwan. Patients with ALD included 12 non-aborigines (12 men) and 15 aborigines (1...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen YL,Chen LJ,Bair MJ,Yao ML,Peng HC,Yang SS,Yang SC

更新日期：2011-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a range of liver histology severity and outcomes in the absence of chronic alcohol use. The mildest form is simple steatosis in which triglycerides accumulate within hepatocytes. A more advanced form of NAFLD, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, includes inflammation and...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pacifico L,Nobili V,Anania C,Verdecchia P,Chiesa C

更新日期：2011-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) is a rare but life threatening form of bowel ischemia. It is implicated in 6%-9% of all cases of acute mesenteric ischemia. The proportion of patients with primary (or idiopathic) MVT varies from 0% to 49%, with a decrease in frequency secondary to more recent availability of newer i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Karmacharya P,Aryal MR,Donato A

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe our own experience with pyogenic liver abscesses over the past 10 years and investigate the risk factors associated with failure of initial percutaneous therapy. METHODS:A retrospective study of records of 63 PLA patients presenting between 1998 and 2008 to Australian tertiary referral centre, were rev...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pang TC,Fung T,Samra J,Hugh TJ,Smith RC

更新日期：2011-03-28 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：AIM:To investigate the relationship of serum levels of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) with kinds of cytokines in colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS:Serum samples of 100 CRC patients were collected. The concentration of total n-3 PUFA which included C18:3 n-3, C20:5 n-3, C22:5 n-3, C22:6 n-3 and the total n-6 PUFA inc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jia HJ,Zhang PJ,Liu YL,Jiang CG,Zhu X,Tian YP

更新日期：2016-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the prognostic value of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS:A search was performed for relevant publications in PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases. The pooled effects were calculated from the available informa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang Z,Sheng YY,Dong QZ,Qin LX

更新日期：2016-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article on p. 1107 in vol. 21, PMID: 26640344.]. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tong YF,Cai XJ

更新日期：2018-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uric acid is the end product of purine metabolism. Previous studies have found that serum uric acid (SUA) levels are associated with the total cancer risk. However, due to the dual effect of uric acid on cancer, the relationship between the SUA levels and most specific-site cancer remains unclear. AIM:To in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang CF,Huang JJ,Mi NN,Lin YY,He QS,Lu YW,Yue P,Bai B,Zhang JD,Zhang C,Cai T,Fu WK,Gao L,Li X,Yuan JQ,Meng WB

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We shall construct the small interfering RNA (siRNA) expression cassette (SEC) targeting activated K-ras gene sequence, identify more effective siRNA sequence against K-ras gene in human pancreatic cancer cell line MiaPaCa-2 by SEC and reveal the anti-cancer effects of RNA interference (RNAi) and its therapeutic po...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang W,Wang CY,Dong JH,Chen X,Zhang M,Zhao G

更新日期：2005-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol-induced fatty liver (steatosis) was believed to result from excessive generation of reducing equivalents from ethanol metabolism, thereby enhancing fat accumulation. Recent findings have revealed a more complex picture in which ethanol oxidation is still required, but specific transcription as well as humoral ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Donohue TM Jr

更新日期：2007-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old male underwent endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) to treat early gastric cancer (EGC) in 2001. The lesion (50 mm × 25 mm diameter) was histologically diagnosed as poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma, with an ulcer finding. Although the tumor was confined to the mucosa with no evidence of lymphovascu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kawabata H,Oda I,Suzuki H,Nonaka S,Yoshinaga S,Katai H,Taniguchi H,Kushima R,Saito Y

更新日期：2013-08-14 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：:Peliosis hepatis is a rare benign disease, but in last years the number of identified cases has increased. This disease is known to be sometimes accompanied by hepatocellular carcinoma. In the recent article, Yu et al describe a case of liver peliosis, characterized by an increased proliferative index. Therefore, addi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Demyashkin G,Zatsepina M

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the efficacy and safety of meticulous cannulation by needle-knife. METHODS:Three needle-knife procedures were used to facilitate cannulation in cases when standard cannulation techniques failed. A total of 104 cannulations via the minor papilla attempted in 74 patients at our center between January 20...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang W,Gong B,Jiang WS,Liu L,Bielike K,Xv B,Wu YL

更新日期：2015-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of SCCA2 and other SCCA1 molecules in the process of hepatitis B virus (HBV) binding to mammalian cells. METHODS:SCCA1 and SCCA2 were isolated from HepG2. Binding protein (BP) genes were obtained through PCR. Recombinant baculoviruses expressing SCCA1, SCCA2, BP, and different mutants were ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen M,Cheng T,Xu CY,Wu T,Ou SH,Zhang T,Zhang J,Xia NS

更新日期：2005-05-21 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 compare the hemostatic efficacy and safety of two mechanical endoscopic methods: endoscopic band ligation (EBL) and endoscopic hemoclip placement (EHP) in patients with actively bleeding Mallory-Weiss syndrome (MWS). METHODS:A prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy and safety of EHP with EBL was p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cho YS,Chae HS,Kim HK,Kim JS,Kim BW,Kim SS,Han SW,Choi KY

更新日期：2008-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To retrospectively analyze factors affecting the long-term survival of patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent pancreatic resection. METHODS:From January 2000 to December 2011, 195 patients underwent pancreatic resection in our hospital. The prognostic factors after pancreatic resection were analyzed in all ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yamamoto T,Yagi S,Kinoshita H,Sakamoto Y,Okada K,Uryuhara K,Morimoto T,Kaihara S,Hosotani R

更新日期：2015-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old man with cT1bN0M0 stage I middle thoracic esophageal cancer underwent subtotal esophagectomy and gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior mediastinal route after preoperative carbon-ion radiotherapy and chemotherapy in a clinical trial. Anastomotic leakage occurred, but it spontaneously improved...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Uesato M,Kono T,Akutsu Y,Murakami K,Kagaya A,Muto Y,Nakano A,Aikawa M,Tamachi T,Amagai H,Arasawa T,Muto Y,Matsubara H

更新日期：2017-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of a fat rich diet on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced mucosal damage in the murine small intestine. METHODS:C57BL6 mice were fed 4 types of diets with or without indomethacin. One group was fed standard laboratory chow. The other groups were fed a fat diet consisting ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ueda T,Hokari R,Higashiyama M,Yasutake Y,Maruta K,Kurihara C,Tomita K,Komoto S,Okada Y,Watanabe C,Usui S,Nagao S,Miura S

更新日期：2015-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of schisandrin B (Sch B) on proliferation and apoptosis of human hepatoma SMMC-7721 cells in vitro and regulation of Hsp70 and Caspases-3, 7, 9 expression by Sch B. METHODS:Human hepatoma cell line SMMC-7721 was cultured and treated with Sch B at various concentrations. Growth suppression...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu YF,Cao MF,Gao YP,Chen F,Wang T,Zumbika EP,Qian KX

更新日期：2004-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Biodegradable stents (BDSs) are an attractive option to avoid ongoing dilation or surgery in patients with benign stenoses of the small and large intestines. The experience with the currently the only BDS for endoscopic placement, made of Poly-dioxanone, have shown promising results. However some aspects should be imp...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lorenzo-Zúñiga V,Moreno-de-Vega V,Marín I,Boix J

更新日期：2014-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Duodenal polyps or lesions are uncommonly found on upper endoscopy. Duodenal lesions can be categorized as subepithelial or mucosally-based, and the type of lesion often dictates the work-up and possible therapeutic options. Subepithelial lesions that can arise in the duodenum include lipomas, gastrointestinal stromal...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gaspar JP,Stelow EB,Wang AY

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have allowed the diagnosis of gastric cancer (GC) at an early stage. Due to the low incidence of lymph node metastasis and favorable prognosis in early GC, function-preserving surgery which improves postoperative quality of life may be possible. Pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saito T,Kurokawa Y,Takiguchi S,Mori M,Doki Y

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of p28/gankyrin gene and its role in the carcinogenetic process of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:64 specimens of HCC and para-carcinoma tissues, 22 specimens of non-tumor liver tissues (7 normal, 15 cirrhosis), 10 specimens of normal human tissues and 5 hepatoma cell l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fu XY,Wang HY,Tan L,Liu SQ,Cao HF,Wu MC

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thiopurine analogs and anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents have dramatically changed the therapeutics of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), improving short and long-term outcomes. Unfortunately some patients do not respond to therapy and others lose response over time. The pharmacokinetic properties of these drugs...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yarur AJ,Abreu MT,Deshpande AR,Kerman DH,Sussman DA

更新日期：2014-04-07 00:00:00