Endoscopic response to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors predicts long term benefits in Crohn's disease.

abstract：:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are a well-characterized group of mucin-producing cystic neoplasms of the clear malignant potential type. We report here two cases of intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma (IPMC) with atypical manifestations. In one case, we discussed a pseudomyxoma peritonei caused ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee SE,Jang JY,Yang SH,Kim SW

更新日期：2007-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:To present problems that might severely impact the conclusions drawn by the authors of an article on antioxidant treatment in chronic pancreatitis (World J Gastroenterol 2010; 16: 4066-4071). We analyzed and discussed this paper by Shah et al, and found that promising as it is, this study has some methodological short...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stefaniak T,Vingerhoets A,Sledzinski Z

更新日期：2012-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association between adiponectin levels and risk of colorectal adenoma and cancer (early and advanced). METHODS:A cross-sectional study in a cohort of hospital-based patients was conducted between January 2004 and March 2006 at Yamagata University Hospital. Male subjects, who had colorectal tumor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Otake S,Takeda H,Fujishima S,Fukui T,Orii T,Sato T,Sasaki Y,Nishise S,Kawata S

更新日期：2010-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of tumor suppressor gene p27 and spindle checkpoint gene Mad2 and to demonstrate their expression difference in colorectal cancer and normal mucosa and to evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS:Immunohistochemical staining was used for detection of expression of Mad2 and p27 in c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li GQ,Zhang HF

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Understanding the treatment landscape of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is essential for improving disease management and patient outcomes. Brazil is the largest Latin American country, and it presents socioeconomic and health care differences across its geographical regions. This country has the highest ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zaltman C,Parra RS,Sassaki LY,Santana GO,Ferrari MLA,Miszputen SJ,Amarante HMBS,Kaiser Junior RL,Flores C,Catapani WR,Parente JML,Bafutto M,Ramos O,Gonçalves CD,Guimaraes IM,da Rocha JJR,Feitosa MR,Feres O,Saad-Hossne

更新日期：2021-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the efficacy of different chemotherapeutic agents during conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) in the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:A retrospective review was undertaken of patients with unresectable HCC undergoing cTACE from May 2003 to November 2011. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu J,Song L,Zhao DY,Guo B,Liu J

更新日期：2014-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of patients with HCC still remains dismal. The life expectancy of HCC patients is hard to predict because of the high possibility of postoperative recurrence. Many factors, such as patient's general conditions, macroscopic tumor morphology, as well as tumor histopathology features, have been proven of pr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Qin LX,Tang ZY

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the frequencies of HGV and TTV infections in serum and saliva samples of non-hepatitis patients with oral diseases in Hangzhou area, and to understand the correlation between detected results of HGV RNA and/or TTV DNA in sera and in saliva from the same patients. METHODS:RT-nested PCR for HGV RNA dete...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yan J,Chen LL,Lou YL,Zhong XZ

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the commonest chronic liver disease in high-income countries and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Macrophages appear to play an important role in the development and progression of hepatic fibrosis in patients with NAFLD. Accordingly, modulation of macro...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Neokosmidis G,Tziomalos K

更新日期：2018-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from adipose-derived stromal cells (ADSCs) and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) have similar hepatic differentiation potential. METHODS:Mouse ADSCs and BMSCs were isolated and cultured. Their morphological and phenotypic characteristics, as well as their multip...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xu LJ,Wang SF,Wang DQ,Ma LJ,Chen Z,Chen QQ,Wang J,Yan L

更新日期：2017-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of 5 compared to 10 granulocyteaphaeresis sessions in patients with active steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis. METHODS:In this pilot, prospective, multicenter randomized trial, 20 patients with moderately active steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis were randomized to 5 or 10 granulocytea...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ricart E,Esteve M,Andreu M,Casellas F,Monfort D,Sans M,Oudovenko N,Lafuente R,Panes J

更新日期：2007-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess CT, MR manifestations and their diagnostic value in hepatic tuberculosis. METHODS:CT findings in 12 cases and MR findings in 4 cases of hepatic tuberculosis proved by surgery or biopsy were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS:(1) CT findings: One case of serohepatic type of hepatic tuberculosis had multip...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu RS,Zhang SZ,Wu JJ,Li RF

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The small and large intestine of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) have evolved to have discrete functions with distinct anatomies and immune cell composition. The importance of these differences is underlined when considering that different pathogens have uniquely adapted to live in each region of the gut. Furthermore...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bowcutt R,Forman R,Glymenaki M,Carding SR,Else KJ,Cruickshank SM

更新日期：2014-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels in patients with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and different immune conditions. METHODS:HBeAg-positive CHB patients with different immune conditions were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. These patients were grouped according to the followi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang YM,Yang YD,Jia HY,Zeng LY,Yu W,Zhou N,Li LJ

更新日期：2014-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To estimate the incidence of catheter tract implantation metastasis among patients undergoing percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and to provide data regarding the management of this unusual complication of PTBD by reviewing cases reported in the literature. METHO...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sakata J,Shirai Y,Wakai T,Nomura T,Sakata E,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2005-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report a case of severe idiopathic gastroparesis in complete absence of Kit-positive gastric interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC). METHODS:Gastric tissue from a patient with severe idiopathic gastroparesis unresponsive to medical treatment and requiring surgery was analyzed by conventional histology and immunohist...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Battaglia E,Bassotti G,Bellone G,Dughera L,Serra AM,Chiusa L,Repici A,Mioli P,Emanuelli G

更新日期：2006-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To search the pathophysiological mechanism of diarrhea based on daily stool weights, fecal electrolytes, osmotic gap and pH. METHODS:Seventy-six patients were included: 51 with microscopic colitis (MC) (40 with lymphocytic colitis (LC); 11 with collagenous colitis (CC)); 7 with MC without diarrhea and 18 as a cont...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Protic M,Jojic N,Bojic D,Milutinovic S,Necic D,Bojic B,Svorcan P,Krstic M,Popovic O

更新日期：2005-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines (HM) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). METHODS:A computer-based as well as manual literature search was performed. We reviewed randomized controlled trials on the treatment of IBS with and without HM. RESULTS:A total of 22 studies with 25 HM...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi J,Tong Y,Shen JG,Li HX

更新日期：2008-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with achalasia typically have a thick lower esophageal muscularis propria (LEMP), and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been effective in treating most patients. LEMP thickness may be associated with the outcomes and prognosis after POEM. However, more evidence is needed regarding the relationship...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liao Y,Xiao TY,Wu YF,Zhang JJ,Zhang BZ,Wang YD,Wang S,Liu X,Sun SY,Guo JT

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic radiation proctopathy occurs in 5%-20% of patients following pelvic radiotherapy. Although many cases resolve spontaneously, some lead to chronic symptoms including diarrhea, tenesmus, urgency and persistent rectal bleeding with iron deficiency anemia requiring blood transfusions. Treatments for chronic radiat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rustagi T,Mashimo H

更新日期：2011-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effectiveness of antioxidant compounds in modulating mitochondrial oxidative alterations and lipids accumulation in fatty hepatocytes. METHODS:Silybin-phospholipid complex containing vitamin E (Realsil(®)) was daily administered by gavage (one pouch diluted in 3 mL of water and containing 15 mg ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Grattagliano I,Diogo CV,Mastrodonato M,de Bari O,Persichella M,Wang DQ,Liquori A,Ferri D,Carratù MR,Oliveira PJ,Portincasa P

更新日期：2013-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the anti-hepatofibrotic effects of Gardenia jasminoides in liver fibrosis. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent common bile duct ligation (BDL) for 14 d and were treated with Gardenia jasminoides by gavage. The effects of Gardenia jasminoides on liver fibrosis and the detailed molecular mechan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen YH,Lan T,Li J,Qiu CH,Wu T,Gou HJ,Lu MQ

更新日期：2012-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to have an adequate view of the whole small intestine during capsule endoscopy, the preparation recommended consists of a clear liquid diet and an overnight fast. However, visualization of the small bowel during video capsule endoscopy can be impaired by intestinal contents. To improve mucosal visualization, ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pons Beltrán V,Carretero C,Gonzalez-Suárez B,Fernandez-Urien I,Muñoz-Navas M

更新日期：2008-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the impact of preoperative neoadjuvant bevacizumab (Bev) on the outcome of patients undergoing resection for colorectal liver metastases (CLM). METHODS:Eligible trials were identified from Medline, Embase, Ovid, and the Cochrane database. The data were analyzed with fixed-effects or random-effects models...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li DB,Ye F,Wu XR,Wu LP,Chen JX,Li B,Zhou YM

更新日期：2013-02-07 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：:We report a case of two pseudolymphomas of the liver in a 63-year-old Japanese woman with primary biliary cirrhosis. One of the lesions was found incidentally during a medical examination, presenting as a 10 mm hypodense nodule that revealed hyperdensity in the early phase and hypodensity in the late phase in computed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Okada T,Mibayashi H,Hasatani K,Hayashi Y,Tsuji S,Kaneko Y,Yoshimitsu M,Tani T,Zen Y,Yamagishi M

更新日期：2009-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The prognosis of early gastric carcinoma (EGC) is generally excellent after surgery. The presence or absence of lymph node metastasis in EGC is an important prognostic factor. The survival and recurrence rates of node-negative EGC are much better than those of node-positive EGC. This study examined the factors rela...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

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

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful cannulation of the common bile duct may be difficult in patients in whom the papilla is located entirely within a diverticulum. In this study, we report successful biliary cannulation in three patients following intubation of the distal tip of the duodenoscope into the duodenal diverticulum and locating the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang BC,Shi WB,Zhang WJ,Gu J,Tao YJ,Wang YQ,Wang XF

更新日期：2012-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is paramount for the management of prevalent gastrointestinal disorders including peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. Due to the wide increase in prevalence of H. pylori resistance to antibiotics, clarithromycin-based triple therapies are not any more suitabl...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Papastergiou V,Georgopoulos SD,Karatapanis S

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are seen in up to 50% of cases of acute pancreatitis. The Revised Atlanta classification categorized these collections on the basis of duration of disease and contents, whether liquid alone or a mixture of fluid and necrotic debris. Management of these different types of collections...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dhaka N,Samanta J,Kochhar S,Kalra N,Appasani S,Manrai M,Kochhar R

更新日期：2015-12-28 00:00:00