Effect of chronic treatment with nadolol plus isosorbide mononitrate on liver blood flow and liver metabolic activity in cirrhosis.

abstract：:We report a case of a distinctive familial internal anal sphincter myopathy with unique histological and radiological features. A 67-year-old woman presented with a 20-year history of proctalgia fugax and outlet obstruction; other family members were similarly affected. Computed tomograpy and magnetic resonance imagin...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Guy RJ,Kamm MA,Martin JE

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coeliac disease is a T-cell-mediated enteropathy induced by gluten. A minority of patients who fail to respond to a gluten-free diet may require intervention with immunomodulating drugs. We report a case of refractory coeliac disease where remission was induced by the anti-tumour necrosis factor-alpha antibody inflixi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Turner SM,Moorghen M,Probert CS

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:An inadequate disinfection of endoscopes and associated accessories can result in the transmission of infections to patients. The aim of this study was to access reprocessing practice in the endoscopy units of Portuguese district general hospitals. METHODS:An anonymous questionnaire on cleaning and ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Soares JB,Gonçalves R,Banhudo A,Pedrosa J

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National surveys have been used to obtain information on sedation and monitoring practices in endoscopy in several countries. AIMS:To provide data from Portugal and query the Portuguese endoscopists on nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 31-item web survey was sent to al...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ferreira AO,Torres J,Dinis-Ribeiro M,Cravo M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have suggested that endotoxin-induced cytokines play an important role in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Rifaximin is a nonabsorbable antibiotic that might act on Gram-negative bacteria, thereby inhibiting endotoxin proinflammatory cytokine production in patients with NAFLD. Our aim ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gangarapu V,Ince AT,Baysal B,Kayar Y,Kılıç U,Gök Ö,Uysal Ö,Şenturk H

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) is considered the most important event in hepatic fibrogenesis. The precise mechanism of this process is unknown in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), and more evidence is needed on the evolution of fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assess these aspects in childre...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Maia JM,Maranhão Hde S,Sena LV,Rocha LR,Medeiros IA,Ramos AM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Excessive alcohol consumption has steadily risen to become the third leading cause of preventable death in the USA. One consequence of heavy alcohol use recently under considerable investigation is alcoholic hepatitis. Although many risk factors for developing alcoholic hepatitis have been documented, our ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Al-Azzawi Y,Albo B,Fasullo M,Coukos J,Watts GJ,Tai R,Radcliffe D,Kroll-Desrosiers A,Devuni D,Szabo G

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal pain is a common symptom in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). As prognosis has improved, CF has changed from a pediatric disease to the current situation wherein most people with CF are adults. With improved survival, the spectrum of pathologies causing abdominal pain in CF has shifted. Despite this, th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Nash EF,Ohri CM,Stephenson AL,Durie PR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease phenotype and outcome of late-onset Crohn's disease are still poorly defined. METHODS:In this Italian nationwide multicentre retrospective study, patients diagnosed ≥65 years (late-onset) were compared with young adult-onset with 16-39 years and adult-onset Crohn's disease 40-64 years. Data were col...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Viola A,Monterubbianesi R,Scalisi G,Furfaro F,Rea M,Saibeni S,Aratari A,Bringiotti R,Casella G,Cantoro L,Frankovic I,Calella F,Pugliese D,Orlando S,Samperi L,Cappello M,Mocci G,Manetti N,Annese V,Privitera AC,Inse

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The influence of choledochoduodenostomy and choledochojejunostomy on the repair of hepatic lesions secondary to biliary obstruction is not well known. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of choledochoduodenostomy and choledochojejunostomy on the recovery of these lesions in rats with bilia...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： dos Santos JS,Kemp R,de Andrade MF,Neder L

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The actual degree of pain or discomfort experienced during colonoscopy varies between patients. This prospective study was conducted to determine what variables, apart from the endoscopist's skill, are associated with a patient's discomfort during this procedure. DESIGN/METHODS:From December 2003 to Septembe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Park DI,Kim HJ,Park JH,Cho YK,Sohn CI,Jeon WK,Kim BI,Ryu SH,Sung IK

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid antibodies are a heterogeneous group of acquired autoantibodies that react with anionic phospholipids, such as cardiolipin. Anticardiolipin antibodies (ACAs) are frequently found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune disorders and can react with the phospholipid alone or b...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yuste JR,Prieto J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult Still's disease is a well-characterized rheumatic disorder of unknown origin, which may affect multiple organs and may have a fatal course. However, liver failure has rarely been described in adult Still's disease. We present the case of a 25-year-old woman who was admitted with acute liver failure 2 years after...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ott SJ,Baron A,Berghaus T,Lamerz R,Beuers U

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old woman was admitted to our department with symptoms of nausea, anorexia and asthenia. Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were increased; all serological tests for viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders were negative. She had taken Lycopodium similiaplex solution as seda...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Conti E,De Checchi G,Mencarelli R,Pinato S,Rovere P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a constant balance in cancer cells between division and death. The malignant phenotype is associated with a continuing cell cycle or 'immortalization'. Telomeres, structures that cap the chromosomes, are related to cell longevity and are regulated by a ribonucleoprotein called telomerase. This review describe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Crocker J

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The endoscopic (13)C-urea breath test ((13)C-EUBT), which combines the urea breath test (UBT) with endoscopy, provides high accuracy for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. This study was conducted to determine whether the (13)C-EUBT using low doses of urea and short sampling times could preserve accuracy i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Isomoto H,Inoue K,Shikuwa S,Furusu H,Nishiyama T,Omagari K,Mizuta Y,Murase K,Murata I,Enjoji A,Kanematsu T,Kohno S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a severe and frequent complication of liver cirrhosis characterized by abnormal cerebral function. Little is known about the underlying neural mechanisms in HE and human data are sparse. Electrophysiological methods such as evoked brain potentials after somatic stimuli ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Blauenfeldt RA,Olesen SS,Hansen JB,Graversen C,Drewes AM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallbladder wall varices are unusual ectopic varices, which occur in the setting of portal hypertension, usually but not universally associated with portal vein thrombosis. Rupture of these varices may lead to life-threatening intra abdominal haemorrhage and is associated with a high mortality rate. We report a case o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kevans D,MacNicholas R,Norris S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Thiopurine-induced leukopenia is a relatively common adverse event related to thiopurine medication in Korean pediatric Crohn's disease. In addition to the mutations of TPMT gene, the NUDT15 c.415C>T variant was recently identified to have a strong association with thiopurine-induced early leukopenia. We conduc...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lee YJ,Hwang EH,Park JH,Shin JH,Kang B,Kim SY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Current guidelines for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients are to undergo surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with 6-month ultrasonography. We aimed to compare detection rates of very-early-stage HCC in two groups: group A, undergoing 6-month ultrasonography versus group B, undergoing 6-m...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kim JH,Kang SH,Lee M,Choi HS,Jun BG,Kim TS,Choi DH,Suk KT,Kim MY,Kim YD,Cheon GJ,Baik SK,Kim DJ

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old woman developed rapidly worsening renal insufficiency. Extensive calcification of the kidneys was found. The patient also suffered from ischaemic neuropathy, myopathy and arthritis. In a muscle biopsy multiple calcium oxalate crystals could be demonstrated surrounded by inflammatory infiltrates. Levels o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Glück T,Krämer BK,Zülke C,Rüschoff J,Rogler G,Schweda F,Anthuber M,Lang B,Schölmerich J

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have demonstrated that separate intravenous infusion of amino acids (IVAA) at high doses induces gallbladder emptying. However, little is known about the mechanisms mediating IVAA-induced gallbladder contraction. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS:To investigate whether the effect of IVAA on gallbladder m...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gielkens HA,de Boer SY,Lam WF,Rovati LC,Lamers CB,Masclee AA

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The PGAA index was one of the first composite liver fibrosis markers. This study aims, prospectively, to confirm the diagnostic value of PGAA and Fibrotest in patients with alcoholic liver disease and to compare their diagnostic performances. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We prospectively included 200 conse...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Naveau S,Essoh BM,Ghinoiu M,Marthey L,Njiké-Nakseu M,Balian A,Lachgar M,Prévot S,Perlemuter G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver ultrasound has been revolutionized by the development of microbubble contrast agents and multipulse software designed to detect their nonlinear resonances. The ability to visualize all parts of the liver's vasculature, including the sinusoids, at high spatial and temporal resolution gives unique insights into th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cosgrove DO

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until now, no data on the routine screening for thrombotic risk factors in Chinese nonmalignant and noncirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) have been reported. METHODS:A total of 141 nonmalignant and noncirrhotic patients with PVT who underwent screening tests for thrombotic risk factors bet...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Qi X,Wu F,He C,Fan D,Han G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a condition with high mortality. New strategies are urgently required. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) treatment in patients with ACLF associated with hepatitis B virus...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chen B,Wang YH,Qian JQ,Wu DB,Chen EQ,Tang H

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylaxis with norfloxacin has been shown to be effective in preventing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in liver cirrhosis. This therapy is associated with the appearance of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli. However, only four cases of SBP caused by quinolone-resistant E. coli have been reported so far. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cereto F,Genescà J,Smithson A,González A,Moreno G,del Valle Ortiz O,Esteban R,Guardia J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients have a suboptimal diagnosis. Particularly, the characteristics and risk of fibrosis progression of HCV antibody-positive patients without RNA testing are unknown. METHODS:Patients with a positive HCV antibody performed during 2005-2007 were classified based on R...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Morales-Arraez D,Nieto Bujalance Y,Diaz-Flores F,de Vera A,Jiménez A,Garcia Dopico JA,Quintero E,Hernández-Guerra M

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether the sugar absorption test (SAT) during follow-up of patients with coeliac disease on a gluten-free diet (GFD) correlates with improvement of the villous architecture of the small intestine. METHODS:The SAT was performed in coeliacs at diagnosis and during follow-up with GFD. For the SAT,...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Uil JJ,van Elburg RM,van Overbeek FM,Meyer JW,Mulder CJ,Heymans HS

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection is caused by an RNA virus. HCV infection is considered to induce systemic disease that causes steatosis, alters lipid metabolism, and results in metabolic syndrome. This study aimed to investigate the therapeutic outcome in HCV genotype 3 patients with metabolic syndrome. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aziz H,Gill U,Raza A,Gill ML

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00