Serum anti-Lewis X antibody is associated with VacA seropositivity but not atrophic gastritis in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection.

abstract：:Autoimmune pancreatitis is a clinical entity with many different clinical and biological characteristics that make diagnosis difficult. Sensitive and specific pancreatic antibodies are still lacking to assess the diagnosis as is the availability of interpretable pathological specimens. However, suggestive features con...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sahel J,Barthet M,Gasmi M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) may provide long-term symptom relief to patients suffering from chronic constipation. Patients are currently selected for SNS using a 2-week peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) comprising stimulation by temporary leads. However, only 40% of test responders receive long-term benef...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yiannakou Y,Etherson K,Close H,Kasim A,Mercer-Jones M,Plusa S,Maier R,Green S,Cundall J,Knowles C,Mason J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Proton pump inhibitors(PPIs) are widely prescribed to patients with liver cirrhosis. We hypothesized that long-standing PPI use is associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis(SBP) and accelerated development of disease-specific complications and liver-related death. METHODS:A 5-year follow-up observat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Janka T,Tornai T,Borbély B,Tornai D,Altorjay I,Papp M,Vitális Z

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic biopsy surveillance of Barrett's oesophagus is generally recommended. However, optimal patient selection and frequency of follow-up are subject to ongoing discussion. OBJECTIVE:To investigate current surveillance practices for Barrett's oesophagus in the Netherlands and to explore their concordan...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： van Sandick JW,Bartelsman JF,van Lanschot JJ,Tytgat GN,Obertop H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Placental growth factor (PlGF) is known for its role in pathological conditions to protect parenchymal cells of different organs from injury, whereas its presence in the liver and its potential importance in stimulating liver regeneration has never been described. This was investigated in this study usi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vanheule E,Fan YD,Van Huysse J,Meester D,Olievier K,Praet M,de Hemptinne B,Colle I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is one of the possible complications of liver cirrhosis. In this study, a potassium-iron-phosphate-citrate complex was analyzed for its efficacy and safety in the treatment of MHE, as this complex is supposed to bind to the major pathogenic factor of MHE: intestinal ammoni...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Burkard T,Biedermann A,Herold C,Dietlein M,Rauch M,Diefenbach M

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This preliminary study aimed to investigate the effects of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii on proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in patients with diarrhea-dominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). The other objectives were to document any clinical improvement as judged by symptoms, qual...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abbas Z,Yakoob J,Jafri W,Ahmad Z,Azam Z,Usman MW,Shamim S,Islam M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an acute gastrointestinal infection caused by anaerobic, toxin-producing bacteria. During the course of CDI, there is a general inflammatory state. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the role of fatty acids (FAs) in the pathogenesis of acute infection we analy...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dróżdż M,Gdula-Argasińska J,Biesiada G,Jurczyszyn A,Perucki W,Wołkow P,Borys A,Sroczyńska K,Zając A,Librowski T,Garlicki A,Czepiel J

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to describe and identify potential trends with respect to prevalence, incidence, age, sex, and autoimmune comorbidity of celiac disease (CD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:A Danish nationwide cohort study of CD using data from The National Patient Register. Patients with a primary or secondary dia...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Grode L,Bech BH,Jensen TM,Humaidan P,Agerholm IE,Plana-Ripoll O,Ramlau-Hansen CH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have found a differential expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the blood of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) compared with healthy controls. The aim of this study was to identify circulating miRNAs expressed in CD and assess their performance as biomarkers in patients with clinically suspect...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jensen MD,Andersen RF,Christensen H,Nathan T,Kjeldsen J,Madsen JS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As it has been demonstrated that a careful duodenal inspection during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may be useful in predicting coeliac disease, we tried to define the usefulness of endoscopy in detecting unsuspected coeliac patients. DESIGN AND METHODS:We considered all the first diagnoses of coeliac dis...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vjero K,Martucci S,Alvisi C,Broglia F,Viera FT,Perego M,Corazza GR

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced bone mineral density has been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and recent studies indicate that there is also an increase in the relative risk of fracture. Absolute risk of fracture is, however, generally low and thus measurement of bone mineral density as a screening procedure for all pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Compston JE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Discrimination of biliary atresia (BA) from other causes of neonatal cholestasis (NC) is challenging. We aimed to analyze the clinicopathological findings in cholestatic infants who were provisionally diagnosed with BA and then excluded by intraoperative cholangiography compared with those with a definitive ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sira MM,Taha M,Sira AM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent cough could be caused by various diseases such as postnasal drip syndrome, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or adverse event of drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. We report a case of persistent cough associated with high plasma levels of the proton pump inhibitor omepra...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Reiche I,Tröger U,Martens-Lobenhoffer J,Kandulski A,Neumann H,Malfertheiner P,Bode-Böger SM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this research was to assess how the use of sedation during colonoscopy influences patient anxiety, fear, satisfaction, and acceptance of repeat examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospective case-control study quantifying the anxiety and fears of patients appointed for colonoscopy, comparing patients...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Baudet JS,Aguirre-Jaime A

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) is thought to play an important role in cellular immunological reactions. Expression can be induced by inflammatory cytokines in a wide variety of cells, including hepatocytes. OBJECTIVE:To compare the behaviour of ICAM-1 in liver diseases. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Soresi M,Cervello M,Lipani G,Carroccio A,Cartabellotta A,Marasà L,Casto C,Virruso L,Montalto G

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to draw a picture of diagnostic assessment and patterns of care for rectal cancer in France using population-based registries data. METHODS:The study included a random sample of 669 cases of rectal cancers diagnosed in 2005. RESULTS:Diagnostic assessment was performed by colonoscop...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Desgrippes R,Bouvier V,Delafosse P,Robaszkiewicz M,Molinié F,Trétarre B,Lepage C,Faivre J,Jooste V,Bouvier AM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the discovery of Helicobacter pylori, the last decade has seen major advances in our understanding of gastroduodenal disease. However, our knowledge remains incomplete and the exact mechanism by which H. pylori causes inflammation and ulceration is still not known. The role of H. pylori in relation to other ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Phull PS,Green CJ,Jacyna MR

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous regression of adult solid tumours is rare. Here, we present the case of a 51-year-old man who underwent a curative resection for an adenocarcinoma of the rectum in 1989. He remained well until 12 months after surgery when he developed a large-fixed mass proximal to the anastomosis, which was treated with r...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdelrazeq AS,Lund JN,Leveson SH

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Serrated polyposis (SP) is an infrequent colorectal cancer (CRC) predisposition syndrome. An unidentified genetic defect is believed to play a role in this condition. The risk of SP and/or CRC for first-degree relatives (FDRs) is not yet well known. The aim of our study was to determine the incidence of bo...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Oquiñena S,Guerra A,Pueyo A,Eguaras J,Montes M,Razquin S,Ciaurriz A,Aznárez R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This work evaluates the burden and trends of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-associated hospitalisations in Spain before and after the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Tackling Hepatitis C in the National Health System in 2015. METHODS:HCV-related hospitalisation discharges from 2005 to 2017 were obtained...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Garrido-Estepa M,Latasa P,Flores-Herrera J,García Comas L

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metal stents offer superior biliary drainage in patients with malignant bile duct obstruction, with fewer episodes of stent occlusion compared with polyethylene stents. Metal stent patency has only been studied over limited time periods in such patients with malignant disease. OBJECTIVE:To assess the long-t...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： O'Brien SM,Hatfield AR,Craig PI,Williams SP

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reports suggest that gluten sensitivity (GS) exists in the absence of coeliac disease (CD). This clinical entity has been termed noncoeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). OBJECTIVES:To determine the population prevalence of self-reported GS and referral characteristics to secondary care. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aziz I,Lewis NR,Hadjivassiliou M,Winfield SN,Rugg N,Kelsall A,Newrick L,Sanders DS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effective, but expensive, drug infliximab is used in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Monitoring infliximab trough levels and anti-infliximab antibody (ATI) formation can lead to a more cost-effective use of infliximab therapy. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of implem...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Taks M,Pijls PA,Derijks LJ,Ten Broeke R,Grouls RJ,Curvers J,Gilissen LP

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a principal cause of severe liver diseases worldwide and a possible source of significant morbidity and fatality in the long term. Information on the genotype is more significant because it has prognostic value in the response to antiviral therapy. OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Waqar M,Khan AU,Rehman HU,Idrees M,Wasim M,Ali A,Niaz Z,Ismail Z,Rehman MU,Tariq M,Shah M,Murtaza BN

更新日期：2014-01-01 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:Dominant biliary strictures occur commonly in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), who have a high risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma (CC). The natural history and optimal management of dominant strictures remain unclear, with some reports suggesting that endoscopic interventions improve ou...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chapman MH,Webster GJ,Bannoo S,Johnson GJ,Wittmann J,Pereira SP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may reduce iron absorption and serum ferritin levels in patients with homeostatic iron regulator (HFE)-related hemochromatosis, reducing the need for frequent phlebotomies. Our study aimed to perform for the first time a meta-analysis of existing observational and rando...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dirweesh A,Anugwom CM,Li Y,Vaughn BP,Lake J

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Crohn's disease is frequently associated with extraintestinal manifestations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of association between the development of extraintestinal manifestations, the clinical forms of Crohn's disease according to the Vienna Classification and to the presence of several ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Barreiro-de Acosta M,Domínguez-Muñoz JE,Núñez-Pardo de Vera MC,Lozano-León A,Lorenzo A,Peña S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00