Faecal calprotectin: a marker of inflammation throughout the intestinal tract.

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 7 day treatment scheme based on rabeprazole/levofloxacin/amoxycillin or tinidazole achieved an eradication rate over 90%. However, the combination of drugs and duration of treatment for the correct use of levofloxacin in the eradication of are still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and tolerabil...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Di Caro S,Zocco MA,Cremonini F,Candelli M,Nista EC,Bartolozzi F,Armuzzi A,Cammarota G,Santarelli L,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic varices are a recognized cause of rectal bleeding in portal hypertension. We report here a patient who presented with melaena several months after resection of an ileal carcinoid tumour. Subsequent colonoscopy for continued episodes of rectal bleeding demonstrated extensive colonic varices. In the absence of p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Miao YM,Catnach SM,Barrison IG,O'Reilly A,Divers AR

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ileocaecal resection is the most common operation performed in Crohn's disease. Our study aimed to identify the risk factors for anastomotic recurrence following primary ileocaecal resection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analysed data from all Crohn's disease surgical patients in a single colorect...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aaltonen G,Keränen I,Carpelan-Holmström M,Lepistö A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:There are millions of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus-infected patients who have been treated with a combination therapy (interferon and ribavirin) and have achieved a virological response (SVR) worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for de-novo diabetes mellitus in CHC pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mousa N,Abdel-Razik A,Farag R,Shabana W,Elgamal A,El-Wakeel N,Elzehery R,Elkashef W,Eldars W

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Small intestinal lesions in coeliac disease (CD) have a variable severity. Early diagnosis of CD is important because treatment allows a normal psycho-physical development, especially in children, and can avoid associated disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rostami K,Mulder CJ,van Overbeek FM,Kerckhaert J,Meijer JW,von Blomberg MB,Heymans HS

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old woman was hospitalized with a 5-week history of abdominal discomfort, change in bowel habits, and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a protruded tumor of the sigmoid colon first diagnosed as undifferentiated carcinoma. Surgical resection of the sigmoid colon was performed. Histological examination of the su...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gurzu S,Szentirmay Z,Bara T,Bara T Jr,Iurcsuk O,Jung I

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNA) may provide full-thickness biopsies, adequate for cytology and histology. In the present case report, we describe the first cases of a rare well-differentiated squamous esophageal carcinoma (verrucous esophageal cancer), finally diagnosed by E...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Adrián-de-Ganzo Z,Gimeno-García AZ,Elwassief A,Paquin S,Sahai AV,García-Castro C,Nicolás-Pérez D,Brito-García A,Martín-Corriente Mdel C,Garièpy G,Quintero E

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Short bowel syndrome patients frequently experience impaired health-related quality of life. This syndrome is also associated with increased costs for the individuals concerned and the community. Intake of specially processed cereals has been demonstrated to decrease intestinal secretion. This study evaluates...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pagoldh M,Eriksson A,Heimtun E,Kvifors E,Sternby B,Blomquist L,Lapidus A,Suhr O,Lange S,Karlbom U,Nordström D,Rettrup B

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Screening by means of faecal occult blood testing (FOBT) has proved to be effective in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. We performed a pilot screening for colorectal cancer by latex immunological FOBT in two municipalities of the region Valle d'Aosta, Italy, focusing on problems and obtaining ind...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Crotta S,Castiglione G,Grazzini G,Valle F,Mosconi S,Rosset R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The purpose of this study was to investigate the expression level of KAI-1 in gastric carcinomas and compare with the clinicopathological characteristics. METHODS:KAI-1 expressions were detected with immunohistochemical methods in 257 patients with gastric carcinomas. RESULTS:KAI-1 was highly expressed in normal...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ilhan O,Celik SY,Han U,Onal B

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lipopolysaccharides of Helicobacter pylori have an antigenic structure that mimics Lewis X occurring in gastric mucosa. The pathogenic role of antigenic mimicry in H. pylori-induced gastritis has been of recent interest. The aim of this study was to examine the relevance of anti-Lewis X antibody in the devel...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shimoyama T,Fukuda S,Tanaka M,Sugawara N,Kurimoto F,Munakata A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The quality of Barrett's surveillance relies on an adequate endoscopic inspection, obtaining a sufficient number of biopsy specimens, good communication of the endoscopic findings to the pathologist, and an accurate description of the histological findings by the pathologist. The aim of this study was to asse...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Curvers WL,Peters FP,Elzer B,Schaap AJ,Baak LC,van Oijen A,Mallant-Hent RM,Ten Kate F,Krishnadath KK,Bergman JJ

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To audit whether our patients with Barrett's oesophagus (BO) enter into our endoscopic surveillance programme and whether they continue with it after entry. We have determined the incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma among our surveyed patients. DESIGN:We retrospectively audited prospectively collected da...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gladman L,Chapman W,Iqbal TH,Gearty JC,Cooper BT

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 38-year-old woman presented with a mucosal gastric carcinoma measuring 0.7 x 0.5 cm and para-aortic lymph node metastasis. Radiographic and endoscopic studies showed a small depressed lesion on the anterior border of the gastric angle, which was classified as a type II c + III lesion. Histological examination of the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Miyaji M,Ogoshi K,Nakamura K,Kondo Y,Tajima T,Makuuchi H,Sato S,Osamura Y

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVES:The objective of the study was to examine the characteristics of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) caused by streptococci, in particular viridans group streptococci (VGS), and to investigate a potential association between the long-term administration of norfloxacin and high-level resistance to fluoroq...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bert F,Noussair L,Lambert-Zechovsky N,Valla D

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative clinical and endoscopic recurrence is common in Crohn's disease. AIM:We aimed to assess postoperative recurrence and management in a cross-sectional patient cohort in one specialist unit, before the introduction of a uniform postoperative preventive strategy. METHODS:Review of patients who ha...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ng SC,Lied GA,Arebi N,Phillips RK,Kamm MA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Functional dyspepsia (FD) can be described as the presence of symptoms such as bothersome postprandial fullness, early satiation, epigastric pain, and burning without any evidence of structural disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the autonomic nervous system using heart rate variability (HRV) in pa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dal K,Deveci OS,Kucukazman M,Ata N,Sen O,Ozkan S,Yeniova AO,Başer S,Beyan E,Nazligul Y,Yavuz B,Ertugrul DT

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the treatment of the respiratory complications of cystic fibrosis, including the availability of lung transplantation have led to a greater awareness of the manifestations of liver disease in up to 40% of patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We report the case of an 18 year old female with CF who presented ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kelleher T,Staunton M,O'Mahony S,McCormick PA

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There has been a dramatic increase in recent years in the incidence of Barrett's oesophagus and the oesophageal adenocarcinoma associated with it. Alongside surgical treatment for early Barrett's carcinomas, endoscopic treatment procedures such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), which have much lower complication...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pech O,Nagy CD,Gossner L,May A,Ell C

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the major cause of cryoglobulinemia. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have markedly changed the therapeutic outcomes in the treatment of patients with HCV. We evaluate the efficacy, safety, immunological, and clinical response of different DAA regimens in HCV-cryoglobulinemia. PATI...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Passerini M,Schiavini M,Magni CF,Landonio S,Niero F,Passerini S,Croci AL,Bolis M,Scalzi V,Gubertini G,Ricci ED,Galli M,Rizzardini G

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Netazepide (YF476) is a recently developed, orally active gastrin receptor antagonist that, in short trials in patients with type 1 gastric enterochromaffin-like cell neuroendocrine tumours, has been shown to induce a significant reduction in the number and size of tumours as well as serum chromogranin A (CgA...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sagatun L,Mjønes P,Jianu CS,Boyce M,Waldum HL,Fossmark R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of eradication of Helicobacter pylori using combination therapy with low-dose omeprazole and clarithromycin on the healing and recurrence of peptide ulcers. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied 60 patients with active duodenal ulcers and 60 with gastric ulcers who were H. pylori-positive by th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Uemura N,Okamoto S,Mukai T,Yamaguchi S,Kaji M,Hrruma K,Sumii K,Kajiyama G

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether cure of Helicobacter pylori infection leads to sustained improvement of non-ulcer dyspepsia (NUD) symptoms is one of the most important unresolved clinical questions in this area. H. pylori has not helped in explaining pathophysiological abnormalities which may cause dyspepsia symptoms. Currently there is insu...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Veldhuyzen van Zanten SJ,Talley NJ

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Many researchers consider portal thrombosis (PT) as a contraindication to transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the feasibility and long-term prognosis of TIPS in cirrhotic patients, with and without, complete PT. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Four hundred ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Perarnau JM,Baju A,D'alteroche L,Viguier J,Ayoub J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation enteritis can be challenging to diagnose and treat. We report the case of a 44-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix in 1978 and treated with hysterectomy and post-operative radiotherapy. Over the next 20 years she required multiple intestinal operations resulting in s...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Huddy JE,Patel P,Johnson MW,Hamilton-Farrell MR,Ede RJ,Sanderson JD

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal pain with a discoloured dialysate in a patient on peritoneal dialysis (PD) is usually attributed to infective peritonitis. Although acute pancreatitis (AP) is not usually a complication of end-stage renal disease, some studies suggest an increased risk especially in patients on PD. We report a case of idiopa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Manga F,Lim CS,Mangena L,Guest M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterio-biliary fistula is an uncommon cause of haemobilia. We describe a case of right hepatic artery pseudo-aneurysm causing arterio-biliary fistula and presenting as severe melaena and cholangitis. Gastroduodenoscopy failed to establish the exact source of bleeding and hepatic artery angiography and selective embol...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rai R,Rose J,Manas D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic sclerotherapy or ligation and/or drugs are the standard treatments for the prevention of variceal rebleeding. Failure of this treatment indicates the need for rescue transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) implantation. The current practice to use endoscopic treatment as first-line and TIPS as ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rössle M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00