Dramatic reduction of the alpha-fetoprotein level after lamivudine treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection and cirrhosis.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOALS:Chronic inflammation associated with Helicobacter pylori infection is a risk factor of gastric adenocarcinoma. Interleukin-8 (IL-8) plays an important role in gastric mucosal inflammation induced by H. pylori infection. Recently, studies on the association of genetic polymorphisms of various proinf...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ye BD,Kim SG,Park JH,Kim JS,Jung HC,Song IS

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunoproliferative small intestinal disease (IPSID) is a rare lympho-proliferative disorder of the upper small intestine. It is considered a special form of MALT lymphoma with propensity to malignant transformation. This disorder is rare in pediatric literature. We report a case of IPSID in a 16-year-old boy with low...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Zamir A,Parasher G,Moukarzel AA,Guarini L,Zeien L,Feldman F

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We documented the natural history of esophageal carcinoma and its rapid growth by measuring the change in tumor diameter radiographically in 10 patients during an observation period because the diagnosis had been missed. Nine men and one woman (age range, 48-74 years; mean, 60 years) were included in the study. Eight ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Haruma K,Tokutomi T,Yoshihara M,Sumii K,Kajiyama G

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Twenty-four-hour multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH (MII-pH) esophageal monitoring allows detection of both acid and nonacid gastroesophageal reflux episodes. The MII-pH catheter contains 6 impedance segments placed 3, 5, 7, 9, 15, and 17 cm above the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), plus a pH elect...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hila A,Chowdhury N,Hajar N,Castell DO

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:The purpose of this study was to characterize outcomes of esophagorespiratory fistulas (ERF) by etiology and initial treatment strategy. BACKGROUND:ERF is a morbid condition for which optimal treatment strategies and outcomes are still in evolution. STUDY:Medical records and images were reviewed for all patients...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lenz CJ,Bick BL,Katzka D,Nichols FC,Depew ZS,Wong Kee Song LM,Baron TH,Buttar NS,Maldonado F,Enders FT,Harmsen WS,Dierkhising RA,Topazian MD

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopy imaging of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract has evolved tremendously over the last few decades. Key milestones in the development of endoscopy imaging include the use of various dyes for chromoendoscopy, the application of optical magnification in endoscopy, the introduction of high-definition image capturing...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ho SH,Uedo N,Aso A,Shimizu S,Saito Y,Yao K,Goh KL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been associated with severe complications including erosive esophagitis, peptic stricture, and even esophageal adenocarcinoma and is known to cause a decreased health-related quality of life. However, there is limited information on independent predictors ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Gaddam S,Maddur H,Wani S,Gupta N,Singh M,Singh V,Moloney B,Puli SR,Rastogi A,Bansal A,Sharma P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycosis fungoides is a cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that can disseminate to multiple organs. We report a patient who presented with obstructive jaundice caused by isolated involvement of the extrahepatic biliary tree by mycosis fungoides. Initially, endoscopic examinations and biopsies of the biliary tree and liver faile...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Madsen JA,Tallini G,Glusac EJ,Salem RR,Braverman I,Robert ME

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:We determined yearly rates of upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) hospitalizations in Quebec, Canada and compared the 1-year readmission and mortality risks among those discharged from lower versus upper GI hospitalizations. BACKGROUND:The burden of serious upper and lower GI events is substantial. STUDY:Demo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Rahme E,Roussy JP,Woolcott J,Nedjar H,Barkun A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS AND BACKGROUND:Nearly 40% of cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) activity is located in the small intestine. An earlier study has shown that cirrhotics with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) have diminished intestinal CYP3A activity. We hypothesized that oral CYP3A substrates known to prolong QT interv...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Vuppalanchi R,Juluri R,Ghabril M,Kim S,Thong N,Gorski JC,Chalasani N,Hall SD

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biopsy and autopsy materials excised from a 69-year-old woman were investigated. Serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) showed a high value of 955 ng/mL. A plateaulike tumor was located in the gastric cardia and fundus to the entire gastric body. It showed severe proliferation and infiltration from the mucosa to the ser...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Morii S,Oka K,Hakozaki H,Nihei T,Mori N

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Quantitative information is scarce with regard to guidelines for currently prescribed medications for constipation. Furthermore, these guidelines do not reflect the differences in the number of bowel movements caused by each drug. GOALS:In this study, we used a model-based meta-analysis to quantitatively es...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Zhang Y,Yin F,Xu L,Li YF,Chen JC,Liu HX,Zheng QS,Li LJ

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To evaluate management, outcome, and follow-up of patients with sporadic duodenal adenomas and assess the presence of colorectal neoplasms. BACKGROUND:With the widespread use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, an increasing number of sporadic duodenal adenomas are diagnosed. An optimal algorithm for management has n...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： van Heumen BW,Mul K,Nagtegaal ID,van Kouwen MC,Nagengast FM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sigmoid volvulus in young adults is rare. It usually presents as chronic recurrent attacks of abdominal pain. The diagnosis is usually delayed because of a low level of suspicion. We present the case of a 17-year-old girl with recurrent episodes of sigmoid volvulus, to illustrate the problem. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Krupsky S,Halevy A,Orda R

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Celiac disease (CeD) is a systemic disease with manifestations not limited to small intestine. The data on association between CeD and infertility is contradictory. There are no recommendations for the screening of female patients with infertility for CeD. AIM:We conducted a meta-analysis to find out whethe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Singh P,Arora S,Lal S,Strand TA,Makharia GK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to define the risk of bleeding after percutaneous aspiration liver biopsy in patients with low platelet counts but otherwise normal clotting factors. Eighty-seven patients underwent liver biopsy using the Menghini 1-second technique with either a 1.6-mm or a 1.2-mm needle. Bleeding occurred in three out of 1...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sharma P,McDonald GB,Banaji M

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report six cases of pseudolipoma of Glisson's capsule. The patients ranged from 53 to 83 years old (mean 67.7 years), and all were men. Pseudolipoma of Glisson's capsule was detected by imaging studies before operation in two cases, and noted incidentally in the remaining four. Computed tomography demonstrated a su...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sasaki M,Harada K,Nakanuma Y,Watanabe K

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We looked for factors predicting the therapeutic outcome in 66 patients with severe ulcerative colitis treated with intravenous hydrocortisone or corticotropin (ACTH) for 10 days. Patients were randomized before therapy within strata defined by whether they had received oral corticosteroids continuously before the stu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Meyers S,Lerer PK,Feuer EJ,Johnson JW,Janowitz HD

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysphagia frequently follows stroke, but often resolves quickly. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or other feeding tubes are placed to improve nutrition and hydration, and reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonitis. We evaluated the impact of modified barium swallow in determining PEG placements and the influe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Akpunonu BE,Mutgi AB,Roberts C,Khuder SA,Federman DJ,Lee L

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unbuffered rapid urease test (RUT) is an accurate, rapid, and inexpensive method of detecting Helicobacter pylori. However, it is generally recommended to prepare the reagent daily. This prospective study was undertaken to evaluate the shelf-life of our unbuffered RUT at -20 degrees C. Two sets of antral biopsies (X2)...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ng FH,Wong SY,Ng WF,Wong BC

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old man had fever, weight loss, malaise, right upper quadrant pain, lymphadenopathy, and a twofold elevation of serum alkaline phosphatase, transaminases, and gamma glutamyl transpeptidase. Granulomas were found on liver biopsy after 2 1/2 months of illness. Treatment with isoniazid and rifampin for 2 months...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Biest S,Schubert TT

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Abnormal pancreatic function tests have been reported to precede the imaging findings of chronic pancreatitis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is increasingly accepted as the primary imaging modality for the detection of structural changes of early mild...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Alkaade S,Cem Balci N,Momtahen AJ,Burton F

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) is closely correlated with gastric cancer and is predominant in Japan. Epidemiologically, food habits are the primary factor in both CAG and gastric cancer. Two potential serum markers for CAG have recently been investigated, i.e., the concentration of serum pepsinogen (PG) and the pre...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Matsukura N,Onda M,Tokunaga A,Fujita I,Okuda T,Mizutani T,Kyono S,Yamashita K

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occult gastrointestinal bleeding frequently frustrates clinicians' attempts to locate the source. Foci of hemorrhage within the small bowel are often found only at laparotomy and can be attributed to Meckel's diverticula, carcinomas, or less frequently, pulsion-type diverticula. We report our experience with two patie...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Rodriguez HE,Ziauddin MF,Quiros ED,Brown AM,Podbielski FJ

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cross-sectional imaging is frequently used in the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts, but there can be overlap in radiographic appearance. We present a case of a patient with presumed intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) who was ultimately found to have a serous cystadenoma in communication with the pancreatic du...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Berman L,Mitchell KA,Israel G,Salem RR

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients with idiopathic ulcerative colitis--25 with acute exacerbation of the disease (Group I) and 25 in quiescent phase (Group II)--were studied. None of the patients had a history of recent exposure to antimicrobial drugs or hospitalization. Evidence of infection with protozoal and bacterial agents and/or pr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kochhar R,Ayyagari A,Goenka MK,Dhali GK,Aggarwal R,Mehta SK

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the morphologic aspects of the duodenal bulb in relation to Helicobacter pylori infection in a large group of patients with endoscopically assessed duodenitis to learn more about the pathogenesis of nonspecific duodenitis (bulbitis) and to clarify the specific role of H. pylori. Eight duodenal biopsy s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Caselli M,Gaudio M,Chiamenti CM,Trevisani L,Sartori S,Saragoni L,Boldrini P,Dentale A,Ruina M,Alvisi V

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the successful FDA approval of sorafenib as the standard of care therapy in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), its clinical benefits have been modest. The mortality rate remains high and prognosis poor for patients with advanced-stage HCC. The exact mechanism of sorafenib in the treatment o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lee JK,Abou-Alfa GK

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In up to 10% to 20% of colonoscopies, complete intubation of the colon may be considerably difficult. A principal cause of difficulty is looping of the endoscope shaft in a floppy, often tortuous segment of the colon that typically happens in the sigmoid colon. Also, if looping is not recognized and the scope is advan...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hawari R,Pasricha PJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:The goal of this study was to assess the relationship between pretransplant measures of reflux and longer-term outcomes of chronic allograft rejection in lung transplant recipients. BACKGROUND:Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is a primary measure of morbidity and mortality following lung transplantation, a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lo WK,Moniodis A,Goldberg HJ,Feldman N,Chan WW

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00