Gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma and familial investigation: does it always produce alpha-fetoprotein?

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine demographic and clinical features in children diagnosed with gallstones, risk factors for gallstone formation, the effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid therapy, and the course of the disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients aged 0-18 years were followed up for at least 6 mont...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Serdaroglu F,Koca YS,Saltik F,Koca T,Dereci S,Akcam M,Akcam FZ

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and the risk factors related to the infection and nonimmune status. METHODS:A retrospective study was carried out at two clinical centers. Th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chen D,Luo S,Ben Q,Lu L,Wan X,Wu J

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a non-invasive index to predict the presence of cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C on the basis of clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data from the complete history and physical examination, serologic studies, liver ultrasound, and liver b...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Obrador BD,Prades MG,Gómez MV,Domingo JP,Cueto RB,Rué M,Real J,Guiteras PM

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：:A 27-year-old woman with chronic renal failure, who had been treated with chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and had developed sclerosing peritonitis, was admitted to the hospital with intra-abdominal sepsis. In spite of antibiotic therapy, sepsis recurred and was associated with intrahepatic cholestasis. In addit...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jones EA,Bronkhorst CM,de Jonge E,ten Kate FJ

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence of untreated (super)morbid obesity and the effects of massive weight loss and chronic gastric distension on gastro-oesophageal reflux. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seventeen young morbidly obese patients (32 years old; body weight 166.5 kg; body mass index 55 kg/m2) underwent 24-h ambula...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mathus-Vliegen LM,Tytgat GN

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis is an uncommon condition in children and adolescents of unknown aetiology. This syndrome has been reported in 36 cases so far. To our knowledge none of these cases was definitively associated with Crohn's disease. In this report we describe a young female patient who developed Crohn's...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Potamianos S,Koutroubakis IE,Chatzicostas C,Rolles K,Burroughs AK,Kouroumalis EA

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syndecan expression, or the lack thereof by tumor cells, has been associated with poor prognosis in several types of cancer, including colorectal cancer. Syndecan is a heparan sulfate proteoglycan involved in tumor adhesion, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, the expression of the enzyme heparanase by cancer cells...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Giordano RJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate any potential influence of a family history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on the clinical phenotypes and the course of IBD in children. METHODS:In this retrospective study, the notes of 411 children with the diagnosis of IBD, 244 (59.4%) with ulcerative colitis, 1...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Roma ES,Panayiotou J,Pachoula J,Constantinidou C,Polyzos A,Zellos A,Lagona E,Mantzaris GJ,Syriopoulou VP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare zaldaride maleate, a calmodulin inhibitor with gastrointestinal antisecretory properties, with loperamide and a placebo in the treatment of travellers' diarrhoea. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, double-dummy study. SETTING:Study clinic staffed by European residents on Nile cruise ships. PATIENT...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Silberschmidt G,Schick MT,Steffen R,Kilpatrick ME,Murphy JR,Oyofo BA,el-Etr S,Gyurech D,Mourad AS,Mathewson JT

更新日期：1995-09-01 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：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease. Frequently, it can slowly progress to cirrhosis and, finally, death. Liver transplantation is the only way to avoid this endpoint. For patients not accepted for liver transplantation, only symptomatic treatment remains. In advanced PBC, one of the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tan AC,Mulder CJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sitagliptin for treating Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS:In total, 72 Chinese T2DM patients with NAFLD were divided randomly into two groups of 36 patients each group. All 72 ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Deng XL,Ma R,Zhu HX,Zhu J

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Variceal bleeding is a medical emergency with 20% mortality at 6 weeks. The role of vasoactive agents in achieving hemostasis and preventing rebleeding has been well documented. The optimal duration of these agents has not been well established. There are no previous studies yielding the exact duration of oc...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rengasamy S,Ali SM,Sistla SC,Lakshmi CP,Harichandra Kumar KT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acid-base disturbances were investigated in patients with cirrhosis in relation to hemodynamic derangement to analyze the hyperventilatory effects and the metabolic compensation. METHODS:A total of 66 patients with cirrhosis and 44 controls were investigated during a hemodynamic study. RESULTS:Hyperventilator...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Henriksen JH,Bendtsen F,Møller S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Celiac disease (CD) is a lifelong, chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory small bowel disorder, precipitated by exposure to dietary gluten and related proteins in genetically predisposed individuals. Recent studies have shed new light on the importance of inflammation in the pathogenesis of arterial stiffness...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Korkmaz H,Sozen M,Kebapcilar L

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with achalasia require repeated invasive therapies and may experience multiple complications. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of such complications, causes of death, and life expectancy in 253 patients. METHODS:Patients consisted of two groups: group A comprised 177 pat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Eckardt VF,Hoischen T,Bernhard G

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In many countries, current treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C involves a combination of peginterferon and ribavirin, associated with a protease inhibitor for hepatitis C virus genotype 1. More recent and efficient less toxic antiviral treatments are now available for some patients. Thus...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Feillant M,Jézéquel C,Lison H,Delluc A,Tanné F,Le Gruyer A,Ben Ali Z,Renard I,Latournerie M,Deugnier Y,Garioud A,Cadranel JF,Guyader D,Robaszkiewicz M,Nousbaum JB

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：:A woman with stage III (pre-cirrhotic) primary biliary cirrhosis was referred for liver transplantation because of intractable pruritus. Oral administration of 50 mg naltrexone precipitated a severe opioid withdrawal-like reaction. Subsequently, when oral naltrexone therapy was reintroduced following a cautious infusi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Neuberger J,Jones EA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Recently, the Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Disability Index (IBD-DI) was developed to assess disability in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our aim was to validate the Portuguese version of IBD-DI according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of the health Measurement INstruments (COSMI...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Soares JB,Pereira R,Costa JM,Arroja B,Gonçalves R

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For palliation of extrahepatic bile duct obstruction, self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are superior to plastic stents in terms of stent patency and occurrence of stent dysfunction. We assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after stent placement to investigate whether this also results in a differe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Walter D,van Boeckel PG,Groenen MJ,Weusten BL,Witteman BJ,Tan G,Brink MA,Nicolai J,Tan AC,Alderliesten J,Venneman NG,Laleman W,Jansen JM,Bodelier A,Wolters FL,van der Waaij LA,Breumelhof R,Peters FT,Scheffer RC,Stey

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), rapidly progressive cerebral oedema remains the main fatal complication and an obstacle in liver transplantation. A 29-year-old Japanese woman presented with sudden-onset hepatic encephalopathy and jaundice. Hepatic encephalopathy deteriorated within 2 days of the onset of jaundice....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sadamori H,Yagi T,Inagaki M,Shima Y,Matsuda H,Tanaka N,Sakaguchi K,Tsuji T,Matsumi M,Katayama H,Hirakawa N

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:It is important to stratify patients according to the magnitude of risk for gastric cancer development; the OLGA (Operative Link for Gastritis Assessment) and OLGIM (Operative Link on Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia) staging systems of lesions in the stomach mucosa have been proposed for this purpose. There ar...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Isajevs S,Liepniece-Karele I,Janciauskas D,Moisejevs G,Funka K,Kikuste I,Vanags A,Tolmanis I,Leja M

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal stenting for palliation of malignant obstruction with self-expanding metallic stents is undoubtedly well established. Numerous studies have proven it to be safe and easy to perform with good clinical outcomes. However, stenting of the upper oesophagus is still regarded with apprehension, with many endoscop...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yim HB

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ambulatory seton placement followed by superficial fistulotomy as treatment of perianal fistula. METHODS:Retrospective observational analysis of patients with cryptogenic perianal fistula aged 18-90 years, followed in a central hospital proctology consultation between 200...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gamelas V,Simões G,Santos S,Loureiro R,Seves I,Costa Simões J,David Marques A,Bettencourt MJ

更新日期：2020-09-09 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:The accuracy of diagnostic tests to assess Helicobacter pylori eradication has rarely been performed. AIM:To compare the tests most commonly used for this purpose, i.e. histology, culture and (13)C urea breath test performed in centralized facilities. METHODS:Prospective study where patients were included ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mégraud F,Burette A,Glupczynski Y,Fiocca R,Logan R,Quina M,Ericsson S,O'Morain C

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections may seriously affect survival rate. The median length of life in developed countries is increasing and the elderly may be considered as an epidemiologically distinct group due to higher whole-life risk of blood-borne viral infections. AIM:To...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hartleb M,Gutkowski K,Zejda JE,Chudek J,Więcek A

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00