MR enteroclysis: imaging technique of choice in diagnosis of small bowel diseases.

abstract：:To test the role of immune reactivity in the pathogenesis of hepatitis C, serum soluble immune factors were measured in a cohort of 57 patients with chronic hepatitis C, and in 20 healthy subjects. Levels of interleukin-1 beta, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleu...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Quiroga JA,Martin J,Pardo M,Carreño V

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to observe the effects of sodium phosphate (NaP) colonoscopy preparation on serum electrolytes, phosphate, and calcium and to identify factors associated with any adverse effects. In an unselected group of 100 consecutive patients attending for out patient colonoscopy, 45% of patients had raised serum ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ainley EJ,Winwood PJ,Begley JP

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) describes patients with chronic liver disease or cirrhosis who have no clinical symptoms of brain dysfunction but perform worse on psychometric tests compared with healthy subjects. The pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy is controversial although ammonia has been found to induc...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Malaguarnera M,Greco F,Barone G,Gargante MP,Malaguarnera M,Toscano MA

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has an estimated prevalence of 3% around the world. Unfortunately, many persons with HCV infection are asymptomatic. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis C Virus infection in asymptomatic persons. This study was carried out in a population-based cross-sec...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Méndez-Sánchez N,Ponciano-Rodriguez G,Chávez-Tapia NC,Motola-Kuba D,Almeda-Valdes P,Sánchez-Lara K,Ramos MH,Uribe M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Octreotide is a crucial drug used for treating patients with chylous ascites; however, there have been few reports related to octreotide that are being used in cirrhotic patients. Thus, this thesis is designed to determine the effects of octreotide on patients with chylous ascites after liver cirrhosis. Eight patients...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Zhou DX,Zhou HB,Wang Q,Zou SS,Wang H,Hu HP

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Second harmonic generation (SHG) is a novel imaging technology that could provide optical biopsy during endoscopy with advantages over current technology. SHG has the unique ability to evaluate the amount of extracellular matrix collagen protein and its alignment. METHODS:Hematoxylin- and eosin-stai...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Birk JW,Tadros M,Moezardalan K,Nadyarnykh O,Forouhar F,Anderson J,Campagnola P

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The majority of ghrelin producing cells (GPC) are present in the fundic gland of the stomach and recognized as X/A like cells. The detailed distribution of GPC in the stomach is still unknown in healthy and pathological subjects. METHODS:We investigated the detailed distribution of GPC in the stomach, especi...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Takiguchi S,Adachi S,Yamamoto K,Morii E,Miyata H,Nakajima K,Yamasaki M,Kangawa K,Mori M,Doki Y

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose is to develop a standard method for preparing the bile for beta-glucuronidase determination by removal of bile acids and conjugated bilirubin which interfere with its activity. The bile acids and conjugated bilirubin in their purified solutions and in the diluted gallbladder biles could be extracted comple...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ho YC,Ho KJ

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphomatous involvement of the liver may present as acute liver failure but is an absolute contraindication for liver transplantation. Therefore it is imperative to diagnose such patients since survival in this group is poor and recurrence is high. We describe two patients with acute liver failure referred for liver ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Woolf GM,Petrovic LM,Rojter SE,Villamil FG,Makowka L,Podesta LG,Sher LS,Memsic L,Vierling JM

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To date, there are no studies reporting an association between vitamin D and Barrett's esophagus (BE), the precursor for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). AIMS:Our aim was to study the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and prevalence and incidence of dysplasia/EAC in BE. METHODS...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Thota PN,Kistangari G,Singh P,Cummings L,Hajifathalian K,Lopez R,Sanaka MR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal motility disorder is an important pathological basis for functional dyspepsia (FD). Epigastric ache and discomfort are the main symptoms of FD, and ghrelin deficiency is closely related to the occurrence and development of FD. While electroacupuncture (EA) alleviated the symptoms of FD patie...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tang L,Zeng Y,Li L,Wang J,Peng D,Zhang T,Zhang H,An X

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) has enabled in vivo histopathology by obtaining high resolution images of the mucosal layers of the gastrointestinal tract. For indeterminate bile duct strictures, biopsy, cytologic brushing and needle aspiration have low levels of diagnostic accuracy. AIM:Th...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Talreja JP,Sethi A,Jamidar PA,Singh SK,Kwon RS,Siddiqui UD,Sawhney M,Bakhru MR,Gaidhane M,Kline P,Sauer BG,Kahaleh M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) in patients with cirrhosis is associated with high mortality, ranging from 12 to 20% at 6 weeks. The existing prognostic models for AVB lack precision and require further validation. AIM:In this prospective study, we aimed to develop and validate a new prognostic model for AVB,...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Rout G,Sharma S,Gunjan D,Kedia S,Saraya A,Nayak B,Singh V,Kumar R,Shalimar

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated a close association between Helicobacter pylori infection and carcinoma of the mid- or distal stomach. If this can be shown to be a causal association, eradication of the organism may prevent later development of cancer. Several mechanisms have been proposed by which H...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hahm KB,Lee KJ,Kim JH,Cho SW,Chung MH

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lactose malabsorption was studied, by hydrogen breath test, in 72 adults suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, in 20 ulcerative colitis patients, and in 69 healthy subjects. The minimum dose of lactose required to cause a positive breath test was determined, and the symptoms caused and the resulting hydrogen elimin...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sciarretta G,Giacobazzi G,Verri A,Zanirato P,Garuti G,Malaguti P

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergy, a commonly increasing problem worldwide, defined as an adverse immune response to food. A variety of immune-related effector cells such as mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, and T cells are involved in food-related allergic responses categorized as IgE mediated, non-IgE mediated, and mixed (IgE and no...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Manohar M,Verma AK,Upparahalli Venkateshaiah S,Goyal H,Mishra A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After gastrectomy, Roux-Y limb reconstruction leads to duodenojejunal motor disturbances. Because motilin and pancreatic polypeptide (PP) play a role in the regulation of digestive motility, their plasma concentrations were determined in rats after Roux-Y gastrectomy. Three months after a distal Roux-Y gastrectomy, co...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Le Blanc-Louvry I,Ducrotte P,Chayvialle JA,Coquerel A,Michot F,Ténière P

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), a type IV collagenase secreted by activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), is upregulated in chronic liver disease and is considered a profibrotic mediator due to its proliferative effect on cultured HSCs and ability to degrade normal liver matrix. Although associ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Radbill BD,Gupta R,Ramirez MC,DiFeo A,Martignetti JA,Alvarez CE,Friedman SL,Narla G,Vrabie R,Bowles R,Saiman Y,Bansal MB

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Previous studies evaluating the safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis reported an increased risk of post-procedural bleeding. We investigated the safety and efficacy of ERCP for the treatment of choledoc...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kim SB,Kim KH,Kim TN

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse esophageal spasm is an uncommon motility disorder that is found in less than 5% of patients undergoing esophageal motility testing for dysphagia. It is defined manometrically by the presence of 20% or more simultaneous contractions in the distal esophageal body with normal peristalsis. This motility abnormalit...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sperandio M,Tutuian R,Gideon RM,Katz PO,Castell DO

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the role of nitric oxide on the oxidative damage in isolated rabbit gastric cells exposed to hypoxia-reoxygenation. Nitric oxide synthesis modulators such as L-arginine and NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester, a nitric oxide donor, sodium nitroprusside, and superoxide dismutase were...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kim H,Kim KH

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A discrepancy exists on the effects of somatostatin on the absorption of nutrients: in humans, absorption was found to be reduced, whereas in rats no effects were observed. However, intestinal absorption might be influenced by the transit rate of contents. This was not considered in previous studies. Therefore, we inv...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Eisenbraun J,Ehrlein HJ

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphine-Prostigmin test (MPT) has been advocated as a diagnostic test for identifying patients with papillary stenosis. We studied 14 patients referred for possible papillary stenosis with the MPT and ERCP sphincter of Oddi manometry. The response to the MPT (symptoms, serum amylase/lipase values) was evaluated b...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： LoGiudice JA,Geenen JE,Hogan WJ,Dodds WJ

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Signet ring carcinoma of the pancreas is rare. We report a case which was remarkable for (1) diffuse, infiltrating growth which suggested chronic pancreatitis at laparotomy, and (2) an associated very high circulating carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level of 6400 ng/ml. The case report and autopsy are presented. Twelve...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tracey KJ,O'Brien MJ,Williams LF,Klibaner M,George PK,Saravis CA,Zamcheck N

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the hypothesis that cerulein relaxes the sphincter of Oddi (SO) via nitric oxide (NO). The spontaneous motility and the response to cerulein on the canine SO were recorded using a constant-perfusion technique. N(G)-L-arginine-methyl-ester (L-NAME) increased the spontaneous motility and dose-depend...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Shima Y,Mori M,Harano M,Tsuge H,Tanaka N,Yamazato T

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is characterized by disturbance of mental state and neuromuscular function. To assess the clinical efficacy of acetyl-L: -carnitine (ALC) in the treatment of MHE, we performed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study administering ALC in cirrhotic patients with this dis...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Malaguarnera M,Gargante MP,Cristaldi E,Vacante M,Risino C,Cammalleri L,Pennisi G,Rampello L

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori infection is an established causal factor for non-cardia gastric cancer. H. pylori negative gastric cancer prevalence among US patients is unclear. METHODS:This retrospective cohort study examined H. pylori prevalence among consecutive patients with incident non-cardia gastric adenocarci...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Nguyen TH,Mallepally N,Hammad T,Liu Y,Thrift AP,El-Serag HB,Tan MC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess the effects of free or resin-bound bile acids on colonic topography, adult rats were surgically provided with an indwelling infusion catheter in the proximal cecum, which exited at the neck behind the head. Conscious, unrestrained rats were allowed chow ad libitum and were administered 1 ml of an in...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vahouny GV,Satchithanandam S,Lightfoot F,Grau L,Haas-Smith S,Kritchevsky D,Cassidy MM

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Determining the risk stratification of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) plays a vital role in treating upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Traditional scores like Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS), Rockall score (RS), and AIMS65 score have been widely utilized in UGIB practice, however e...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Yue W,Liu Y,Jiang W,Huang J,Liu J

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double-balloon enteroscopy (DBE) is a safe and useful procedure for managing small bowel bleeding. However, there are limited studies regarding the preferable timing of DBE and its impact on long-term outcomes. AIM:We aimed to evaluate the association between the timing of DBE and the long-term outcomes of ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hashimoto R,Nakahori M,Matsuda T

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00