A patient with portal hypertension and blindness after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mannose-binding lectin is an immune molecule that can bind to pathogens and initiate the complement cascade. In certain clinical situations, often characterized by immune compromise, mannose-binding lectin deficiency can increase the risk of infectious complications. Helicobacter pylori is one of the most co...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Worthley DL,Mullighan CG,Dean MM,Gordon DL,Phillips P,Heatley S,Young GP,Bardy PG

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:As a module of a standard ultrasound imaging device, acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) is a new technology for liver stiffness evaluation (LSE). We aimed to evaluate accuracy, feasibility, reproducibility, and training effect of ARFI for liver fibrosis evaluation. METHODS:One hundred and one pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Boursier J,Isselin G,Fouchard-Hubert I,Oberti F,Dib N,Lebigot J,Bertrais S,Gallois Y,Calès P,Aubé C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Forty percent of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) present with acute jaundice/hepatitis. Such patients, when treated promptly, are thought to have a good prognosis. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to describe the natural history of AIH in patients presenting with jaundice/hepatitis and to...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Panayi V,Froud OJ,Vine L,Laurent P,Woolson KL,Hunter JG,Madden RG,Miller C,Palmer J,Harris N,Mathew J,Stableforth B,Murray IA,Dalton HR

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osseous metaplasia within the gastrointestinal tract is rare and occurs in benign, premalignant, and malignant neoplasms. Here, we report the youngest case of an adenomatous polyp with the presence of ossification and a concomitant review of the literature with regard to ossification of colonic polyps. A 28-year-old m...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bowman EA,Stevens EC,Pfau PR,Spier BJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adalimumab (ADA) is a subcutaneous anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agent, effective in inducing and maintaining remission in Crohn's disease (CD). Unlike Infliximab (IFX), ADA dosing is not weight adjusted and dose frequency is based on clinical response. AIM:To determine whether obesity is a risk fa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bhalme M,Sharma A,Keld R,Willert R,Campbell S

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:There is currently no reliable tool for providing a global measurement of the severity of dyspepsia in patients with a variety of upper gastrointestinal disorders. We have designed a questionnaire which records frequency of symptoms, effect on routine activities, time off work, frequency of medical consultati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： el-Omar EM,Banerjee S,Wirz A,McColl KE

更新日期：1996-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Patients with positive fecal occult blood test and unrevealing colonoscopy are often advised to undergo esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) to exclude a bleeding source in the upper gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we evaluated EGD findings in patients with positive immunochemical fecal occult blood tes...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Levi Z,Vilkin A,Niv Y

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Fructose is absorbed by GLUT transporters in the small intestine. If this process is inadequate, abdominal symptoms because of fructose intolerance may arise. The effect of a tailored fructose-restricted diet on gastrointestinal complaints was assessed in patients with fructose intolerance. MATERIALS AND MET...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bonfrate L,Krawczyk M,Lembo A,Grattagliano I,Lammert F,Portincasa P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe two cases of oesophageal intramural pseudo-diverticulosis associated with a cervical oesophageal web presenting as intermittent dysphagia. In both cases, disruption of the web endoscopically resulted in lasting relief from symptoms. This observation, together with a review of the literature written during ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shand A,Papachrysostomou M,Ghosh S

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and prognostic value of the monoethyl glycine xylidide (MEGX) test in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) in comparison with the Mayo score (Mayo). DESIGN:A prospective study. METHODS:MEGX determinations at enrolment were compared to the Mayo score as well as to convention...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gindro T,Arrigoni A,Martinasso G,Rosina F,Perardi S,Cappello N,Benedetti P,Actis GC,Verme G,Rizzetto M

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Synchronous colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is a specific and rare type of colorectal malignancy. The data on the impact of synchronous CRC are controversial. This study aimed to compare the characteristics and prognosis between synchronous CRC and solitary CRC. PATIENTS AND METHODS:252 patients who underwent su...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： He W,Zheng C,Wang Y,Dan J,Zhu M,Wei M,Wang J,Wang Z

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Excessive alcohol consumption has steadily risen to become the third leading cause of preventable death in the USA. One consequence of heavy alcohol use recently under considerable investigation is alcoholic hepatitis. Although many risk factors for developing alcoholic hepatitis have been documented, our ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Al-Azzawi Y,Albo B,Fasullo M,Coukos J,Watts GJ,Tai R,Radcliffe D,Kroll-Desrosiers A,Devuni D,Szabo G

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated assessment and treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among illicit drug users accepting referral to a weekly HCV peer-support group at a multidisciplinary community health centre. METHODS:From March 2005 to 2008, HCV-infected individuals were referred to a weekly peer-support group and assessed...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Grebely J,Knight E,Genoway KA,Viljoen M,Khara M,Elliott D,Gallagher L,Storms M,Raffa JD,DeVlaming S,Duncan F,Conway B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two novel antiendotoxin peptides, P6 and C1, may reduce the inflammatory response. This study aimed to determine the effect of endotoxin on hepatic cytokine response and to assess P6 and C1-related attenuation of the proinflammatory response to endotoxemia, in experimental biliary obstruction. MATERIALS AND...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jones C,Badger SA,Black JM,McFerran NV,Hoper M,Diamond T,Parks RW,Taylor MA

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：AIM:Transient elastography is a noninvasive and reliable method for the assessment of liver stiffness. This study aimed to assess liver stiffness of asymptomatic liver fluke disease patients by FibroScan and evaluate the factors influencing liver stiffness. METHODS:Overall, 65 patients were prospectively recruited fro...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gao Q,Shao D,Pan A,Gao M,Liu Z,Liang C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Until now, no data on the routine screening for thrombotic risk factors in Chinese nonmalignant and noncirrhotic patients with portal vein thrombosis (PVT) have been reported. METHODS:A total of 141 nonmalignant and noncirrhotic patients with PVT who underwent screening tests for thrombotic risk factors bet...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Qi X,Wu F,He C,Fan D,Han G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Although liver biopsy has long been considered the gold standard for staging fibrosis, because of the disadvantages and risks of biopsy, several noninvasive processes such as serum biomarkers have been introduced for the assessment of liver fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of serum...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gokce O,Ozenirler S,Atak Yucel A,Oruklu N,Yilmaz Esendagli G,Karahan S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II colon cancer is a controversial practice and is not recommended by the French Consensus Conference outside of therapeutic trial. OBJECTIVE:To assess, within a well-defined population, the influence of hospital characteristics in this practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Alter E,Phelip JM,Guilhot JN,Matysiak M,Vermorel M,Roblin X

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Improved technology and new clinical methods have expanded the possibilities of using ultrasound in the daily routine of gastroenterology. Gastrointestinal ultrasonography can, in principle, be applied in two different ways in patient management. It can be used as one imaging modality among others, for which the clini...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gilja OH,Hausken T,Ødegaard S,Berstad A

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aberrant pancreas is a congenital anomaly. In surgical series, its incidence varied from 0.2 to 0.8%. About 70% of aberrant pancreas occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Eighty percent of them locate in the stomach and duodenum, and only 0.2% in the ileum. We report on a 25-year-old woman with ileal aberrant pancreas ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Huang WS,Kuo CH,Changchien CS,Hsu KL,Lin CC

更新日期：1999-10-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is predominantly a disease of non-smokers and treatment with transdermal nicotine improves symptoms in UC patients, whereas smoking seems to have a deleterious effect in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). In CD the cytokine profile is of a dominant TH1 (T helper 1) pattern whereas in ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Madretsma S,Wolters LM,van Dijk JP,Tak CJ,Feyerabend C,Wilson JH,Zijlstra FJ

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the number of ulcerative colitis patients has increased rapidly in Japan, few reports have been published regarding their clinical aspects. We investigated the clinical characteristics and chronological change of ulcerative colitis in Japanese patients. METHODS:Patients diagnosed with ulcerative co...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fujimoto T,Kato J,Nasu J,Kuriyama M,Okada H,Yamamoto H,Mizuno M,Shiratori Y,Japan West Ulcerative Colitis (JWUC) Study Group.

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori appears to be the most important cause of gastritis and gastric and duodenal ulcer. Its eradication, in fact, promotes healing of these diseases and significantly reduces ulcer recurrence. In the last few years, moreover, besides a local tissue damage, an association between H. pylori infection and...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gasbarrini A,Franceschi F,Gasbarrini G,Pola P

更新日期：1997-03-01 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：: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