Change of clinical characteristics of ulcerative colitis in Japan: analysis of 844 hospital-based patients from 1981 to 2000.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to present the contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography findings of hepatic venous outflow obstruction in patients in whom surgery had been performed for hepatic hydatidosis. No patient history of parasitic hepatic venous invasion or earlier hepatic venous outflow obstructi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Haliloglu N,Erden A

更新日期：2009-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Varices are a late complication in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). However, patients without clinical jaundice do bleed from varices; whether their prognosis differs is unknown. AIM:Evaluate PBC patients, particularly those with bilirubin

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vlachogiannakos J,Carpenter J,Goulis J,Triantos C,Patch D,Burroughs AK

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high vascularity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) seems to be a potential therapeutic target. We evaluated the efficacy, toxicity, and histologic response to thalidomide in advanced HCC in a single center phase I/II pilot trial. METHODS:Between September 2000 and August 2004 patients with HCC uneligibl...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pinter M,Wichlas M,Schmid K,Plank C,Müller C,Wrba F,Peck-Radosavljevic M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old woman was admitted to our department with symptoms of nausea, anorexia and asthenia. Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were increased; all serological tests for viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders were negative. She had taken Lycopodium similiaplex solution as seda...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Conti E,De Checchi G,Mencarelli R,Pinato S,Rovere P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease in patients with porphyria cutanea tarda and in their recently described high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection. DESIGN:Consecutive patients diagnosed as having porphyria cutanea tarda and chr...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fargion S,Sergi C,Bissoli F,Fracanzani AL,Suigo E,Carazzone A,Roberto C,Cappellini MD,Fiorelli G

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The response to immunosuppressive therapy in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a matter of debate. The aim of this work is to identify the histological, biochemical, and clinical predictive factors of incomplete response/treatment failure to the standard treatment (prednisone with or without azath...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdel-Razik A,Mousa N,Zakaria S,Elhelaly R,Elzehery R,Zalata K,Awad M,Eldeeb AA,Abdelsalam M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detection and characterization of all focal lesions in the liver are critical for screening patients with chronic liver disease. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spiral computed tomography for the diagnosis of hepatic nodules in cirrhotic patient...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： de Lédinghen V,Laharie D,Lecesne R,Le Bail B,Winnock M,Bernard PH,Saric J,Couzigou P,Balabaud C,Bioulac-Sage P,Drouillard J

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coeliac disease is generally well controlled with gluten-free diet but a small proportion of patients require corticosteroids or immunomodulatory agents. Response to anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents raises interesting questions about both the pathogenesis of coeliac disease and the mechanism of action of ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chaudhary R,Ghosh S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strong evidence is presented in this randomized, prospective study that biliary stenting alone is as effective as biliary stenting with sphincterotomy in the treatment of uncomplicated post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy bile leaks. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Carr-Locke AD

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:This study was performed to evaluate the treatment efficacy of endoscopic variceal obturation (EVO) in patients with gastric variceal bleeding (GVB) according to the type of varices. PATIENTS AND METHODS:All patients who were treated with EVO for bleeding from gastric varices (GVs) were included. P...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lee HA,Chang JM,Goh HG,Kim TH,Lee YS,Suh SJ,Jung YK,Choi HS,Kim ES,Kim JH,An H,Seo YS,Yim HJ,Jeen YT,Yeon JE,Chun HJ,Byun KS,Um SH,Kim CD,Korean Portal Hypertension Study Group.

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diathermy procedures are indispensable in interventional endoscopy. Argon beam coagulation is an innovative no-touch electrocoagulation technique in which high-frequency alternating current is delivered to the tissue through ionized argon gas. METHOD AND PATIENTS:Before clinical application, we conducted in...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Johanns W,Luis W,Janssen J,Kahl S,Greiner L

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Serrated lesions (sessile serrated adenomas/polyps and traditional serrated adenomas) owing to their subtle appearance and proximal location have a high miss rate. The objective of this study is to compare all the available endoscopic interventions for improving serrated adenoma detection rate (SADR) through ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aziz M,Fatima R,Lee-Smith W,Khuder S,Nawras A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Currently, the (13)C-urea breath test is the reference method for non-invasive diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection and therapy control. Therefore, new technologies have been developed to measure the ratio of (13)CO(2)/(12)CO(2) in breath. The laser-assisted ratio analyser (LARA) device is based on opt...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Braden B,Gelbmann C,Dietrich CF,Caspary WF,Schölmerich J,Lock G

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly prevalent in the general population, with significant symptom overlap, whereas the interaction between both remains poorly understood. We aim to identify the clinical and psychological factors that contribute toward the over...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hsu CS,Liu TT,Wen SH,Wang CC,Yi CH,Chen JH,Lei WY,Orr WC,Fabio P,Chen CL

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Colonic fibrosis causing stricture is a recently described complication in cystic fibrosis (CF). Studies have suggested that ultrasound evidence of bowel thickening predicts this complication and that it is prevalent among children receiving large doses of high-strength pancreatin preparations. We performed u...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Connett GJ,Lucas JS,Atchley JT,Fairhurst JJ,Rolles CJ

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The model of end-stage liver disease (MELD) score has been shown to predict 3-month prognosis following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPS) in liver cirrhosis; however, that score was derived from a mixed cohort, including patients with refractory ascites and variceal bleeding. This study...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pitton MB,Zimmermann T,Mildenberger P,Weinmann A,Kloeckner R,Düber C,Mittler J,Hoppe-Lotichius M,Otto G

更新日期：2020-11-20 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:Hypermethylation of tumor suppressor genes' promoter and JC virus infection may be etiologic factors in the development of colorectal cancer (CRC). OBJECTIVES:To look at both JC virus T antigen and hMLH1 promoter methylation in CRC tissue in Israeli ethnic groups with different incidence of CRC. METHODS:Tw...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Niv Y,Vilkin A,Brenner B,Kendel Y,Morgenstern S,Levi Z

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Infliximab and tacrolimus are effective for the treatment of patients with moderate or severe corticosteroid-dependent/refractory ulcerative colitis. However, regarding treatment for these patients, whether tacrolimus therapy should precede infliximab as a second-line therapy remains controversial. To address...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tsukamoto H,Tanida S,Mizoshita T,Ozeki K,Ebi M,Shimura T,Mori Y,Kataoka H,Kamiya T,Joh T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pregnant women often suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD symptoms are known to influence the quality of life; however, there is a lack of data in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to establish the impact of GERD symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during pregnancy. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fill Malfertheiner S,Seelbach-Göbel B,Costa SD,Ernst W,Reuschel E,Zeman F,Malfertheiner P,Malfertheiner MV

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection and treatment is important for the management of colorectal cancer (CRC). AIM:To assess patient and doctor delay and their determinants. METHODS:A retrospective observational study in a primary care setting concerning 197 patients with CRC. The time between initial symptoms and the onset of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Van Hout AM,de Wit NJ,Rutten FH,Peeters PH

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The immunoreactivity of methionine-enkephalin (Met-enkephalin), one of the endogenous opioid peptides, is expressed in the liver in different types of chronic diseases. This finding suggests that the liver may be a source of endogenous opioids in disease state. In-vitro studies have shown that morphine, whic...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Floreani A,Antoniazzi S,Mescoli C,Bergasa NV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review summarizes research studies published in recent years that are useful for clinicians considering the enteral route as a means of nutritional support for their patients. In this period, there has been a move away from emphasis on what nutrients are given to a more considered appraisal of how nutrients are p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Payne-James JJ

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the impact that a test-and-treat policy with open-access urea breath testing (UBT) has had on the referral rates for endoscopy in a district hospital. Additionally, we examined for any change in the proportion of serious pathology detected endoscopically after adopting the policy. METHODS:Analysis of dat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mahadeva S,Connelly J,Sahay P

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 30% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) causes full biochemical normalization, while 70% are incomplete responders. The only differences between the two groups are the significantly higher cholestasis indices in the incomplete responders. In these patients we inves...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Leuschner M,Holtmeier J,Ackermann H,Leuschner U

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Complete review of wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) recordings by a physician is time-consuming and laborious and may be perceived as a limitation to perform WCE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a nurse in interpreting WCE. METHODS:A total of 102 WCE videos were evaluated by a single ga...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dokoutsidou H,Karagiannis S,Giannakoulopoulou E,Galanis P,Kyriakos N,Liatsos C,Faiss S,Mavrogiannis C

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare condition, which is characterized by the dilation of small bowel lymphatics and presents with signs and symptoms of protein-losing enteropathy. Some patients have complained of occlusive symptoms attributable to the mechanical obstruction caused by the considerable mucosal edema a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Paggi S,Ferrero S,Braidotti P,de Rai P,Conte D,Basilisco G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effective, but expensive, drug infliximab is used in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Monitoring infliximab trough levels and anti-infliximab antibody (ATI) formation can lead to a more cost-effective use of infliximab therapy. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of implem...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Taks M,Pijls PA,Derijks LJ,Ten Broeke R,Grouls RJ,Curvers J,Gilissen LP

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00