Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: diagnosis and management.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cells infected with the hepatitis B or C virus can be eliminated by an immune response mediated by cytotoxic T cells. Recently, the Fas Ligand has been detected on the surface of cytotoxic T cells, and is thought to induce cells to apoptosis by adhering to the Fas antigen. METHODS:To evaluate the role of th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Oksuz M,Akkiz H,Isiksal YF,Seydaoglu G,Serin M,Kayaselcuk F,Abayli B,Tuncer I

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to determine which type and dose of sedative drugs should be given to cirrhotic patients with compensation or decompensation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after sedation. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of cirrhotic patients c...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jeong J,Jung K,Seo KI,Yun BC,Han BH,Lee SU,Moon W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The actual degree of pain or discomfort experienced during colonoscopy varies between patients. This prospective study was conducted to determine what variables, apart from the endoscopist's skill, are associated with a patient's discomfort during this procedure. DESIGN/METHODS:From December 2003 to Septembe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Park DI,Kim HJ,Park JH,Cho YK,Sohn CI,Jeon WK,Kim BI,Ryu SH,Sung IK

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) under digital chromoendoscopy presents various markers. The diagnostic yield of each marker has shown variable results. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate the following markers: light blue crest (LBC), marginal turbid band (MTB), groove typ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wei N,Mulmi Shrestha S,Shi RH

更新日期：2020-07-14 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：:Amyloidosis is a group of disorders that can manifest in virtually any organ system in the body and is thought to be secondary to misfolding of extracellular proteins with subsequent deposition in tissues. The precursor protein that is produced in excess defines the specific amyloid type. This requires histopathologic...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Syed U,Ching Companioni RA,Alkhawam H,Walfish A

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Liver transplant recipients are often screened for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis during the immediate preoperative evaluation to determine medical fitness to proceed. However, it is unknown whether subclinical spontaneous bacterial peritonitis impacts on post-transplant outcomes. Our aim was to determine...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： McDonald DP,Leithead JA,Gunson BK,Ferguson JW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We postulated that the oro-oral route of transmission between spouses could be an important route of transmission of Helicobacter pylori. AIMS:To estimate the prevalence of different genotypes of H. pylori as distinguished by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Luman W,Zhao Y,Ng HS,Ling KL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the oesophagus that is rapidly increasing in prevalence. Although systemic and topical corticosteroids are effective in treating EO, some patients develop corticosteroid dependency. Alternative therapeutic approaches that avoid corticostero...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Netzer P,Gschossmann JM,Straumann A,Sendensky A,Weimann R,Schoepfer AM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of membrane lipid composition on the susceptibility to bile salt damage and protection. DESIGN:Artificial model cholesterol/phospholipid (c/p) membranes (vesicles) with a varying cholesterol (0-15 mM) and phospholipid content (3-30 mM), and with a c/p ratio ranging up to 1.70, were...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： van de Heijning BJ,van den Broek AM,van Berge-Henegouwen GP

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concomitant functional dyspepsia (FD) and psychosocial stressors have been reported; however, the association between FD and depression remains controversial and no quantitative meta-analysis exists. Published articles were identified through a comprehensive review of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lin S,Gao T,Sun C,Jia M,Liu C,Ma A

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to elucidate the effect of switching from branched-chain amino acid granules to branched-chain amino acid-enriched nutrient in patients with cirrhosis with hypoalbuminemia. METHODS:Twenty-six patients with cirrhosis with hypoalbuminemia despite treatment with branched-chain amino acid...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fukui A,Kawabe N,Hashimoto S,Kamei H,Yoshioka K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brucellosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution, and still endemic in Greece. Although hepatic involvement is common, cholecystitis and hepatic abscesses represent rare complications of the disease. Hematological manifestations of brucellosis include various abnormalities such as anemia and leucopenia, but the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Starakis I,Polyzogopoulou E,Siagris D,Mazokopakis E,Gogos CA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the suitability of an established experimental model for chronic gastritis associated with Helicobacter pylori for use in long-term observations. DESIGN:In a 3-year follow-up study of acute gastritis induced by H. pylori using an established experimental model with Japanese monkeys, we compared H....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fujioka T,Kubota T,Shuto R,Kodama R,Murakami K,Perparim K,Nasu M

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Under-recognition of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is well documented in AATD-lung disease but is rarely reported in patients with liver cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation. This report examines the frequency of newly diagnosed AATD based on pathologic examination of explanted livers following l...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shah RS,Alsuleiman B,Bena J,Stoller JK,Wakim-Fleming J

更新日期：2020-11-30 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：:Primary cutaneous amyloidosis is defined as the deposition of amyloid in the skin in the absence of systemic involvement. The association between primary cutaneous amyloidosis and other diseases, although rare, has been documented for connective tissue disorders such as systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tafarel JR,Lemos LB,Oliveira PM,Lanzoni VP,Ferraz ML

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:This study was aimed at determining if the frequency and pattern of acute liver failure (ALF) following halothane anaesthesia had decreased during the last 11 years in comparison with a previous series of 48 patients referred between 1965 and 1984 and whether clinical outcome had been altered by the int...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lo SK,Wendon J,Mieli-Vergani G,Williams R

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:National surveys have been used to obtain information on sedation and monitoring practices in endoscopy in several countries. AIMS:To provide data from Portugal and query the Portuguese endoscopists on nonanesthesiologist administration of propofol. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 31-item web survey was sent to al...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ferreira AO,Torres J,Dinis-Ribeiro M,Cravo M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with liver cirrhosis have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms. The use of antiacid therapy (AAT) in these patients is unexplored. We aimed to assess the use of AAT in cirrhotic patients. METHODS:A total of 128 consecutive cirrhotic patients were evaluated for the use of and indications f...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kalaitzakis E,Björnsson E

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of lansoprazole 30 mg given in the morning compared with high-dose ranitidine 300 mg twice daily in the treatment of patients with oesophageal strictures. DESIGN:A multicentre, outpatient, double-blind, parallel group, prospectively randomized clinical trial. PATIENTS:One hundred a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Swarbrick ET,Gough AL,Foster CS,Christian J,Garrett AD,Langworthy CH

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Screening colonoscopy is less effective in preventing proximal colon cancers than distal colon cancers. A repeat examination of the right side of the colon may increase the lesion detection. The study aimed to assess the results of a second examination of the right side of the colon with forward-view or retr...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ai X,Qiao W,Han Z,Tan W,Bai Y,Liu S,Zhi F

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During the treatment of hepatitis C, anaemia may necessitate pegylated-interferon and ribavirin dose reductions with reduced sustained viral response rates. Although erythropoietic growth factors are frequently used to improve anaemia, it is controversial whether endogenous erythropoietic response is insuffi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Van Vlerken LG,Van Soest H,Janssen MP,Boland GJ,Drenth JP,Burger DM,Siersema PD,Van Erpecum KJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Correa described a stepwise model of changes in the gastric mucosa after Helicobacter pylori infection, from the normal gastric epithelium to chronic gastritis, atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. The aim of this study is to assess the reversibility of these mucosal changes ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fichman S,Niv Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To determine the efficacy of a three times daily (t.i.d.) versus a twice daily (b.i.d.) regimen of combination amoxycillin and metronidazole and famotidine in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori and the influence of metronidazole resistance on the outcome of treatment. PATIENTS:Patients selected had uneq...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Goh KL,Parasakthi N,Chuah SY,Toetsch M

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hepatopancreaticobiliary cancers can be difficult to diagnose. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy provides non-invasive information on phospholipid metabolism, and previous studies of liver tissue have highlighted changes in phospholipids in malignancy. We hypothesised that in-vitro NMR spectroscop...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Khan SA,Cox IJ,Thillainayagam AV,Bansi DS,Thomas HC,Taylor-Robinson SD

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00