Experience with the new 4-way, 5.5-mm ultrathin endoscope: a case series.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Bowel-cleansing studies are frequently underpowered, poorly designed, and with subjective assessments. Consensus on tolerability of the bowel-cleansing agents is thus lacking. This study developed and validated a bowel-preparation tolerability questionnaire and used it to assess the tolerabili...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Lawrance IC,Willert RP,Murray K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orocecal transit time was determined by the lactulose hydrogen breath test in nine healthy volunteers after administration of placebo, loperamide (16 mg per os), and loperamide (16 mg per os) followed by oral naloxone at doses of 16 and 32 mg. The four tests were performed in double-blind conditions and in random sequ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Basilisco G,Camboni G,Bozzani A,Paravicini M,Bianchi PA

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme whose low plasma values are enhanced by an intravenous injection of heparin, which releases the enzyme from the enterocytes of the villous tips. In 20 normal controls and 15 untreated subjects affected with an overt malabsorption syndrome and subtotal atrophy shown by Crosby jejunal ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： D'Agostino L,Ciacci C,Daniele B,Barone MV,Sollazzo R,Mazzacca G

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to determine the potential for pancreatic calcification in autoimmune pancreatitis by investigating osteopontin and CD44 expression. METHODS:Human pancreatic tissues in normal pancreas, chronic pancreatitis, and autoimmune pancreatitis were obtained from the surgical specime...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Takada H,Nakazawa T,Ohara H,Ando T,Hayashi K,Naito I,Okumura F,Tanaka H,Yamada T,Takahashi S,Joh T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrients in the lumen of the small intestine may cause the release of enteric hormones which directly or indirectly stimulate intestinal mucosal growth. Male Sprague-Dawley rats with either an intact small bowel or following jejunal resection were maintained on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). C-terminal octapeptide...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Weser E,Bell D,Tawil T

更新日期：1981-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in hepatic morphology were evaluated in 242 consecutive liver biopsy specimens obtained from nonalcoholic obese subjects. Steatosis occurred in 59.7% of the subjects but was moderate to severe in 28.7%. An alcoholic hepatitis-like picture was present in 8.7% and cirrhosis in 2.7%. Fibrosis of mild and moderate...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Nasrallah SM,Wills CE Jr,Galambos JT

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to determine if the presence of duodenal diverticula predisposes to the development of pancreaticobiliary disease. Between May 1999 and February 2001, 381 patients were examined by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography. Of these patients, 51 had periampullary diverticula. In 27 patients the ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Yildirgan MI,Başoğlu M,Yilmaz I,Atamanalp SS,Balik AA,Aydinli B,Oztürk G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The CCK-A (cholecystokinin-A) receptor is selectively expressed by human pancreatic adenocarcinomas, suggesting a possible role in pancreatic tumorigenesis. In animals, pancreatic CCK receptor expression varies during ontogeny and neoplastic transformation. This study examined the temporal expression of CCK receptors ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Weinberg DS,So C,Ruggeri B,Biswas S,Barber M,Waldman S

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic-type isoamylase (P-type) and salivary-type isoamylase (S-type) activities were determined by the wheat protein inhibitor method in 29 patients with end-stage renal disease and in 38 healthy volunteers. Serum levels of total amylase (322 +/- 43 units/liter) and P-type (212 +/- 39 units/liter) in ESRD were si...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Araki T,Ueda M,Taketa K,Kosaka K

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data regarding early atherosclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease are limited and conflicting results are present. AIMS:The purpose of this study was to evaluate serological and sonographical evidence of subclinical vascular involvement in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS:Thirty-nine pat...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kayahan H,Sari I,Cullu N,Yuksel F,Demir S,Akarsu M,Goktay Y,Unsal B,Akpinar H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large retrospective autopsy study of patients was analyzed to evaluate the major etiologic and pathologic factors contributing to fatal acute pancreatitis (AP). From an autopsy population of 50,227 patients, 405 cases were identified where AP was defined as the official primary cause of death. AP was classified acco...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Renner IG,Savage WT 3rd,Pantoja JL,Renner VJ

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hydrogen (H2) lactose breath test (BT) is a test commonly used for the diagnosis of hypolactasia. However, its sensitivity is not always good. In the last few years, the new Quick Lactase Test (QLT) has been developed for endoscopic diagnosis of adult-type hypolactasia. The aim of this study was to compare the eff...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ojetti V,La Mura R,Zocco MA,Cesaro P,De Masi E,La Mazza A,Cammarota G,Gasbarrini G,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintenance of intragastric pH > 4 is vital for effective management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Esomeprazole 40 mg, the first proton pump inhibitor developed as an optical isomer, demonstrates improved acid inhibition over omeprazole 20 mg. Our aim was to compare esomeprazole 40 mg with omeprazole 40 m...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Röhss K,Hasselgren G,Hedenström H

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvesicular steatosis is a potentially severe manifestation of valproic acid hepatotoxicity due to an acquired impairment of mitochondrial function. Tests currently used to investigate mitochondrial fonction are cumbersome and cannot be used routinely. We report on a noninvasive breath test using [13C]methionine fo...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Spahr L,Negro F,Rubbia-Brandt L,Marinescu O,Goodman K,Jordan M,Frossard JL,Hadengue A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Theoretically, relative distal common bile duct obstruction due to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction may be a cause of poor gallbladder evacuation observed on quantitative cholescintigraphy. In this study, the relationship of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction to the gallbladder ejection fraction by quantitative cholescintigra...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ruffolo TA,Sherman S,Lehman GA,Hawes RH

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to study the predictive value of the family history in the initial diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis. Sixty five hemochromatosis proband patients and 66 control patients with chronic liver disease were assessed for a family history of hemochromatosis, cirrhosis, diabetes, and arthritis. There w...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Assy N,Adams PC

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Notoginsenoside R1 (NG-R1) is the predominant active ingredient and a novel triterpene saponin compound extracted from the roots of Panax notoginseng. To date, to the best of our knowledge, there are no previous studies concerning the effect of NG-R1 on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). AIMS:To investigate th...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Li Y,Li Z,Jia Y,Ding B,Yu J

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the prevalence as well as the sociodemographic characteristics and QOL of older adults (> 50 years) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among the population at large and compared it to their younger counterparts'. We hypothesized that IBS is less prevalent among older persons and they suffer poorer QOL comp...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Minocha A,Johnson WD,Abell TL,Wigington WC

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection with Helicobacter increases the transcellular passage of macromolecules across the epithelium, and this effect can be prevented by a gastroprotective agent rebamipide. The aim was to gain insight into the mechanisms involved. The HT29-19A intestinal epithelial cells grown on microporous filters as monolayers...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Matysiak-Budnik T,Thomas-Collignon A,Mégraud F,Heyman M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind study on 19 patients with the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, the effects of treatment with a granulated pancreatic enzyme preparation (Pankreon) were compared with those of placebo administration. One week of treatment with each preparation was preceded by one week without any medication. The pat...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Isaksson G,Ihse I

更新日期：1983-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of ingestion of 80 g Vivonex on gallbladder volume, plasma cholecystokinin (CCK), and pancreatic polypeptide (PP) in eight healthy volunteers and to compare the results with those obtained after ingestion of 60 ml corn oil. Gallbladder volumes were measured by ultras...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hopman WP,de Jong AJ,Rosenbusch G,Jansen JB,Lamers CB

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal diseases is controversial and of great interest, yet their use in patients has not been critically examined. AIM:To determine the prevalence and effects of cannabis abuse on healthcare utilization, as measured by emergency department (ED) visits, in a large, tert...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Gubatan J,Staller K,Barshop K,Kuo B

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In search for a source of gastrointestinal bleeding, endoscopy frequently reveals mucosal lesions of questionable dignity. AIM:To investigate the probability of ascertaining conclusive evidence for gastrointestinal bleeding from a suspicious mucosal lesion through a single or multiple consecutive endoscopie...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was performed in 17 patients with achalasia of the esophagus determining the manometric characteristics of the gastroesophageal sphincter, correlating it with histological analysis by biopsies taken during surgery at the distal narrowed segment of the esophagus, at the location of the sphincter. Th...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Csendes A,Smok G,Braghetto I,Ramirez C,Velasco N,Henriquez A

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Models using dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) to induce experimental colitis in rodents have been performed mostly in adult animals. For this reason, we aimed to develop a model of colitis in young rats. DSS was administered to 30-day-old rats at concentrations ranging from 0.5 to 5% in drinking water. Young rats were rem...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vicario M,Crespí M,Franch À,Amat C,Pelegrí C,Moretó M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This manuscript is a secondary analysis of a large multicenter randomized controlled trial. The primary study is Cross RK et al., A Randomized Controlled Trial of TELEmedicine for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (TELE-IBD). Am J Gastroenterol, 2019 Mar. ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bilgrami Z,Abutaleb A,Chudy-Onwugaje K,Langenberg P,Regueiro M,Schwartz DA,Tracy JK,Ghazi L,Patil SA,Quezada SM,Russman KM,Quinn CC,Jambaulikar G,Beaulieu DB,Horst S,Cross RK Jr

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NSAID use and Helicobacter pylori both cause damage to the gastric mucosa and can cause peptic ulcers. Our aim was to test the relationship between gastric mucosal polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) infiltration and the severity of NSAID-induced gastric injury. H. pylori density, mucosal interleukin-8 (IL-8), and nitri...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Shiotani A,Yamaoka Y,El-Zimaity HM,Saeed MA,Qureshi WA,Graham DY

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：:Peptide YY (PYY) is an important modulator of stimulated pancreatic exocrine secretion. PYY acts proximal to the acinar cell but the exact site and mechanism of action are unknown. The aim of the present study is to determine the pathway through which PYY exerts its effect on the exocrine pancreas in awake rats under ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Deng X,Guarita DR,Wood PG,Kriess C,Whitcomb DC

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimal lesions of the small bowel are mucosal changes characterized by an increased number of intraepithelial lymphocytes (with or without crypt hyperplasia) and normal villous architecture. Such changes are associated with a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from food intolerances to infections, and from drugs to...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Volta U,Caio G,Ghirardi C,Lungaro L,Mansueto P,Carroccio A,De Giorgio R

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00