Alcohol consumption is inversely correlated with insulin resistance, independent of metabolic syndrome factors and fatty liver diseases.

abstract：:We highlight one medical center's experiences with primary malignancies of the small bowel. During a 27-year period, 79 patients were treated for small bowel tumors. Of these, 15 (20%) were lost to follow-up; thus, 64 patients were reviewed retrospectively with emphasis on histological distribution and their topograph...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ojha A,Zacherl J,Scheuba C,Jakesz R,Wenzl E

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To assess the impact of interferon treatment on celiac disease onset in hepatitis C patients and to clarify its clinical relevance and outcome. BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C is associated with autoimmunity, which can be exacerbated by interferon treatment. Cases of celiac disease activation during interferon treatment ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Durante-Mangoni E,Iardino P,Resse M,Cesaro G,Sica A,Farzati B,Ruggiero G,Adinolfi LE

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the clinical course and outcome of Rwandan refugees with cholera-like illness (n = 567) and clinical dysentery (n = 1,062) treated at the Israeli Army field hospital in the disaster region of Goma, Zaire, during the summer of 1994. Vigorous fluid administration was the primary therapy, complemented with an...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Heyman SN,Ginosar Y,Shapiro M,Kluger Y,Marx N,Maayan S

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diverticular disease (DD) is a common gastrointestinal inflammatory disorder associated with an enteric neuropathy. Although enteric glial cells (EGCs) are essential regulators of intestinal inflammation and motility functions, their contribution to the pathophysiology of DD remains unclear. Therefore, we an...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Cossais F,Leuschner S,Barrenschee M,Lange C,Ebsen M,Vogel I,Böttner M,Wedel T

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the most sensitive diagnostic test in patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Endoscopy performed by trained examiners, however, still misses lesions. Single-contrast upper gastrointestinal x-ray adds little new information to a complete endoscopic examination by a trained en...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tedesco FJ

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical effect of probiotics on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still controversial. AIMS:We aimed to evaluate the effects of a probiotic mixture on IBS symptoms and the composition of fecal microbiota in patients with diarrhea-dominant IBS (D-IBS). METHODS:Fifty patients with D-IBS were randomized ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ki Cha B,Mun Jung S,Hwan Choi C,Song ID,Woong Lee H,Joon Kim H,Hyuk J,Kyung Chang S,Kim K,Chung WS,Seo JG

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Silybum marianum (milk thistle) and its derivatives have been used for centuries for the treatment of liver disease. This review focuses exclusively on published literature pertaining to the potential use of Silybum marianum or its derivatives for the treatment of alcoholic liver disease. Clinical studies have varied ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ball KR,Kowdley KV

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with obstruction of the extrahepatic portal venous system were seen at the Tufts-New England Medical Center between 1970 and 1979; a cause for the portal vein thrombosis was detected in 11. These included pancreatic disease (4); hematologic disorders (2); postoperative complications of laparotomy (3); ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Brown KM,Kaplan MM,Donowitz M

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of microcystic (glycogen-rich) adenoma of the whole pancreas with coexistent pancreatic low-grade malignant islet cell tumor in a 29-year-old woman. She complained of nausea, vomiting, and growing abdominal mass. Abdominal computed tomography showed multiple cysts in the whole pancreas and a calcified...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jung HK,Son HY,Lee HC,Yi SY

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using an elevated serum amylase level to diagnose acute pancreatitis in an alcoholic patient with abdominal pain may not be appropriate, because hyperamylesemia is common in asymptomatic alcoholics without acute pancreatitis. To determine whether serum lipase also suffers from the same drawback, we undertook a prospec...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Gumaste VV,Sereny G,Dave P,Bhardwaj A,Gumaste S

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past 10 years, Kiron Das and his associates have developed an animal model for the study of a putative Crohn's disease (CD)-specific antigen. Athymic T-cell deficient nu/nu mice inoculated with intestinal and lymph node tissue filtrates from patients with CD sometimes develop lymphomas and/or lymph node plasm...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sachar DB

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of an ulcerated gastric wall mass ultimately found to be splenosis is presented in which the index patient had endoscopic and endoscopic ultrasonographic evaluation prior to resection. Although no visual features identified this mass as a splenic implant preoperatively, the lesion appeared to be atypical for le...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Deutsch JC,Sandhu IS,Lawrence SP

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) may develop due to inflammation secondary to acute and/or chronic pancreatitis, trauma, surgery, or obstruction from solid or cystic neoplasms. PFCs can be drained percutaneously, surgically, or endoscopically with endoscopic ultrasound-guided cyst gastrostomy and/or transpapillary ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Muniraj T,Jamidar PA,Nealon WH,Aslanian HR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatigue is common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and is associated with factors such as psychopathology, sleep quality, and disease activity. GOAL:To investigate the combined role of all the above factors in the burden of fatigue among IBD patients. STUDY:We conducted an observational study o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hashash JG,Ramos-Rivers C,Youk A,Chiu WK,Duff K,Regueiro M,Binion DG,Koutroubakis I,Vachon A,Benhayon D,Dunn MA,Szigethy EM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) is a common gastrointestinal disease, because it affects about one fourth of the patient harboring colonic diverticula. GOAL:To assess the effectiveness of mesalazine in improving symptoms (namely abdominal pain) and in preventing diverticulitis occurren...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Picchio M,Elisei W,Brandimarte G,Di Mario F,Malfertheiner P,Scarpignato C,Tursi A

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old woman presented with hematochezia and an episode of transient expressive dysphasia. She was found to have multiple colonic polyps with adenocarcinomatous changes. Computed tomography brain scan and computed tomography-guided biopsy revealed a left frontoparietal glioblastoma multiforme. This case illustr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Castillo R,Wilson MM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repeated surgical interventions on the biliary ductal system increase morbidity and mortality, particularly in the geriatric patient. In an attempt to prevent these complications, side-to-side choledochoduodenostomy was performed as the primary operative procedure in 54 patients, age 72 +/- 13 years. This was the pati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Berlatzky Y,Freund HR

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the factors involved in the pathogenesis of gastric ulcer, the reduced clearing capacity of the stomach seems to play an important role. On this basis, cisapride, which improves gastrointestinal motility, enhances gastric emptying, and prevents duodenogastric reflux, may be effective in the treatment of the gast...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Testoni PA,Bagnolo F,Buizza M,Masci E,Toti GL,Spinelli A,Manzi G

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cure for hepatitis B is defined as the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance and/or seroconversion. Predictors of spontaneous seroconversion are not well described. The objective of this study is to identify predictors of spontaneous HBsAg seroconversion from community practice. METHODS:We p...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wu CF,Fong TM,Wu SS,Saab S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:Our aim was to investigate fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) efficacy in patients with severe and/or complicated Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). BACKGROUND:FMT is successful for recurrent CDI, although its benefit in severe or complicated CDI has not specifically been evaluated. STUDY METHODS:A multi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Aroniadis OC,Brandt LJ,Greenberg A,Borody T,Kelly CR,Mellow M,Surawicz C,Cagle L,Neshatian L,Stollman N,Giovanelli A,Ray A,Smith R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM/BACKGROUND:Achalasia may be associated with extraesophageal dysmotility. However, this relation is still poorly understood. In the present study, we used noninvasive real-time ultrasonography to examine the motility function of the gallbladder in the patients with achalasia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-three acha...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Alagozlu H,Unal S,Karakan T,Cindoruk M,Ergun M

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary aortoesophageal fistula is a rare cause of severe and often fatal gastrointestinal bleeding. The classic diagnostic triad consists of midthoracic pain and sentinel hemorrhage, followed by fatal exsanguination. A prompt, definitive diagnosis at the time of the initial bleeding episode is essential for timely, l...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Khawaja FI,Varindani MK

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to clarify the role of leukotrienes (LTs) in gastric injury induced by ischemia-reperfusion in rats. Gastric lesions were produced by clamping of the celiac artery and by reoxygenation following clamping. Administration of AA-861, a lipoxygenase inhibitor, significantly inhibited the increase i...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Yoshikawa T,Ichikawa H,Naito Y,Kondo M

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed bowel sounds in controls and patients with acute abdominal conditions using a new computer-aided sound analysis system (C.A.S.A.S.). Sixty-three controls and 61 patients with an acute abdomen had 10-min recordings of bowel sounds in a silent environment with computer analysis of the digitized acoustic sign...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sugrue M,Redfern M

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To assess the effect of unilateral versus bilateral lung transplantation (LTx) on esophageal motility and gastroesophageal reflux, and the association with the development of obstructive chronic lung allograft dysfunction (o-CLAD). BACKGROUND:We have shown that esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction, incom...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tangaroonsanti A,Lee AS,Vela MF,Crowell MD,Erasmus D,Keller C,Mallea J,Alvarez F,Almansa C,DeVault KR,Houghton LA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The metabolic syndrome (MetS) and/or its individual components have been linked to the development of cancer. Recent studies have suggested a similar link to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the direction and magnitude of the association between the MetS and HCC. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jinjuvadia R,Patel S,Liangpunsakul S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical reports suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) use might induce esophageal symptoms and damage, including esophagitis, but experimental data are conflicting, and some indicate that NSAIDs improve mucosal damage. It is not known whether patients with endoscopically diagnosed esophagitis dur...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sopeña F,Lanas A,Sáinz R

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to define the risk of bleeding after percutaneous aspiration liver biopsy in patients with low platelet counts but otherwise normal clotting factors. Eighty-seven patients underwent liver biopsy using the Menghini 1-second technique with either a 1.6-mm or a 1.2-mm needle. Bleeding occurred in three out of 1...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sharma P,McDonald GB,Banaji M

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unusual cases of liquid caustic ingestion that resulted in gangrene of the duodenum and adjacent colon, and burns of the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas are presented. The routine evaluation of the oropharynx, esophagus, and stomach after liquid caustic ingestion can seriously underestimate the extent of injury t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Guth AA,Pachter HL,Albanese C,Kim U

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the initial lipid and fat-soluble vitamin levels in 56 patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) enrolled in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating ursodeoxycholic acid. We also evaluated lipid and vitamin levels in a group of 87 patients with advanced PSC being evaluated for liver tran...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jorgensen RA,Lindor KD,Sartin JS,LaRusso NF,Wiesner RH

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00