Stenting of malignant upper oesophageal obstruction: experience in a regional hospital in Singapore.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:White cell scintigraphy has shown that neutrophils migrate into the gut wall and lumen in ileoanal pouches. We aimed to establish whether whole gut lavage fluid can be used to investigate intestinal neutrophil migration in ileoanal pouches. DESIGN:A prospective single centre study recruiting consecutive pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Evgenikos NL,Bartolo DC,Hamer-Hodges DW,Ghosh S

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the indications, technical success and outcomes of open access percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion in the district general hospital setting. DESIGN:This study was a retrospective audit of patients receiving PEG by the thread pull method from November 1998 to November 1999, follow...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fox MR,Harris AW

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 7 day treatment scheme based on rabeprazole/levofloxacin/amoxycillin or tinidazole achieved an eradication rate over 90%. However, the combination of drugs and duration of treatment for the correct use of levofloxacin in the eradication of are still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and tolerabil...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Di Caro S,Zocco MA,Cremonini F,Candelli M,Nista EC,Bartolozzi F,Armuzzi A,Cammarota G,Santarelli L,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Screening by means of faecal occult blood testing (FOBT) has proved to be effective in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. We performed a pilot screening for colorectal cancer by latex immunological FOBT in two municipalities of the region Valle d'Aosta, Italy, focusing on problems and obtaining ind...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Crotta S,Castiglione G,Grazzini G,Valle F,Mosconi S,Rosset R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine what percentage of inoperable oesophageal and oesophagogastric malignancies could be successfully intubated for palliation, and to compare Atkinson and Celestin tubes. DESIGN:A consecutive series of 210 patients who had been referred for palliation underwent endoscopy and intubation with the Not...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wilton A,Smith PM

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum lipid profile and to assess the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in adult beta-thalassaemic patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. METHODS:Thirty-five adult HCV infected, multi-transfused, beta-thalassaemia patients (beta-HCV patients), 63 oth...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Siagris D,Kouraklis-Symeonidis A,Christofidou M,Lekkou A,Papadimitriou C,Arvaniti V,Thomopoulos K,Tsamandas A,Zoumbos N,Labropoulou-Karatza C

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:In 2005, national guidelines on the diagnosis, staging and treatment of oesophageal cancer were published. We investigated whether staging and treatment strategies of oesophageal cancer had changed over the last decade and indeed followed these guidelines. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In 2001, a questionnaire inve...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Homs MY,van Oijen MG,Wijnhoven BP,van Hillegersberg R,de Boer-Dennert M,Siersema PD

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of oesophageal carcinoma with humoral hypercalcaemia of malignancy and leucocytosis in a 66-year-old man. We also demonstrate parathyroid hormone-related protein, by immunohistology. After admission, calcitonin was administered for the hypercalcaemia but the patient died of pneumonia on the 17th day o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Watanabe HA,Matsushita H,Matsui H,Ishida A,Taguchi S,Sata H,Amano N

更新日期：1996-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is one of the Eastern European countries that lacks data on the epidemiology of ulcerative colitis (UC). AIMS:We aimed to assess the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of UC in Tuzla Canton of B&H during a 12-year period (1995-2006). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospect...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Salkic NN,Pavlovic-Calic N,Gegic A,Jovanovic P,Basic M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of Helicobacter pylori infection in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is controversial. We aimed to confirm the negative association between H. pylori infection and endoscopic GORD and further determine whether eradication of the infection is associated with the development o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Xie T,Cui X,Zheng H,Chen D,He L,Jiang B

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The hybrid allele of the carboxyl ester lipase gene (CEL-HYB1) is a genetic risk factor for chronic pancreatitis (CP) although the mechanism promoting disease development is largely unknown. Here, we aimed to clinically describe subjects carrying the CEL-HYB1 allele and to elucidate why the protein product i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tjora E,Gravdal A,Engjom T,Cnop M,Johansson BB,Dimcevski GG,Molven A,Fjeld K

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Time trend studies in the USA have shown that the incidences of adenocarcinomas of the oesophagus and gastric cardia have risen strongly since the 1970s, whereas the incidence of squamous cell carcinomas of the oesophagus has declined. Earlier, we found that the incidence of these adenocarcinomas also rose in...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Steevens J,Botterweck AA,Dirx MJ,van den Brandt PA,Schouten LJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Small intestinal lesions in coeliac disease (CD) have a variable severity. Early diagnosis of CD is important because treatment allows a normal psycho-physical development, especially in children, and can avoid associated disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rostami K,Mulder CJ,van Overbeek FM,Kerckhaert J,Meijer JW,von Blomberg MB,Heymans HS

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pre-operative endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERCP) prior to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the most common treatment of gallbladder and common bile duct (CBD) stones. In this study we evaluate our selection criteria for pre-operative ERCP and the results of endoscopic-laparoscopic treatment in p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Masci E,Fanti L,Mariani A,Guerini S,Zuliani W,Baccari P,Giacomelli M,Tittobello A

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a leading cause of liver fibrosis. OBJECTIVE:To compare utility of liver transient elastography, AST-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), fibrosis-4 index (FIB4), Forns Index and Goteborg University cirrhosis index (GUCI) in predicting fibrosis stage assessed by liver biopsy in Egypt...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdelsameea E,Alsebaey A,Abdel-Razek W,Ehsan N,Morad W,Salama M,Waked I

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a severe complication of liver cirrhosis, with poor survival. Rifaximin is a gut-selective broad-spectrum antibiotic. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of rifaximin as a primary prevention of HRS. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighty patients with liver cirrhosis and a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ibrahim ES,Alsebaey A,Zaghla H,Moawad Abdelmageed S,Gameel K,Abdelsameea E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic varices are a recognized cause of rectal bleeding in portal hypertension. We report here a patient who presented with melaena several months after resection of an ileal carcinoid tumour. Subsequent colonoscopy for continued episodes of rectal bleeding demonstrated extensive colonic varices. In the absence of p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Miao YM,Catnach SM,Barrison IG,O'Reilly A,Divers AR

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We sought a good indicator cell line to use in detecting the vacuolating toxin produced by Helicobacter pylori and in examining the characteristics of the toxin. DESIGN AND METHODS:Using five cell lines [baby hamster kidney (BHK-21), human amnion (FL), human uterine cancer (HeLa), rabbit kidney (RK-13) and A...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kamiya S,Kai M,Ozawa A,Kobayashi H,Shirai T,Harasawa S,Miwa T

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a case of recurrent variceal bleeding from gastric varices, which was treated with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and Histoacryl injection into the gastric varices. Furthermore, the patient had a small patent foramen ovale without a right-to-left shunt. After the intervention, the pa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Appenrodt B,Schepke M,Kuntz-Hehner S,Schmiedel A,Sauerbruch T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Because bacteria represent the sole source of gut hydrogen (H2) and methane (CH4), fasting breath H2 and CH4 gases have been used as markers of colonic fermentation. The presence of carbohydrates in the colonic lumen inhibits gastric and pancreatic secretions, and also influences lower oesophageal sphincter ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Urita Y,Sugimoto M,Hike K,Torii N,Kikuchi Y,Kurakata H,Kanda E,Sasajima M,Miki K

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (PHCC) is a rare tumor with a poor prognosis. Outcomes may be optimized by centralization. Recent trends suggest further improvement by localization to transplant centers. This study examines outcomes from the management of PHCC in a nontransplant hepatopancreatobiliary center. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jegatheeswaran S,Sheen AJ,Siriwardena AK

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on intraductal biliary pressure (IDP) in basal conditions and after intravenous morphine and oral meal stimulation. DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifteen patients (5 male, 10 female) aged 31-83 years (mean 61.5 +/- 13.7 years) with prior chol...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Błaut U,Marecik J,Hartwich A,Herman RM,Laskiewicz J,Thor PJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Symptoms of achalasia are often misinterpreted, resulting in delayed diagnosis. The aims of our study were (1) to estimate the evolution of clinical and radiological features of a large population of achalasic patients between two successive periods; and (2) to determine the influence of symptoms on diagnost...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： d'Alteroche L,Oung C,Fourquet F,Picon L,Lagasse JP,Metman EH

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) impairs daily functioning and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The modalities of treatment of MHE have not been adequately studied. AIMS:To compare lactulose, probiotics, and L-ornithine L-aspartate (LOLA) in treatment of MHE and effect on HRQoL by Sickness Impact...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mittal VV,Sharma BC,Sharma P,Sarin SK

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Monitoring of mucosal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is of major importance. New noninvasive markers for intestinal inflammation are needed. Previous studies have reported that pancreatitis-associated protein (PAP) correlates with clinical activity in IBD subgroups. Our aim was to i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bodelier AG,Pierik MJ,van den Heuvel T,Bovee-Oudenhoven IM,de Boer E,Hameeteman W,Masclee AA,Jonkers D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Coeliac disease (CD) is common in patients with microscopic colitis (MC). The human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-DR3-DQ2 haplotype is strongly associated with CD, and there is evidence for an association with MC. We analysed the genetic background of MC by assessing the haplotypes of HLA-DR3-DQ2 and HLA-DR4-DQ8. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Koskela RM,Karttunen TJ,Niemelä SE,Lehtola JK,Ilonen J,Karttunen RA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inflammation may be implicated in the haemodynamic deterioration and in the development of complications in patients with cirrhosis. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is a marker of low-grade inflammation, and predicts outcomes in patients at risk of ischaemic heart disease. Proinflammatory cytokin...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mortensen C,Andersen O,Krag A,Bendtsen F,Møller S

更新日期：2012-06-01 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