Correlation between serum pepsinogen concentration and gastric acidity measured by 24 h pH monitoring.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Data on risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with Wilson disease are scarce. We determine HCC risk in a well-defined cohort of Wilson patients. METHODS:All patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Wilson disease (Leipzig score ≥ 4) in three Dutch university referral hospitals were inclu...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： van Meer S,de Man RA,van den Berg AP,Houwen RH,Linn FH,van Oijen MG,Siersema PD,van Erpecum KJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Nonattendance of outpatient colonoscopy leads to inefficient use of health-care resources. We aimed to study the effectiveness of using Short Message Service (SMS) reminder prior in patients scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy on their nonattendance rate. METHODS:Patients who scheduled for an outpa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lam TYT,Hui AJ,Sia F,Wong MY,Lee CCP,Chung KW,Lau JYW,Wu PI,Sung JJY

更新日期：2020-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of obesity is increasing in Asia, with implications on gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. The Gut and Obesity in Asia Workgroup comprises regional experts with the aim of studying relationship between obesity and the GI and liver diseases in Asia. Through literature review and the modified Delphi ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Koh JC,Loo WM,Goh KL,Sugano K,Chan WK,Chiu WY,Choi MG,Gonlachanvit S,Lee WJ,Lee WJ,Lee YY,Lesmana LA,Li YM,Liu CJ,Matsuura B,Nakajima A,Ng EK,Sollano JD,Wong SK,Wong VW,Yang Y,Ho KY,Dan YY

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the short- and long-term outcomes of acute hepatitis C, three groups of patients were enrolled. Of 26 patients with acute hepatitis C, 18 (69%) maintained HCV viraemia and 8 had cleared virus naturally at 12 months after the onset. Normalization of ALT was seen in all 8 patients with acute resolving hepatitis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tanaka E,Kiyosawa K

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hepatic steatosis is a metabolic liver disease with the potential to progress to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) deficiency in the development of steatosis-...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Toriguchi K,Hatano E,Tanabe K,Takemoto K,Nakamura K,Koyama Y,Seo S,Taura K,Uemoto S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Typhoid fever is often associated with abnormal liver biochemical tests, but severe hepatic involvement with a clinical feature of acute hepatitis is a rare complication. There have been more than 150 cases of salmonella hepatitis reported from both developed and developing countries. The documented incidence varies w...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Pramoolsinsap C,Viranuvatti V

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Immunization against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is recommended in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly in those under immunosuppressive therapy. Limited data are available about IBD patient's response to HBV vaccination. We assessed the response rate to HBV vaccination ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Andrade P,Santos-Antunes J,Rodrigues S,Lopes S,Macedo G

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the advancement of molecular oncology in gastric cancer lags behind that of colorectal cancer, the rapid developments witnessed in recent years have improved our understanding of the carcinogenesis, aetiology, progression and metastasis of gastric cancer. The different molecular genetic alterations in intesti...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chan AO,Luk JM,Hui WM,Lam SK

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) has been shown to combat oxidative stress by quenching a variety of reactive oxygen species. It is involved in the regeneration of exogenous and endogenous antioxidants, chelation of metal ions, and repair of oxidized proteins. This study aimed to evaluate the potential benefi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kolgazi M,Jahovic N,Yüksel M,Ercan F,Alican I

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Little information is available about the antiviral efficacy of lamivudine (LAM) and entecavir (ETV) in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Thus, we compared the antiviral efficacy of LAM and ETV in these patients. METHODS:The medical records of 134...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shin HS,Kim SU,Park JY,Kim DY,Han KH,Chon CY,Baatarkhuu O,Ahn SH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the ever increasing popularity of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), many radiologists and gastroenterologists have noticed an epidemic of bile duct injuries due to subsequent complications. We report on five cases of post-LC minor bile duct injuries and document our preliminary experience in their management. ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sammak BM,Yousef BA,Gali MH,al Karawi MA,Mohamed AE

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:It has been reported that the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) to tyrosine ratio (BTR) is a useful indicator of liver function and BCAA therapy is associated with a decreased incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there has not been sufficient research on the relationship between BTR a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tada T,Kumada T,Toyoda H,Kiriyama S,Tanikawa M,Hisanaga Y,Kanamori A,Kitabatake S,Yama T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To clarify the contribution of peritoneal absorption of enzyme-rich exudate to the persistent elevation of serum amylase in bile-induced pancreatitis in dogs, serum amylase, lipase and immunoreactive trypsin (IRT) levels were measured during 24 h after induction of pancreatitis with and without peritoneal lavage. The ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sugimoto Y,Hayakawa T,Kondo T,Shibata T,Kishimoto W

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection has regional variation. Effect of eradication of H. pylori on symptoms of functional dyspepsia is uncertain, and the data in Asian scenario are scanty. The study aimed to see H. pylori positivity rate in patients of functional dyspepsia and the effect of ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sodhi JS,Javid G,Zargar SA,Tufail S,Shah A,Khan BA,Yattoo GN,Gulzar GM,Khan MA,Lone MI,Saif Ru,Parveen S,Shoukat A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) and the recovery of ALC after treatment have been identified as a prognostic biomarker for several malignancies. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prognostic role of peritransplant ALC and ALC recovery after liver transplantation (LT) in hepatocellular carcin...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Zheng Z,Lin B,Zhang J,Yang Z,Xie H,Zhou L,Zhang M,Zheng S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the pathophysiology underlying gastric mucosal lesions induced by lateral hypothalamic (LH) lesions, we investigated the changes in acid secretion, gastric mucosal blood flow, gastric mucus and mucosal integrity in the corpus during the 4 h period and 48 h after the production of bilateral electrolytic LH ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Saita H,Murakami M,Kita T

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hepatic steatosis is a histological characteristic in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C, and to look for possible correlation with various histopathological c...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hwang SJ,Luo JC,Chu CW,Lai CR,Lu CL,Tsay SH,Wu JC,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ceftriaxone-associated sludge has been a fascinating story. The occurrence is novel and unique. It has produced a model of gall-bladder sludge in humans. This phenomenon has taught us a great deal about biliary lipid and organic anion excretion by the liver, and the physical chemistry of calcium and calcium sensitive ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim YS,Kestell MF,Lee SP

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disorders of the motor function of the upper gastrointestinal tract have been implicated in the pathogenesis of non-ulcer dyspepsia. Approximately 50% of patients with abdominal symptoms (without ulcer) have normal gastric emptying. Apart from gastric emptying, other mechanisms are very important in the etio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mizushima T,Sawa K,Ochi K,Tanioka H,Wakuta A,Matsushita K,Shirahige A,Kiura K,Tanimoto M,Koide N,Harada H

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Sniff test is a common method before unsedated transnasal esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (UT-EGD) to select a nostril insertion site. Yet there is no objective method to select a more specific meatus insertion tract for anesthesia and insertion. We devised an endoscopic meatus scoring scale by anterior...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hu CT,Lei WY,Lin JS,Hung JS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although interleukin (IL)-8 is well known as a chemotactic agent for neutrophil migration in vitro, the relationship between IL-8 activity and the degree of neutrophil infiltration in gastric mucosa is still unclear. In the present study, we investigated IL-8 and myeloperoxidase activity, a marker of neutrophil infilt...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sasayama Y,Kawano S,Tsuji S,Fusamoto H,Kamada T,Fukui H,Yoneda S,Okishio T

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Endoscopic resection is feasible for superficial tumors in patients with ulcerative colitis; however, endoscopic resection options have not been evaluated comprehensively. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection, and decision making re...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nishio M,Hirasawa K,Ozeki Y,Sawada A,Ikeda R,Fukuchi T,Kobayashi R,Makazu M,Sato C,Kunisaki R,Maeda S

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present paper was to investigate dendritic cell (DC) and T-cell functions in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and determine whether therapeutic DC vaccines could restore T-cell function in those patients in vitro. METHODS:Twelve patients with CHB and 10 normal control subjects with...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Duan XZ,He HX,Zhuang H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) can now provide a cytopathological diagnosis of underlying pancreatic malignancy with higher success rates than endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP). To determine the significance of EUS-FNA for the diagnosis of pancreatic mass without...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wakatsuki T,Irisawa A,Bhutani MS,Hikichi T,Shibukawa G,Takagi T,Yamamoto G,Takahashi Y,Yamada Y,Watanabe K,Obara K,Suzuki T,Sato Y

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in East has risen over the past decade to become a global disease. The increasing number of studies on the incidence and course of IBD in East has enabled us to explore East versus West differences in the epidemiology of IBD which could enhance our understanding of th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mak WY,Zhao M,Ng SC,Burisch J

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To appraise the current reporting methodological quality of meta-analyses in five leading gastroenterology and hepatology journals, and to identify the variables associated with the reporting quality. METHODS:We systematically searched the literature of meta-analyses in Gastroenterology, Gut, Hepato...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liu P,Qiu Y,Qian Y,Chen X,Wang Y,Cui J,Zhai X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High circulating serum immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) levels have been proposed as a marker of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). The aim of the present study was to review the data existing in the English literature on the usefulness of the IgG4 serum levels in the diagnosis and follow up of patients with AIP. A total of 159 p...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Morselli-Labate AM,Pezzilli R

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between body mass index (BMI) and mortality from gastrointestinal (GI) cancer remains unclear, especially in Asian populations. METHODS:A total of 510 148 Korean adults who participated in routine health examinations during the period 2002-2003 were followed up until 2013. RESULTS:During a ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jeong SH,Kim P,Yi SW,Kim YJ,Baeg MK,Yi JJ

更新日期：2018-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Palliative endoscopic or percutaneous biliary drainage is used for unresectable advanced hilar cancer (HC). The best option for drainage in Bismuth type III or IV HC has not been established. The aims of this study are to identify factors predictive of endoscopic stenting failure and evaluate the eff...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang SI,Hwang JH,Lee KH,Yu JS,Kim HW,Yoon CJ,Lee YS,Paik KH,Lee SH,Lee DK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and viral load are both hallmarks of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and have potential to stratify liver cancer risk. METHODS:We carried out a nested case-control study including 211 liver cancer cases and 221 controls who were seropositive for HBsAg within two populat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yang Y,Gao J,Tan YT,Li HL,Wang J,Ma X,Zheng W,Shu XO,Xiang YB

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00