Advances in Fecal Occult Blood Tests: the FIT revolution.

abstract：:Salmonella species have recently been shown to involve the colon in a diffuse fashion resembling ulcerative colitis by radiographic and endoscopic appearance. We describe a case of Salmonella colitis in which the radiographic and colonoscopic features were focal ulcerations, mucosal edema, friability, and a loss of no...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vender RJ,Marignani P

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the success rate and complications of three precut techniques of sphincterotomy after failure of conventional techniques of cannulation of common bile duct (CBD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between January 2003 and October 2011, 2,903 consecutive ERCPs were perf...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Katsinelos P,Gkagkalis S,Chatzimavroudis G,Beltsis A,Terzoudis S,Zavos C,Gatopoulou A,Lazaraki G,Vasiliadis T,Kountouras J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effect of sildenafil, an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase subtype 5, that catalyzes hydrolysis of 3',5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), on indomethacin-induced small-intestinal ulceration in rats and investigated the mechanism of this action, especially in relation to endogenous nitric oxide (NO)....

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kato N,Mashita Y,Kato S,Mitsufuji S,Yoshikawa T,Takeuchi K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy is the mildest form of the spectrum of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) that impairs health-related quality of life. We assessed (1) the usefulness of psychometric hepatic encephalopathy score and critical flicker frequency for the diagnosis of minimal hepatic encephalopath...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Dhiman RK,Kurmi R,Thumburu KK,Venkataramarao SH,Agarwal R,Duseja A,Chawla Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient delayed gastric emptying is reported as a frequent complication following pancreas-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPW). We placed serosal electrodes on the stomach of a patient undergoing PPW. Myoelectric recordings were obtained postoperatively and correlated with simultaneous radionuclide liquid gastr...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hocking MP,Harrison WD,Sninsky CA

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of short-course (three months), low-dose (3 million units three times a week) interferon as treatment for acute hepatitis C was evaluated in a meta-analysis of controlled trials. Nine studies (five randomized and four nonrandomized) found by MEDLINE search were eligible for analysis. The outcomes assessed...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Cammà C,Almasio P,Craxì A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The techniques commonly used to evaluate the transit of contents through the gut feature some limitations for being either inaccurate, invasive, inconvenient, or potentially dangerous for the subjects. Aim of this study was to establish a safe, noninvasive and accurate technique for the measurement of segmental oroana...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Basile M,Neri M,Carriero A,Casciardi S,Comani S,Del Gratta C,Di Donato L,Di Luzio S,Macri MA,Pasquarelli A

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oral intake of food is important for the observed compensatory hyperplasia in the remnant small intestine after resection but the molecular events governing this response are not known. Peptides, of molecular weight 4500 and 1000 daltons, present in the the proximal intestine for 96 hr after resection and mitogeni...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Grey VL,Morin CL

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy is known to cause a variety of motility abnormalities, but the correlation between these changes and symptomatology has not been clearly defined. To assess the effects of endoscopic sclerosis of varices on esophageal function and symptoms, we prospectively studied esophageal motility...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Cohen LB,Simon C,Korsten MA,Scherl EJ,Skorniky J,Guelrud MB,Waye JD

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity and diet affect the incidence and severity of various types of cancer, including colon cancer. It is not known whether obesity, independent of diet, is a risk factor for colon adenocarcinoma. We used azoxymethane (AOM) to induce colon cancer in mature genetically obese male Zucker rats (fa/fa) on low-fat crude...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Weber RV,Stein DE,Scholes J,Kral JG

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partially covered metal stents (PCMS) have been increasingly used for both malignant and benign biliary indications. This study reports their complications and subsequent management. METHODS:Over 5 years, all patients receiving biliary PCMS were followed prospectively until stent-related dysfunction or deat...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ho H,Mahajan A,Gosain S,Jain A,Brock A,Rehan ME,Ellen K,Shami VM,Kahaleh M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophageal epithelial microRNAs may be used to diagnose Barrett's esophagus (BE) and possibly monitor its progression to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). AIMS:We reviewed studies that have investigated this to identify microRNAs with high biomarker potential for screening and disease monitoring in BE. METH...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Mallick R,Patnaik SK,Wani S,Bansal A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To determine whether temporary fecal diversion for refractory colonic and/or perianal Crohn's disease can lead to clinical remission and restoration of intestinal continuity after optimization of medical therapy. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed our prospectively maintained database of patients treated at the ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bafford AC,Latushko A,Hansraj N,Jambaulikar G,Ghazi LJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The wound-healing property of Preparation-H, a widely used over-the-counter hemorrhoidal product was investigated in a randomized, controlled, double-blind trial. Artificial ulcers were created in the rectum of 12 healthy male volunteers and the size of these ulcers followed until complete healing by visual examinatio...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Subramanyam K,Patterson M,Gourley WK

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immune balances are important for many diseases including ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aimed to explore the role of the balance between CD8+ CD28+ and CD8+ CD28- T lymphocytes for the immunological pathogenesis of UC. METHODS:Sixteen patients with UC, 16 patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) a...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Dai SX,Wu G,Zou Y,Feng YL,Liu HB,Feng JS,Chi HG,Lv RX,Zheng XB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the growth rate of locally recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with that of primary HCC. After the first treatment by transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), 60 locally recurrent HCC nodules were reviewed. The tumor volume doubling time (DT) of locally recurrent HCC was significantly shorter ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tezuka M,Hayashi K,Kubota K,Sekine S,Okada Y,Ina H,Irie T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding from esophagogastric varices is a potentially deadly complication in patients with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis. The aim of this study is to establish indicators of variceal bleeding. We studied 40 patients with compensated hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and varices, analyzing four endoscopic (variceal size, ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Martins RD,Szejnfeld J,Lima FG,Ferrari AP

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the early 1970s an increased prevalence of gallstones was reported in adults and children with immunoglobulin deficiency. As the advent of ultrasonography has largely changed the diagnostic approach to gallstones, we have reevaluated the prevalence of cholelithiasis in a group including 37 patients with common vari...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： De Santis A,Paganelli R,Stefanoni R,Di Sabatino A,Angelico M

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the gastroprotective activity of DA-6034 against various ulcerogens including ethanol, aspirin, indomethacin, stress, and acetic acid. The basic mechanisms of DA-6034 as a defensive factor such as mucus secretion and endogenous prostaglandin E(2) synthesis were determined. Rats with gastric lesion...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Choi SM,Shin JH,Kang KK,Ahn BO,Yoo M

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study investigated the effect of either nocturnal acid suppression by the H2 antagonist nizatidine 300 mg at night or prolonged acid suppression by the proton- pump inhibitor omeprazole 20 mg in the morning, during four weeks, on intragastric pH profile, occurrence of bacterial growth in gastric fluid and biopsies...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Brummer RJ,Stockbrügger RW

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic chronic constipation is a frequent and disabling symptom, but its pathophysiological grounds are still poorly understood. In particular, there is little knowledge about the relationships between distal (anorectal area) and proximal (colonic area) motor abnormalities in this condition, especially concerning ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bassotti G,Chiarioni G,Vantini I,Betti C,Fusaro C,Pelli MA,Morelli A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A controlled trial has been carried out in order to compare the efficacy of enemas containing a high dosage of 5-ASA (4 g) versus enemas containing hydrocortisone 100 mg. The trial was conducted on 86 patients, 44 of whom received 5-ASA and 42 received hydrocortisone. The results were favorable in terms of clinical, s...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Campieri M,Gionchetti P,Belluzzi A,Brignola C,Migaldi M,Tabanelli GM,Bazzocchi G,Miglioli M,Barbara L

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously reported impressive results in using a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog, leuprolide acetate (Lupron), in the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms (especially abdominal pain and nausea) in patients with functional bowel disease (FBD). Pain is the hallmark of patients with FBD, and there is n...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Mathias JR,Clench MH,Abell TL,Koch KL,Lehman G,Robinson M,Rothstein R,Snape WJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aims were to measure antral axial forces in patients with suspected upper gut dysmotilities and to compare the number of antral contractions detected by an axial force catheter and by manometric sensors in the distal antrum and pylorus. Fifteen patients (2 men, 13 women; mean age 42 years) underwent studies for 3 ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Surrenti E,Camilleri M,Kammer PP,Prather CM,Schei AJ,Hanson RB

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis who represent higher than normal surgical risks may be the most suitable candidates for medical dissolution of gallstones. Chenodeoxycholic acid was given to 97 patients in a dosage of 15 mg/kg of body weight per day for a period of two years. Complete gallstone dissolution occ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tangedahl T,Carey WD,Ferguson DR,Forsythe S,Williams M,Paradis K,Hightower NC

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a one-year period, 95 children and adolescents presenting with epigastric pain and/or vomiting, and without associated risk factors for development of peptide disease, underwent endoscopic antral biopsies for pathologic diagnosis and to detect presence of Campylobacter ss. pylori (C. pylori). Additional biopsies ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Glassman MS,Schwarz SM,Medow MS,Beneck D,Halata M,Berezin S,Newman LJ

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholecystectomy is one of the commonest surgical procedures in the Western world, with more than half a million procedures performed annually in the United States alone. In recent years, studies of gallstone pathogenesis and gallbladder disease have increasingly focused on abnormal gallbladder motility in the pathogen...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Patankar R,Ozmen MM,Bailey IS,Johnson CD

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In toxic liver injury, proliferation of preexisting hepatocytes helps restore liver mass and function. While loss of liver mass per se stimulates hepatocyte proliferation, exogenous mitogens have a potential role in enhancing liver regeneration. The aim of this study was to characterize the effects of the mitogen, tri...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Malik R,Saich R,Rahman T,Hodgson H

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous noninvasive measurement of local blood flow at one or more chosen sites will be useful during experiments on the liver, during liver surgery, or after hepatic transplantation. We have compared a Clark-type flow-dependent oxygen electrode having a 3-mm-diameter cathode applied to the surface of rabbit liver ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Piasecki C,Seifalian AM

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tacrolimus, a relatively new therapeutic option for patients with corticosteroid-refractory Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, is a substrate for the apically directed efflux transporter P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Duodenal biopsy specimens obtained from a patient with corticosteroid-refractory Crohn's disease and with...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Buchman AL,Paine MF,Wallin A,Ludington SS

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00