Endoscopic sedation and monitoring practices in Portugal: a nationwide web-based survey.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with positive fecal occult blood test and unrevealing colonoscopy are often advised to undergo esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (EGD) to exclude a bleeding source in the upper gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we evaluated EGD findings in patients with positive immunochemical fecal occult blood tes...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Levi Z,Vilkin A,Niv Y

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate if single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a series of inflammatory genes were associated with the development of the most common pathologies thought to precede gastric cancer development namely; Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-associated gastritis and intestinal metaplasia....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Murphy G,Thornton J,McManus R,Swan N,Ryan B,Hughes DJ,O'Morain CA,O'Sullivan M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of aerobic training (AT) with aerobic plus resistance training (AT+RT) in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) obese adolescents. DESIGN:Long-term interdisciplinary weight-loss therapy (1 year of clinical, nutritional, psychological, and exercise-related intervention). PARTICIPANT...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： de Piano A,de Mello MT,Sanches Pde L,da Silva PL,Campos RM,Carnier J,Corgosinho F,Foschini D,Masquio DL,Tock L,Oyama LM,do Nascimento CM,Tufik S,Dâmaso AR

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is associated with safe maternal outcomes but perinatal outcomes have been variable. We assessed clinical factors and impact of bile acid levels on maternal and neonatal outcomes in ICP. METHODS:Patients with ICP (defined as pruritus with serum bile acids ≥ 10 mmol/l) we...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Roy A,Premkumar M,Mishra S,Mehtani R,Suri V,Aggarwal N,Singh S,Dhiman RK

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:PillCam patency capsule (PC) is a novel and radiofrequency identification tag-free device that remains intact in the gastrointestinal tract for 30-33 h after ingestion and then disintegrates. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical relevance of PC combined with abdominal ultrasonography as a reli...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shiotani A,Hata J,Manabe N,Imamura H,Ishii M,Fujita M,Matsumoto H,Tarumi K,Honda K,Haruma K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Various techniques of endoscopy have been developed to treat rectal carcinoids. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of endoscopic submucosal dissection for the treatment of rectal carcinoids smaller than 10 mm in diameter. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A total of 18 consec...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hamada Y,Tanaka K,Tano S,Katsurahara M,Kosaka R,Noda T,Aoki M,Toyoda H,Takei Y,Katayama N

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate in a large group of volunteer blood donors the prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) and the relation of transaminase (ALT) levels and viraemia to liver damage. DESIGN:A prospective study. SETTING:Transfusion Centre of the Autonomous Community of Madrid and the Liver Unit of t...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Muñoz-Gómez R,García-Monzón C,García-Buey L,Lo Iacono O,Borque MJ,Garía-Sánchez A,Pajares JM,Moreno-Otero R

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The question of when and how to drain a malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), both intrinsic or extrinsic, remains a controversial point among endoscopists. An important factor that influences the decision to drain an MBO or not is if the patient is a surgical candidate or not and, in the former case, if the patients m...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mangiavillano B,Papanikolaou IS,Arvanitakis M,Auriemma F,Bianchetti M,Tarantino I,Traina M,Deviere J,Repici A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known on gallbladder emptying and gallstone composition in the elderly. AIMS AND SUBJECTS: Cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of gallstone disease and associated factors, gallstone characteristics and gallbladder emptying in a population aged > or = 60 years. METHODS:Gallstone number and siz...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lirussi F,Nassuato G,Passera D,Toso S,Zalunardo B,Monica F,Virgilio C,Frasson F,Okolicsanyi L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Initial venesection therapy in dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome (DIOS) was shown to improve insulin resistance. However, no data are available on the long-term outcome of iron store, thus questioning the relevance of maintenance therapy. AIM:The aim of the study was to describe the long-term evolution of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bardou-Jacquet E,Lainé F,Morcet J,Perrin M,Guyader D,Deugnier Y

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gastric variceal bleeding is one of the most feared complications of portal hypertension and hence merits investigation for its optimal therapy. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcome(s) of patients treated with a single session of histoacryl sclerotherapy for active gastric variceal bleeding...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Khawaja A,Sonawalla AA,Somani SF,Abid S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gallbladder wall varices are unusual ectopic varices, which occur in the setting of portal hypertension, usually but not universally associated with portal vein thrombosis. Rupture of these varices may lead to life-threatening intra abdominal haemorrhage and is associated with a high mortality rate. We report a case o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kevans D,MacNicholas R,Norris S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lipopolysaccharides of Helicobacter pylori have an antigenic structure that mimics Lewis X occurring in gastric mucosa. The pathogenic role of antigenic mimicry in H. pylori-induced gastritis has been of recent interest. The aim of this study was to examine the relevance of anti-Lewis X antibody in the devel...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shimoyama T,Fukuda S,Tanaka M,Sugawara N,Kurimoto F,Munakata A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have both beneficial and deleterious effects on the colon. Long-term use is associated with a substantial decrease in colorectal cancer incidence and regression of adenomatous polyps. In contrast, significant adverse effects are also interesting, but rare, and include muco...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mulcahy HE,O'Donoghue D

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the therapeutic effect of oral tolerance and nasal tolerance singly and in combination with mucosal adjuvant on experimental colitis in rats. METHODS:Rat models were established using trinitrobenzenesulphonic acid enemas. Ovalbumin was used as inducing antigen and lipopolysaccharide as adjuvant. C...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shan-Shan Z,Yu-Lan L

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore the underlying pathophysiological mechanism for portal hypertension in primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) using radiological findings. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The study included 10 patients with PBC (Scheuer stage I, one patient; stage II, two patients; and cirrhosis, seven pat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Maruyama H,Kondo T,Sekimoto T,Takahashi M,Fujiwara K,Imazeki F,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare 14 patients with gastric ulcer and Helicobacter heilmannii with other patients with gastric ulcer: age and sex matched patients, patients colonized by Helicobacter pylori and patients on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). SETTING:The endoscopy unit of a university-affiliated hospital. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Debongnie JC,Donnay M,Mairesse J,Lamy V,Dekoninck X,Ramdani B

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the impact of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy on liver fibrosis regression measured by transient elastography (TE) in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective cohort study was carried out in HCV monoinfected patients with advanced liver fib...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dolmazashvili E,Abutidze A,Chkhartishvili N,Karchava M,Sharvadze L,Tsertsvadze T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dominant biliary strictures occur commonly in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), who have a high risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma (CC). The natural history and optimal management of dominant strictures remain unclear, with some reports suggesting that endoscopic interventions improve ou...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chapman MH,Webster GJ,Bannoo S,Johnson GJ,Wittmann J,Pereira SP

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) are used as tumour markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigate whether combined liver function marker such as gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) with...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ekmen N,Akalin Ç,Akyildiz M

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes two patients who developed jaundice within two weeks of receiving an amoxycillin-clavulanate potassium combination. Causes of jaundice, other than drug administration, were excluded. The patients' jaundice and clinical symptoms did not respond to stopping the drug. Ursodeoxycholic acid (750 mg/da...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Katsinelos P,Vasiliadis T,Xiarchos P,Patakiouta F,Christodoulou K,Pilpilidis I,Eugenidis N

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gangliocytic paraganglioma (GP) is a rare tumor, usually located in the second part of the duodenum. On pathological examination, GP is characterized by the association of the histological features of paragangliomas, ganglioneuromas, and carcinoid tumors. Classical clinical presentations are upper gastrointestinal ble...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Barret M,Rahmi G,Duong van Huyen JP,Landi B,Cellier C,Berger A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One study has suggested that markers of acute hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection are present in 3.6% of patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis (AH). However, validation of these preliminary results is lacking, as well as the impact of HEV infection on the 6-month survival. AIMS:The aims of this study were ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rudler M,Thibault V,Mouri S,Akhavan S,Mallet M,Charlotte F,Poynard T,Thabut D

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Few studies have been carried out on the trace element status in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Many trace elements are critical for the normal development and function of the immune system. This study was conducted in order to assess the serum levels of zinc and copper and the possible interrelation(...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dalekos GN,Ringstad J,Savaidis I,Seferiadis KI,Tsianos EV

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data from studies in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) suggest an increased hepatic fatty acid oxidation. We have previously shown higher fasting plasma bile acid concentrations in patients with NASH. In-vivo and in-vitro studies suggest that bile acids by binding to peroxisome proliferator-a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dasarathy S,Yang Y,McCullough AJ,Marczewski S,Bennett C,Kalhan SC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 65-year-old gentleman presented with a history of abdominal distension and difficulty in walking 10 years after a Polya partial gastrectomy. Clinical history and neurological examination suggested an axonal sensory neuropathy. A computed tomographic scan of the abdomen showed a large afferent jejunal loop, and a hyd...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lewis HI,Sen A,Cockerell CO,Greaves RR

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Sarcopenia is recognized as a condition related to quality of life and prognosis in patients with chronic liver disease, although no useful strategy for improving muscle volume and strength has been established. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of supplementation with branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) admi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hiraoka A,Michitaka K,Kiguchi D,Izumoto H,Ueki H,Kaneto M,Kitahata S,Aibiki T,Okudaira T,Tomida H,Miyamoto Y,Yamago H,Suga Y,Iwasaki R,Mori K,Miyata H,Tsubouchi E,Kishida M,Ninomiya T,Kohgami S,Hirooka M,Tokumot

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease phenotype and outcome of late-onset Crohn's disease are still poorly defined. METHODS:In this Italian nationwide multicentre retrospective study, patients diagnosed ≥65 years (late-onset) were compared with young adult-onset with 16-39 years and adult-onset Crohn's disease 40-64 years. Data were col...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Viola A,Monterubbianesi R,Scalisi G,Furfaro F,Rea M,Saibeni S,Aratari A,Bringiotti R,Casella G,Cantoro L,Frankovic I,Calella F,Pugliese D,Orlando S,Samperi L,Cappello M,Mocci G,Manetti N,Annese V,Privitera AC,Inse

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of lansoprazole 30 mg given in the morning compared with high-dose ranitidine 300 mg twice daily in the treatment of patients with oesophageal strictures. DESIGN:A multicentre, outpatient, double-blind, parallel group, prospectively randomized clinical trial. PATIENTS:One hundred a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Swarbrick ET,Gough AL,Foster CS,Christian J,Garrett AD,Langworthy CH

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irisin, as a novel and versatile hormone secreted by skeletal myocytes and fat tissues, is reported to be involved in inflammation-related diseases; one of the main characteristics of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is inflammatory responses. This study aims to describe the characteristics of irisin in SAP. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chen S,Wang L,Gao X,Chen M,Zeng Z,Zhao L

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00