Novel Prognostic Nomograms for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients with Microvascular Invasion: Experience from a Single Center.

abstract：:A 75-year-old Japanese man with chronic hepatitis C was found to have a large liver tumor and multiple nodules in the bilateral lungs. We diagnosed the tumor as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with multiple lung metastases based on imaging studies and high titers of HCC tumor markers. Remarkably, without any anticancer...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Saito T,Naito M,Matsumura Y,Kita H,Kanno T,Nakada Y,Hamano M,Chiba M,Maeda K,Michida T,Ito T

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Although studies using conventional animal models have shown that specific stressors cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is unclear whether depression itself causes IBS. Our aim was to establish a rat model to determine if depression itself promotes the onset of IBS and to elucidate the role of gut...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Takajo T,Tomita K,Tsuchihashi H,Enomoto S,Tanichi M,Toda H,Okada Y,Furuhashi H,Sugihara N,Wada A,Horiuchi K,Inaba K,Hanawa Y,Shibuya N,Shirakabe K,Higashiyama M,Kurihara C,Watanabe C,Komoto S,Nagao S,Kimura K,Mi

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Although gastric cancer (GC) prevalence in the United States overall is low, there is significantly elevated risk in certain racial/ethnic groups. Providers caring for high-risk populations may not be fully aware of GC risk factors and may underestimate the potential for selective screening. Our aim was...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Shah SC,Itzkowitz SH,Jandorf L

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A systematic review (SR) provides the best and most objective analysis of the existing evidence in a particular field. SRs and derived conclusions are essential for evidence-based strategies in medicine and evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice. The popularity of SRs has also increased markedly in the field o...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim G,Cho YZ,Baik SK

更新日期：2015-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although normal endoscopic findings are, as a rule, part of the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, sev-eral cases of macroscopic lesions (MLs) have been reported in collagenous colitis, but hardly in lymphocytic colitis (LC). The aim of this study was to investigate the endoscopic, clini-cal, and histopa...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Park HS,Han DS,Ro YO,Eun CS,Yoo KS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Halitosis is a symptom that bothers patients more socially than medically and its pathogenic mechanisms are unclear and treatment armamenterium is limited. Clinicians generally ignored active interventions. Since halitosis is closely associated with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs), we used a Halimeter ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yoo SH,Jung HS,Sohn WS,Kim BH,Ku BH,Kim YS,Park SW,Hahm KB

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV), the current therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, has saved the lives of many HCV-infected patients. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) target several sites of HCV nonstructural proteins, resulting in the cessation of viral replication. The f...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim DY,Ahn SH,Han KH

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:We recently identified recessive mutations in the solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 2A1 gene (SLCO2A1) as causative variants of chronic nonspecific multiple ulcers of the small intestine (chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1, CEAS). The aim of this study was to investigate th...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yanai S,Yamaguchi S,Nakamura S,Kawasaki K,Toya Y,Yamada N,Eizuka M,Uesugi N,Umeno J,Esaki M,Okimoto E,Ishihara S,Sugai T,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer globally and the fourth most common cancer in men in Korea, where the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection is high in middle-aged and elderly patients. These practice guidelines will provide useful and constructive advice for the clinical management...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Korean Liver Cancer Association.,National Cancer Center.

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Patients with cholangiocarcinoma usually present at an advanced stage, and more than 50% of cases are not resectable at the time of diagnosis. Recently, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been proposed as a palliative and neoadjuvant modality. We evaluated whether combination of PDT and chemotherapy is more...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Hong MJ,Cheon YK,Lee EJ,Lee TY,Shim CS

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Knowledge regarding the quality metrics of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based colorectal cancer screening programs is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the performance and quality metrics of a FIT-based screening program. Methods:In our screening program, asymptomatic subjects aged ≥...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim DH,Cha JM,Kwak MS,Yoon JY,Cho YH,Jeon JW,Shin HP,Joo KR,Lee JI

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Cytapheresis (CAP) is a novel strategy for ulcerative colitis (UC). However, there is insufficient data on the long-term outcome of UC patients who achieve remission by CAP. This study involved patients with severe UC who refracted to intravenous (iv) corticosteroid. METHODS:Forty-seven UC patients who...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Fukunaga K,Nagase K,Kusaka T,Hida N,Ohda Y,Yoshida K,Tozawa K,Kamikozuru K,Iimuro M,Nakamura S,Miwa H,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Aging gastric mucosa is known to have decreased mucosal defenses and increased susceptibility to injury by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Depending on the type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), the underlying mechanisms and the extent of damage to the stomach or intestine may differ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Seo PJ,Kim N,Kim JH,Lee BH,Nam RH,Lee HS,Park JH,Lee MK,Chang H,Jung HC,Song IS

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although several groups have demonstrated the usefulness of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), there is still concern about frequent serious adverse events. We performed this study to determine the technical feasibility and safety of pure NOTES with a transgastric approach in a por...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Song TJ,Seo DW,Kim SH,Park DH,Lee SS,Lee SK,Kim MH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:The benefit of oral antiviral therapy in preventing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the general population is not well understood. We used a novel prediction method to estimate the risk of HCC in the Korean population based on various treatment guidelines. Methods:The 5-year risk of HCC following ant...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Shim JJ,Oh IH,Kim SB,Kim JW,Lee CK,Jang JY,Lee JS,Kim BH

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA; EUS-FNA) allows for diagnostic tissue specimens from various regions to be analyzed. However, diagnosing recurrent pancreaticobiliary cancer after surgery is sometimes difficult. We evaluated the efficacy of EUS-FNA in the diagnosis of loca...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Matsumoto K,Kato H,Horiguchi S,Tomoda T,Matsumi A,Ishihara Y,Saragai Y,Takada S,Muro S,Uchida D,Okada H

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Microscopic colitis (MC), which is comprised of lymphocytic colitis and collagenous colitis, is a clinicopathological diagnosis that is commonly encountered in clinical practice during the evaluation and management of chronic diarrhea. With an incidence approaching the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease, physicia...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Gentile N,Yen EF

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the synthetic S-allyl-L-cysteine (SAC) PMK-S005 on gastric acid secretion, inflammation, and antioxidant enzymes in aging rats. METHODS:The rats were divided into four groups at 31 weeks of age and were continuously fed a diet containing a vehicle con...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Choi YJ,Kim N,Lee JY,Nam RH,Suh JH,Lee SM,Ham MH,Jo HJ,Shim YK,Park YH,Lee JC,Choi YJ,Lee HS,Lee DH

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Small core biopsy samples can occasionally be obtained with conventional endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). Although most studies have focused on the cytological analysis of specimens, data regarding histological assessment is scarce. The aim of this study was to determi...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim TH,Choi KH,Song HS,Kim JW,Jeon BJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of self-expanding metallic stents in the upper gastrointestinal tract, placed under radiologic imaging or endoscopic guidance, is the current treatment of choice for the palliation of malignant gastrointestinal outlet obstructions. Advances in metallic stent design and delivery systems have progressed to the s...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kang SG

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Differentially diagnosing focal-type autoimmune pancreatitis (f-AIP) and pancreatic cancer (PC) is challenging. Contrast-enhanced harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CEH-EUS) may provide information for differentiating pancreatic masses. In this study, we evaluated the usefulness of CEH-EUS in differentiati...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Cho MK,Moon SH,Song TJ,Kim RE,Oh DW,Park DH,Lee SS,Seo DW,Lee SK,Kim MH

更新日期：2018-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although gastric hyperplastic polyps are usually considered as benign lesions, a low risk of carcinomatous conversion is currently recognized. We aimed to identify the characteristics of hyperplastic polyps undergoing neoplastic transformation. METHODS:A total of 269 gastric hyperplastic polyps from 21...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Han AR,Sung CO,Kim KM,Park CK,Min BH,Lee JH,Kim JY,Chang DK,Kim YH,Rhee PL,Rhee JC,Kim JJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of health screening for early detection and improved prognosis in pancreatic cancer. METHODS:Between 1995 and 2008, 176,361 examinees visited the Health Promotion Center (HPC). Twenty patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer were enrolled. During th...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim ER,Bae SY,Lee KH,Lee KT,Son HJ,Rhee JC,Lee JK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) under endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) guidance can be an option to treat difficult stones. Recently, a digital, single-operator cholangioscope (SPY-DS) has become available. Peroral transluminal cholangioscopy (PTLC) using SPY-DS has also been rep...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kamiyama R,Ogura T,Okuda A,Miyano A,Nishioka N,Imanishi M,Takagi W,Higuchi K

更新日期：2018-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Cholangiocytes are capable of reabsorbing bile salts from bile, but the pathophysiological significance of this process is unclear. To this end, we detected the expression and distribution of bile acid transport proteins in cholangiocytes from normal rat liver and analyzed the possible pathophysiologica...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Luo ZL,Cheng L,Wang T,Tang LJ,Tian FZ,Xiang K,Cui L

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:There has been a lack of research comparing balloon dilatation and self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement to determine which is better for long-term clinical outcomes in patients with benign colorectal strictures. We aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and complication rates of balloon dilatati...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Park CH,Yoon JY,Park SJ,Cheon JH,Kim TI,Lee SK,Lee YC,Kim WH,Hong SP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection represents a high-risk state of gastric cancer, but the risk is even higher in gastric atrophy. H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) and serum pepsinogen (PG) tests are useful tools for screening present infection and gastric atrophy, respectively. To ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yamaoka M,Nakajima S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colonic diverticula are common whereas but rectal diverticula are very rare, with only sporadic reports in the literature since 1911. Most patients with rectal diverticula are diagnosed incidentally, inflammatory processes may have developed at the time of the diagnosis. We report the case of a 42-year-old woman prese...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Jung SH,Kim JH

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare benign disease that is characterized by multiple tiny flask-shaped outpouching lesions of the esophageal wall. The etiology is unknown, but the pathologic findings include dilatation of excretory ducts of submucosal glands. The predominant symptom is dysphagia...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chon YE,Hwang S,Jung KS,Lee HJ,Lee SG,Shin SK,Lee YC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The notion that acute hepatitis A superimposed on chronic hepatitis B infection leads to a worse outcome than acute hepatitis A alone remains controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) on the severity of acute hepatitis A. ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim KM,Eo SJ,Gwak GY,Choi MS,Lee JH,Koh KC,Yoo BC,Paik SW

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00