Prognostic Roles of Inflammatory Markers in Pancreatic Cancer: Comparison between the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio.

abstract：:Objective. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with inoperable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma and establish the incidence of cholangitis development following ERCP. Material and Method. This retrospective study enrolled patients diagnosed with inop...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ipek S,Alper E,Cekic C,Cerrah S,Arabul M,Aslan F,Unsal B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. Balloon enteroscopy (BE) and capsule enteroscopy (CE) are enteroscopy methods that allow examination and treatment of the small bowel. Before the CE and BE era, the small intestine was difficult to access for investigation. Small intestinal tumours are infrequent conditions, but about half of them are malig...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kopáčová M,Rejchrt S,Bureš J,Tachecí I

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various gastrointestinal infiltrations have been described in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Here, we report a 69-year-old man with CLL and anaemia in whom the macroscopic finding of colonoscopy was normal, but the histological specimens revealed lymphocytic leukemia in ileum and in colon. If a CLL...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Arkkila PE,Nuutinen H,Ebeling F,Elonen E,Kärkkäinen P,Karjalainen-Lindsberg ML

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain edema in acute liver failure (ALF) remains lethal. Cytotoxic mechanisms associated with brain edema have been well recognized, but the role of vasogenic mechanisms of brain edema has not been explored. Intact tight junctions (TJs) between brain capillary endothelial cells are critical for normal BBB function. Re...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Cui W,Sun CM,Liu P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Baicalin (BA) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Zinc is a nutrient element. Objective:This study is aimed at investigating the antichronic gastric ulcer activity of Zn-Baicalin complex (BA-Zn) and its related mechanisms in an acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer rat model. Res...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Yang H,Lu Y,Zeng XF,Li L,Zhang RP,Ren ZK,Liu X

更新日期：2018-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aim:As part of the EC-IBD prospective inception cohort study, we had unique opportunity to follow up our patients since diagnosis in the early 1990s. Patients and Methods:All patients from the greater Dublin area (n = 192) were followed up from inception between 1991 and 1993 until the 30 September 2009...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Shuhaibar M,O'Morain C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The aims of this study were to evaluate the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CRP/ALB), inflammatory markers, and parameters from the complete blood count (CBC) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their associations with disease activity. Methods:A total of 876 IBD patients, composed of 27...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen YH,Wang L,Feng SY,Cai WM,Chen XF,Huang ZM

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Abdominal and anorectal disorders may be the cause of clinical decompensation in neutropenic febrile patients, particularly those with hematologic diseases. Infection is a cause for concern for the colorectal surgeon. Some conditions have few manifestations and can lead to death within a short period of ti...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Perazzoli C,Parra RS,Feitosa MR,Sfoggia E,Simões BP,Rocha JJR,Féres O

更新日期：2019-03-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vonoprazan affords more clinical benefits than proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) during the healing of gastroduodenal ulcers. However, it remains controversial whether vonoprazan is more effective than PPIs when used to heal artificial ulcers arising after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Aim:This study ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ishii Y,Yamada H,Sato T,Sue S,Kaneko H,Irie K,Sasaki T,Tamura T,Ikeda R,Fukuchi T,Kobayashi R,Makazu M,Sato C,Hirasawa K,Kondo M,Shibata W,Maeda S

更新日期：2018-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:To date, there are no validated measures in IBD to assess the level of preparedness for transition into adult health care. The purpose of this study was to develop and assess the reliability and validity of a "Transition Readiness" (TR) measure for adolescents with IBD, as well as to evaluate the le...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Hammerman O,Bayatra A,Turner D,Levine A,Shamir R,Assa A,Wilschanski M,Bachner YG,Israeli E

更新日期：2019-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Available evidence for routine terminal ileoscopy during colonoscopy is equivocal. We investigated the place of routine terminal ileoscopy and biopsy during colonoscopy, in a tropical setting. Materials and Methods. All consenting adults undergoing colonoscopy had routine TI and biopsy. Patients with rig...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Wijewantha HS,de Silva AP,Niriella MA,Wijesinghe N,Waraketiya P,Kumarasena RS,Dassanayake AS,Hewawisenthi Jde S,de Silva HJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High throughput methodologies have revealed the existence of an unexpectedly large number of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). The unconventional role of lncRNAs in gene expression regulation and their broad implication in oncogenic and tumor suppressive pathways have introduced lncRNAs as novel biological tumor markers....

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kladi-Skandali A,Michaelidou K,Scorilas A,Mavridis K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Fat affects gastric emptying (GE). 5-Hydroxythryptophan (5-HTP) is involved in central and peripheral satiety mechanisms. Influence of 5-HTP in addition to saturated or monounsaturated fatty acids (FA) on GE and hormone release was investigated. Subjects/Methods. 24 healthy individuals (12f : 12m, 22-29 ye...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sauer H,Mack I,Kohler S,Siegle S,Rieber N,Zipfel S,Otto B,Ritze Y,Bischoff SC,Enck P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Materials and Methods:This was a multicenter retrospective cohort study. The subjects were patients aged ≥20 years treated for chronic constipation from May 2018 to November 2019 at 12 related institutions. Patients were divided into ≤74 years and ≥75 years old. Elobixibat at 10 mg/day was prescribed for two weeks. We ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tomie A,Yoshida N,Kugai M,Hirose R,Dohi O,Inoue K,Okuda K,Motoyoshi T,Fukumoto K,Inagaki Y,Yoriki H,Inada Y,Okuda T,Hasegawa D,Ogiso K,Murakami T,Soga K,Rani RA,Yoshida N,Itoh Y

更新日期：2020-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Differentiating branch duct from mixed intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) is problematic, but clinically important as mixed IPMNs are managed surgically, while some BD-IPMN may be followed. Inflammatory mediator proteins (IMPs) have been implicated in acute and chronic inflammatory and malig...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Lee LS,Bellizzi AM,Banks PA,Sainani NI,Kadiyala V,Suleiman S,Conwell DL,Paulo JA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:To evaluate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the surgical outcome of laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (laTME) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC, clinically staged as UICC stage II/III) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT). Methods:312 LARC patients undergoing laTME after nCRT were divided...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sun Y,Chi P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Since the incidence of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is rising, the prognosis is poor, and surveillance programs are expensive and mostly cost ineffective, there is a need to increase the knowledge of risk factors in Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer in order to be able to give attention to me...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Horna Strand A,Franzén T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aim:Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) has been effective for small-bowel strictures in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). However, its efficacy and indication for small-bowel strictures in non-CD patients have not been established. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of EBD for small-bowel...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tsuboi A,Oka S,Tanaka S,Iio S,Otani I,Kunihara S,Hayashi R,Chayama K

更新日期：2019-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. By examining the prescribing patterns and inappropriate use of acid suppressive therapy (AST) during hospitalization and at discharge we sought to identify the risk factors associated with such practices. Methods. In this retrospective observational study, inpatient records were reviewed from January 2011 to ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Singh A,Bodukam V,Saigal K,Bahl J,Wang Y,Hanlon A,Lu Y,Davis M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) is a distinct pattern of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is defined as a subcategory of GERD characterized by troublesome reflux-related symptoms in the absence of esophageal mucosal erosions/breaks at conventional endoscopy. In clinical practice, patients with reflux sympto...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen CL,Hsu PI

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To describe the stroke characteristics of patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Background. A hypercoagulable state associated with IBD has been frequently implicated as a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Variable mechanisms and infrequent occurrence limit prospective clinical researc...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Shaban A,Hymel B,Chavez-Keatts M,Karlitz JJ,Martin-Schild S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. Studies have shown effects of diet on gut microbiota. We aimed to identify foods associated with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Methods. In this cross-sectional survey, consecutive patients diagnosed with CDI were identified by electronic medical records. Colitis symptoms and pos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Oman Evans Ii M,Starley B,Galagan JC,Yabes JM,Evans S,Salama JJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a diagnostic test with relatively rare usage. In this study, we aimed to evaluate both the optimal cleaning regimen for CCE and the diagnostic value of test in the study group. Methods. A total of 62 patients were enrolled in this study. In the first step, 3 different colon...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Akyüz Ü,Yılmaz Y,İnce AT,Kaya B,Pata C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:This study aims to analyze factors possibly related to the prognosis of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (DGISTs). Methods:We collected and retrospectively analyzed clinical and pathological data of 62 patients with primary DGISTs. All the patients were hospitalized and received complete surgical resection...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Hong L,Zhang T,Lin Y,Fan R,Zhang M,Cheng M,Zhou X,Sun J,Sun P,Wu Q,Wang L,Wang Z,Zhong J

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The most common cause of chronic pancreatitis (CP) is alcohol abuse. The aim of the present study was to identify patients with genetic predisposition to CP abusing alcohol. The question posed was whether CP manifests at a younger age and diabetes mellitus develops earlier in individuals with genetic predisposition. T...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Madro A,Ciesielka M,Celinski K,Slomka M,Czechowska G,Kurzepa J,Kaszelan-Szczerbinska B,Buszewicz G,Madro R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has increased in pediatric populations over the last decade. Patients diagnosed during childhood often survive well into adulthood, and therefore their healthcare requires transfer to an adult gastroenterolo...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Bollegala N,Nguyen GC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Endoscopic-Ultrasonography- (EUS-) guided puncture and drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst is currently one of the most widely accepted nonsurgical treatments. To date, this technique has only been used for pancreatic pseudocysts adhesive to the gastric wall. This study introduces the technique of EUS-guided...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Nan G,Siyu S,Xiang L,Sheng W,Guoxin W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients involved on coeliac disease (CD) have atypical symptoms and often remain undiagnosed. Specific oral manifestations are effective risk indicators of CD and for this reason an early diagnosis with a consequent better prognosis can be performed by the dentist. There are not researches analysing the frequency of ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Bramanti E,Cicciù M,Matacena G,Costa S,Magazzù G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can fail in 3-10% of the cases even in experienced hands. Although percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) and surgery are the traditional alternatives, there are morbidity and mortality associated with both. In this paper, we have discussed the efficacy an...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Iqbal S,Friedel DM,Grendell JH,Stavropoulos SN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. To compare the surgical and oncological outcomes of rectal mucinous adenocarcinomas treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy versus surgery alone. Methods. A total of 167 locally advanced rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery alone between 2008 and 2014 ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sun YW,Chi P,Lin HM,Lu XR,Huang Y,Xu ZB,Huang SH,Wang XJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00