Postoperative MR Defecography following Failed STARR Procedure for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome: A Three-Centre Experience.

abstract：Background:The da Vinci robotic system was considered an effectively alternative treatment option for early gastric cancer patients in recent years. The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of robot-assisted gastrectomy in our center. Methods:This study included 33 patients who underwent robot-a...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sun LF,Liu K,Su XS,Wei X,Chen XL,Zhang WH,Chen XZ,Yang K,Zhou ZG,Hu JK

更新日期：2019-10-23 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：:The following is a case report of a primiparous woman who developed fulminant liver failure in the setting of HELLP syndrome complicated by hepatic rupture. It is unique in that a timely ABO compatible liver donor was unavailable, necessitating the transplantation of an ABO incompatible organ. Despite aggressive thera...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Connor K,Rubin RA,Shrestha R,Johnson M,Sellers M,Butler B

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Surgical treatment of hydatid liver disease (HLD) is divided into conservative and radical procedures. While conservative techniques are easier and faster to perform, there is an emerging need to reduce their morbidity and recurrence rates. Our aim was to present and evaluate the efficiency and safety of t...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Mantonakis E,Papalampros A,Moris D,Dimitrokallis N,Sakarellos P,Griniatsos J,Felekouras E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the role of hyaluronic acid (HA), laminin (LN), amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP), and collagen IV (CIV) in predicting the presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods....

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Qi X,Li H,Chen J,Xia C,Peng Y,Dai J,Hou Y,Deng H,Li J,Guo X

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Aims. To understand the feasibility and efficacy of treatment with SAMe in patients with hepatitis B-related HCC with different Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages. Methods. We retrospectively enrolled 697 patients with BCLC early-stage (stages 0-A) and advanced-stage (stages B-C) HCC who underwent SAMe therap...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Guo T,He Y,Ma W,Liu Z,Liu Q

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) involves a complex anatomical region where bile ducts, arteries, and veins create a complex network. HCCA can lead to biliary strictures at the main hepatic confluence, involving the right and left radicles. Endoscopic drainage of jaundiced patients with HCCA is challenging and carries ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tringali A,Boškoski I,Costamagna G

更新日期：2019-11-04 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：:The injurious effects of NSAIDs on the small intestine were not fully appreciated until the widespread use of capsule endoscopy. It is estimated that over two-thirds of regular NSAID users develop injury in the small intestinal injuries and that these injuries are more common than gastroduodenal mucosal injuries. Rece...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Lim YJ,Chun HJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a functional upper gastrointestinal disorder with significant morbidity and medical costs. Previous studies investigated the association of G-protein β3 (GNB3) genetic polymorphisms with FD but with inconsistent results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to derive a preci...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Song YZ,You HY,Zhu ZH,Wen ZD,Xu HY,Chen BC,Chen ZJ,Huang QK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite extensive research, alcohol remains one of the most common causes of liver disease in the United States. Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses a broad spectrum of disorders, including steatosis, steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis. Although many agents and approaches have been tested in patients with ALD and in...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li F,Duan K,Wang C,McClain C,Feng W

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：Background and Aims:We retrospectively investigated the incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the diagnostic accuracy of endoscopy. Methods:Of 1231 patients who underwent allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation between January 2005 and December 2014...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Nomura K,Iizuka T,Kaji D,Yamamoto H,Kuribayashi Y,Tanaka M,Furuhata T,Yamashita S,Kikuchi D,Matsui A,Mitani T,Ota Y,Taniguchi S,Hoteya S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:This study is aimed at comparing gastric cancer T and N staging between virtual monochromatic energy images and fusion images generated by dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) dual-energy mode data acquisition prospectively while measuring the iodine concentration of gastric cancer and lymph nodes at different T ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Xie ZY,Chai RM,Ding GC,Liu Y,Ren K

更新日期：2018-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There has been an increasing interest in the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as potential surrogate markers of gut dysbiosis in gastrointestinal disease. Gut dysbiosis occurs when pathological imbalances in gut bacterial colonies precipitate disease and has been linked to the dysmetabolism of bile...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sagar NM,Cree IA,Covington JA,Arasaradnam RP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To investigate the oncological outcome and survival of patients following a conservative approach on the portal-mesenteric axis, in an intraoperative ultrasound-selected group of pancreatoduodenectomy (PD), performed on patients with primary resectable with vascular contact (prVC) pancreatic ductal adenocarcino...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Morelli L,Berchiolli R,Guadagni S,Palmeri M,Furbetta N,Gianardi D,Bianchini M,Funel N,Caprili G,Pollina LE,Di Candio G,Mosca F,Di Franco G,Cuschieri A

更新日期：2018-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic appendectomy has become favored over open surgical methods for its association with decreased postoperative pain, more rapid return to daily activities, and improved cosmetic results. Mini-incision appendectomy was being performed in our clinic for a long time especially in patients with noncomplicated ap...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Özsan İ,Karabuğa T,Yoldaş Ö,Alpdoğan Ö,Aydın Ü

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Aim of the present work is to review the literature to point out the role of laparoscopic reversal of Hartmann procedure. Material and Methods. Number of patients, age, sex, etiology, Hinchey classification, interval between procedure and reversal, position of the first trocars, mean operative time (min)...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Toro A,Ardiri A,Mannino M,Politi A,Di Stefano A,Aftab Z,Abdelaal A,Arcerito MC,Cavallaro A,Cavallaro M,Bertino G,Di Carlo I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to investigate the association of psychological characteristics and functional dyspepsia treatment outcome. 109 patients who met the criteria for FD were enrolled. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to measure pe...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen Y,Wang C,Wang J,Zheng L,Liu W,Li H,Yu S,Pan B,Yu H,Yu R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This meta-analysis was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of chewing gum in intestinal function recovery after colorectal cancer surgery. Methods:A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Science Direct, and Cochrane library for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published unti...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Mei B,Wang W,Cui F,Wen Z,Shen M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Survival rates among HIV patients have significantly improved since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV management. However, persistent disease progression and clinical complications in virally suppressed individuals point to additional contributing factors other than HIV replication; microbial tra...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Nwosu FC,Avershina E,Wilson R,Rudi K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of H. pylori infection in the pediatric and adult population seen at a public hospital in São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil. Methods:This is a retrospective study that evaluated 2406 medical records of children, adolescents, and adults with dyspeptic symptoms who underwe...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Toscano EP,Madeira FF,Dutra-Rulli MP,Gonçalves LOM,Proença MA,Borghi VS,Cadamuro ACT,Mazzale GW,Acayaba R,Silva AE

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) permits the detailed visualization of clinically significant features of portal hypertension; however, it is an invasive procedure that is not widely available. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine whether a correlation exists between the features of portal hypert...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Wiechowska-Kozłowska A,Zasada K,Milkiewicz M,Milkiewicz P

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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：:The aim of this study is to investigate the diagnostic efficacy of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), neutrophil-to-monocyte ratio (NMR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and non-CD controls. These ratios were all derived from complete ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Feng JR,Qiu X,Wang F,Chen PF,Gao Q,Peng YN,Lin X,Liu Q,Liu J,Zhao Q,Li J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Rifaximin is effective in relieving pain symptoms with IBS patients, although the mechanisms were not clear. The aims of the research were to investigate whether the visceral hyperalgesia was alleviated by rifaximin via TRPV1 channel in rats. Methods:Rats were subjected to water avoidance stress (WAS) and w...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Yang CQ,Guo XS,Ji-Li,Wei ZB,Zhao L,Zhao GT,Sheng ST

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The role of endoglin in the Dukes B rectal cancer is still unexplored. The aim of this study was to examine the expression of endoglin (CD105) in resected rectal cancer and to evaluate the relationship between microvessels density (MVD), clinicopathological factors, and survival rates. Methods. The study i...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Martinovic Z,Kovac D,Martinovic M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The very low birth weight (VLBW) infant is at great risk for marked dysbiosis of the gut microbiota. In the present study, a total of 36 VLBW infants were randomly divided into two groups, who were treated with combined probiotics and placebo, and 72 fecal specimens on days 14 and 28 of life were collected from them. ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li YF,Zhu CR,Gong XL,Li HL,Xiong LK,Wang KJ,Liu GS

更新日期：2019-10-17 00:00:00