Navigating the Microbial Basis of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel.

abstract：:Liver transplantation has become a lifesaving procedure for patients who have chronic end-stage liver disease and acute liver failure. The satisfactory outcome of liver transplantation has led to insufficient supplies of deceased donor organs, particularly in East Asia. Hence, East Asian surgeons are concentrating on ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Moon DB,Lee SG

更新日期：2009-09-01 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:To evaluate the usefulness and safety of treating disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) complicating cholangitis primarily with antithrombin (AT) and thrombomodulin (rTM). METHODS:A DIC treatment algorithm was determined on the basis of plasma AT III levels at the time of DIC diagnosis and DIC s...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Nakahara K,Okuse C,Adachi S,Suetani K,Kitagawa S,Okano M,Michikawa Y,Takagi R,Shigefuku R,Itoh F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:In patients with corticosteroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (UC), cyclosporine or infliximab may be added to the treatment regimen to induce remission. Here, we aimed to compare the efficacy of cyclosporine and infliximab. METHODS:Between January 1995 and May 2012, the medical records of 43 patients ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim EH,Kim DH,Park SJ,Hong SP,Kim TI,Kim WH,Cheon JH

更新日期：2015-09-23 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：:Most colonic lipomas are asymptomatic and need no treatment, whereas lesions larger than 2 cm can cause acute abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, gastrointestinal bleeding, intussusception or bowel obstruction. Autoamputation of polypoid lesions in the gastrointestinal tract is indeed a rare phenomenon, and its p...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Jeong HK,Cho SB,Seo TJ,Lee KR,Lee WS,Kim HS,Joo YE

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To determine factors predictive of discordance in staging liver fibrosis using liver biopsy (LB) and acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:Consecutive patients with CHB who underwent LB and ARFI elastography on the same day from Novembe...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Park MS,Kim SW,Yoon KT,Kim SU,Park SY,Tak WY,Kweon YO,Cho M,Kim BK,Park JY,Kim DY,Ahn SH,Han KH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:This study was performed to determine the association between RUNX3 expression and Helicobacter pylori infection in premalignant gastric lesions. METHODS:We examined 107 patients with gastric epithelial dysplasia who had undergone endoscopic mucosal resection or submucosal dissection. All tissue sample...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chung WC,Jung SH,Joo KR,Kim MJ,Youn GJ,Kim Y,Lee JS,Lee H,Jung JH,Lee YK

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Obstruction of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) has been considered one of the major causes for pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP). In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of MPD stenting in painful CP, and tried to determine a guideline for stent removal. METHODS:Sixteen patients with painful CP who und...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim CH,Bang S,Song KH,Park JY,Jeon TJ,Hong SP,Chung JB,Park SW,Song SY

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:Cholangiocarcinoma is a catastrophic tumor with a high mortality rate, for which surgery is the most reliable treatment. However, these tumors progress insidiously and are difficult to diagnose early. Most patients lack the opportunity to receive surgery due to the advanced disease stage at the time of the diagnosis, ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Park JS,Lee DH,Jeong S,Kim WC,Lee JI,Lee SY,Park SD,Nha SY

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We aimed to assess the effectiveness of self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) insertion by evaluating the learning curve in relation to the experience of an endoscopist. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of 120 SEMS insertion procedures performed by one endoscopist in patients with malignant...

journal_title：Gut and liver

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

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) utilizes a targeted extracorporeal focused ultrasound beam to ablate neoplastic pancreatic tissue. We used an in vitro model to examine the effects of bone, metallic stents, plastic stents, metal plates, and cyst-like lesions on HIFU treatment. METHODS:HIFU was ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Hassanuddin A,Choi JH,Seo DW,Ryu CH,Kim SH,Park DH,Lee SS,Lee SK,Kim MH

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Sacroiliitis (SI) is one of the most frequent extraintestinal manifestations in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, but the exact prevalence has not been evaluated in Asia. There are few data on the association between SI and other clinical features of IBD. The prevalence of SI was evaluated usin...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Hwangbo Y,Kim HJ,Park JS,Ryu KN,Kim NH,Shim J,Jang JY,Dong SH,Kim BH,Chang YW,Chang R

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report herein three cases of inflammatory myoglandular polyp (IMGP) presenting as hematochezia. The polyps had pedunculated, red, and smooth features, and were 12, 12, and 15 mm in diameter and located in the sigmoid colon, transverse colon, and rectum, respectively. Endoscopic polypectomies were performed. Histolo...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chung SH,Son BK,Park YS,Jo YJ,Kim SH,Jun DW,Cheong ES,Lee WM,Ju JE

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We conducted this study to identify the risk factors for finding gallbladder polyps (GBP) in Korean subjects during health screening, and to determine the nature of the association between the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and the development of GBP METHODS: A total of 1,523 subjects were enrolled...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Lim SH,Kim DH,Park MJ,Kim YS,Kim CH,Yim JY,Cho KR,Kim SS,Choi SH,Kim N,Cho SH,Oh BH

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary obstructions are rarely caused by a foreign body and have received sparse attention. We present an unusual case with pruritis and abdominal pain caused by impacted full length surgical gauze within the common bile duct. The patient had previously undergone an open cholecystectomy. Radiological investigations w...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Bhandari V,Singh M,Vyas HG,Sharma N,Chejara R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Colonoscopy training programs and the minimal experience with colonoscopy required to be considered technically competent are not well established. The aim of this study was to determine the colonoscopy learning curves and factors associated with this difficult procedure at a single center. METHODS:A t...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chung JI,Kim N,Um MS,Kang KP,Lee D,Na JC,Lee ES,Chung YM,Won JY,Lee KH,Nam TM,Lee JH,Choi HC,Lee SH,Park YS,Hwang JH,Kim JW,Jeong SH,Lee DH

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that neutropenia caused by combination pegylated interferon plus ribavirin therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is well tolerated and carries a negligible risk of infection. Neutropenic enterocolitis is encountered most frequently in patients with hemato-oncologic diseases who are undergoing inten...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim JH,Jang JW,You CR,You SY,Jung MK,Jung JH

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholangiocytes, the lining epithelial cells in bile ducts, are an important subset of liver cells. They are activated by endogenous and exogenous stimuli and are involved in the modification of bile volume and composition. They are also involved in damaging and repairing the liver. Cholangiocytes have many functions i...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yoo KS,Lim WT,Choi HS

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroparesis (Gp) is a chronic disease that presents with clinical symptoms of early satiety, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Along with these symptoms, an objective finding of delayed gastric emptying, along with a documented absence of gastric outlet obstruction, are required for diagnosis. This art...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Liu N,Abell T

更新日期：2017-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Information regarding the efficacy of early infliximab treatment in pediatric patients with Crohn's disease (CD) is limited. We aimed to evaluate the impact of early combined immunosuppression on linear growth in pediatric patients with CD by performing step-up comparisons. Methods:This retrospective s...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Choi J,Kang B,Kim MJ,Sohn I,Lee HJ,Choe YH

更新日期：2018-05-15 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：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide. This cancer commonly arises against a background of chronic liver disease. As a result, a patient with HCC requires multidisciplinary care. Treatment options vary widely based on tumor burden and metastases. The most widely utili...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Au JS,Frenette CT

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We evaluated the characteristics of the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) and opinions regarding the National Endoscopy Quality Improvement Program (NEQIP). METHODS:We surveyed physicians performing esophagogastroduodenoscopy and/or colonoscopy screenings as part of the NCSP via e-mail between J...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Cha JM,Moon JS,Chung IK,Kim JO,Im JP,Cho YK,Kim HG,Lee SK,Lee HL,Jang JY,Kim ES,Jung Y,Moon CM,Kim Y,Park BY

更新日期：2016-09-15 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：:We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of the right buttock with multiple metastases to the lung, bone, and small intestine. He received resection and end-to-end anastomosis of the jejunum for the jejunal metastatic tumor, and mass excision of the metastatic tumor of the left femur followed by closed...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yoo JW,Lee DH,Song HJ,Ahn JH,Kim SW,Suh C,Lee JS

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past few decades, liver transplant has developed from a high-mortality procedure to an almost routine procedure with good survival outcomes. The development of living donor liver transplant has increased the availability of liver grafts, and the scope of indications for liver transplant has been expanding e...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chu KK,Wong KH,Chok KS

更新日期：2021-01-15 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：: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