Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Pakistan: National Trends and Global Perspective.

abstract：:Objective. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether pentraxin 3 (PTX3) can be a new noninvasive marker for prediction of liver fibrosis in patients with NAFLD. We also aimed to evaluate the relationship between PTX3 and atherosclerosis in patients with NAFLD. Method. Fifty-four male patients with biopsy...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ozturk K,Kurt O,Dogan T,Ozen A,Demirci H,Yesildal F,Kantarcioglu M,Turker T,Guler AK,Karslioglu Y,Altun B,Uygun A,Bagci S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corrosive injury results from the intake of corrosive-acid-based chemicals. However, this phenomenon is limited to a small number of cases and cannot be extrapolated to the epidemiology of corrosive injuries in actual situations. This study focuses on the annual incidence of corrosive injury and its connection to gend...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen CM,Chung YC,Tsai LH,Tung YC,Lee HM,Lin ML,Liu HL,Tang WR

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Objective. In the present study, since PON1 is known as an HDL-associated antioxidant enzyme that inhibits the oxidative modification of LDL and oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of mesenteric ischemia, we investigated the changes in PON1 activity and lipid profile in an experimental ischemic colitis m...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Unal E,Eris C,Kaya B,Uzun H,Cavdar F,Yildar M,Kiziler AR,Aydemir B,Gunes P,Kutanis R,Titiz I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridium difficile toxin A is a colonic inflammatory agent that acts partially by activation of TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1). Resiniferatoxin (RTX) is an excitotoxin that activates TRPV1 at low concentrations and defunctionalizes TRPV1 at high concentrations. RTX at various doses was inject...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Vigna SR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The aim of the study was evaluation of the diagnostic utility of serum oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL), antibodies against oxLDLs (o-LAB), and CEA as risk markers of colorectal cancer (CRC). Material and Methods. The serum levels of study factors were measured in 73 patients with CRC and in 35 ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Diakowska D,Grabowski K,Nienartowicz M,Zarębski P,Fudalej K,Markocka-Mączka K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The problems of fungal infections in edentulous have been discussed in literature. Findings show that oral mycosis has an influence on the mycosis of oesophageal mucosa. Based on this we started to follow from 2007 in patients who wear dentures mycological examination, to evaluate changes of yeasts numbers...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Loster BW,Loster J,Wieczorek A,Ryniewicz W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation (EPLBD) alone is an alternative to endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones. However, limited data exists regarding comparison of the long-term outcomes for these techniques. In this study, we compared the long-term ou...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li T,Wen J,Bie L,Gong B

更新日期：2018-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2013/381616.]. ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Research And Practice G

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Magnifying endoscopy with blue laser imaging (ME-BLI) for diagnosis of early gastric cancer (EGC) is as effective as magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI). However, there are different EGCs in microstructure visualization between ME-BLI and ME-NBI. This study aimed to clarify the pathologic...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kimura-Tsuchiya R,Dohi O,Fujita Y,Yagi N,Majima A,Horii Y,Kitaichi T,Onozawa Y,Suzuki K,Tomie A,Okayama T,Yoshida N,Kamada K,Katada K,Uchiyama K,Ishikawa T,Takagi T,Handa O,Konishi H,Kishimoto M,Naito Y,Yanagisa

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:Environmental factors and genetic mutations have been increasingly recognized as risk factors for chronic pancreatitis (CP). The PRSS1 p.R122H mutation was the first discovered to affect hereditary CP, with 80% penetrance. We performed here a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the associations o...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Hu C,Wen L,Deng L,Zhang C,Lugea A,Su HY,Waldron RT,Pandol SJ,Xia Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was aimed at investigating the effect of baicalin on experimental cholesterol gallstones in mice. The mouse gallstone model was induced by feeding with a lithogenic diet, and cholesterol stones were found in the gallbladder. The lithogenic diet caused elevation of triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-density...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen G,Wu S

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) can be used to retrieve small intestinal foreign bodies (FBs). Here, we aimed at exploring the clinical usefulness of BAE for the retrieval of small intestinal FBs. Methods:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 34 patients who underwent BAE to retriev...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kim J,Lee BJ,Ham NS,Oh EH,Choi KD,Ye BD,Byeon JS,Eun CS,Kim JS,Yang DH

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

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：:Caustic esophageal stricture (CES) in children still occurs frequently in developing countries. We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) in treating CES in children and the influencing factors associated with outcome. We retrospectively reviewed the data of all patients who ha...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Geng LL,Liang CP,Chen PY,Wu Q,Yang M,Li HW,Xu ZH,Ren L,Wang HL,Cheng S,Xu WF,Chen Y,Zhang C,Liu LY,Li DY,Gong ST

更新日期：2018-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have been established as treatment options for patients with peritoneal metastases or peritoneal mesothelioma. However, this novel treatment strategy remains associated with a large percentage of local-regional treatment failures. These ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sugarbaker PH,Bijelic L

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:The damage of interstitial cells of Cajal and smooth muscle cells has far-reaching implications in the pathogenesis of gastroparesis in diabetic patients. Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is an efficient therapy for gastric motility disorders, but the mechanisms of GES require clarification. Method...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen Y,Wang H,Li H,Liu S

更新日期：2018-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes poses a global threat to healthcare and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Bariatric surgery has revolutionised the treatment of both these conditions but is invasive and associated with an increased risk of complications. The EndoBarrier is a device placed endos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ruban A,Ashrafian H,Teare JP

更新日期：2018-07-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is an aggressive disease that has poor outcomes despite maximal traditional therapies. Thus, treatment of this cancer demands innovative strategies to be used in addition to standing therapies in order to provide new avenues of care. Here, we describe the technique of using endoscopic ultraso...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Shirley LA,Aguilar LK,Aguilar-Cordova E,Bloomston M,Walker JP

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:Nonselective β-blockers (NSBB) have been associated with increased incidence of paracentesis-induced circulatory dysfunction (PICD) and reduced survival in patients with cirrhosis and refractory ascites. Aim:To prospectively evaluate a hemodynamic response to NSBB in cirrhotics listed for liver transplantat...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ferrarese A,Tikhonoff V,Casiglia E,Angeli P,Fasolato S,Faggian D,Zanetto A,Germani G,Russo FP,Burra P,Senzolo M

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate and study the related risk factors of gastric cancer (GC) patients, to establish a high-risk scoring model of GC by multiple logistic regression analysis, and to explore the establishment of a GC screening mode with clinical opportunistic screening as the main method, and by using the pattern o...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tao W,Wang HX,Guo YF,Yang L,Li P

更新日期：2020-09-30 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：: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：:Objective. Role of dysfunction of the sphincter of Oddi (SO) in choledocholithiasis is controversial. This study was to evaluate SO motor activity in patients with common bile duct (CBD) stones in the Han population of China. Patients and Methods. In this study, 76 patients with CBD stones were enrolled in a single te...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Feng Y,Zhang J,Jiao C,Zhu H,Cheng W,Xu S,Xiao B,Ni J,Chen X

更新日期：2017-01-01 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

abstract：Objective:Fucosterol is derived from the brown alga Eisenia bicyclis and has various biological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of fucosterol pretreatment on Concanavalin A- (ConA-) induced acute liver injury in ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Mo W,Wang C,Li J,Chen K,Xia Y,Li S,Xu L,Lu X,Wang W,Guo C

更新日期：2018-07-17 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：:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are the leading cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS), and the C allele of JAK2 rs4495487 was reported to be an additional candidate locus that contributed to MPNs. In the present study, we examined the role of JAK2 rs4495487 in the etiology and clinical presentation of Chinese BCS pa...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Zhang P,Zhang Y,Zhang J,Wang H,Ma H,Wang W,Gao X,Xu H,Lu Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00