Fetal and infant exposure to the Chinese famine increases the risk of fatty liver disease in Chongqing, China.

abstract：:Between 1988 and 1992 ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsies of thromboses in the main branches of the portal vein were carried out in 15 patients with liver cirrhosis. The aims of the study were to evaluate the usefulness, feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of this procedure in cirrhotics with known or su...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： De Sio I,Castellano L,Calandra M,Romano M,Persico M,Del Vecchio-Blanco C

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of this study is to confirm the efficacy of multipolar ablation with a new simulator system, three-dimensional (3-D) sim-Navigator, for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma by assessing relapse-free survival and shape of the ablation volume under clinical conditions. METHODS:All participan...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hirooka M,Koizumi Y,Imai Y,Nakamura Y,Yukimoto A,Watanabe T,Yoshida O,Tokumoto Y,Abe M,Hiasa Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that enalaprilat inhibits the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in plasma and tissue; it may therefore reduce portal vascular pressure owing to secondary hyperaldosteronism in patients with liver cirrhosis. In order to evaluate this concept, 20 patients with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chiang HT,Cheng JS,Lin M,Tseng WS,Chang JM,Lai KH

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and environmental hepatotoxins may have an indirect influence on health by altering the synthesis and function of hormones, particularly reproductive hormones. We aimed to evaluate liver diseases and sex steroid hormones in Egypt, which has the highest prevalence of HCV worldw...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Aguilar CE,Soliman AS,McConnell DS,Zekri AR,Banerjee M,Omar A,Sharawy M,Omar S,Raouf A,Sowers MR

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Psychological factors and subtle histopathological changes have been implicated in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aims of the present study were to investigate whether the numbers of enterochromaffin (EC) cells, mast cells, and lamina propria T lymphocytes are altered in IBS, and evaluate the relat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee KJ,Kim YB,Kim JH,Kwon HC,Kim DK,Cho SW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence and potential value of the detection of signs of portal hypertension by duplex Doppler ultrasound (DDU) of the ligamentum teres and portal vein in patients with known or suspected chronic liver disease and/or portal hypertension was studied in 136 consecutive patients undergoing clinical assessment incl...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Gibson PR,Gibson RN,Donlan JD,Ditchfield MR,Bhathal PS

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frequent viral breakthroughs limit the usefulness of lamivudine in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of precore stop codon mutation (G to A mutation at nucleotide 1896; A(1896)) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) on the occurrence of viral breakt...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shin JW,Chung YH,Choi MH,Kim JA,Ryu SH,Jang MK,Kim IS,Park NH,Lee HC,Lee YS,Suh DJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the immune response of 20 haemodialysis (HD) patients vaccinated with hepatitis A (HA) vaccine and eight patients vaccinated with hepatitis B (HB) vaccine. Twenty patients and 22 healthy adults were immunized three times (months 0, 1 and 6) intramuscularly with a 0.5 microgram dose. All members of...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kuramoto I,Fujiyama S,Matsushita K,Sato T

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The most effective schedule of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration and the optimal timing of endoscopy in acute peptic ulcer bleeding remain uncertain. The aim of this study was to determine the most efficient PPI regimen and optimal timing of endoscopy. METHODS:  Consecutive patients with su...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liu N,Liu L,Zhang H,Gyawali PC,Zhang D,Yao L,Yang Y,Wu K,Ding J,Fan D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Double-guidewire technique (DWT) has been successfully performed by experts in difficult biliary cannulation as an advanced technique. This study aimed to define the learning curve and safety of DWT by trainees during hands-on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training. METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang X,Ren G,Xi Y,Luo H,Liang S,Wang B,Tao Q,Luo B,Qin Q,Farrell JJ,Guo X,Wu K,Pan Y

更新日期：2020-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Development of hepatic cirrhosis involves oxidative stress, inflammation, hepatic stellate cells (HSC)s activation and fibrosis. On the other hand, quercetin, a natural flavonoid is a potent antioxidant and activator of superoxide dismutase and catalase. The aim was to determinate the effect of querc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hernández-Ortega LD,Alcántar-Díaz BE,Ruiz-Corro LA,Sandoval-Rodriguez A,Bueno-Topete M,Armendariz-Borunda J,Salazar-Montes AM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs), which express c-Kit receptor tyrosine kinase (KIT), play an important role in gastrointestinal motility. Loss of ICCs likely contributes to diabetic gastrointestinal motility disorder, however, the mechanism of attrition remains unknown. Here, we test the hypothesis that t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li Y,Kojima H,Fujino K,Matsumura K,Katagi M,Urabe H,Chan L,Eguchi Y,Zhao L,Kimura H

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus on colorectal neoplasia has led to an exponential increase in the use of colonoscopy in many countries. Although colonoscopy facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of colonic disease, there are public health issues that include access, training, diagnostic accuracy, complications and additions to health-car...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Roberts-Thomson IC,Teo E

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Postoperative abdominal adhesion formation is a troublesome clinical problem and a common cause of intestinal obstruction, chronic pain and infertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of small bowel obstruction (SBO) on functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) in patients who ex...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Erkek AB,Remzi FH,Hammel JP,Akyuz M,Fazio VW

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Disease activity and severity of ulcerative colitis (UC) is assessed using colonoscopy, which is invasive, costly and has poor patient acceptability. The role of non-invasive biomarkers of intestinal inflammation in the evaluation of patients with UC is not known. The aim of the study was to examine ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Masoodi I,Kochhar R,Dutta U,Vaishnavi C,Prasad KK,Vaiphei K,Kaur S,Singh K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Oral mucosal pathologies are frequent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Since host-microbiome interactions are implicated in the pathogenesis of IBD, in this study the potential for changes affecting the oral microbiome was evaluated using two complementary mouse models of colitis: either chemical...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rautava J,Pinnell LJ,Vong L,Akseer N,Assa A,Sherman PM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Based on our previous studies that Artemisia asiatica extracts exert either antioxidative or cytoprotective actions against non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric mucosal injury, or imposes qualified ulcer healing in an acetic acid-induced gastric ulcer model, we...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Park SW,Oh TY,Kim YS,Sim H,Park SJ,Jang EJ,Park JS,Baik HW,Hahm KB

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LST) > 20 mm are usually treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection (EPMR) is sometimes required. The aim of our study was to compare the outcomes of ESD and EMR, including EPM...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Terasaki M,Tanaka S,Oka S,Nakadoi K,Takata S,Kanao H,Yoshida S,Chayama K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We have shown previously that concentrations of stool decay-accelerating factor (DAF; CD55), a complement regulatory protein, in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are increased in relation to the severity of the colonic mucosal inflammation. In the present study, we evaluated the usefulness of s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kohno H,Mizuno M,Nasu J,Makidono C,Hiraoka S,Inaba T,Yamamoto K,Okada H,Fujita T,Shiratori Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysbiosis in the gut microbiota composition due to environmental or genetic variations can disrupt the immune system and may promote several diseases such as colorectal cancer (CRC). Gut microbiota can alter the toxicity and efficiency of an extensive range of CRC treatment methods, especially surgery, chemotherapy, r...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Taghinezhad-S S,Mohseni AH,Fu X

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection has regional variation. Effect of eradication of H. pylori on symptoms of functional dyspepsia is uncertain, and the data in Asian scenario are scanty. The study aimed to see H. pylori positivity rate in patients of functional dyspepsia and the effect of ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sodhi JS,Javid G,Zargar SA,Tufail S,Shah A,Khan BA,Yattoo GN,Gulzar GM,Khan MA,Lone MI,Saif Ru,Parveen S,Shoukat A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND & AIMS:Both medications with beta-blockers and isosorbide-5-mononitrate and endoscopic variceal ligation have been proven plausible in the prevention of variceal rebleeding. However, the relative efficacy and safety of the combined treatment for preventing rebleeding remains unresolved. METHODS:Patients wit...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lo GH,Chen WC,Chan HH,Tsai WL,Hsu PI,Lin CK,Chen TA,Lai KH

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS AND AIM:Clarithromycin (CAM)-resistant Helicobacter pylori sometimes offers serious problems with eradication by antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine whether a probiotic can be an alternative therapy in CAM-resistant Hp infection. METHODS:The effects of Lactobacillus gasseri (strain OLL2716)...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ushiyama A,Tanaka K,Aiba Y,Shiba T,Takagi A,Mine T,Koga Y

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tuberculosis is known to involve the liver in different ways. The term hepatobiliary tuberculosis refers to the localized form of hepatic tuberculosis as a distinct clinical entity, with signs and symptoms related to the hepatobiliary tract. Its clinical features and the different diagnostic aids used in its diagnosis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Alvarez SZ

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To ascertain whether acid inhibition or Helicobacter pylori (HP) colonization is the decisive factor in the healing of duodenal ulcer, we treated 54 patients with famotidine and carried out long-term follow-up. Helicobacter pylori colonization was found in 70.4% of patients before treatment. There were no differences ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lai KH,Chang FY,Tsay SH,Lu LC,Cheng JT,Jeng SS,Wu TC,Ng WW,Jeng JS,Lee SD

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:There is a paucity of literature regarding the clinical profile of chronic pancreatitis (CP) in children. The aims of this retrospective study were to determine the etiology and clinical presentation, and to present our experience in diagnosing CP in children in China. METHODS:Clinical data of chil...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang W,Liao Z,Li ZS,Shi XG,Wang LW,Liu F,Wu RP,Zheng JM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growing numbers of potential transplant recipients on waiting lists is increasingly disproportionate to the supply of cadaveric donor organs. The hope for the next 20 years is that supply will satisfy demand. This requires both a reduction in indications for the procedure and an increase in the transplants perform...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Perera MT,Mirza DF,Elias E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (B-RTO) is an effective treatment for gastric varices (GVx), as well as hepatic encephalopathy. The aim of this study was to examine the changes of the hepatic vein pressure gradient (HVPG) after B-RTO and determine the relation between the change...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Uehara H,Akahoshi T,Tomikawa M,Kinjo N,Hashimoto N,Nagao Y,Kamori M,Maehara Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with end-stage liver disease have significant mortality often associated with intercurrent episodes of bleeding or sepsis. Intact adrenal function is essential in such situations. In order to test the hypothesis that adrenal insufficiency might be present in severe liver disease, hypothalamic-pituitary adrena...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： McDonald JA,Handelsman DJ,Dilworth P,Conway AJ,McCaughan GW

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:For reduction in cost, time and risk of complications, the number of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) passes should be minimized. Previous studies have shown that tumor differentiation and site of aspiration will affect the number of passes in patients with pancreatic c...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cheng TY,Wang HP,Jan IS,Chen JH,Lin JT

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00