Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma within the Milan criteria versus the University of California San Francisco criteria: a comparative study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary angioneurotic oedema (HAE) is a rare cause of ascites. As acute abdominal attacks of the disease can mimic surgical emergencies, prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential. This study was undertaken to evaluate the usefulness of serial abdominal ultrasound (US) examinations. PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Farkas H,Harmat G,Kaposi PN,Karádi I,Fekete B,Füst G,Fáy K,Vass A,Varga L

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many individuals previously diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are likely to be lost to medical follow-up and, therefore, remain untreated despite new highly effective drug treatment, direct acting antivirals. We aim to identify and retrieve these chronic HCV-infected individuals to re-...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Heil J,Soufidi K,Stals F,Frantzen H,Robroek-Schaecken A,Bakker CM,van Nunen AB,Dukers-Muijrers NHTM,Hoebe CJPA

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The endoscopic (13)C-urea breath test ((13)C-EUBT), which combines the urea breath test (UBT) with endoscopy, provides high accuracy for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. This study was conducted to determine whether the (13)C-EUBT using low doses of urea and short sampling times could preserve accuracy i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Isomoto H,Inoue K,Shikuwa S,Furusu H,Nishiyama T,Omagari K,Mizuta Y,Murase K,Murata I,Enjoji A,Kanematsu T,Kohno S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old woman was hospitalized with a 5-week history of abdominal discomfort, change in bowel habits, and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a protruded tumor of the sigmoid colon first diagnosed as undifferentiated carcinoma. Surgical resection of the sigmoid colon was performed. Histological examination of the su...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gurzu S,Szentirmay Z,Bara T,Bara T Jr,Iurcsuk O,Jung I

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological agents such as inhibitors of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha ) are associated with the development of opportunistic infections. Although there are no international recommendations for the management of opportunistic infections, their prevention is a key safety issue for patients with inflammatory bo...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Checchin D,Buda A,Sgarabotto D,Sturniolo GC,D' Incà R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of what is currently accepted regarding Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis and its relationship with gastric adenocarcinoma rests on the assumption that atrophic gastritis can be correctly identified and reproducibly recognized. Several studies have indicated that pathologists have a low level of agreement ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Genta RM

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, the serotonin antagonist ondansetron has been reported to have a positive effect on cholestasis-associated pruritus. OBJECTIVES:To study the effect of orally administered ondansetron on pruritus in chronic liver disease in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, cross-over study. METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Müller C,Pongratz S,Pidlich J,Penner E,Kaider A,Schemper M,Raderer M,Scheithauer W,Ferenci P

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced bone mineral density has been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and recent studies indicate that there is also an increase in the relative risk of fracture. Absolute risk of fracture is, however, generally low and thus measurement of bone mineral density as a screening procedure for all pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Compston JE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and recurrent ulceration after highly selective vagotomy (HSV). SETTING:Academic Department of Surgery at a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Thirty-eight patients (26 men and 12 women) were studied 2-21 years after HSV. Seven patients had recurrent ulcerati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Martin IG,Diament RH,Dixon MF,Axon AT,Johnston D

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis has rarely been reported to be associated with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis. We describe the case of a 57-year-old man who was confirmed to have both conditions, reflecting the likely autoimmune aetiopathogenesis common to both disorders. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tang KH,Schofield JB,Powell-Jackson PR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increasing HDL cholesterol concentrations by stimulating de-novo apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) production in the liver and/or in the small intestine is a potential strategy to reduce coronary heart disease risk. Although there is quite some knowledge concerning regulatory effects in the liver, less is known co...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dullens SP,Mensink RP,Mariman EC,Plat J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:α-Fetoprotein (AFP) and prothrombin induced by the absence of vitamin K or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) are useful tumor markers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, little is known about the clinical characteristics and prognosis of HCC with different levels of AFP and PIVKA-II. METHODS:Consecutive 1447...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kang SH,Kim DY,Jeon SM,Ahn SH,Park JY,Kim SU,Kim JK,Lee KS,Chon CY,Han KH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This work evaluates the burden and trends of hepatitis C virus (HCV)-associated hospitalisations in Spain before and after the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Tackling Hepatitis C in the National Health System in 2015. METHODS:HCV-related hospitalisation discharges from 2005 to 2017 were obtained...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Garrido-Estepa M,Latasa P,Flores-Herrera J,García Comas L

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is characterized by hepatic periportal fibrosis (Symmers' fibrosis), portal venous obstruction that leads to portal hypertension and its complications, and splenomegaly. Demonstration of pathological lesions due to Schistosoma mansoni can be achieved by using different techniq...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ravera M,Reggiori A,Cocozza E,Ciantia F,Riccioni G

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated assessment and treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among illicit drug users accepting referral to a weekly HCV peer-support group at a multidisciplinary community health centre. METHODS:From March 2005 to 2008, HCV-infected individuals were referred to a weekly peer-support group and assessed...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Grebely J,Knight E,Genoway KA,Viljoen M,Khara M,Elliott D,Gallagher L,Storms M,Raffa JD,DeVlaming S,Duncan F,Conway B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fecal calprotectin has been widely studied in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) under clinical and therapeutic settings. It showed a good correlation with clinical, endoscopic, and histologic findings. For these reasons, fecal calprotectin is currently one of the most useful tools in IBD care, both in diagnosis and in ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bertani L,Mumolo MG,Tapete G,Albano E,Baiano Svizzero G,Zanzi F,Ceccarelli L,Bellini M,Marchi S,Costa F

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encephalopathy is a significant complication of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS). The majority respond to medical treatment but a proportion prove recalcitrant to conservative measures and eventually require some modulation of shunt blood flow in order to ameliorate their symptoms. This is p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Clarke G,Patel R,Tsao S,Blanshard K

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis is a clinically important and severe complication in patients with cancer. Leptomeningeal involvement as a secondary event in gastric carcinoma is rarely reported and usually occurs late in advanced disease. Herein, we report a case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis as the initial manifest...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Braeuninger S,Mawrin C,Malfertheiner P,Schildhaus HU,Seiler C,Dietzmann K,Lins H

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is a controversy about the performance of blood tests for the diagnostic of metabolic liver disease in patients with type-2-diabetes in comparison with patients without type-2-diabetes. These indirect comparisons assumed that the gold-standard is binary, whereas fibrosis stages, steatosis and nonalcohol...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Poynard T,Peta V,Deckmyn O,Pais R,Ngo Y,Charlotte F,Ngo A,Munteanu M,Imbert-Bismut F,Monneret D,Housset C,Thabut D,Valla D,Boitard C,Castera L,Ratziu V,FLIP consortium, the FibroFrance Group, the EPIC-3 program and the QU

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:A significant proportion of patients presenting with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) have negative small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) examinations, and yet remain at risk of rebleeding. We aimed to evaluate whether a second-look review of SBCE images using flexible spectral color enhanceme...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dias de Castro F,Magalhães J,Boal Carvalho P,Cúrdia Gonçalves T,Rosa B,Moreira MJ,Cotter J

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Currently, there are no competing risk analyses of cause-specific mortality in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We estimated a cumulative incidence function for cause-specific mortality. The first nomogram for predicting cause-specific mortality was constru...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Li Z,Du S,Feng W,Zhang W,Li G,Wei J,Zhang G,Zhao L

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Bile acids (BAs) are potent signaling molecules involved in the regulation of several metabolic and functional aspects of cardiovascular homeostasis. BA pool alteration in cirrhosis may contribute toward the development of hemodynamic and cardiac disturbances. We aimed to investigate the association...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Voiosu AM,Wiese S,Voiosu TA,Hove J,Bendtsen F,Møller S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the usefulness of a twice-a-day, simplified quadruple therapy to cure Helicobacter pylori infection. DESIGN:Helicobacter pylori-positive ulcer patients were treated with omeprazole 20 mg twice a day (b.d.), amoxicillin 1 g b.d., tinidazole 500 mg b.d. and bismuth subcitrate 240 mg b.d. for 7 days in ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Garcia N,Calvet X,Gené E,Campo R,Brullet E

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression may worsen during antiviral treatment for hepatitis C virus, resulting in noncompliance treatment. AIM:The aim was to compare the response and compliance rates between the groups of veteran patients using two different methods of identifying depression, either the Centers for Epidemiology Studies...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Phillips FH,Prebis M,Grumbeck C,Hale T,Cubillas R,Brown GR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The detection of bacterial DNA in serum and ascitic fluid from patients with cirrhosis and ascites is interpreted as molecular evidence of intestinal bacterial translocation and considered sufficient to activate the cellular immune response. In vitro studies on ascitic fluid culture have shown a close relati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Francés R,Rodríguez E,Muñoz C,Zapater P,De la ML,Ndongo M,Pérez-Mateo M,Such J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first-line management of the later complications of severe acute pancreatitis has moved increasingly towards a non-operative approach. Asymptomatic pseudocysts may be safely observed while awaiting spontaneous resolution. Symptomatic, enlarging or complicated pseudocysts, particularly those with an immature wall, ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wilson C

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Noninvasive tests are primarily used for staging hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease. In clinical practice, serum aminotransferase levels, coagulation parameters, and platelet count have been used to predict whether or not a patient has cirrhosis. In addition, several studies have...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Eminler AT,Ayyildiz T,Irak K,Kiyici M,Gurel S,Dolar E,Gulten M,Nak SG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection tends to be a self-limiting disease without serious sequelae, but fulminant hepatitis, with a high mortality, develops in 0.1-0.2% of the cases. Sometimes, HAV infection precipitates autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). We aimed to assess the frequency and clinical significance of se...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdel-Ghaffar TY,Sira MM,Sira AM,Salem TA,El-Sharawy AA,El Naghi S

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease. Frequently, it can slowly progress to cirrhosis and, finally, death. Liver transplantation is the only way to avoid this endpoint. For patients not accepted for liver transplantation, only symptomatic treatment remains. In advanced PBC, one of the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tan AC,Mulder CJ

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:There is a continuing demand for the provision of open-access endoscopy services. While open-access gastroscopy is now a well-established practice in most hospitals, open-access flexible sigmoidoscopy (OAS) is not yet available to the same extent. We present our early experience with OAS, a new serv...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Verma S,Giaffer MH

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00