Changing aetiologic patterns of acute viral hepatitis in Taiwanese children.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Tumor thrombi in the bile duct caused by hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and cholangiocarcinoma show polypoid lesions on cholangiographic findings. This study prospectively compared the images of intraductal ultrasonography between HCC and polypoid cholangiocarcinoma. METHODS:In five patients with t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tamada K,Isoda N,Wada S,Tomiyama T,Ohashi A,Satoh Y,Ido K,Sugano K

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ceftriaxone-associated sludge has been a fascinating story. The occurrence is novel and unique. It has produced a model of gall-bladder sludge in humans. This phenomenon has taught us a great deal about biliary lipid and organic anion excretion by the liver, and the physical chemistry of calcium and calcium sensitive ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim YS,Kestell MF,Lee SP

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Endoscopic assessment of mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasingly accepted as a measure of disease activity, therapeutic goal, and the key prognostic indicator. While regular endoscopy evaluates appearance of the mucosal surface, confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) enables in vivo v...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Macé V,Ahluwalia A,Coron E,Le Rhun M,Boureille A,Bossard C,Mosnier JF,Matysiak-Budnik T,Tarnawski AS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) is increasing steadily in Japan. In Western countries, a bimodal distribution, with UC onset peaks in youth and middle age, is observed, and smoking cessation is reported as a risk factor for UC. However, there are few reports on a bimodal distribution of ons...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Takahashi H,Matsui T,Hisabe T,Hirai F,Takatsu N,Tsurumi K,Kanemitsu T,Sato Y,Kinjyo K,Yano Y,Takaki Y,Nagahama T,Yao K,Washio M

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several etiologic factors including hepatitis viruses, alcohol and aflatoxin have been implicated in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). There is, however, limited information from the Indian subcontinent. METHODS:Seventy-four consecutive cases of HCC were studied. A detailed history, tests ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sarin SK,Thakur V,Guptan RC,Saigal S,Malhotra V,Thyagarajan SP,Das BC

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Liver fibrosis is an established determinant of prognosis and therapy in chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The role of fibroscan in assessing fibrosis in CHB remains unclear. Present study was designed to correlate fibroscan with liver biopsy and determine whether fibroscan can avoid liver biopsy in patient...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Goyal R,Mallick SR,Mahanta M,Kedia S,Shalimar,Dhingra R,Sharma H,Das P,Datta Gupta S,Panda S,Acharya SK

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Rejection of liver grafts is a difficult issue that has not been resolved. Preoperative replacement of liver cells in the graft with cells from the intended recipient may attenuate rejection. We investigated whether preoperative transplant of recipient bone marrow cells (BMCs) to the donor replaced l...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Endo K,Hori T,Jobara K,Hata T,Tsuruyama T,Uemoto S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:We aimed to investigate the ability of fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to detect synchronous neoplasms, specifically obstructive colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC in the proximal colon and to suggest a management strategy based on FDG PET/CT fi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim WS,Lee HS,Lee JM,Kwak MS,Hwang SW,Park SH,Yang DH,Kim KJ,Myung SJ,Yang SK,Byeon JS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of the study was to develop a method of quantitation of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) changes of chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Twenty-three patients with chronic pancreatitis by EUS were compared with nine normal subjects. Hyperechogenicity was evaluated as the size of the hyperechoi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Irisawa A,Mishra G,Hernandez LV,Bhutani MS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Lipids play important roles in inflammation and may be involved in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we evaluated the characteristics of the plasma lipid profile in patients with IBD. METHODS:Plasma samples were collected from 20 patients with Crohn's disease (CD), 20 pa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Iwatani S,Iijima H,Otake Y,Amano T,Tani M,Yoshihara T,Tashiro T,Tsujii Y,Inoue T,Hayashi Y,Takeda K,Hayashi A,Fujita S,Shinzaki S,Takehara T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The present study examined the effects of NS-398, a specific cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitor, on gastric mucosal cell kinetics and gastric wound healing following acid-induced injury. METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fasted for 24 h and then 0.6 mol/L hydrochloric acid (HCl; 1 mL) was administered...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sun WH,Tsuji S,Tsujii M,Gunawan ES,Sawaoka H,Kawai N,Iijima H,Kimura A,Kakiuchi Y,Yasumaru M,Sasaki Y,Kawano S,Hori M

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Experimental acute gastric ulcerations (EAGU) are healed very rapidly. This healing process has two steps; mucosal restitution and delayed repair. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP)-dependent potassium channels (K(ATP)) have a regulatory role in the gastrointestinal physiology. In the present study, th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rahgozar M,Pazokitoroudi H,Bakhtiarian A,Djahanguiri B

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ki-67 expression in tumours has been shown to be associated with prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this study, primary HCC samples were obtained from 67 patients undergoing surgical resection. None of these patients had been subjected previously to any other form of therapy, such as arteria...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： King KL,Hwang JJ,Chau GY,Tsay SH,Chi CW,Lee TG,Wu LH,Wu CW,Lui WY

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Multi-detector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has been reported to be a potentially useful modality for detection of the bleeding origin in patients with acute upper massive gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of MDCT as a routine method for detect...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Miyaoka Y,Amano Y,Ueno S,Izumi D,Mikami H,Yazaki T,Okimoto E,Sonoyama T,Ito S,Fujishiro H,Kohge N,Imaoka T

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AL amyloidosis complicating multiple myeloma is rare but well recognized. Endoscopic appearances of amyloid in the gastrointestinal tract can, however, be highly variable. Macroscopic appearances of the duodenum can range from scalloping (often seen in celiac disease) to that of duodenitis; erosive disease, frank ulce...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hurlstone DP

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The differentiation between Crohn's disease (CD) and tuberculosis (TB) of the intestine can be difficult in areas where both diseases occur. The present study examined histological criteria that would enable the diagnosis in mucosal biopsies. METHODS:Colonoscopic biopsies from 33 patients with TB an...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Pulimood AB,Peter S,Ramakrishna B,Chacko A,Jeyamani R,Jeyaseelan L,Kurian G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of biliary epithelial cells (BECs) plays an important role in biliary fibrosis. This study investigated the effects of simvastatin on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced EMT and related signal pathways in BECs. METHODS:Biliary epithelial cells were exposed to...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim Y,Lee EJ,Jang HK,Kim CH,Kim DG,Han JH,Park SM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) leads to chronic liver disease in at least 50-60% of infected people and approximately 40-50% of these patients will go on to develop cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C (HCV-C). The pathogenic mechanisms that result in HCV-C are unknown. Sixty Japanese patients with HCV-C were examined for HL...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Higashi Y,Kamikawaji N,Suko H,Ando M

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Outer membrane proteins of Helicobacter pylori mediate important pathogen-host interactions such as colonization, adhesion and the inflammatory response. hopQ genotypes have been suggested to be associated with increased risk of peptic ulcer. The aim of this study was to test the relation of hopQ ge...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ohno T,Sugimoto M,Nagashima A,Ogiwara H,Vilaichone RK,Mahachai V,Graham DY,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Owing to persistent controversy regarding the use of routine antibiotic prophylaxis in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the availability of several new randomized controlled trials (RCTs), we conducted an up-to-date meta-analysis to provide the best current evidence. The ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liang B,Dai M,Zou Z

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Radiation-induced colitis is a common clinical problem associated with radiotherapy and accidental exposure to ionizing radiation. Goblet cells play a pivotal role in the intestinal barrier against pathogenic bacteria. Rebamipide, an anti-gastric ulcer drug, has the effects to promote goblet cell pro...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang H,Park S,Lee J,Myung JK,Jang WS,Lee SJ,Myung H,Lee C,Kim H,Lee SS,Jin YW,Shim S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Increased production of reactive oxygen species, which cause oxidative DNA damage, is considered to be related to hepatocarcinogenesis. 8-Hydroxy-2'-deoxy-guanosine (8-OHdG) is a useful marker of DNA damage induced by oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to determine whether expression of 8-OH...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chuma M,Hige S,Nakanishi M,Ogawa K,Natsuizaka M,Yamamoto Y,Asaka M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The role of zinc in the nutrition and growth of children with chronic liver disease is poorly defined. The present study determined the serum zinc levels of children with compensated liver disease (CLD) and decompensated liver disease (DLD) and compared this with healthy children. Zinc levels were al...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Umusig-Quitain P,Gregorio GV

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The regulation of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) gene expression and enzyme activity by corticosterone during rat liver regeneration induced by partial hepatectomy (PH) was evaluated. METHODS:Bilateral adrenalectomies were performed on ether-anesthetized rats 3 days before PH. Corticosterone in sesame oil was inje...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ning Q,Li C,Wei K,He J,Xu C,Shao Q

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Gastric cancer is a major health burden in the Asia-Pacific region but consensus on prevention strategies has been lacking. We aimed to critically evaluate strategies for preventing gastric cancer. METHODS:A multidisciplinary group developed consensus statements using a Delphi approach. Relevant dat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fock KM,Talley N,Moayyedi P,Hunt R,Azuma T,Sugano K,Xiao SD,Lam SK,Goh KL,Chiba T,Uemura N,Kim JG,Kim N,Ang TL,Mahachai V,Mitchell H,Rani AA,Liou JM,Vilaichone RK,Sollano J,Asia-Pacific Gastric Cancer Consensus Co

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To present the experience in management of inflammatory liver pseudotumors from a specialist surgical unit and to review the medical literature on this rare manifestation. METHODS:Between 1995 and 2008, four patients were identified with this type of tumor from a total of 108 resected benign liver l...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Milias K,Madhavan KK,Bellamy C,Garden OJ,Parks RW

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Multiple diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedures have been widely performed using a standard oblique-viewing (OV) curvilinear array (CLA) echoendoscope. Recently, a new, forward-viewing (FV) CLA was developed, with the advantages of improved endoscopic viewing and manipulati...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Iwashita T,Nakai Y,Lee JG,Park DH,Muthusamy VR,Chang KJ

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite steady progress in antiviral treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV), many patients still have detectable serum HCV RNA levels by the end of interferon-based treatment and are known as virological non-responders. Re-treatment of these patients not responding to previous therapy remains chall...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Poo JL,Sánchez-Avila F,Kershenobich D,García-Samper X,Gongora J,Uribe M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocytic (microscopic) colitis is a disease of unknown aetiology which manifests as long-standing intermittent diarrhoea. Diagnosis is confirmed on histological examination of the colon. An association of this uncommon disease with tropical sprue is described. Tetracycline therapy resulted in a favourable clinical ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Puri AS,Khan EM,Kumar M,Pandey R,Choudhuri G

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of phagocytosis by Kupffer cells has been shown to be related to the Ca(2+)-calmodulin and the actomyosin systems. However the role of the transmembrane signal transmitter, G-protein, is still unknown. In this study, a quantitative evaluation of phagocytosis by Kupffer cells of rats in culture and the ef...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hirose M,Watanabe S,Ueno T,Kitami N,Sato N

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00