Repeated stereotactic ablative radiotherapy using CyberKnife for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is the most common adenomatous polyposis syndrome. Patients with FAP are screened for germline mutations of two genes, APC and MUTYH. However, limited data exist on the clinical characterization and genotypic spectrum of FAP in China. This study was aimed to deter...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li N,Kang Q,Yang L,Zhao XJ,Xue LJ,Wang X,Li AQ,Li CG,Sheng JQ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:As bacterial resistance to clarithromycin limits the efficacy of clarithromycin-based regimens for Helicobacter pylori infection, attention has turned to quinolone-based rescue therapies. Resistance of H. pylori to both clarithromycin and quinolone can be predicted by genetic testing. Here, we used t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yamade M,Sugimoto M,Uotani T,Nishino M,Kodaira C,Furuta T

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the morphological changes of intratumoral microvessels after administration of thalidomide in occult hepatic metastases. METHODS:Twenty mice with hepatic metastases created by injection of colon-26 tumor cells into the spleen were enrolled. Ten mice were treated with thalidomide (200 mg/kg) by intra...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liu Y,Li H,Matsui O

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The epidemiology of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in Western populations has been reported; however, there are scant Asian reports. The aim of the present study was to determine the etiology of LGIB in a Chinese population by reporting a retrospective case series and a systematic analysis of Chinese...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Bai Y,Peng J,Gao J,Zou DW,Li ZS

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study investigated the usefulness of near-focus narrowband imaging (NF-NBI) for determining gastric tumor margins compared with indigo carmine chromoendoscopy (ICC) before endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). METHODS:This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted at seven teachin...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim JW,Jung Y,Jang JY,Kim GH,Bang BW,Park JC,Choi HS,Cho JH,Research Group for Endoscopic Instruments and Stents of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the value of carbon dioxide-enhanced ultrasonography (CO2-US) in the evaluation of viable hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) which were treated by transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE), percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI), or a combination treatment (TAE and PEI). Forty-o...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen RC,Wang CK,Chiang LC,Lo HY,Duh SJ,Chen WT,Tu HY,Liao LY,Wang CS,Chen PH

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Swift Increase in Alcohol Metabolism occurs within 2.5 h after an acute gavage of ethanol causing an increase in hepatic respiration, an increase in alcohol metabolism, and pericentral hypoxia in the perfused liver. Alcohol treatment causes a release of endotoxin, activation of Kupffer cells to produce PGE(2), the...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Bradford BU

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute viral hepatitis in several developing countries. Although usually self-limiting and benign, the disease is particularly severe among pregnant women, with mortality rates reaching 15-20%. METHODS:Immune parameters among pregnant women with acut...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Pal R,Aggarwal R,Naik SR,Das V,Das S,Naik S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an inflammatory liver disease with diverse clinical spectrum, which predominantly affects females. This review provides detailed comparisons of epidemiology, genetic predispositions, clinical features, risk factors of hepatocellular carcinoma, and mortality in AIH patients between eastern...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yang F,Wang Q,Bian Z,Ren LL,Jia J,Ma X

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine whether the amount of Helicobacter pylori and the extent of gastric metaplasia in the duodenal mucosa play critical roles in the pathogenesis of duodenal ulcer. METHODS:Duodenal and gastric biopsy specimens were obtained from H. pylori-positive patients with duodenal u...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Futami H,Takashima M,Furuta T,Hanai H,Kaneko E

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the development of tests for hepatitis C virus and hepatitis E virus infection, it became clear that there remained cases of hepatitis that were non-A-E. Such cases provided impetus for the search for additional hepatitis viruses and, by using molecular techniques, several candidates were identified. An ente...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Bowden S

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hepatic steatosis is a histological characteristic in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of hepatic steatosis in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis C, and to look for possible correlation with various histopathological c...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hwang SJ,Luo JC,Chu CW,Lai CR,Lu CL,Tsay SH,Wu JC,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioactive food chemicals are substances present in food that are capable of interacting with living cells causing changes in physiological functions. Salicylic acid (SA), a plant hormone involved in plant immune response, is one such bioactive food chemical. Aspirin, a commercially available SA, might play beneficial ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Malakar S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are over 500-750 000 deaths per year because of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis and liver cancer worldwide and the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region has some of the highest endemic levels of HBV in the world, particularly within China, South East Asia and Pacific Island Countries and Ter...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Howell J,Van Gemert C,Lemoine M,Thursz M,Hellard M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The introduction of sofosbuvir has revolutionized the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. This study was planned to observe whether the efficacy and tolerability of sofosbuvir-based regimens demonstrated in phase 3 clinical trial results translate into real-life clinical practice. METHODS:This prospec...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sood A,Midha V,Mahajan R,Narang V,Mehta V,Wander P,Sharma S,Kaur K,Singh D

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide the need for effective therapy for chronic hepatitis B is similar to that for chronic hepatitis C. Current licensed treatment for chronic hepatitis B (interferon (IFN)-alpha, lamivudine) does not significantly alter the natural history of the disease because the frequency of sustained response is too low; ho...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Schalm SW,De Man RA,Janssen HL

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) invading the gastrointestinal tract is very uncommon. We report the case of a 61 year old man who had a large bleed from HCC invading the fundus of the stomach. Diagnosis was eventually made at laparotomy and he is still alive 7 months after local resection. ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nicoll AJ,Ireton HJ,Crotty B

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hepatic steatosis is a metabolic liver disease with the potential to progress to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) deficiency in the development of steatosis-...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Toriguchi K,Hatano E,Tanabe K,Takemoto K,Nakamura K,Koyama Y,Seo S,Taura K,Uemoto S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:2 L polyethylene glycol plus an ascorbic acid (PEGA) is known to be as effective. However, 2 L polyethylene glycol-based regimens are often still difficult for patients to tolerate. Therefore, we conducted this study to evaluate the potential of 1 L PEGA with prepackaged low-residue diet (PLD) as an ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee JW,Choi JY,Yoon H,Shin CM,Park YS,Kim N,Lee DH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 22-year-old man visited our hospital (National Cancer Center Hospital East) complaining of fatigue and anorexia. A laboratory investigation demonstrated a biochemical 'picture' of obstructive jaundice. An abdominal CT showed a low density mass in the retropancreatic area with multiple enlarged periportal lymph nodes...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Miyamoto S,Furuse J,Maru Y,Tajiri H,Muto M,Yoshino M

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Survivin has functions in both the regulation of cell division and the inhibition of apoptosis, and it is expressed in most human tumors but not in normal adult tissues. It is a potential target for cancer gene therapy. In the present study, we designed a DNAzyme targeting human survivin mRNA and tri...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liang Z,Wei S,Guan J,Luo Y,Gao J,Zhu H,Wu S,Liu T

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Portal-systemic collateral vascular resistance and vasoconstrictor responsiveness are crucial in portal hypertension and variceal bleeding control. Statins enhance vasodilators production, but their influence on collaterals is unknown. This study aimed to survey the effect of simvastatin on collatera...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Huang HC,Wang SS,Lee JY,Chen YC,Lee FY,Lin HC,Chang CC,Lee SD

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Population-based studies on post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (CRC) from Asia are sparse. We aimed to determine the characteristics and predictive factors and survival of post-colonoscopy CRC in Hong Kong. METHODS:This is a territory-wide retrospective cohort study. Patients aged ≥ 40 years with co...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cheung KS,Chen L,Seto WK,Leung WK

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:As an important cytokine that modulate the cell cycle, the involvement of transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-beta1) in carcinogenesis has been extensively studied for many years. Literatures have demonstrated that TGF-beta1 gene polymorphisms may alter the risk of various cancers, such as lung, p...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li T,Cao BW,Dai Y,Cui H,Yang HL,Xu CQ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:A subcirrhotic range of liver stiffness (sc-LS), assessed by transient elastography, is associated with better outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We investigated whether the achievement of sc-LS by antiviral therapy (AVT) reduced the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim BS,Seo YS,Kim YS,Lee CH,Lee HA,Um SH,Yoo JJ,Kim SG,Suh SJ,Jung YK,Ahn SH,Han KH,Yim HJ,Kim SU,Korean Transient Elastography Study Group.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:It is well known that endotoxemia, which is caused by a bacterial infection, can exacerbate acute pancreatitis, whereas pancreatitis-associated protein (PAP) has the ability to induce bacterial aggregation. Pancreatitis-associated protein is supposed to protect the tissue from infection during infla...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang X,Wang B,Wu J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herein, we report on an adult with intussusception of an invaginated Meckel's diverticulum presenting mainly with acute intermittent lower gastrointestinal bleeding, whereas the common symptom of abdominal pain, indicating intussusception, was absent. Colonoscopy revealed a reducible polypoid lesion in the ileocecal a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lu CL,Chen CY,Chiu ST,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Gilbert's syndrome is a common familial hyperbilirubinemia that may reduce the risk of various age-related diseases because of the antioxidant properties of bilirubin. We conducted a large cohort study using The Health Improvement Network primary care database and compared all-cause mortality rates ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Horsfall LJ,Nazareth I,Pereira SP,Petersen I

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade was developed as a new method to assess hepatic function. Sorafenib has been confirmed to be effective in improving survival in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this study, we investigated the impact of ALBI grade versus Child-Pugh classificatio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tada T,Kumada T,Toyoda H,Tsuji K,Hiraoka A,Michitaka K,Deguchi A,Ishikawa T,Imai M,Ochi H,Joko K,Shimada N,Tajiri K,Hirooka M,Koizumi Y,Hiasa Y,Tanaka J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic resection (ER) has become an important therapeutic option for early gastric cancer (EGC). Some investigators have suggested that this indication should be extended. We aimed to compare the extended indication of ER for intramucosal EGC based on data from a large, single-center study. METHODS:We a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chung JW,Jung HY,Choi KD,Song HJ,Lee GH,Jang SJ,Park YS,Yook JH,Oh ST,Kim BS,Kim JH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00