Clinical impact of HFE mutations in Japanese patients with chronic hepatitis C.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Intestinal failure (IF) is a rare but devastating complication of Crohn's disease (CD). The clinical and surgical factors that predispose to IF are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to define clinical factors that predispose to IF. METHODS:A retrospective case-control study was performed ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Gearry RB,Kamm MA,Hart AL,Bassett P,Gabe SM,Nightingale JM

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of interleukin-8 (CINC: cytokine-induced neutrophil chemo-attractant) from different cell populations in the rat liver was studied and cells related to the initiation of CINC production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-injected endotoxaemic rats were characterized. Sinusoidal endothelial cells (16.4 +/- 10.6...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ohkubo K,Masumoto T,Horiike N,Onji M

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori causes chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. Different genotypes of H. pylori are confirmed from diverse geographical areas. Its association with clinical diseases remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to i...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Perng CL,Lin HJ,Sun IC,Tseng GY,Facg

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Low-grade erosive esophagitis (i.e. Los Angeles grade A) is the most predominant type of esophagitis in Japan. It is unclear whether all the mucosal breaks detected by conventional endoscopy are indicative of esophageal mucosal erosion. Hospital-based, cross-sectional, cross-over, observational stud...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Amano Y,Yamashita H,Koshino K,Ohshima T,Miwa H,Iwakiri R,Fujimoto K,Manabe N,Haruma K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets contain not only proteins needed for hemostasis but also many growth factors that are required for organ development, tissue regeneration, and repair. Thrombocytopenia, which is frequently observed in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and cirrhosis, is due to various causes, such as decreased thrombo...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kurokawa T,Zheng YW,Ohkohchi N

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Bacterial metabolites produced in the bowel are potentially related to the genesis of colorectal cancer. Butyrate is protective against cancer, whereas hydrogen sulfide and oxygen free radicals can be toxic to the epithelium. The present study was designed to quantitate Eubacterium rectale, Faecaliba...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Balamurugan R,Rajendiran E,George S,Samuel GV,Ramakrishna BS

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Palliative endoscopic or percutaneous biliary drainage is used for unresectable advanced hilar cancer (HC). The best option for drainage in Bismuth type III or IV HC has not been established. The aims of this study are to identify factors predictive of endoscopic stenting failure and evaluate the eff...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang SI,Hwang JH,Lee KH,Yu JS,Kim HW,Yoon CJ,Lee YS,Paik KH,Lee SH,Lee DK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sinusoidal endothelial cell damage is produced by activation of hepatic macrophages after endotoxin administration in rats pretreated with Cornyebacterium parvum or undergoing 70% hepatectomy. Such damage causes fibrin deposition in the hepatic sinusoids leading to massive hepatic necrosis. In the C. parvum model, cyt...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mochida S,Ohno A,Arai M,Fujiwara K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:It has been suggested that Chlamydia is an organism that may have the potential to cause inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in susceptible individuals. Chlamydia pneumoniae has emerged as an important human pathogen in the last decade. The objective of the present study was to investigate the frequency...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen W,Li D,Wilson I,Chadwick VS

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Studies focused on the naturally occurring resistance mutation rate in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients have set off a furious dispute. We conduct this meta-analysis to appraise the pooled incidence of spontaneous hepatitis B virus resistance mutations worldwide and its distribution...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Zhang Q,Liao Y,Cai B,Li Y,Li L,Zhang J,An Y,Wang L

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The role of Helicobacter pylori infection in gastroduodenal lesions might be different between the general population and AIDS patients. The aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of H. pylori and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in AIDS patients and HIV-negative controls. The impact ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chiu HM,Wu MS,Hung CC,Shun CT,Lin JT

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The clinical significance and prognosis of mixed adenocarcinoma in early gastric cancer (EGC) are incompletely understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinicopathological characteristics and long-term outcomes of mixed adenocarcinoma diagnosed as EGC after endoscopic submucosal dissect...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Han JP,Hong SJ,Kim HK

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study aimed to investigate the prognostic value of expression of hepatocyte nuclear factors (HNFs) involved in hepatic gene transcription in patients undergoing curative resection for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:We performed immunohistochemical analyses on microarrays of the tumors ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shim JH,Kang HJ,Han S,Lee YJ,Lee SG,Yu E,Lee HC

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:Low-dose aspirin (ASA) has emerged as one of the most important causes of peptic ulcer bleeding in developed countries. Among the risk factors of ASA-associated ulcer bleeding, Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the few that is treatable. Recent evidence showed that among patients with a history of ASA-associated...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chan FK

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Data about the efficacy of de novo combination therapies, or optimization strategy by adding the other drug based on the virological response at week 24 of low genetic barrier antiviral agents is still limited. This study aimed to compare the efficacy at week 104 of lamivudine monotherapy (MONO), lam...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liang X,Cheng J,Sun Y,Chen X,Li T,Wang H,Jiang J,Chen X,Long H,Tang H,Yu Y,Sheng J,Chen S,Niu J,Ren H,Shi J,Dou X,Wan M,Jiang J,Xie Q,Shi G,Ning Q,Chen C,Tan D,Ma H,Sun J,Jia J,Zhuang H,Hou J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Locoregional therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are considered to confer a survival advantage, however, the patient group that should be targeted is not clearly defined. This study aimed to determine the impact on survival of locoregional therapies compared with supportive care, within prog...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mahady SE,Charlton B,Fitzgerald P,Koorey DJ,Perry JF,Waugh RC,McCaughan GW,Strasser SI

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:In hilar cholangiocarcinoma, an accurate assessment of preoperative resectability is important to optimize surgical resection. We investigated the accuracy of the combination of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) and percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy (PTCS) for evaluating longitudinal extent i...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim HM,Park JY,Kim KS,Park MS,Kim MJ,Park YN,Bang S,Song SY,Chung JB,Park SW

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

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:In order to evaluate the prophylactic impact of sclerotherapy of small varices in patients with cirrhosis and no endoscopic signs suggesting risk of haemorrhage, a randomized clinical trial was performed. METHODS:Seventy-one hospitalized patients met the inclusion criteria of diagnosis of cirrhosis with no ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Strauss E,Ribeiro MF,Albano A,Honain NZ,Maffei RA Jr,Caly WR

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immune responses against hepatitis C virus (HCV) play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C. HCV infection often persists and leads to chronic hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis. Accumulated data suggest that HCV proteins suppress host immune responses through the suppression of functions of immune...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hiroishi K,Ito T,Imawari M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To elucidate the cause of possible occurrence of reflux esophagitis after Helicobacter pylori eradication, gastric and esophageal function among H. pylori infected Japanese patients were evaluated both before and after eradication therapy. METHODS:Nine H. pylori-positive patients were studied before and 6 m...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tanaka I,Tatsumi Y,Kodama T,Kato K,Fujita S,Mitsufuji S,Kashima K

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Bacterial infections are among the main causes of death in patients with cirrhosis. While there are unquestionable benefits of using albumin in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, the benefits of albumin are controversial for those with extraperitoneal infections. The aim was to compare ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Leão GS,John Neto G,Jotz RF,Mattos AA,Mattos ÂZ

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:After selective biliary access following precut fistulotomy in difficult biliary cannulations (DBC), there are several methods of completely opening the remaining papillary roof for the removal of biliary stones. We evaluated the efficacy of one-step transfistula balloon dilation following fistulotom...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jun BG,Lee TH,Jeong S,Hwang JC,Yang MJ,Song TJ,Choi HJ,Moon JH,Park SH

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：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：AIM:The clinical presentation of four children and adolescents (two males and two females with a mean age of 12.4 years; range 9-16 years) with colorectal spirochetosis is discussed. RESULTS:Symptoms included persistent diarrhea (n = 2), rectal bleeding (n = 1) and abdominal pain (n = 2). In all patients, colorectal s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Heine RG,Ward PB,Mikosza AS,Bennett-Wood V,Robins-Browne RM,Hampson DJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heat-shock proteins (HSP) play an essential role in the sequestration and reparation of denatured cellular proteins. Because ethanol treatment can result in oxidative stress-induced protein damage, it is possible that expression of HSP is altered after ethanol consumption. Dose-response and time-course studi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rakonczay Z Jr,Boros I,Jármay K,Hegyi P,Lonovics J,Takacs T

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Barrett's esophagus and colorectal polyps have several overlapping risk factors. Whereas several reports in Western countries have indicated a close relationship between Barrett's esophagus and colorectal polyps, the relationship between these two diseases remains unclear in Japan. This study was per...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Takedomi H,Tsuruoka N,Takamori A,Miyahara K,Yamanouchi K,Shimamura T,Fujimoto Y,Noda T,Matsunaga T,Takara Y,Shimada F,Hidaka H,Endo H,Anzai K,Fujimoto K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00