Abstract:
:Duodenal varices are a rare complication in patients with portal hypertension. Bleeding from duodenal varices often results in a severe prognosis. Diagnosis of the disease is usually based on findings obtained by endoscopy or angiography. However, it occasionally fails to detect the lesion and demonstrate its porto-systemic shunt vessels which are necessary information to decide an appropriate treatment. Recent advances in CT may make it possible for us to reveal duodenal varices with complicated porto-systemic shunt vessels. We report the case of a 58-year-old man with liver cirrhosis with repeated bleeding from duodenal varices. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed multinodular varices in the third portion of the duodenum. Then we conducted a capsule endoscopy (CE) and found fresh blood in the duodenum, suggesting duodenal variceal hemorrhage. Angiography depicted the varices with one afferent and two efferent vessels. Abdominal CT examination was conducted using a four-channel multi-detector row CT scanner. The multiplanar reconstructed images revealed not only the varices, but also three afferent and two efferent vessels. The patient was treated by surgical ligation and sclerotherapy, because of its complicated porto-systemic shunt and reserved liver function. No gastrointestinal bleeding has been seen after the surgery. Our case suggests the usefulness of multi-detector CT with multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) for the diagnosis and therapeutic decision of duodenal varices.
journal_name
Hepatol Intjournal_title
Hepatology internationalauthors
Yoshida S,Watabe H,Akahane M,Kyoden Y,Ishikawa H,Yamada A,Sugimoto T,Ohta M,Ogura K,Yamaji Y,Ohtomo K,Kokudo N,Koike K,Omata Mdoi
10.1007/s12072-010-9191-5subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2010-07-24 00:00:00pages
775-8issue
4eissn
1936-0533issn
1936-0541journal_volume
4pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Portal hypertension develops as a result of increased intrahepatic vascular resistance often caused by chronic liver disease that leads to structural distortion by fibrosis, microvascular thrombosis, dysfunction of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs), and hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation. While the basic ...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-017-9826-x
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection experience a range of symptoms including depression, fatigue and neurocognitive deficits, impairing quality of life. Depression, in particular, may be reactive to increased psychosocial stress, and the physical symptoms of advanced HCV or associated comorbidities...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-018-9879-5
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation with hepatic decompensation leading to acute on chronic liver failure is not uncommon. It is associated with high mortality of up to 30-70%. Prognostic factors for mortality include high bilirubin level, more prolonged prothrombin time, low platelet count and presence of pre-existi...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-014-9569-x
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Cholecystectomy is routinely performed at most transplant centers during living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of liver graft procurement with donor gallbladder preservation in LDLT. METHODS:Eighty-nine LDLTs (from June 2006 to Dec 2012) were retrospe...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-015-9628-y
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a country such as Japan with the average age of patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with antivirals sometimes well above 60 years, the standard combination therapy is not well tolerated. In this randomized, prospective, controlled trial, we investigated the efficacy of 24-week peginterferon α monotherapy for ...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-009-9134-1
更新日期:2009-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) ligand, piglitazone, enhances the degradation of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in adipose tissue. However, it remains unknown whether pioglitazone influences the plasma amino acids (AA) profile in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatit...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-012-9395-y
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Coagulopathic bleeding risk prediction is challenging in decompensated cirrhosis (DC) by conventional assays. Viscoelastic tests (VETs) are likely to be more useful for assessing coagulation status in these patients. We investigated whether the VET (Sonoclot) parameters with fibrinogen could predict...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-020-10036-y
更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Immunomodulatory cell therapy as a complement to standard pharmacotherapy represents a novel approach to solid organ allograft acceptance. This methodology may allow for a reduced dose of immunosuppressive drug to be administered and thus attenuate the severe side effects associated with long-term immunosuppression su...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-013-9509-1
更新日期:2014-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The liver plays a key role in the storage, metabolism and homeostasis of fat-soluble vitamins. We investigated the relation of Vitamin(Vit)A/D/E serum levels with severity of liver disease and portal hypertension (PHT). METHODS:VitA/D/E serum levels were assessed in 234 patients with advanced chron...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-020-10112-3
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:In Japan, there is a growing population of patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who failed a direct-acting antiviral (DAA)-based regimen. In this Phase 3 study, we evaluated sofosbuvir-velpatasvir plus ribavirin in Japanese patients with genotype 1 or 2 HCV infection who previously...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1007/s12072-018-9878-6
更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The prognosis of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains poor. For patients with advanced HCC, the multikinase inhibitor sorafenib is recommended as the current standard of care. In contrast, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) is one of the recommended treatments in Japan. However, in Japan, the use...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-013-9515-3
更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::To address the relationship between hepatitis B virus (HBV) endemicity and HBV-related liver diseases in Mexico. Research literature reporting on HBsAg and antibody to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) prevalence in Mexican study groups were searched in NLM Gateway, PubMed, IMBIOMED, and others. Weighted mean preval...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-008-9115-9
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is endemic in the Asian-Pacific region, and reactivation of HBV post-cancer chemotherapy has become an emerging clinical challenge. Patients with detectable serum HBV DNA before chemotherapy and those receiving intensive chemotherapy are particularly at a risk of HBV reactivat...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-011-9279-6
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Lamivudine treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is associated with frequent resistance and loss of clinical benefit. We present outcomes of lamivudine-refractory Japanese patients treated with entecavir for 3 years. METHODS:Eighty-two patients refractory to lamivudine therapy received entecavir 0.5 or 1 mg d...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-009-9162-x
更新日期:2010-02-06 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Although clinical and experimental studies have demonstrated a correlation between obstructive jaundice and the development of sepsis, the mechanism has not been fully elucidated. PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of biliary obstruction on bacterial translocation as a possible s...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-007-9018-1
更新日期:2007-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignant tumor with high lethality, and the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a chief cause. HBV can accelerate HCC via multiple mechanisms. First, HBV induces immune reactions that lead to repeated hepatic inflammation, fibrosis and a deficient immune microenvironment. Subsequentl...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-016-9779-5
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Status 1A patients are prioritized over end-stage liver disease (ESLD) for liver transplantation (LT). ESLD patients with high MELD may have higher waitlist mortality than Status 1A patients, and may require LT more urgently. METHODS:Using United Network for Organ Sharing registry data, we retrospe...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-016-9735-4
更新日期:2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To assess the accuracy of a formula derived from 159 living liver donors to estimate the liver size of a normal subject: standard liver weight (g) = 218 + body weight (kg) × 12.3 + 51 (if male). Standard liver volume (SLV) is attained by a conversion factor of 1.19 mL/g. METHODS:The total liver volume (TLV) of...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-011-9264-0
更新日期:2011-03-26 00:00:00
abstract::The Chinese Society of Hepatology developed the current guidelines for the Management of Ascites and Its Related Complications in Cirrhosis based on the published evidences and the panelists' consensus. The guidelines provided recommendations for the diagnosis and management of cirrhotic ascites emphasizing a step-wis...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 社论,实务指引
doi:10.1007/s12072-018-09923-2
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:Relationships between circulating microRNA-122 (miR-122) and histological features of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are unclear. METHODS:The impact of serum miR-122 levels for histological features and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was investigated in 305 Japanese patients with histologi...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-016-9729-2
更新日期:2016-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Type II mixed cryoglobulinemia (MC) is a systemic vasculitis usually associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The present trial was performed to investigate the efficacy of therapy with pegylated interferon alfa-2a (PEG-IFN alfa-2a) plus ribavirin in patients with HCV-related MC vasculitis and evaluate the fa...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-011-9303-x
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:Acute kidney injury (AKI), as defined by the Acute Kidney Injury Network, has been widely investigated in decompensated liver cirrhosis patients. AKI is frequently progressive and independently associated with mortality in these patients. However, in the Asia-Pacific region, the majority of cases of ...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-015-9636-y
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Initial presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at an advanced stage in patients under a regular surveillance program is a devastating problem. AIMS:We assessed the prevalence and factors associated with this surveillance failure. METHODS:A total of 304 HCC patients who received regular surveillance...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-013-9462-z
更新日期:2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare cholestatic liver disease, characterized by multiple strictures and dilatations of the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts, leading to progressive liver fibrosis, in 10-15% cholangiocarcinoma, and ultimately end-stage liver disease. The pathogenesis is poorly understood, b...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-020-10118-x
更新日期:2020-12-30 00:00:00
abstract::The term nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) comprises a spectrum of increasingly harmful conditions ranging from nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) to liver fibrosis and end-stage cirrhosis. NAFLD is the currently most common form of chronic liver disease in both adults and ch...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-019-10001-4
更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:All previous studies reported the benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in cirrhotic patients with either a mixture of nonvariceal and variceal bleeding or variceal bleeding alone. Reports on sole peptic ulcers bleeding are lacking. We aimed to assess the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis in cirrhotic patients with ...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-012-9378-z
更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::In patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), liver fibrosis assessment is essential not only for determining prognosis but also for identifying patients who should receive treatment. Liver biopsy is limited by its invasiveness and sampling error. To explore effective non-invasive methods for liver fibrosis assessment, ...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-013-9439-y
更新日期:2013-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Hepatitis B viral markers may be useful for predicting outcomes such as liver-related deaths or development of hepatocellular carcinoma. We determined the frequency of these markers in different clinical stages of chronic hepatitis B infection. METHODS:We compared baseline hepatitis B viral markers in 317 pati...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-010-9179-1
更新日期:2010-04-07 00:00:00
abstract::Along with the obesity epidemic, the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has increased exponentially. The histological disease spectrum of NAFLD ranges from bland fatty liver (hepatic steatosis), to the concomitant presence of inflammation and ballooning which defines nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (N...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1007/s12072-015-9689-y
更新日期:2016-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Ultrasonography is the most frequently used modality in surveillance for HCC among patients with chronic hepatitis C. However, the optimal surveillance interval is still controversial and the usefulness of supplementary tumor marker determination has not been confirmed. METHODS:A total of 243 cases...
journal_title:Hepatology international
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1007/s12072-009-9145-y
更新日期:2009-12-01 00:00:00