Gastrointestinal stent update.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We conducted this study to identify the risk factors for finding gallbladder polyps (GBP) in Korean subjects during health screening, and to determine the nature of the association between the presence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and the development of GBP METHODS: A total of 1,523 subjects were enrolled...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Lim SH,Kim DH,Park MJ,Kim YS,Kim CH,Yim JY,Cho KR,Kim SS,Choi SH,Kim N,Cho SH,Oh BH

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract with variable presentations and disease courses. The cause of IBD is unknown, but it is hypothesized that individuals with a genetic predisposition to disease deve...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Raffals LE,Chang EB

更新日期：2016-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Endoscopic sphincterotomy may be limited in Billroth II gastrectomy because of difficulty in orientating the duodenoscope and sphincterotome as a result of altered anatomy. This study was planned to investigate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic transpapillary large balloon dilation (EPBD) without pr...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Lee TH,Hwang JC,Choi HJ,Moon JH,Cho YD,Yoo BM,Park SH,Kim JH,Kim SJ

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that has antioxidant, antitumoral, and anti-inflammatory properties. In this in vitro study, we investigated the mechanism of anticancer effects of astaxanthin in gastric carcinoma cell lines. METHODS:The human gastric adenocarcinoma cell lines AGS, KATO-III, MKN-45,...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim JH,Park JJ,Lee BJ,Joo MK,Chun HJ,Lee SW,Bak YT

更新日期：2016-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of antiviral therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is to attain a sustained virologic response (SVR), which is defined as undetectable serum HCV-RNA levels at 6 months after the cessation of treatment. Major improvements in antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C have occurred ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Jang JY,Chung RT

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:There has been a lack of research comparing balloon dilatation and self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement to determine which is better for long-term clinical outcomes in patients with benign colorectal strictures. We aimed to compare the clinical efficacy and complication rates of balloon dilatati...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Park CH,Yoon JY,Park SJ,Cheon JH,Kim TI,Lee SK,Lee YC,Kim WH,Hong SP

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Signal transducers and activators of transcription (STATs) are a family of transcription factors that are activated in response to cytokines and growth factors. STAT3 activation has been implicated in modulating the activity of downstream mediators, such as Bcl-xL and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2)....

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Lee SW,Ahn YY,Kim YS,Kang SB,Nam SW,Lee DS,Jeong HY,Kim JM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Although gastric cancer (GC) prevalence in the United States overall is low, there is significantly elevated risk in certain racial/ethnic groups. Providers caring for high-risk populations may not be fully aware of GC risk factors and may underestimate the potential for selective screening. Our aim was...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Shah SC,Itzkowitz SH,Jandorf L

更新日期：2018-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Knowledge regarding the quality metrics of fecal immunochemical test (FIT)-based colorectal cancer screening programs is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the performance and quality metrics of a FIT-based screening program. Methods:In our screening program, asymptomatic subjects aged ≥...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim DH,Cha JM,Kwak MS,Yoon JY,Cho YH,Jeon JW,Shin HP,Joo KR,Lee JI

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection represents a high-risk state of gastric cancer, but the risk is even higher in gastric atrophy. H. pylori stool antigen (HpSA) and serum pepsinogen (PG) tests are useful tools for screening present infection and gastric atrophy, respectively. To ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yamaoka M,Nakajima S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The primary pathophysiologic abnormality in achalasia is known to be a loss of inhibitory myenteric ganglion cells, which may result from an immune-mediated response or neuronal degeneration. The aim of this study was to identify proteins suggestive of an immune-mediated response or neuronal degeneratio...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Im SK,Yeo M,Lee KJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Obstruction of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) has been considered one of the major causes for pain in chronic pancreatitis (CP). In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of MPD stenting in painful CP, and tried to determine a guideline for stent removal. METHODS:Sixteen patients with painful CP who und...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim CH,Bang S,Song KH,Park JY,Jeon TJ,Hong SP,Chung JB,Park SW,Song SY

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Delayed bleeding after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) commonly occurs within 3 days, but it may also occur after 1 week following ESD, especially in antiplatelet agent users. We evaluated the risk of delayed bleeding in post-ESD ulcers using the Forrest classification. Methods:Registry ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Lee JY,Kim CG,Cho SJ,Kim YI,Choi IJ

更新日期：2017-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The notion that acute hepatitis A superimposed on chronic hepatitis B infection leads to a worse outcome than acute hepatitis A alone remains controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) on the severity of acute hepatitis A. ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Kim KM,Eo SJ,Gwak GY,Choi MS,Lee JH,Koh KC,Yoo BC,Paik SW

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The usefulness of immunohistochemistry to screen for the microsatellite instability (MSI) phenotype in gastric cancer remains unclear. Moreover, the prognostic value of MSI phenotypes in gastric cancer has been debated. METHODS:The clinicopathologic parameters and survival outcomes of 203 MSI-high (MSI...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Bae YS,Kim H,Noh SH,Kim H

更新日期：2015-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:The present study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of simeprevir-based triple therapy with reduced doses of pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin for interferon (IFN) ineligible patients, such as elderly and/or cirrhotic patients, and to elucidate the factors contributing to a sustained ...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Tamai H,Ida Y,Kawashima A,Shingaki N,Shimizu R,Moribata K,Nasu T,Maekita T,Iguchi M,Kato J,Nakao T,Kitano M

更新日期：2017-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past few decades, liver transplant has developed from a high-mortality procedure to an almost routine procedure with good survival outcomes. The development of living donor liver transplant has increased the availability of liver grafts, and the scope of indications for liver transplant has been expanding e...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chu KK,Wong KH,Chok KS

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell death is now reclassified into several types based on the mechanisms and morphologic phenotype. Understanding of such classifications offers insights into the pathogenesis of liver disease, as well as diagnostic or therapeutic implications. Apoptosis is recognized relatively easily due to its unique morphology, b...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Aizawa S,Brar G,Tsukamoto H

更新日期：2020-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Cholangiocytes are capable of reabsorbing bile salts from bile, but the pathophysiological significance of this process is unclear. To this end, we detected the expression and distribution of bile acid transport proteins in cholangiocytes from normal rat liver and analyzed the possible pathophysiologica...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Luo ZL,Cheng L,Wang T,Tang LJ,Tian FZ,Xiang K,Cui L

更新日期：2019-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:We evaluated the characteristics of the National Cancer Screening Program (NCSP) and opinions regarding the National Endoscopy Quality Improvement Program (NEQIP). METHODS:We surveyed physicians performing esophagogastroduodenoscopy and/or colonoscopy screenings as part of the NCSP via e-mail between J...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Cha JM,Moon JS,Chung IK,Kim JO,Im JP,Cho YK,Kim HG,Lee SK,Lee HL,Jang JY,Kim ES,Jung Y,Moon CM,Kim Y,Park BY

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) of the right buttock with multiple metastases to the lung, bone, and small intestine. He received resection and end-to-end anastomosis of the jejunum for the jejunal metastatic tumor, and mass excision of the metastatic tumor of the left femur followed by closed...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yoo JW,Lee DH,Song HJ,Ahn JH,Kim SW,Suh C,Lee JS

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The guideline for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was first developed in 2003 and revised in 2009 by the Korean Liver Cancer Study Group and the National Cancer Center, Korea. Since then, many studies on HCC have been carried out in Korea and other countries. In particular, a substantial body of knowl...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Korean Liver Cancer Study Group (KLCSG).,National Cancer Center, Korea (NCC).

更新日期：2015-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare benign disease that is characterized by multiple tiny flask-shaped outpouching lesions of the esophageal wall. The etiology is unknown, but the pathologic findings include dilatation of excretory ducts of submucosal glands. The predominant symptom is dysphagia...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chon YE,Hwang S,Jung KS,Lee HJ,Lee SG,Shin SK,Lee YC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer globally and the fourth most common cancer in men in Korea, where the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B infection is high in middle-aged and elderly patients. These practice guidelines will provide useful and constructive advice for the clinical management...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Korean Liver Cancer Association.,National Cancer Center.

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Enteropathy-type T-cell lymphoma (ETL) or enteropathy-associated T-cell lymphoma is a very rare malignant intestinal tumor. ETL is usually diagnosed by surgery. Endoscopic findings of ETL are not well known, and there are few reports of findings from endoscopy that has been performed only using white light. Additional...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Bae JY,Ko BM,Min SK,Lee JC,Lee GW,Yoon LY,Hong SJ,Lee MS,Kim HK

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a frequent cause of pediatric liver disease; however, the data on DILI are remarkably limited. METHODS:All 69 children hospitalized with DILI between January 2009 and December 2011 were retrospectively studied. RESULTS:A total of 37.7% of the children had medical hi...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Zhu Y,Li YG,Wang JB,Liu SH,Wang LF,Zhao YL,Bai YF,Wang ZX,Li JY,Xiao XH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:Microvascular invasion (MVI) is an established risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, prediction models that specifically focus on the individual prognoses of HCC patients with MVI is lacking. Methods:A total of 385 HCC patients with MVI were randomly assigned to training and validati...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Xu L,Li L,Wang P,Zhang M,Zhang Y,Hao X,Yan L,Li B,Wen T,Xu M

更新日期：2019-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:This study was performed to determine the association between RUNX3 expression and Helicobacter pylori infection in premalignant gastric lesions. METHODS:We examined 107 patients with gastric epithelial dysplasia who had undergone endoscopic mucosal resection or submucosal dissection. All tissue sample...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Chung WC,Jung SH,Joo KR,Kim MJ,Youn GJ,Kim Y,Lee JS,Lee H,Jung JH,Lee YK

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Although several groups have demonstrated the usefulness of natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), there is still concern about frequent serious adverse events. We performed this study to determine the technical feasibility and safety of pure NOTES with a transgastric approach in a por...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Song TJ,Seo DW,Kim SH,Park DH,Lee SS,Lee SK,Kim MH

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background/Aims:We recently identified recessive mutations in the solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 2A1 gene (SLCO2A1) as causative variants of chronic nonspecific multiple ulcers of the small intestine (chronic enteropathy associated with SLCO2A1, CEAS). The aim of this study was to investigate th...

journal_title：Gut and liver

authors： Yanai S,Yamaguchi S,Nakamura S,Kawasaki K,Toya Y,Yamada N,Eizuka M,Uesugi N,Umeno J,Esaki M,Okimoto E,Ishihara S,Sugai T,Matsumoto T

更新日期：2019-01-15 00:00:00