Liver functional reserve estimation: state of the art and relevance for local treatments: the Eastern perspective.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present study was to examine the diagnostic ability of two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) with propagation-based reliability for grading of hepatic fibrosis and portal hypertension. METHODS:This prospective study (UMIN000022838) consisted of 135 subjects. Phase I (n = 40) examin...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Maruyama H,Kobayashi K,Kiyono S,Sekimoto T,Kanda T,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until now, there have been no practical clinical guidelines for congenital biliary dilatation (CBD). In this review article, the Japanese Study Group on Congenital Biliary Dilatation (JSCBD) propose to establish clinical practice guidelines for CBD. Because the evidence-based literature is relatively small, we decided...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ishibashi H,Shimada M,Kamisawa T,Fujii H,Hamada Y,Kubota M,Urushihara N,Endo I,Nio M,Taguchi T,Ando H,Japanese Study Group on Congenital Biliary Dilatation (JSCBD).

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A stronger evidence level is needed to confirm the benefits and limits of laparoscopic hemihepatectomies. METHODS:Laparoscopic and open hemihepatectomies from nine European referral centers were compared after propensity score matching (right and left hemihepatectomies separately, and benign and malignant...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Cipriani F,Alzoubi M,Fuks D,Ratti F,Kawai T,Berardi G,Barkhatov L,Lainas P,Van der Poel M,Faoury M,Besselink MG,D'Hondt M,Dagher I,Edwin B,Troisi RI,Scatton O,Gayet B,Aldrighetti L,Abu Hilal M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver transplantation (LT) has been regarded as "potentially curative" in a cirrhotic patient with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) because it removes the cancer and eradicates the cirrhosis. In Taiwan, HCC ranks first among the leading causes of cancer mortality in males and 4th in females. The most common causes are c...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Chen CL,Concejero AM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The present study retrospectively analyzed the clinical impact of endoscopic papillectomy on the selection of a treatment strategy for patients with benign-malignant borderline lesions of the major duodenal papilla. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Between November 1995 and July 2009, 28 patients were selec...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Harano M,Ryozawa S,Iwano H,Taba K,Sen-Yo M,Sakaida I

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxia is an important condition to promote angiogenesis that is essential to tumor progression, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). We evaluated whether the immunohistochemistry for hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) was correlated with hepatic metastases in PDAC. METHODS:We examined the ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Matsuo Y,Ding Q,Desaki R,Maemura K,Mataki Y,Shinchi H,Natsugoe S,Takao S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasms (IOPN) are rare tumors of the pancreatic and biliary ductal system. It is not absolutely clear if the molecular and clinicopathologic characteristics of IOPN differ significantly from other related lesions, namely intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN). Ther...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Liszka L,Pajak J,Zielińska-Pajak E,Krzych L,Gołka D,Mrowiec S,Lampe P

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical intervention and, more recently, endoscopic intervention have been performed for the treatment of malignant gastric outlet obstruction. Recently, endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided gastrojejunostomy using special devices has been established. In line with this, we have developed a novel EUS-guided double...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Itoi T,Ishii K,Tanaka R,Umeda J,Tonozuka R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Right hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common major operation in liver surgery; therefore, liver surgeons should know the fundamental surgical concept and techniques of the Glissonean pedicle approach. A J-shaped or reversed T laparotomy is performed in the right subcostal area. The Glissonean pedi...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Katagiri S,Ariizumi S,Kotera Y,Takahashi Y,Yamamoto M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study aim was to determine the short- and long-term results of lateral pancreaticojejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis at a single center in Japan. METHODS:The records of 64 consecutive patients were retrospectively reviewed. All patients underwent surgery at Hiroshima University Hospital between Decemb...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Sudo T,Murakami Y,Uemura K,Hashimoto Y,Kondo N,Nakagawa N,Sueda T

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of prophylactic antibiotics use for acute necrotizing pancreatitis has been explored and a number of systematic reviews have been published with conflicting results. The timing of antibiotics administration can be fundamental to their effectiveness, but thus far no reviews have focused on t...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ukai T,Shikata S,Inoue M,Noguchi Y,Igarashi H,Isaji S,Mayumi T,Yoshida M,Takemura YC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD) is the treatment of choice for benign or premalignant pancreatic head lesions. Duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (DPPHR) has been reported in only 132 patients. This study aimed to compare the long-term results of DPPHR and PPPD. METHODS:...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Pedrazzoli S,Canton SA,Sperti C

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peroral pancreatoscopy (POPS) using a mother-baby endoscope system is often useful for assessment of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas with main pancreatic duct (MPD) involvement, but is not widely used for several reasons. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Nagayoshi Y,Aso T,Ohtsuka T,Kono H,Ideno N,Igarashi H,Takahata S,Oda Y,Ito T,Tanaka M

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enormous efforts have been made to establish pancreatic stem/progenitor cells as a source for regenerative medicine for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. In recent years, it has been recognized that the self-renewal of beta cells is the dominant process involved in postnatal beta-cell regeneration and expansion. Nev...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Sekine K,Taniguchi H

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital portosystemic shunt (CPS) is classified into type I (congenital absence of the portal vein) and type II, depending on the presence or absence of the intrahepatic portal vein. Reports still exist on cases in which psychiatric diseases or mental retardation was diagnosed or cases in which diagnosis and treatm...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Sanada Y,Mizuta K

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes following upfront pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) in severely jaundiced (serum bilirubin level ≥15 mg/dl) patients with malignant distal common bile duct (CBD) obstruction. BACKGROUND:Recent studies have failed to show the benefits of preoperative biliary drainage (P...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Pamecha V,Sadashiv Patil N,Kumar S,Rajendran V,Gupta S,Vasantrao Sasturkar S,Kumar Sinha P,Arora A,Agarwal N,Baghmar S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the publication of the Tokyo Guidelines in 2007 and their revision in 2013, appropriate management for acute cholecystitis has been more clearly established. Since the last revision, several manuscripts, especially for alternative endoscopic techniques, have been reported; therefore, additional evaluation and re...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Mori Y,Itoi T,Baron TH,Takada T,Strasberg SM,Pitt HA,Ukai T,Shikata S,Noguchi Y,Teoh AYB,Kim MH,Asbun HJ,Endo I,Yokoe M,Miura F,Okamoto K,Suzuki K,Umezawa A,Iwashita Y,Hibi T,Wakabayashi G,Han HS,Yoon YS,Cho

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous reports have suggested that patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) have a favorable prognosis after surgical resection. Thus, a variety of types of partial pancreatic resections have been advocated for treating these low-grade malignant tumors. However, the surgical outcome of ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Nakagohri T,Kinoshita T,Konishi M,Takahashi S,Gotohda N,Kobayashi S,Kojima M,Miyauchi H,Asano T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lactate measurements have proven utility as a triage tool, therapeutic guide, and prognostic indicator, with broad use in Acute Care and transplantation. Its value in guiding therapy and predicting outcomes following liver resection is less well-defined. This systematic review in accordance with Preferred Reporting It...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Connolly C,Stättner S,Niederwieser T,Primavesi F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Hilar cholangiocarcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma involving the hepatic hilus are defined as "perihilar cholangiocarcinoma". The principle of surgical treatment is hemi-hepatectomy or trisectionectomy of the liver, caudate lobectomy, and resection of the extrahepatic bile duct for complete...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Unno M,Katayose Y,Rikiyama T,Yoshida H,Yamamoto K,Morikawa T,Hayashi H,Motoi F,Egawa S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed gastric emptying (DGE), a common postoperative complication of pancreaticoduodenectomy, is not considered a life-threatening complication. In the present study, we analyzed the risk factors for DGE and its impact on long-term prognosis. METHODS:We analyzed 383 patients who underwent pancreaticoduode...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Futagawa Y,Kanehira M,Furukawa K,Kitamura H,Yoshida S,Usuba T,Misawa T,Okamoto T,Yanaga K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highlight Takenaka and colleagues report on a novel bare uncovered self-expandable metal stent developed to be compatible with only 0.025-inch guide wires. This unprecedented feature makes the delivery tip thinner and more flexible than the conventional type and useful for endoscopic bilateral stent-in-stent placement...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Takenaka M,Nakai A,Kudo M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Latent pancreatic fistula (LPF) is difficult to diagnose during the early postoperative phase because of initially normal drain fluid amylase (DFA) levels. The present study investigated the clinical significance and risk factors of LPF after pancreatoduodenectomy. METHODS:A total of 662 patients who underw...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Ohgi K,Yamamoto Y,Sugiura T,Okamura Y,Ito T,Ashida R,Uesaka K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Expression of the forkhead/winged helix family of transcription factor P3+ regulatory T cells (FOXP3(+) Treg), a master gene of regulatory T cells (Treg) is observed in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). We investigated the usefulness of detection of FOXP3(+) Treg in the main duodena...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kubota K,Kato S,Watanabe S,Fujita K,Yoneda M,Takahashi H,Inamori M,Shimamura T,Kirikoshi H,Kobayashi N,Saito S,Hisatomi K,Matsuhashi N,Nakajima A

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute portal pressure rise is occasionally observed during intraportal islet infusion, especially in islet autotransplantation (IAT) where tissue purification is rarely applied. In this paper we investigate factors associated with acute portal pressure rise, a known risk factor for portal vein thrombosis. M...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kawahara T,Kin T,Shapiro AM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An adequate management strategy for ampullary carcinoma (AC), a rare neoplasm, has yet to be determined. The aim of this study was to identify specific molecular markers allowing for the adequate management of AC. METHODS:The clinicopathological data of 41 patients who underwent curative resection of AC wer...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Fujimoto T,Ohtsuka T,Date K,Kimura H,Matsunaga T,Mori Y,Miyasaka Y,Mochidome N,Oda Y,Nakamura M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is considered difficult in patients with an impacted gallstone (IG). We examined the efficacy of releasing an IG after percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGBD) for acute cholecystitis (AC) and the usefulness of the Difficulty Score (DS) proposed in the Tokyo ...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Fujinaga A,Iwashita Y,Tada K,Watanabe K,Kawasaki T,Masuda T,Hirashita T,Endo Y,Ohta M,Inomata M

更新日期：2020-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas (ICCs) are made up of heterogenous carcinomas arising from different anatomical sites of the liver. Two types of candidate stem/progenitor cells of the biliary tree are postulated to exist at the peribiliary glands for large bile ducts and at the canals of Hering for small ducts and he...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Aishima S,Oda Y

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:To prevent or reduce hepatic complications after hepatectomy, it is important to employ preoperative predictive parameters and to determine the indications for hepatectomy. In the present study, we evaluated risk parameters in patients who underwent hepatectomy between 1994 and 2003, and selected thr...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Nanashima A,Tobinaga S,Abo T,Nonaka T,Takeshita H,Hidaka S,Sawai T,Nagayasu T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHC) is a rare liver malignancy with a rising incidence worldwide. Since no standard treatment has been established so far, the aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of repeated liver resection and/or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in selected cases with recu...

journal_title：Journal of hepato-biliary-pancreatic sciences

authors： Kamphues C,Seehofer D,Eisele RM,Denecke T,Pratschke J,Neumann UP,Neuhaus P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00