Faecal microbiota transplantation: what's beyond Clostridium difficile infection?

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between typical and atypical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has received little attention in population-based studies. This study therefore sought to examine the prevalence of atypical symptoms, and their association with typical GER symptoms in Spain. METHODS:A telephone survey u...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rey E,Elola-Olaso CM,Rodríguez-Artalejo F,Locke GR 3rd,Díaz-Rubio M

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are increasing indications for assessing Helicobacter pylori status by non-invasive means in dyspeptic patients. There is also increasing use of proton pump inhibitor therapy for dyspeptic disease. AIMS:To determine the effect of proton pump inhibitor therapy on the accuracy of the [14C]urea breath te...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： El-Nujumi A,Hilditch TE,Williams C,McColl KE

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Enterally administered glucose modifies gut sensation, diminishes hunger, and slows gastric emptying by suppressing antral motility and stimulating pyloric pressures. We aimed to clarify the mechanism of small intestinal glucose sensing. METHODS:We studied eight healthy males twice, in random order. An antro...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chaikomin R,Jones KL,Feinle-Bisset C,Meyer JH,Horowitz M,Rayner CK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic polymorphisms adjacent to IL28B have been previously associated with spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and a higher rate of sustained virological response to interferon-based treatment in HCV genotype 1-infected patients. A recent study has shown that patients with the CC genotype of the rs12979...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chin JL,Nicholas RM,Russell J,Carr M,Connell J,Stewart S,McCormick PA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The diagnostic and prognostic value of critical flicker frequency (CFF) analysis for assessment of severity and dynamics of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) was studied before and after implantation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). BASIC METHODS:Sixty-three cirrhotic patients were retro...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kircheis G,Bode JG,Hilger N,Kramer T,Schnitzler A,Häussinger D

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Radiolucent pancreatic lithiasis (RPL) has been identified as a different entity from calcified pancreatic lithiasis. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the frequency, characteristics and evolution of RPL. PATIENTS:Between 1983 and 1995, 278 consecutive patients who presented with pancreatic lithiasis ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Barthet M,Daniel R,Bernard JP,Valantin V,Sahel J

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current treatments of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) are effective, but expensive and susceptible to induce significant side effects. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the proportion of HCV patients who are eligible for a treatment. METHODS:In a database comprising 1726 viraemic HCV patients, the files of 299 patien...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Delwaide J,El Saouda R,Gérard C,Belaïche J,Groupe Liègeois d'Etude des Virus Hépatotropes.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed the impact of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy on liver fibrosis regression measured by transient elastography (TE) in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective cohort study was carried out in HCV monoinfected patients with advanced liver fib...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dolmazashvili E,Abutidze A,Chkhartishvili N,Karchava M,Sharvadze L,Tsertsvadze T

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate gallbladder function by use of cholescintigraphy in patients with acute cholecystitis before and after percutaneous gallbladder drainage. DESIGN:A cholescintigraphy was performed in 40 patients with acute cholecystitis before and after the performance of percutaneous gallbladder drainage. Duri...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Borly L,Stage JG,Grønvall S,Højgaard L

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been reported to be a risk marker of morbidity and mortality for cardiovascular diseases in various study populations. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is also a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, the relationship between RDW and NAFLD is...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yang W,Huang H,Wang Y,Yu X,Yang Z

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of gallstones is influenced by obesity and alcohol. This study aimed to precisely quantify these risks and investigate whether the aetiological mechanism may involve serum lipids, for the first time using a European prospective cohort study. METHODS:The European Prospective Investigation into...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Banim PJ,Luben RN,Bulluck H,Sharp SJ,Wareham NJ,Khaw KT,Hart AR

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the exception of fungi, microbial infections are rare in the oesophagus. Herein, we aimed to systematically assess the distribution and quantity of different antimicrobial host factors as well as, for the first time, functional mucosal antimicrobial activity in the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hosaka Y,Koslowski M,Nuding S,Wang G,Schlee M,Schäfer C,Saigenji K,Stange EF,Wehkamp J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tropical calcific pancreatitis (TCP) is a relatively common form of chronic pancreatitis in parts of Asia and Africa. The SPINK1 variant p.N34S is strongly associated with TCP, but other genetic factors remain to be defined. Chymotrypsinogen C (CTRC) degrades trypsinogen and loss-of-function variants have be...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Derikx MH,Szmola R,te Morsche RH,Sunderasan S,Chacko A,Drenth JP

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced bone mineral density has been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and recent studies indicate that there is also an increase in the relative risk of fracture. Absolute risk of fracture is, however, generally low and thus measurement of bone mineral density as a screening procedure for all pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Compston JE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The accuracy of diagnostic tests to assess Helicobacter pylori eradication has rarely been performed. AIM:To compare the tests most commonly used for this purpose, i.e. histology, culture and (13)C urea breath test performed in centralized facilities. METHODS:Prospective study where patients were included ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mégraud F,Burette A,Glupczynski Y,Fiocca R,Logan R,Quina M,Ericsson S,O'Morain C

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to present the contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography findings of hepatic venous outflow obstruction in patients in whom surgery had been performed for hepatic hydatidosis. No patient history of parasitic hepatic venous invasion or earlier hepatic venous outflow obstructi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Haliloglu N,Erden A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) under digital chromoendoscopy presents various markers. The diagnostic yield of each marker has shown variable results. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate the following markers: light blue crest (LBC), marginal turbid band (MTB), groove typ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wei N,Mulmi Shrestha S,Shi RH

更新日期：2020-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylactic antibiotics have been recommended in patients with a previous history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Recently, there has been interest in the use of rifaximin for the prevention of SBP and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate this association of rifaximin. We s...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kamal F,Khan MA,Khan Z,Cholankeril G,Hammad TA,Lee WM,Ahmed A,Waters B,Howden CW,Nair S,Satapathy SK

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bowel distension by insufflated air causes abdominal discomfort after colonoscopy. Carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of air insufflation during colonoscopy can reduce postprocedural discomfort in diagnostic and screening cases. Discomfort after colonoscopy and CO2 insufflation have never been studied in inflammato...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Falt P,Šmajstrla V,Fojtík P,Hill M,Urban O

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to clarify the relationship between pre-sarcopenia (PS) and quality of life (QOL) in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). PATIENTS AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study evaluated 335 patients with CLD. PS was diagnosed on the basis of the assessment criteria by the Japan Society of Hepatolo...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ohashi K,Ishikawa T,Imai M,Suzuki M,Hoshii A,Abe H,Koyama F,Nakano T,Ueki A,Noguchi H,Hasegawa E,Hirosawa S,Kobayashi M,Hirosawa H,Sato K,Munakata M,Yoshida T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild liver dysfunction occurs in patients with coeliac disease frequently, but severe liver diseases in combination with coeliac disease are rare. A 19-year-old woman was referred for evaluation for emergency liver transplantation with progressive jaundice and prolongation of prothrombin time. She had a history of non...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Schmidt B,Novacek G,Brichta A,Vogelsang H,Wrba F,Ferenci P

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare zaldaride maleate, a calmodulin inhibitor with gastrointestinal antisecretory properties, with loperamide and a placebo in the treatment of travellers' diarrhoea. DESIGN:Randomized, double-blind, double-dummy study. SETTING:Study clinic staffed by European residents on Nile cruise ships. PATIENT...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Silberschmidt G,Schick MT,Steffen R,Kilpatrick ME,Murphy JR,Oyofo BA,el-Etr S,Gyurech D,Mourad AS,Mathewson JT

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The threshold of gluten contamination in gluten-free products of both dietary and normal consumption is under debate. The objective of this study was to gather information on consumption of gluten-free products intended for dietary use of people under a gluten-free diet. This information is essential to ascer...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gibert A,Espadaler M,Angel Canela M,Sánchez A,Vaqué C,Rafecas M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate information provided on pregnancy, personal decision making, disease course, and outcome of pregnancy from a patient's perspective in a population of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) attending two general hospitals. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A questionnaire w...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hoekstra J,van Roon AHC,Bekkering FC,van Tilburg AJP,West RL

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:There are millions of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus-infected patients who have been treated with a combination therapy (interferon and ribavirin) and have achieved a virological response (SVR) worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for de-novo diabetes mellitus in CHC pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mousa N,Abdel-Razik A,Farag R,Shabana W,Elgamal A,El-Wakeel N,Elzehery R,Elkashef W,Eldars W

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Although liver biopsy has long been considered the gold standard for staging fibrosis, because of the disadvantages and risks of biopsy, several noninvasive processes such as serum biomarkers have been introduced for the assessment of liver fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of serum...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gokce O,Ozenirler S,Atak Yucel A,Oruklu N,Yilmaz Esendagli G,Karahan S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of a hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) identification and surveillance policy. METHODS:Familial clustering of colorectal cancer (CRC) and extracolonic cancers (ECs) was investigated in 1520 consecutive CRC patients and relatives. HNPCC was identified by Amsterdam criteria, ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Arrigoni A,Sprujevnik T,Alvisi V,Rossi A,Ricci G,Pennazio M,Spandre M,Cavallero M,Bertone A,Foco A,Rossini FP

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An association of gastric cancer and precursor lesions with gastric xanthelasma has frequently been reported. However, the incidence of both gastric xanthelasma and gastric cancer precursor lesions increases with age. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and characteristics of atrophic gastriti...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sayar S,Ayranci G,Kürbüz K,Ak Ç,Tarikçi Kiliç E,Kahraman R,Atalay R,Öztürk O,Çalişkan Z,Adali G,Doganay L,Özdil K

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Currently, liver transplantation (LT) for HCC is the only hope for cure from the tumor and from end-stage liver disease (ESLD). The organ pool shortage in deceased donor LT and the donor-related ethical concerns in living-d...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdelfattah MR,Elsiesy H,Al-Manea H,Broering DC

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to elucidate the effect of switching from branched-chain amino acid granules to branched-chain amino acid-enriched nutrient in patients with cirrhosis with hypoalbuminemia. METHODS:Twenty-six patients with cirrhosis with hypoalbuminemia despite treatment with branched-chain amino acid...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fukui A,Kawabe N,Hashimoto S,Kamei H,Yoshioka K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00