Extent of colonic visualization with the fiberoptic sigmoidoscope.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inactive and active phases of hepatitis B e antigen-negative chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are diagnosed by serum HBV DNA levels, with cutoff at 2000 IU/mL. However, it is difficult to distinguish inactive carriers at a single time point because HBV DNA levels can transiently decrease to <2000 IU...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Yim SY,Um SH,Jung JY,Seo YS,Yim HJ,Ryu HS,Chun HJ,Jeen YT,Kim CD,Keum B,Lee HS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severely ill patients with ulcerative colitis are usually treated with parenteral corticoids. Those with signs of systemic toxicity usually receive antibiotics as well. However, the role of antibiotics in patients without high fever, profound leukocytosis, peritoneal signs or megacolon is not clear. Since 1985, seven ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Peppercorn MA

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of multiple lymphomatous polyposis (MLP) are presented, involving different segments of the gastrointestinal tract. Both cases display the characteristic clinical and pathologic features of MLP. In addition, we were able to document, for the first time, the endoscopic ultrasonographic findings in this diseas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Viana HL,Henrique RM,Ferreira ES,Correia AM,Silva RA,Dias LM,Viana RL

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of the brain-gut interactions on the pathophysiology of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), we compared such patients (n = 10) with healthy control subjects (n = 11) by measuring the pressure of the colon and small intestine simultaneously with analysis of power spectrum of the electroencephal...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fukudo S,Nomura T,Muranaka M,Taguchi F

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND GOALS:Neurohormonal factors might play a role in the pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia (FD). However, the role of ghrelin, a gastrointestinal hormone that stimulates gastric motility, in FD is not yet clearly defined. The present study was designed to investigate plasma ghrelin levels and their relati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Takamori K,Mizuta Y,Takeshima F,Akazawa Y,Isomoto H,Ohnita K,Ohba K,Omagari K,Shikuwa S,Kohno S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with pernicious anemia developed gastric carcinoid, one 20 years and the other 1 year after diagnosis of pernicious anemia. One of the patients underwent successful resection of the tumor, while the second, with diffuse gastric carcinoid, was managed conservatively. She is well and asymptomatic 32 months ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Stalnikowicz R,Eliakim R,Steiner D,Gross D,Okon E

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who are hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive are at risk for hepatitis flare when receiving cytotoxic or immunosuppressive therapy. It has been reported that as high as 50% of HBsAg-positive individuals who undergo chemotherapy develop elevation of liver transaminases. According to current Association...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wu JM,Huang YH,Lee PC,Lin HC,Lee SD

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the diagnostic process in celiac disease (CeD) has been addressed in several international guidelines, little is known about the actual proceeding in current clinical practice. This study investigated the initial presentation, the diagnostic process, follow-up evaluations, and adherence to a gluten-...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Vavricka SR,Stelzer T,Lattmann J,Stotz M,Lehmann R,Zeitz J,Scharl M,Misselwitz B,Pohl D,Fried M,Tutuian R,Fasano A,Schoepfer AM,Rogler G,Biedermann L,Greuter T

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adhesive tape wound around the shaft of an upper GI endoscope serves as a simple method to dilate upper GI strictures under endoscopic control. This technique avoids the need for guidewires and fluoroscopy. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lehman GA,O'Connor KW

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The advent of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for Helicobacter pylori allows any physician to offer curative antibiotic regimens to patients with peptic ulcer disease and gastritis. This article describes new management strategies and discusses the advantages of each. In the old strategy, endoscopy was perfo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Marshall BJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cure for hepatitis B is defined as the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroclearance and/or seroconversion. Predictors of spontaneous seroconversion are not well described. The objective of this study is to identify predictors of spontaneous HBsAg seroconversion from community practice. METHODS:We p...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wu CF,Fong TM,Wu SS,Saab S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the efficacy of tacrolimus for inducing remission of refractory ulcerative colitis (UC) is established, its efficacy for maintaining remission of UC has not been evaluated. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of tacrolimus compared with thiopurines for maintaining remission in pa...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Yamamoto S,Nakase H,Matsuura M,Masuda S,Inui K,Chiba T

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old man developed obstructive jaundice and had ultrasonographic and cholangiopancreatographic findings consistent with carcinoma of the pancreas. However, pathologically the obstruction proved to be from heterotopic pancreatic tissue compressing the common bile duct. This patient and eight previously reporte...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： O'Reilly DJ,Craig RM,Lorenzo G,Yokoo H

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of Klebsiella pneumoniae peritonitis after endoscopic sclerotherapy and discuss its pathogenesis and risk factors. We also review previous cases in the literature and make recommendations for prophylactic therapy. Endoscopists should be aware of peritonitis as a possible complication of endoscopic scl...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Trotter JF,Peterson WL

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to assess histologic and ultrastructural features of gastric mucosa in the areas of grossly healed ulcers (acetic acid-induced gastric ulcers) in rats. The specific question we studied was whether the structure and cellular composition of the gastric mucosa in an area of grossly healed u...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tarnawski A,Hollander D,Krause WJ,Dabros W,Stachura J,Gergely H

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional anorectal and pelvic pain disorders may cause considerable morbidity and frustration in many women. This article reviews current concepts of these often poorly understood disorders and provides suggestions for evaluating and managing women who may come to the attention of the practicing gastroenterologist. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wald A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various esophageal functional abnormalities have been described in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE). A significantly higher esophageal acid exposure especially in the supine position has been documented in BE, as compared with the other gastroesophageal reflux disease phenotypes. In addition, weakly acidic reflu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fass R,Teramoto O,Kurin M,Khalessi A,Kitayama Y,Shibli F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steatocrit is a semiquantitative method for determination of fat content in fecal samples. Previous studies, mostly performed in children, reported controversial results. The aim of our study was to compare the determination of fat content in 148 fecal samples by two methods: the conventional van de Kamer and the stea...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sugai E,Srur G,Vazquez H,Benito F,Mauriño E,Boerr LA,Bai JC

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correlation of serum hepatitis C virus (HCV) titers to the progression of type C chronic liver disease remains controversial. We have investigated the relationship between serum HCV titers and different histological stages of chronic liver disease, including chronic persistent hepatitis (CPH), chronic active hepat...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kao JH,Lai MY,Chen PJ,Hwang LH,Chen DS

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the initial lipid and fat-soluble vitamin levels in 56 patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) enrolled in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating ursodeoxycholic acid. We also evaluated lipid and vitamin levels in a group of 87 patients with advanced PSC being evaluated for liver tran...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jorgensen RA,Lindor KD,Sartin JS,LaRusso NF,Wiesner RH

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Long-term gastric acid suppression has been suggested as a means to prevent complications of reflux esophagitis. We report on the 20-year follow-up of 2,306 patients with at least two endoscopic examinations who were taking no antisecretory medication before baseline endoscopy and whose long-term treatment...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sontag SJ,Sonnenberg A,Schnell TG,Leya J,Metz A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have found 20 cases of ectopic gastric mucosa in the proximal esophagus. Five patients had symptoms, usually a burning sensation in the neck and/or dysphagia. We report the results of immunoperoxidase staining of this tissue for gastrin, somatostatin, vasoactive intestinal peptide, and bombesin. In 85% of biopsy sp...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Shah KK,DeRidder PH,Shah KK

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF alpha) is a polypeptide that stimulates gastric epithelial cell proliferation and inhibits gastric acid secretion. Effects of TGF alpha are mediated by the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). A recent study has shown the importance of TGF alpha in repairing gastric mucosa. Mu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Nakajima N,Kuwayama H

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a common nodal lymphoma. Primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma (GIFL) is rare and most commonly occurs in the elder women with indolent clinical course, mainly in the duodenum and terminal ileum. We conducted this study to characterize GIFL in Taiwan. STUDY:A total of 13 cases ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Huang WT,Hsu YH,Yang SF,Chuang SS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) and azathioprine (AZA) are used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Side effects include infection, leukopenia, hepatitis, and pancreatitis. The level of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT), which metabolizes 6-MP to 6-methylmercaptopurine, may reflect the risk of side effects. We sought...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kader HA,Wenner WJ Jr,Telega GW,Maller ES,Baldassano RN

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:To evaluate the effect of yogurt supplemented with probiotic bacteria on the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) in hospitalized patients. BACKGROUND:Diarrhea following antibiotic administration is a frequent clinical problem. The usefulness of probiotics for the prevention of AAD in the hospitaliz...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Velasco M,Requena T,Delgado-Iribarren A,Peláez C,Guijarro C

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effects of lansoprazole and famotidine on gastric basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) levels and ulcer healing in patients with gastric ulcer. Sixteen patients with active gastric ulcer were divided into two groups and received treatment with lansoprazole 30 mg/day or famotidine 40 mg/day. They were ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tsuji S,Kawano S,Higashi T,Mukuda T,Imaizumi T,Tatsumi T,Miura N,Miyajima K,Fukuda M,Noguchi M

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute acalculous cholecystitis is an uncommon but very serious illness, that, if undiagnosed, may lead to gallbladder perforation and death. The condition has numerous causes that result in bile stasis and ischemia leading to inflammation and infection in the gallbladder wall. The bedside diagnosis may be difficult, e...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Babb RR

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis (EIP) is a rare disease, characterized by multiple, small flask-shaped diverticula in the esophageal wall, and best demonstrated on single-contrast barium examination. Though the condition is often associated with reflux esophagitis, Candida esophagitis, and esophageal dysmot...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kochhar R,Mehta SK,Nagi B,Goenka MK

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical recognition of Helicobacter pylori gastritis in children with recurrent abdominal pain is difficult. We assessed the value of a simplified 13C urea breath test (13C-UBT) in a selected group of children with nocturnal waking and disruptive recurrent abdominal pain who fulfilled criteria for endoscopy. Gast...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Eltumi M,Brueton MJ,Francis N

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00