A radical view of the stomach: the role of oxygen-derived free radicals and anti-oxidants in gastroduodenal disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:As a module of a standard ultrasound imaging device, acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) is a new technology for liver stiffness evaluation (LSE). We aimed to evaluate accuracy, feasibility, reproducibility, and training effect of ARFI for liver fibrosis evaluation. METHODS:One hundred and one pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Boursier J,Isselin G,Fouchard-Hubert I,Oberti F,Dib N,Lebigot J,Bertrais S,Gallois Y,Calès P,Aubé C

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Several trials have demonstrated that oral delayed-release mesalamine might be administered once daily. We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to investigate this. METHODS:A comprehensive and multiple-source literature search was carried out. Only randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) were investigated by compar...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Zhu Y,Tang RK,Zhao P,Zhu SS,Li YG,Li JB

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is one of the Eastern European countries that lacks data on the epidemiology of ulcerative colitis (UC). AIMS:We aimed to assess the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of UC in Tuzla Canton of B&H during a 12-year period (1995-2006). PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospect...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Salkic NN,Pavlovic-Calic N,Gegic A,Jovanovic P,Basic M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary malignant lymphoma of the bowel is a rare complication of inflammatory bowel disease. The association of gastrointestinal lymphoma, inflammatory bowel disease and prior immunosuppression remains unclear. We report the first case of azathioprine-treated ulcerative colitis developing rectal lymphoma. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tan CW,Wilson GE,Howat JM,Shreeve DR

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Serum IgG4 levels are frequently elevated in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). AIP is sometimes associated with various extrapancreatic lesions. This study examined whether there is a correlation between serum IgG4 levels and associated extrapancreatic lesions in AIP patients. METHODS:Serum IgG4 l...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kamisawa T,Imai M,Egawa N,Tsuruta K,Okamoto A

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual prevalence of dyspepsia in the UK is about 25%. Dyspepsia is one of the most common reasons for a patient to visit a primary care physician (PCP), accounting for between 3 and 4% of all PCP consultations. Antisecretory drugs prescribed by PCPs to relieve dyspepsia consume over 7% of the annual UK National H...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Harris A

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the systemic load of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) as a basis for potential long-term toxicity during treatment in usual dosage with olsalazine (Dipentum) and one controlled-release mesalazine preparation (Salofalk) in patients with inactive ulcerative colitis. DESIGN:Open, randomized, crossover s...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Karamanolis DG,Papatheodoridis GV,Xourgias V

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was conducted to determine which type and dose of sedative drugs should be given to cirrhotic patients with compensation or decompensation during esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to prevent hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after sedation. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of cirrhotic patients c...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jeong J,Jung K,Seo KI,Yun BC,Han BH,Lee SU,Moon W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 68-year-old Caucasian man with gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma without increased levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the serum. The patient had a strong history of gastric cancer in his family, affecting seven members, including a brother and a sister. The patient underwent subtotal gastrecto...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Trompetas V,Varsamidakis N,Frangia K,Polimeropoulos V,Kalokairinos E

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative clinical and endoscopic recurrence is common in Crohn's disease. AIM:We aimed to assess postoperative recurrence and management in a cross-sectional patient cohort in one specialist unit, before the introduction of a uniform postoperative preventive strategy. METHODS:Review of patients who ha...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ng SC,Lied GA,Arebi N,Phillips RK,Kamm MA

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This editorial briefly reviews the significance of lymphoid nodular hyperplasia in the intestinal tract of children with autistic spectrum disorder. The distinction between physiological and pathological lymphoid hyperplasia of the intestinal tract is of importance in the context of a possible causative link with auti...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jass JR

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Serine Protease Inhibitor Kazal type 1 (SPINK1) protects against premature intracellular activation of trypsinogen and development of acute pancreatitis. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of SPINK1 mutations (a) in unselected patients with first-time acute pancreatitis and (b) in the Danish background ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jøergensen MT,Brusgaard K,Novovic S,Andersen AM,Hansen MB,Gerdes AM,de Muckadell OB

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gilbert's syndrome is a common inherited disorder, in which genetic defects in uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 lead to deficient glucuronidation of bilirubin and hence hyperbilirubinaemia. Although usually considered asymptomatic, Gilbert's syndrome can be associated with gastrointestinal and psychiatr...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lee P,Jones G,Seibel MJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The PGAA index was one of the first composite liver fibrosis markers. This study aims, prospectively, to confirm the diagnostic value of PGAA and Fibrotest in patients with alcoholic liver disease and to compare their diagnostic performances. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We prospectively included 200 conse...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Naveau S,Essoh BM,Ghinoiu M,Marthey L,Njiké-Nakseu M,Balian A,Lachgar M,Prévot S,Perlemuter G

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The effective, but expensive, drug infliximab is used in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Monitoring infliximab trough levels and anti-infliximab antibody (ATI) formation can lead to a more cost-effective use of infliximab therapy. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of implem...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Taks M,Pijls PA,Derijks LJ,Ten Broeke R,Grouls RJ,Curvers J,Gilissen LP

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:The high vascularity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) seems to be a potential therapeutic target. We evaluated the efficacy, toxicity, and histologic response to thalidomide in advanced HCC in a single center phase I/II pilot trial. METHODS:Between September 2000 and August 2004 patients with HCC uneligibl...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pinter M,Wichlas M,Schmid K,Plank C,Müller C,Wrba F,Peck-Radosavljevic M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Functional dyspepsia (FD) can be described as the presence of symptoms such as bothersome postprandial fullness, early satiation, epigastric pain, and burning without any evidence of structural disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the autonomic nervous system using heart rate variability (HRV) in pa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dal K,Deveci OS,Kucukazman M,Ata N,Sen O,Ozkan S,Yeniova AO,Başer S,Beyan E,Nazligul Y,Yavuz B,Ertugrul DT

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid antibodies are a heterogeneous group of acquired autoantibodies that react with anionic phospholipids, such as cardiolipin. Anticardiolipin antibodies (ACAs) are frequently found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune disorders and can react with the phospholipid alone or b...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yuste JR,Prieto J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus infection is a major cause of nonA, nonB hepatitis worldwide. A high prevalence of immunological abnormalities has been shown to occur in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. AIM:The aim of this study was to assess the development of sicca syndrome in a cohort of patients inf...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Smyth CM,McKiernan SM,Hagan R,Pilkington R,O'Regan M,Lawlor E,Kelleher D

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:A 46-year-old woman was admitted to our department with symptoms of nausea, anorexia and asthenia. Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were increased; all serological tests for viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders were negative. She had taken Lycopodium similiaplex solution as seda...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Conti E,De Checchi G,Mencarelli R,Pinato S,Rovere P

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In western and northern but not southern Europe, the prevalence of coeliac disease among patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is higher than in the general population. We analysed the prevalence of coeliac disease among patients with PBC in Poland, a central European country. METHODS:In 115 patient...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Habior A,Lewartowska A,Orłowska J,Zych W,Sankowska M,Bauer A,Butruk E

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate any potential influence of a family history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on the clinical phenotypes and the course of IBD in children. METHODS:In this retrospective study, the notes of 411 children with the diagnosis of IBD, 244 (59.4%) with ulcerative colitis, 1...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Roma ES,Panayiotou J,Pachoula J,Constantinidou C,Polyzos A,Zellos A,Lagona E,Mantzaris GJ,Syriopoulou VP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoids are rare compared to other tumours of the gastrointestinal tract, but present a significant portion of tumours of the small intestine. The case of a 50-year-old man who suffered perforation of a small-bowel carcinoid after failed diagnostic trials is reported here. Since intestinal perforation is rarely the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Duvnjak M,Pavic T,Goranovic T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is characterized by hepatic periportal fibrosis (Symmers' fibrosis), portal venous obstruction that leads to portal hypertension and its complications, and splenomegaly. Demonstration of pathological lesions due to Schistosoma mansoni can be achieved by using different techniq...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ravera M,Reggiori A,Cocozza E,Ciantia F,Riccioni G

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aberrant pancreas is a congenital anomaly. In surgical series, its incidence varied from 0.2 to 0.8%. About 70% of aberrant pancreas occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Eighty percent of them locate in the stomach and duodenum, and only 0.2% in the ileum. We report on a 25-year-old woman with ileal aberrant pancreas ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Huang WS,Kuo CH,Changchien CS,Hsu KL,Lin CC

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Although endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) has appeared with the expectation of better preserving sphincter of Oddi function than endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST), whether it can more effectively prevent bacterial contamination of the biliary tract than EST is controversial. To addre...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Natsui M,Honma T,Genda T,Nakadaira H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a small proportion of patients with abdominal discomfort have organic disease, but a correct diagnosis can seldom be made by simple clinical examination. Additional diagnostic procedures must be employed, but these are expensive and demanding and carry a certain risk. Assessment of faecal concentrations of the ne...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aadland E,Fagerhol MK

更新日期：2002-08-01 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