Acute Budd-Chiari syndrome with liver failure: the experience of a policy of initial interventional radiological treatment using transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to clinicopathologically distinguish the pathogenesis of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma without a MALT lymphoma component (DLL). METHODS:We investigated clinicopathological features of these gastric lymphomas inc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hiyama T,Haruma K,Kitadai Y,Masuda H,Miyamoto M,Ito M,Kamada T,Tanaka S,Uemura N,Yoshihara M,Sumii K,Shimamoto F,Chayama K

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Little is known whether routine prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is needed in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on immunosuppression, especially in Asian populations. We, therefore, sought to investigate the incidence and risk factors of PJP in patients with IBD...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nam K,Park SH,Lee J,Jo S,Kim SO,Noh S,Park JC,Kim JY,Kim J,Ham NS,Oh EH,Song EM,Hwang SW,Yang DH,Ye BD,Byeon JS,Myung SJ,Yang SK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the accuracy of two rapid whole blood tests (the BM-Test Helicobacter pylori and the QuikPac IV One Step H. pylori Whole Blood Test), and compare this to a conventional quantitative ELISA test (HEL-p TEST II). METHODS:Helicobacter pylori status in dyspeptic patients was assessed by culture, hist...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen TS,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the long-term efficacy and the timing of booster injection of a lyophilized, inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (HAV), we studied the acquired anti-hepatitis A virus titres in 45 subjects who received either two or three doses of the vaccine. With three doses > or = 0.5 microgram administered at 0, 1 and 6 mo...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fujiyama S,Odoh K,Tanaka M,Kuramoto I,Tomita K

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection has regional variation. Effect of eradication of H. pylori on symptoms of functional dyspepsia is uncertain, and the data in Asian scenario are scanty. The study aimed to see H. pylori positivity rate in patients of functional dyspepsia and the effect of ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sodhi JS,Javid G,Zargar SA,Tufail S,Shah A,Khan BA,Yattoo GN,Gulzar GM,Khan MA,Lone MI,Saif Ru,Parveen S,Shoukat A

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Rejection of liver grafts is a difficult issue that has not been resolved. Preoperative replacement of liver cells in the graft with cells from the intended recipient may attenuate rejection. We investigated whether preoperative transplant of recipient bone marrow cells (BMCs) to the donor replaced l...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Endo K,Hori T,Jobara K,Hata T,Tsuruyama T,Uemoto S

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study examined the effects of adrenergic blockade on muscle wasting and expression of the ubiquitin-proteasome system, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and its signaling pathways in skeletal muscles of cirrhotic rats. METHODS:Cirrhosis was induced by bile duct ligation in adult male Sprague-Dawl...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lin SY,Wang YY,Chuang YH,Chen CJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To ascertain whether acid inhibition or Helicobacter pylori (HP) colonization is the decisive factor in the healing of duodenal ulcer, we treated 54 patients with famotidine and carried out long-term follow-up. Helicobacter pylori colonization was found in 70.4% of patients before treatment. There were no differences ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lai KH,Chang FY,Tsay SH,Lu LC,Cheng JT,Jeng SS,Wu TC,Ng WW,Jeng JS,Lee SD

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The production of interleukin-8 (CINC: cytokine-induced neutrophil chemo-attractant) from different cell populations in the rat liver was studied and cells related to the initiation of CINC production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-injected endotoxaemic rats were characterized. Sinusoidal endothelial cells (16.4 +/- 10.6...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ohkubo K,Masumoto T,Horiike N,Onji M

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to identify proguanylin-secreting cells, we have raised an antiserum against the synthetic fragment of human proguanylin (1-15) and have examined the proguanylin-positive cells in the human and rat gastrointestinal tract by immunohistochemical methods. Numerous proguanylin (1-15)-immunoreactive cells were fou...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ieda H,Naruse S,Furuya S,Ozaki T,Ando E,Nokihara K,Hori S,Kitagawa M,Hayakawa T

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Little is known about the role of hepatitis B virus (HBV) factors in the long-term prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after resection. The objective of the present study was to identify the changing patterns of HBV levels and its effect on outcome after resection. METHODS:This study recruit...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： An HJ,Jang JW,Bae SH,Choi JY,Cho SH,Yoon SK,Han JY,Lee KH,Kim DG,Jung ES

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation of the pancreas has many presentations in children and adolescents. The etiology is often elusive, with a great number of cases being idiopathic. However, there have been a number of recent advances in the areas of cell biology, genetics and imaging technology, which should be highlighted. Herein is provi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nydegger A,Couper RT,Oliver MR

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Artificial liver systems are used to bridge between transplantation or to allow a patient's liver to recover. They are used in patients with acute liver failure (ALF) and acute-on-chronic liver failure. There are five artificial systems currently in use: molecular adsorbent recirculating system (MARS), single-pass alb...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tandon R,Froghi S

更新日期：2020-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Barrett's esophagus and colorectal polyps have several overlapping risk factors. Whereas several reports in Western countries have indicated a close relationship between Barrett's esophagus and colorectal polyps, the relationship between these two diseases remains unclear in Japan. This study was per...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Takedomi H,Tsuruoka N,Takamori A,Miyahara K,Yamanouchi K,Shimamura T,Fujimoto Y,Noda T,Matsunaga T,Takara Y,Shimada F,Hidaka H,Endo H,Anzai K,Fujimoto K

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The expressions of CD95 (Fas/APO-1) and Bcl-2 are determinants of apoptosis in normal lymphocytes, and abnormalities in their expressions might contribute to the induction of autoimmunity. In this study, we examined the expressions of CD95 and Bcl-2 on freshly isolated T and B cells from patients with autoim...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ogawa S,Sakaguchi K,Takaki A,Shiraga K,Sawayama T,Mouri H,Miyashita M,Koide N,Tsuji T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether a single inoculation of Helicobacter pylori can colonize the stomachs of ulcerated rats and delay their healing and whether an antibiotic drug and acid pump inhibitors can enhance the ulcer healing in infected rats. Ulcers were produced by a submucosal injection of acetic acid solution into the gas...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li T,Okabe S

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the factors affecting the outcome of fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) in children in relation to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. METHODS:Retrospective review of a total of 94 cases (61 males and 33 females, aged from 1 month to 15 years) recruited from nine tertiary referral centers in Taiwan from...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chan PC,Chen HL,Kong MS,Huang FC,Lee HC,Lin CC,Liu CC,Lee IH,Wu TC,Wu SF,Ni YH,Hsu HY,Chang MH

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Reactive oxygen species produced by cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1) are believed to play a role in pathophysiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, little is known about the expression, protein content and activity of anti-oxidant enzymes and the role of inducible nitric oxide synth...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kathirvel E,Chen P,Morgan K,French SW,Morgan TR

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliary tract complications are frequent after orthotopic liver transplantation. Late biliary tract complications occurring after T-tube removal mostly include stones and strictures which may be associated with sepsis and worsening of the liver function. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mosca S,Militerno G,Guardascione MA,Amitrano L,Picciotto FP,Cuomo O

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The attenuated antisecretory activity observed during continuous administration of ranitidine has been described as tolerance. However, it remains unclear whether a similar phenomenon occurs with other histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA). We investigated whether tolerance to famotidine, a strong...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Komazawa Y,Adachi K,Mihara T,Ono M,Kawamura A,Fujishiro H,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:At present, there is no recognized diagnostic criteria for gastric low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIN). The purpose of this study was to determine whether an "endoscopic acanthosis nigricans appearance (EANA)" could be a useful endoscopic marker for distinguishing LGIN lesions from peripheral ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cheng J,Xu X,Zhuang Q,Luo S,Gong X,Wu X,Wan X,Zhou H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. However, there is no general consensus as to which staging system is the most reliable for predicting the survival of patients with HCC. The aims of this study were to compare commonly-used staging systems in a cohort of Chin...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lu W,Dong J,Huang Z,Guo D,Liu Y,Shi S

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Covered metallic stents (CMSs) were developed to overcome tumor ingrowth in uncovered metallic stents (UMSs) for malignant biliary obstruction, but superiority of CMSs over UMSs is still controversial due to the high migration rate in CMS. Therefore, we conducted this retrospective analysis to clarif...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nakai Y,Isayama H,Kogure H,Hamada T,Togawa O,Ito Y,Matsubara S,Arizumi T,Yagioka H,Mizuno S,Sasaki T,Yamamoto N,Hirano K,Tada M,Koike K

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The role of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and hypoxia-inducible factor-2α (HIF-2α) has been implicated in the clinical prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the results remain controversial. We aim to investigate the association of HIF-1α and HIF-2α overexpression with the prognosis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ding ZN,Dong ZR,Chen ZQ,Yang YF,Yan LJ,Li HC,Liu KX,Yao CY,Yan YC,Yang CC,Li T

更新日期：2021-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We identified patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to determine the predictive value of serum markers to diagnose histological steatohepatitis (NASH). METHODS:Demographic, serological, radiological and histological variables on 95 consecutive patients with NAFLD were recorded. The...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Malik R,Chang M,Bhaskar K,Nasser I,Curry M,Schuppan D,Byrnes V,Afdhal N

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Estimates suggest that in Asia, more than 31 million individuals have hepatitis C virus infection. The present analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of elbasvir/grazoprevir in Asian participants enrolled in the elbasvir/grazoprevir phase 2/3 clinical trials. METHODS:This is an int...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wei L,Kumada H,Perumalswami PV,Tanwandee T,Cheng W,Heo J,Cheng PN,Hwang P,Mu SM,Zhao XM,Asante-Appiah E,Caro L,Hanna GJ,Robertson MN,Haber BA,Talwani R

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:T-cell responses against hepatitis C are believed to be critical in achieving both natural and treatment-induced clearance. However, rapid clearance of antigen with early treatment of primary infection may result in reduced or poorly sustained cellular immunity. This study longitudinally examined Th1...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Flynn JK,Dore GJ,Hellard M,Yeung B,Rawlinson WD,White PA,Kaldor JM,Lloyd AR,Ffrench RA,ATAHC Study Group.

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) is a tryptophan catabolic enzyme. Recent studies have focused on the immunoregulatory role of IDO in mononuclear cells. The role of IDO in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell lines and HCC patients was examined. METHODS:The expression of IDO mRNA in peripheral blood mononuc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ishio T,Goto S,Tahara K,Tone S,Kawano K,Kitano S

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate the relations between the formation of pigment gallstone and the function of the intestinal mucosal barrier, as well as the underlying mechanism. METHODS:Eighty guinea pigs were randomly divided into three groups in which they were respectively given normal diet, gallstone-causing diet, and gallsto...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Su Y,Wu S,Fan Y,Jin J,Zhang Z

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present paper was to determine informed consent practices for inpatient, open-access colonoscopy and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at a tertiary referral center. METHODS:A two-part prospective study incorporating (i) an audit of consent practices for colonoscopy an...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Seow CH,Leber JM,Ee HC,Yusoff IF

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00