Hepatitis C virus: clades and properties.

abstract：:Recent autopsy studies have clarified the frequency of lymph node (LN) metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, LN metastases commonly occur in advanced and poorly differentiated HCC and are very rare in small HCC. We encountered a patient with skip LN metastases from a small HCC, 10 mm in diameter. An...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Uehara K,Hasegawa H,Ogiso S,Sakamoto E,Ohira S,Igami T,Mori T

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) and azathioprine (AZA) are widely used as maintenance therapy in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, proper 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN) concentrations in Japanese children with IBD have not been reported. METHODS:This retrospective review examines 32...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ohtsuka Y,Arai K,Aoyagi Y,Fujii T,Yamakawa Y,Ohtani K,Ikuse T,Baba Y,Inage E,Kudo T,Suzuki R,Nagata S,Shimizu T

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Palliative endoscopic or percutaneous biliary drainage is used for unresectable advanced hilar cancer (HC). The best option for drainage in Bismuth type III or IV HC has not been established. The aims of this study are to identify factors predictive of endoscopic stenting failure and evaluate the eff...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang SI,Hwang JH,Lee KH,Yu JS,Kim HW,Yoon CJ,Lee YS,Paik KH,Lee SH,Lee DK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asia-Pacific Expert Committee on Hepatitis B Management recently reviewed the impact of hepatitis B in the region and assessed the differences and similarities observed in the practical management of the disease in individual Asia-Pacific countries. Hepatitis B is a major health concern in the Asia-Pacific region,...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mohamed R,Desmond P,Suh DJ,Amarapurkar D,Gane E,Guangbi Y,Hou JL,Jafri W,Lai CL,Lee CH,Lee SD,Lim SG,Guan R,Phiet PH,Piratvisuth T,Sollano J,Wu JC

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The technical performance of colonoscopy performed in deeply sedated patients differs from that performed without sedation or under minimal to moderate sedation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the factors affecting cecal intubation during colonoscopy performed under deep sedation. METHODS:A to...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hsu CM,Lin WP,Su MY,Chiu CT,Ho YP,Chen PC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Asia-Pacific Consensus Conference was convened to review and synthesize the most current information on Helicobacter pylori management so as to update the previously published regional guidelines. The group recognized that in addition to long-established indications, such as peptic ulcer disease, early mucosa-asso...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fock KM,Katelaris P,Sugano K,Ang TL,Hunt R,Talley NJ,Lam SK,Xiao SD,Tan HJ,Wu CY,Jung HC,Hoang BH,Kachintorn U,Goh KL,Chiba T,Rani AA,Second Asia-Pacific Conference.

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Ethnic differences in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are well-documented, but there has been no study on the prognosis of Japanese NASH patients with cirrhosis. Accordingly, we compared cirrhotic NASH with liver cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis C (LC-C) to clarify its clinical features and...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yatsuji S,Hashimoto E,Tobari M,Taniai M,Tokushige K,Shiratori K

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The present study was designed to investigate the expression of and humoral response against NY-ESO-1 in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and to analyze the relationship between expression of NY-ESO-1 mRNA and clinicopathological features. METHODS:NY-ESO-1 mRNA and protein expression in surgic...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nakamura S,Nouso K,Noguchi Y,Higashi T,Ono T,Jungbluth A,Chen YT,Old LJ,Nakayama E,Shiratori Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are essentially complications of GERD that primarily involve organs that are in proximity to the esophagus. Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is an atypical manifestation of GERD, because symptoms originate in essence from the esophagus. In both atyp...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong WM,Fass R

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We have shown previously that concentrations of stool decay-accelerating factor (DAF; CD55), a complement regulatory protein, in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are increased in relation to the severity of the colonic mucosal inflammation. In the present study, we evaluated the usefulness of s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kohno H,Mizuno M,Nasu J,Makidono C,Hiraoka S,Inaba T,Yamamoto K,Okada H,Fujita T,Shiratori Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Liver transplantation remains the best option for treating type-1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS1). The aim of this retrospective study was to determine whether the molecular adsorbent recirculation system (MARS) can improve renal function in HRS1 patients. METHODS:Thirty-two patients with chronic liver ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lavayssière L,Kallab S,Cardeau-Desangles I,Nogier MB,Cointault O,Barange K,Muscari F,Rostaing L,Kamar N

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Locoregional therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are considered to confer a survival advantage, however, the patient group that should be targeted is not clearly defined. This study aimed to determine the impact on survival of locoregional therapies compared with supportive care, within prog...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mahady SE,Charlton B,Fitzgerald P,Koorey DJ,Perry JF,Waugh RC,McCaughan GW,Strasser SI

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of OK-432 (streptococcal preparation) on murine fulminant hepatitis were investigated. Hepatitis was induced by injection of mouse hepatitis virus type 2 (MHV-2) at a strength of either 1 x 10(3) or 1 x 10(4) plaque-forming units (PFU). Mice without OK-432 treatment died within 5 days, whereas mice preinoc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shirai M,Watanabe S,Nishioka M

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:According to reports in Japanese patients, 1 week of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy alone is not adequate for healing of gastric ulcers; 7-8 weeks of anti-ulcer therapy are subsequently required. We compared a gastroprotective drug, sofalcone, and an H(2)-receptor antagonist, cimetidine, in...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Higuchi K,Watanabe T,Tanigawa T,Tominaga K,Fujiwara Y,Arakawa T

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The low Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Monosaccharides And Polyols (FODMAP) diet has been described, evaluated, and found efficacious for the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome primarily in Western countries. The aim of this review was to address the applicability of this diet to Sou...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hewawasam SP,Iacovou M,Muir JG,Gibson PR

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection is known to reduce the incidence of duodenal ulcer recurrence. The most commonly used regimen for H. pylori infection is triple antimicrobial therapy for 1-2 weeks. This treatment is associated with frequent side effects and hence unsatisfactory compliance. As in vitro data...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sung JJ,Chung SC,Hosking SW,Chan RC,Ling TK,Yung MY,Cheng AF,Li AK

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The optimal management of acute Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) with liver failure is controversial. Options include anticoagulation, portal systemic shunting or liver transplantation. In recent years, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) have been tried in place of shunt surgery. We rep...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kavanagh PM,Roberts J,Gibney R,Malone D,Hegarty J,McCormick PA

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We designed an animal model in order to clarify whether Helicobacter pylori infection causes the gastric mucosal lesion frequently seen in cirrhotic patients. METHODS:Ammonia (NH3) solution was given to rats with carbon tetrachloride-induced cirrhosis. The gastric mucosal hexosamine (Hx) content and histopa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sugimoto M,Machida Y,Ito K

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Gastric cancer is a major health burden in the Asia-Pacific region but consensus on prevention strategies has been lacking. We aimed to critically evaluate strategies for preventing gastric cancer. METHODS:A multidisciplinary group developed consensus statements using a Delphi approach. Relevant dat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fock KM,Talley N,Moayyedi P,Hunt R,Azuma T,Sugano K,Xiao SD,Lam SK,Goh KL,Chiba T,Uemura N,Kim JG,Kim N,Ang TL,Mahachai V,Mitchell H,Rani AA,Liou JM,Vilaichone RK,Sollano J,Asia-Pacific Gastric Cancer Consensus Co

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) is a matricellular glycoprotein that plays a significant role in tumor development. SPARC has been indicated that promotes tumorigenesis, metastasis, and poor prognosis in prostate cancer and lung cancer. Therefore, we sought to investigate the mol...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jiang X,Liu F,Wang Y,Gao J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) with transient elastography is a non-invasive and reliable test for liver fibrosis. However a small proportion of patients may have unreliable LSM or LSM failure. The aim of the present study was to investigate the factors associated with unreliable LSM or LSM failur...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong GL,Wong VW,Chim AM,Yiu KK,Chu SH,Li MK,Chan HL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bile duct damage and hepatic steatosis are two characteristic histological findings in hepatitis C virus infection; and high prevalence of hepatitis C antibody is noted in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between biliary diseases and hepatitis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chang TS,Lo SK,Shyr HY,Fang JT,Lee WC,Tai DI,Sheen IS,Lin DY,Chu CM,Liaw YF

更新日期：2005-09-01 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:The effect of solid debris on walled-off necrosis (WON) drainage remains unknown. Our study evaluated the role of solid debris in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage of WON compared lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) with double-pigtail plastic stent (DPPS). METHODS:We retrospectively evaluat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Zhu H,Xie P,Wang Y,Jin Z,Li Z,Du Y

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Application of acetic acid topically to the mucosal or serosal side of the stomach has been well used to create a chronic gastric ulcer model. The aim of the present study was to apply it as a new cytoreductive approach in a mouse model of gastric cancer. METHODS:A total of 43 genetically engineered...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Okabe S,Kodama Y,Cao H,Johannessen H,Zhao CM,Wang TC,Takahashi R,Chen D

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiology of achalasia is still unknown. The aim of the present study was to elucidate its underlying pathologies and their chronology by investigation of esophageal specimens in patients undergoing surgery (esophageal resection or myotomy) for achalasia. METHODS:In 17 patients with achalasia, histopatho...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Gockel I,Bohl JR,Doostkam S,Eckardt VF,Junginger T

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is commonly used to detect liver damage. Recent studies indicate that ALT levels at the upper range of normal limits are predictors of adverse outcomes, especially diabetes mellitus (DM) and the metabolic syndrome. The aim of our study was to define the ALT thres...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shlomai A,Kariv R,Leshno M,Beth-or A,Sheinberg B,Halpern Z

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) has been shown to play a central role in the promotion of cell motility, but its functional mechanism has remained unclear. With the aim of investigating the diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the signaling pathwa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sato M,Matsuda Y,Wakai T,Kubota M,Osawa M,Fujimaki S,Sanpei A,Takamura M,Yamagiwa S,Aoyagi Y

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined Na+/H+ ion exchange of caecal and colonic mucus. Two distinct Na+/H+ ion exchange populations of caecal mucus were identified, one group being a cation exchanger and the other an anion exchanger, suggesting that caecal mucus has ampholyte properties responsive to changing physical and chemical prop...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Duncan CE,Tasman-Jones C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common disorder in East and Southeast Asia where subjects experience post prandial fullness/bloating, early satiety, belching, epigastric pain, and/or burning. A subset of patients with FD experience triggers exclusively related to meals, defined as the post prandial distress syndrome in...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tan VP

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00