Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) insertion as a prelude to orthotopic liver transplantation in patients with severe portal hypertension.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Most patients with hepatocellular carcinoma are diagnosed at intermediate or advanced stages (BCLC B or C) and undergo palliative local treatments such as transarterial chemoembolization or selective internal radiation therapy, also called radioembolization. In terms of liver function and tumor extent, stages...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jeliazkova P,Umgelter A,Braren R,Kaissis G,Mustafa M,Einwächter H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyperuricemia is a significant risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It may also have an impact on the histologic severity of NAFLD. However, data on this association are limited. We conducted this meta-analysis to investigate the relationship of serum uric acid with liver histologic seve...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Jaruvongvanich V,Ahuja W,Wirunsawanya K,Wijarnpreecha K,Ungprasert P

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For palliation of extrahepatic bile duct obstruction, self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are superior to plastic stents in terms of stent patency and occurrence of stent dysfunction. We assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after stent placement to investigate whether this also results in a differe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Walter D,van Boeckel PG,Groenen MJ,Weusten BL,Witteman BJ,Tan G,Brink MA,Nicolai J,Tan AC,Alderliesten J,Venneman NG,Laleman W,Jansen JM,Bodelier A,Wolters FL,van der Waaij LA,Breumelhof R,Peters FT,Scheffer RC,Stey

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly prevalent in the general population, with significant symptom overlap, whereas the interaction between both remains poorly understood. We aim to identify the clinical and psychological factors that contribute toward the over...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hsu CS,Liu TT,Wen SH,Wang CC,Yi CH,Chen JH,Lei WY,Orr WC,Fabio P,Chen CL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 38-year-old woman presented with a mucosal gastric carcinoma measuring 0.7 x 0.5 cm and para-aortic lymph node metastasis. Radiographic and endoscopic studies showed a small depressed lesion on the anterior border of the gastric angle, which was classified as a type II c + III lesion. Histological examination of the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Miyaji M,Ogoshi K,Nakamura K,Kondo Y,Tajima T,Makuuchi H,Sato S,Osamura Y

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before the discovery of Helicobacter pylori infection some 12 years ago, three major disturbances in gastric physiology had been identified in patients with duodenal ulcer disease. These abnormalities were: impaired acid inhibition of gastrin release from the antral mucosa, increased basal and stimulated acid secretio...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： McColl KE

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is extremely rare. To date, only 80 cases have been reported. A 65-year-old man with complaints of epigastric pain and cachexia for the past year is presented. He had a tumour with infiltration of the corpus and antrum of the stomach. The tumour was unresectable, and the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dursun M,Yaldiz M,Işikdoğan A,Yilmaz G,Canoruç F,Ormeci N,Yilmaz S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE AND DESIGN:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection may lead to liver cirrhosis; however, factors associated with the development of cirrhosis have been incompletely studied. A total of 516 patients with chronic hepatitis B were followed up longitudinally to determine their outcome. METHODS:The clinical and...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Huo T,Wu JC,Hwang SJ,Lai CR,Lee PC,Tsay SH,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological agents such as inhibitors of tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha ) are associated with the development of opportunistic infections. Although there are no international recommendations for the management of opportunistic infections, their prevention is a key safety issue for patients with inflammatory bo...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Checchin D,Buda A,Sgarabotto D,Sturniolo GC,D' Incà R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Encephalopathy is a significant complication of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS). The majority respond to medical treatment but a proportion prove recalcitrant to conservative measures and eventually require some modulation of shunt blood flow in order to ameliorate their symptoms. This is p...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Clarke G,Patel R,Tsao S,Blanshard K

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 30% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) causes full biochemical normalization, while 70% are incomplete responders. The only differences between the two groups are the significantly higher cholestasis indices in the incomplete responders. In these patients we inves...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Leuschner M,Holtmeier J,Ackermann H,Leuschner U

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last decade, major advancements have been made in our understanding of both the beneficial and detrimental role that microorganisms play in our innate functioning. Research into the intestinal microbiota has moved from the laboratory into our medical clinics and is being put forth as an effective therapy for ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tamilarasan AG,Krishnananthan T

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Placental growth factor (PlGF) is known for its role in pathological conditions to protect parenchymal cells of different organs from injury, whereas its presence in the liver and its potential importance in stimulating liver regeneration has never been described. This was investigated in this study usi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vanheule E,Fan YD,Van Huysse J,Meester D,Olievier K,Praet M,de Hemptinne B,Colle I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Coeliac disease (CD) is common in patients with microscopic colitis (MC). The human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-DR3-DQ2 haplotype is strongly associated with CD, and there is evidence for an association with MC. We analysed the genetic background of MC by assessing the haplotypes of HLA-DR3-DQ2 and HLA-DR4-DQ8. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Koskela RM,Karttunen TJ,Niemelä SE,Lehtola JK,Ilonen J,Karttunen RA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a prevalent and high mortality complication of cirrhosis. We aimed to describe these patients' clinical and microbiological characteristics and evaluate their impact on outcomes. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study including 139 consecutive patients with ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Oliveira AM,Branco JC,Barosa R,Rodrigues JA,Ramos L,Martins A,Karvellas CJ,Cardoso FS

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of systemic treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma are currently disappointing. In patients with advanced disease, none of the tested treatments (particularly systemic chemotherapy or hormonal treatment, such as tamoxifen) demonstrated an unequivocal benefit in terms of survival, and the trials including ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ganne-Carrié N,Trinchet JC

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hepcidin is an endogenous antimicrobial peptide with a key role in iron homoeostasis. Hepcidin is similar to defensin, the deficiency of which is associated with Crohn's disease. To date there has been no validated method to reliably assay serum hepcidin. We studied iron indices in inflammatory bowel disease ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Arnold J,Sangwaiya A,Bhatkal B,Geoghegan F,Busbridge M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of chronic hepatitis and hepatic fibrosis. Liver biopsy, because of its limitations and risks, might be considered an imperfect gold standard for assessing the severity of chronic liver diseases. In this study, we aimed to prospectively validate FibroTest (FT) and Act...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： El-Shabrawi MH,Mohsen NA,Sherif MM,El-Karaksy HM,Abou-Yosef H,El-Sayed HM,Riad H,Bahaa N,Isa M,El-Hennawy A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:Results of treatments for chronic hepatitis C virus are only estimated and disclosed from pivotal trials. AIM:To report the 'true life' results of pegylated interferon and ribavirin in treatment-naive patients. METHODS:A prospective, multicenter observatory in 22 general hospitals. RESULTS:Five-hundred an...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pariente A,Lahmek P,Duprat C,Denis J,Faroux R,Renou C,Nalet B,Morin T,Cadranel JF,Investigator Group belonging to Association Nationale des Gastroentérologues des Hôpitaux Généraux (ANGH).

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Gastric variceal bleeding is one of the most feared complications of portal hypertension and hence merits investigation for its optimal therapy. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcome(s) of patients treated with a single session of histoacryl sclerotherapy for active gastric variceal bleeding...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Khawaja A,Sonawalla AA,Somani SF,Abid S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the era of screening colonoscopy, assessment of operator competence is warranted. AIM:To evaluate feasibility of a computer simulator (CS) use for assessment of competence in colonoscopy by investigating performance of expert endoscopists at CS. SUBJECTS:Twenty expert endoscopists involved in screening ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cantù P,Grigolon A,Caparello C,Bravi I,Tenca A,Elvevi A,Nicita MT,Duca P,Conte D,Penagini R

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), rapidly progressive cerebral oedema remains the main fatal complication and an obstacle in liver transplantation. A 29-year-old Japanese woman presented with sudden-onset hepatic encephalopathy and jaundice. Hepatic encephalopathy deteriorated within 2 days of the onset of jaundice....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sadamori H,Yagi T,Inagaki M,Shima Y,Matsuda H,Tanaka N,Sakaguchi K,Tsuji T,Matsumi M,Katayama H,Hirakawa N

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The early identification of factors contributing to the successful treatment of hepatitis C infection is important for researchers and clinicians. Studies carried out on the role of an ultrarapid viral response (URVR) for the prediction of a sustained viral response (SVR) have shown its high positive predict...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Karchava M,Sharvadze L,Chkhartishvili N,Nelson K,Gochitashivli N,Gatserelia L,Dvali N,Dolmazashvili E,Dzigua L,Badridze N,Zhamutashvili M,Tsertsvadze T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a routine treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients. Whether TACE influences the degree of portal hypertension remains uncertain. AIM AND PATIENTS: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical course of 283 TACE to investigate the incidence of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Elia C,Venon WD,Stradella D,Martini S,Brunello F,Marzano A,Saracco G,Rizzetto M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stenosis of inferior vena cava can be a cause of or a consequence of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS). However, its occurrence after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) insertion has only been twice reported. We report the case of a 23-year-old man who presented BCS of the three suprahepatic veins. The caus...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vergniol J,Laharie D,Drouillard J,Etienne G,Pigneux A,Plessier A,Couzigou P,de Lédinghen V

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Nowadays, interferon alfa-2b is still in widespread use for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in China. In this study, peginterferon alfa-2a plus ribavirin was compared with interferon alfa-2b plus ribavirin for the initial treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C. MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ma P,Yang JM,Hou W,Song SD,Wang L,Lu W

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EO) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the oesophagus that is rapidly increasing in prevalence. Although systemic and topical corticosteroids are effective in treating EO, some patients develop corticosteroid dependency. Alternative therapeutic approaches that avoid corticostero...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Netzer P,Gschossmann JM,Straumann A,Sendensky A,Weimann R,Schoepfer AM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

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：:Abdominal pain is a common symptom in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). As prognosis has improved, CF has changed from a pediatric disease to the current situation wherein most people with CF are adults. With improved survival, the spectrum of pathologies causing abdominal pain in CF has shifted. Despite this, th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Nash EF,Ohri CM,Stephenson AL,Durie PR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00