Monoethyl glycine xylidide (MEGX) test evaluation in primary biliary cirrhosis: comparison with Mayo score.

abstract：BACKGROUND:α-Fetoprotein (AFP) is used widely as a serological marker for hepatocellular carcinoma. However, the AFP value is elevated in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients without hepatocellular carcinoma. Yet, data on the impact of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) therapy on AFP levels after viral eradicat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fouad R,Elsharkawy A,Abdel Alem S,El Kassas M,Alboraie M,Sweedy A,Afify S,Abdellatif Z,Khairy M,Esmat G

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Sarcopenia is recognized as a condition related to quality of life and prognosis in patients with chronic liver disease, although no useful strategy for improving muscle volume and strength has been established. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of supplementation with branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) admi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hiraoka A,Michitaka K,Kiguchi D,Izumoto H,Ueki H,Kaneto M,Kitahata S,Aibiki T,Okudaira T,Tomida H,Miyamoto Y,Yamago H,Suga Y,Iwasaki R,Mori K,Miyata H,Tsubouchi E,Kishida M,Ninomiya T,Kohgami S,Hirooka M,Tokumot

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Excessive alcohol consumption has steadily risen to become the third leading cause of preventable death in the USA. One consequence of heavy alcohol use recently under considerable investigation is alcoholic hepatitis. Although many risk factors for developing alcoholic hepatitis have been documented, our ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Al-Azzawi Y,Albo B,Fasullo M,Coukos J,Watts GJ,Tai R,Radcliffe D,Kroll-Desrosiers A,Devuni D,Szabo G

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic fibrosis is the most common, potentially lethal genetic defect in the Caucasian population. During recent years it has been increasingly associated with a number of hepatic and biliary abnormalities, of which chronic cholestatic liver disease is by far the most relevant. Plugging of intrahepatic bile ducts with...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Colombo C,Battezzati PM

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The role of Helicobacter pylori infection in the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is controversial. We aimed to confirm the negative association between H. pylori infection and endoscopic GORD and further determine whether eradication of the infection is associated with the development o...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Xie T,Cui X,Zheng H,Chen D,He L,Jiang B

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diathermy procedures are indispensable in interventional endoscopy. Argon beam coagulation is an innovative no-touch electrocoagulation technique in which high-frequency alternating current is delivered to the tissue through ionized argon gas. METHOD AND PATIENTS:Before clinical application, we conducted in...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Johanns W,Luis W,Janssen J,Kahl S,Greiner L

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been reported to be a risk marker of morbidity and mortality for cardiovascular diseases in various study populations. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is also a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. However, the relationship between RDW and NAFLD is...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yang W,Huang H,Wang Y,Yu X,Yang Z

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify significant risk factors for perforation in gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection. Studies published in the English language were searched for in Embase, WEB OF SCIENCE, Medline (PubMed and Ovid) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Tria...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ding X,Luo H,Duan H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Syndecan expression, or the lack thereof by tumor cells, has been associated with poor prognosis in several types of cancer, including colorectal cancer. Syndecan is a heparan sulfate proteoglycan involved in tumor adhesion, invasion, and metastasis. In addition, the expression of the enzyme heparanase by cancer cells...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Giordano RJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II colon cancer is a controversial practice and is not recommended by the French Consensus Conference outside of therapeutic trial. OBJECTIVE:To assess, within a well-defined population, the influence of hospital characteristics in this practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Alter E,Phelip JM,Guilhot JN,Matysiak M,Vermorel M,Roblin X

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a controversial approach suggesting the early treatment of chronic infection with hepatitis B "e" antigen-positive patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, has been proposed. The objective of this study is to systematically review medical literature regarding treatment of HBV infection in adult chron...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tovo CV,Ahlert M,Panke C,de Mattos ÂZ,de Mattos AA

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adalimumab (ADA) is a subcutaneous anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agent, effective in inducing and maintaining remission in Crohn's disease (CD). Unlike Infliximab (IFX), ADA dosing is not weight adjusted and dose frequency is based on clinical response. AIM:To determine whether obesity is a risk fa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bhalme M,Sharma A,Keld R,Willert R,Campbell S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with achalasia require repeated invasive therapies and may experience multiple complications. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of such complications, causes of death, and life expectancy in 253 patients. METHODS:Patients consisted of two groups: group A comprised 177 pat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Eckardt VF,Hoischen T,Bernhard G

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs have been highly effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Limited data exist comparing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of DAAs in African-American (AA) patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 (HCV GT-1) in the community practice settin...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gayam V,Tiongson B,Khalid M,Mandal AK,Mukhtar O,Gill A,Garlapati P,Shrestha B,Khalid M,Chakraborty S,Guss D,Sherigar J,Mansour M,Mohanty S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detection and characterization of all focal lesions in the liver are critical for screening patients with chronic liver disease. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spiral computed tomography for the diagnosis of hepatic nodules in cirrhotic patient...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： de Lédinghen V,Laharie D,Lecesne R,Le Bail B,Winnock M,Bernard PH,Saric J,Couzigou P,Balabaud C,Bioulac-Sage P,Drouillard J

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known on gallbladder emptying and gallstone composition in the elderly. AIMS AND SUBJECTS: Cross-sectional survey on the prevalence of gallstone disease and associated factors, gallstone characteristics and gallbladder emptying in a population aged > or = 60 years. METHODS:Gallstone number and siz...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lirussi F,Nassuato G,Passera D,Toso S,Zalunardo B,Monica F,Virgilio C,Frasson F,Okolicsanyi L

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Early-onset colorectal cancer (eoCRC), defined as colorectal cancer (CRC) before the age of 50 is increasing in incidence. We evaluated exogenous and endogenous risk factors, and clinical features of eoCRC, compared to late-onset CRC (loCRC). METHODS:In this retrospective case-case study, pat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Di Leo M,Zuppardo RA,Puzzono M,Ditonno I,Mannucci A,Antoci G,Russo Raucci A,Patricelli MG,Elmore U,Tamburini AM,Albarello L,Azzolini F,Bonura GF,Esposito D,Fanti L,Notaristefano C,Viale E,Perea J,Testoni PA,Rosati R

更新日期：2020-11-17 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：:The introduction of expandable metal stents in the mid 1980s led to the development of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) as we know it today. Short-lived detrimental effects on the hyperdynamic circulation in cirrhosis accompany the acute reduction in portal pressure following TIPSS creation....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tripathi D,Redhead D

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute liver failure arises from an imbalance between liver cell death and regeneration. The severity of the insult determines whether liver cells die by apoptosis or necrosis, and this in turn affects the magnitude of the inflammatory reaction. Liver cell death occurs through complex cellular interactions and is media...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Thomson RK,Arthur MJ

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The development of gallstones is influenced by obesity and alcohol. This study aimed to precisely quantify these risks and investigate whether the aetiological mechanism may involve serum lipids, for the first time using a European prospective cohort study. METHODS:The European Prospective Investigation into...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Banim PJ,Luben RN,Bulluck H,Sharp SJ,Wareham NJ,Khaw KT,Hart AR

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop and validate a non-invasive index to predict the presence of cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C on the basis of clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Data from the complete history and physical examination, serologic studies, liver ultrasound, and liver b...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Obrador BD,Prades MG,Gómez MV,Domingo JP,Cueto RB,Rué M,Real J,Guiteras PM

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coeliac disease is one of the most common genetically based diseases. The wide clinical spectrum of the disease and the availability of highly specific antibody testing have led to an increased number of patients undergoing gastroscopy with distal duodenal biopsies. Histological confirmation of the characteristic smal...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Frenz MB,Mee AS

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Many individuals previously diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are likely to be lost to medical follow-up and, therefore, remain untreated despite new highly effective drug treatment, direct acting antivirals. We aim to identify and retrieve these chronic HCV-infected individuals to re-...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Heil J,Soufidi K,Stals F,Frantzen H,Robroek-Schaecken A,Bakker CM,van Nunen AB,Dukers-Muijrers NHTM,Hoebe CJPA

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Short bowel syndrome patients frequently experience impaired health-related quality of life. This syndrome is also associated with increased costs for the individuals concerned and the community. Intake of specially processed cereals has been demonstrated to decrease intestinal secretion. This study evaluates...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pagoldh M,Eriksson A,Heimtun E,Kvifors E,Sternby B,Blomquist L,Lapidus A,Suhr O,Lange S,Karlbom U,Nordström D,Rettrup B

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine what percentage of inoperable oesophageal and oesophagogastric malignancies could be successfully intubated for palliation, and to compare Atkinson and Celestin tubes. DESIGN:A consecutive series of 210 patients who had been referred for palliation underwent endoscopy and intubation with the Not...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wilton A,Smith PM

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to establish a clinical scoring formula of liver injury (SFLI) using the matter element analysis method, in order to provide the necessary information for the preoperative assessment and treatment of liver cirrhosis in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We collected preoperati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Liu W,Zheng J,Xing R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the relationship between Helicobacter pylori and recurrent ulceration after highly selective vagotomy (HSV). SETTING:Academic Department of Surgery at a teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Thirty-eight patients (26 men and 12 women) were studied 2-21 years after HSV. Seven patients had recurrent ulcerati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Martin IG,Diament RH,Dixon MF,Axon AT,Johnston D

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The literature on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and ethnic diversity is dominated by studies from the USA. There are no such published data from the UK bowel cancer screening programme (BCSP) population. The Wolverhampton Bowel Cancer Screening Centre serves a population of 900,000 in the Black ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Padmanabhan H,Widlak M,Nevill A,McKaig B,Brookes M,Veitch A

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVBL) aims to eradicate high-risk oesophageal varices. There is a small risk of precipitating bleeding from EVBL-induced oesophageal ulceration, which is associated with significant mortality. We explore the risk factors and outcome of EVBL-induced ulcer bleeding. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sinclair M,Vaughan R,Angus PW,Gow PJ,Parker F,Hey P,Efthymiou M

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00