Anemia in patients with colorectal cancer.

abstract：:Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a rarely diagnosed condition involving eosinophilic infiltration of the esophageal mucosa. Here we present a case of EE in a 69-year-old Japanese man, who presented with abdominal pain, appetite loss, and a history of bronchial asthma. Laboratory findings included peripheral eosinophil...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Furuta K,Adachi K,Kowari K,Mishima Y,Imaoka H,Kadota C,Koshino K,Miyake T,Kadowaki Y,Furuta K,Kazumori H,Sato S,Ishihara S,Amano Y,Honda M,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether extravariceal collateral pattern contributed to the development of portal-hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) before and after sclerotherapy. Ninety-nine patients with cirrhosis and large esophageal varices were examined in this retrospective study. They were divided into four groups according to tr...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakayama M,Iwao T,Oho K,Toyonaga A,Tanikawa K

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rice extract has been shown to protect gastric mucosa from stress-induced damage. In this study, the antibiotic effect and the anti-inflammatory effect of orally administered aqueous rice extract on Helicobacter pylori infection and H. pylori-induced gastritis, respectively, in Mongolian gerbils were investi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Murakami M,Ota H,Sugiyama A,Ishizone S,Maruta F,Akita N,Okimura Y,Kumagai T,Jo M,Tokuyama T

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although esophageal candidiasis is the most common form of Candida infection in the gastro-intestinal tract, little attention has been directed toward determining the mechanism of its infection. We have already clarified the existence of four modes of adherence of Candida albicans to the esophagus; attachment, subepit...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hoshika K,Mine H

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional-computed tomography (3D-CT) cholangiography is a 3D shaded surface display image of the biliary tract obtained by using helical CT after intravenous cholangiography or cholangiography per percutaneous transhepatic cholangio-drainage tube. We investigated whether 3D-CT cholangiography could provide a ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kinami S,Yao T,Kurachi M,Ishizaki Y

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the effects of rabeprazole compared with those of omeprazole on enterochromaffin-like cells and parietal cells in rats. METHODS:Rabeprazole or omeprazole was administered for 7 days by intraperitoneal injection (100 mg/kg or 20mg/kg once a day) and the serum gastrin concentration, the antral...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tari A,Kawano M,Kodama K,Yonei Y,Okahara S,Haruma K,Sumii K,Kajiyama G

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of intravenous infusions of the therapeutically available amino acid solutions Moripron and Morihepamin (Roussel Morishita, Osaka, Japan) on gallbladder contraction and cholecystokinin (CCK) release in healthy male volunteers. Plasma CCK levels were measured by radioimmunoassay, using the an...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shirohara H,Tabaru A,Otsuki M

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The T-helper (Th)1 immune reaction is essential for the eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) during interferon (IFN) therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Osteopontin is a cytokine crucial for the initiation of the Th1 response. Recently, we identified four single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Naito M,Matsui A,Inao M,Nagoshi S,Nagano M,Ito N,Egashira T,Hashimoto M,Mishiro S,Mochida S,Fujiwara K

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was carried out to examine the effects of submucosal administration of endothelin on gastric mucosal integrity in rats. Injection of endothelin-3 into the submucosal space of the stomach induced gastric mucosal damage dose-dependently and site-specifically. The gastric injury was localized only at th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Watanabe Y,Okumura T,Harada K,Kohgo Y

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a gastric carcinoma cell line that has been maintained in vitro for more than 10 years and retains the capacity to produce a large amount of alpha-fetoprotein. This cell line was isolated from a metastatic lymph node of a 63-year-old male patient with advanced gastric carcinoma (T2N3P0H0M0) who showed high...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sekiguchi M,Fujii Y,Saito A,Suzuki T,Shiroko Y,Nakamura H,Hasumi K

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been numerous reports that mucinous cystadenoma of the pancreas can transform to mucinous cystadenocarcinoma after cystenterostomy, but few authors have reported morphological changes long after cystenterostomy for mucinous cystadenoma. A 41-year-old Japanese woman had undergone cystgastrostomy at a nearby ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Masatsugu T,Yamaguchi K,Arima T,Chijiiwa K,Tanaka M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gene therapy is a promising therapeutic method but is severely hampered due to its lack of an ideal delivery system. Therefore, in this study, a nonviral and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visible vector, polyethylene glycol-grafted polyethylenimine and superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (PEG-g-PEI...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen Y,Lian G,Liao C,Wang W,Zeng L,Qian C,Huang K,Shuai X

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:5-aminosalicylate is a fundamental treatment for patients with ulcerative colitis with mild-to-moderate disease; however, evidence for 5-aminosalicylate treatment is unclear in some situations. This review discusses the clinical guidelines and previous studies, and highlights the following points: (1) Although rectal ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Naganuma M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 74-year-old man with triple synchronous cancers occurring in the gallbladder, common bile duct, and pancreas. The patient had consulted a nearby physician because of epigastralgia and icterus. On September 30, 1997, the patient was admitted to our department for further evaluation and treatment. Abdominal ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sato K,Maekawa T,Yabuki K,Tamasaki Y,Maekawa H,Kudo K,Sengoku H,Kawa I,Wada R,Matsumoto M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the gastric cardia showing submucosal progression with direct invasion of the liver. A 71-year-old man was admitted with dysphagia. Esophagogastroscopy showed a protruding tumor covered with normal gastric mucosa in the anterior wall of the gastric cardia, although ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Koide N,Hanazaki K,Kajikawa S,Adachi W,Hara E,Amano J

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several findings suggest that eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is strongly associated with atopy and allergen-driven, Th2-type immune responses, indicating the association of EoE with immune dysregulation. The objective of this study is to ascertain the molecular mechanism involved in EoE disease development a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zafra MP,Cancelliere N,Rodríguez del Río P,Ruiz-García M,Estévez L,Andregnette V,Sánchez-García S,Fiandor A,Collantes E,Sastre J,Quirce S,Ibáñez MD,del Pozo V

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small bowel transit time (SBTT) in 15 young and 13 elderly women was assessed by measuring breath hydrogen concentrations after they had consumed a solid test meal. The meal consisted of 200 g cooked rice, 50 ml miso (made from fermented soy bean curd) soup, a boiled egg, and 95.5 g of cooked soy beans with mixed vege...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kagaya M,Iwata N,Toda Y,Nakae Y,Kondo T

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical significance of small intestinal damage caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remains under-appreciated. It occurs with greater frequency than the damage caused by these drugs in the upper gastrointestinal tract, but is much more difficult to diagnose and treat. Although the pathogenesis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Syer SD,Blackler RW,Martin R,de Palma G,Rossi L,Verdu E,Bercik P,Surette MG,Aucouturier A,Langella P,Wallace JL

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It remains unknown whether Kupffer-phase images in Sonazoid-enhanced ultrasonography (US) can be used to predict hypervascularization of borderline lesions. Therefore, we aimed to clarify whether Kupffer-phase images in Sonazoid-enhanced ultrasonography can predict subsequent hypervascularization in hypovasc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Inoue T,Hyodo T,Korenaga K,Murakami T,Imai Y,Higaki A,Suda T,Takano T,Miyoshi K,Koda M,Tanaka H,Iijima H,Ochi H,Hirooka M,Numata K,Kudo M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been few reports on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and the natural history of NASH. Accordingly, we assessed the clinical features of HCC in NASH, the risk factors for HCC, and natural history of NASH with advanced fibrosis. PATIENTS AND METHODS:There were 3...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

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

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little real-world cohort data has been reported for Asians who have received interferon-free regimens with sofosbuvir (SOF) for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We evaluated the effectiveness and safety in clinical practice of ledipasvir (LDV) plus SOF for Japanese patients infected with HCV genoty...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ogawa E,Furusyo N,Nomura H,Dohmen K,Higashi N,Takahashi K,Kawano A,Azuma K,Satoh T,Nakamuta M,Koyanagi T,Kato M,Shimoda S,Kajiwara E,Hayashi J,Kyushu University Liver Disease Study (KULDS) Group.

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In elderly patients with superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), the optimal treatment strategy after non-curative endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) remains unclear. We aimed to evaluate the validity of additional treatments after non-curative ESD and post-ESD survival predictors in elder...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakajo K,Abe S,Oda I,Ishihara R,Tanaka M,Yoshio T,Katada C,Yano T

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ghrelin, an appetite-promoting peptide secreted from the stomach, is reported to enhance preprandial acid output, possibly through stimulation of the cephalic phase. The present study was designed to clarify the dynamics of ghrelin in H(2) receptor (H(2)R)-null mice by genetic H(2)R knockout. METHODS:Fiftee...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Arakawa M,Suzuki H,Minegishi Y,Fukushima Y,Masaoka T,Ishikawa T,Hosoda H,Kangawa K,Hibi T

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dynamic change in gastric emptying on a minute-by-minute basis (gastric velocity) is evaluated by the 13C-octanoate breath test with deconvolution analysis. However, deconvolution is impractical, because it requires dual experiments to obtain 13CO2 excretion profiles following intraduodenal and oral admi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sanaka M,Yamamoto T,Osaki Y,Kuyama Y

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical significance of the measurement of c-erbB-2 oncogene product was evaluated. The subjects consisted of 404 patients, including 248 with cancer of the digestive organs and 128 with benign digestive diseases. Serum c-erbB-2 protein levels were measured by sandwich immunoenzyme assay. The positive rates of c-...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Motoo Y,Sawabu N,Yamaguchi Y,Mouri I,Yamakawa O,Watanabe H,Ohta H,Okai T,Makino H

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The localization and distribution of gamma delta T cell receptor (TCR)-positive cells (gamma delta T cells) in hepatocellular carcinoma capsules was investigated immunohistochemically at both light and electron microscopic levels. Most of the mononuclear cells infiltrating the tumor capsules were CD3-positive. Togethe...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chin K,Morise K,Kanayama K,Nagura H

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Among the factors influencing variceal relapse after endoscopic treatment, portal hemodynamic changes, especially in portal systemic shunts, could be the most important factor because hemodynamics are directly related to the development of esophageal varices. We aimed to clarify the influence of endoscopic t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ito K,Matsutani S,Maruyama H,Akiike T,Nomoto H,Suzuki T,Fukuzawa T,Mizumoto H,Saisho H

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The abnormal expression of several genes is involved in the development of colorectal tumors. The aim of this study was to examine the expression of KAI1, CAR, and Smad4, which has been associated with the progression of other cancers. METHODS:We examined 12 adenomas, 38 primary carcinomas, 10 liver metastases...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mikami T,Ookawa K,Shimoyama T,Fukuda S,Saito H,Munakata A

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fulminant non-A, non-B, non-C hepatitis has a high mortality rate, making the identification of its causative agent imperative. Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, human herpesvirus-6, and herpes simplex virus are all members of the herpesviridae family that are associated with fatal hepatic failure. We inv...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishikawa K,Hasegawa K,Naritomi T,Kanai N,Ogawa M,Kato Y,Kobayashi M,Torii N,Hayashi N

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Japan, nutritional therapy as both a primary and as a secondary treatment is widely used for Crohn's disease (CD). The rationale for its use is based on a variety of reasons. The first is its ability to induce remission and to ameliorate the activity of intestinal lesions in the short term by enteral (EN) or by par...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology

authors： Matsui T,Sakurai T,Yao T

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00