Comparison of clinical course and outcome of acute pancreatitis according to the two main etiologies: alcohol and gallstone.

abstract：BACKGROUND:HCC predominantly develops in the condition of chronic inflammation that has led to liver cirrhosis. A small proportion of patients with HCC is diagnosed in the non-cirrhotic liver (NCL). Data on patients with HCC in NCL in advanced stages are scarce. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed comparing...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Schütte K,Schulz C,Poranzke J,Antweiler K,Bornschein J,Bretschneider T,Arend J,Ricke J,Malfertheiner P

更新日期：2014-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a risk factor for colorectal neoplasms. Our goal is to explore the relationship between NAFLD and colorectal cancer (CRC) and to analyze potential indicators for screening CRC in NAFLD based on clinical big data. METHODS:Demographic information and routine clinica...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Yang R,Chen Y,Chen X

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of gastrointestinal tract is a rare disorder, often associated with immunodeficiency syndromes. There are no published reports of its association with Helicobacter pylori infection. METHODS:From March 2005 till February 2010, we prospectively followed all patients with diffuse d...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Khuroo MS,Khuroo NS,Khuroo MS

更新日期：2011-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) causes diarrhea, malnutrition and poor growth in children. Human breast milk decreases disease-causing bacteria by supplying nutrients and antimicrobial factors such as lysozyme. Goat milk with and without human lysozyme (HLZ) may improve the repair of intestinal bar...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Carvalho EB,Maga EA,Quetz JS,Lima IF,Magalhães HY,Rodrigues FA,Silva AV,Prata MM,Cavalcante PA,Havt A,Bertolini M,Bertolini LR,Lima AA

更新日期：2012-08-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric tuberculosis mimicking submucosal tumors is extremely rare and often misdiagnosed. CASE PRESENTATION:Three cases of gastric tuberculosis mimicking submucosal tumors were identified among patients admitted to local county hospitals because of upper abdominal discomfort and pain, with gastroscopy show...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Zhu R,Zhou Y,Wang H,Di L,Zhao K,Tuo B,Wu H

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nuclear protein high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a key trigger for the inflammatory reaction during liver ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI). Hydrogen treatment was recently associated with down-regulation of the expression of HMGB1 and pro-inflammatory cytokines during sepsis and myocardial IRI, but ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Liu Y,Yang L,Tao K,Vizcaychipi MP,Lloyd DM,Sun X,Irwin MG,Ma D,Yu W

更新日期：2014-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Saturated fatty acids are thought to be of relevance for the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity. However, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. In previous studies we found that food-derived carbohydrates such as fructose alter the intestinal serotonergic system while ind...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Ritze Y,Böhle M,Haub S,Hubert A,Enck P,Zipfel S,Bischoff SC

更新日期：2013-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pediatric Crohn's disease is characterized by a higher incidence of complicated phenotypes. Murine models help to better understand the dynamic process of intestinal fibrosis and test therapeutic interventions. Pre-pubertal models are lacking. We aimed to adapt a model of chronic colitis to pre-pubertal rats...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Dupont-Lucas C,Marion-Letellier R,Pala M,Guerin C,Amamou A,Jarbeau M,Bôle-Feysot C,Nicol L,David A,Aziz M,Colasse E,Savoye-Collet C,Savoye G

更新日期：2020-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are many pathological conditions with hepatic iron overload. Classical definite diagnostic methods of these disorders are invasive and based on a direct tissue biopsy material. For the last years the role of MR imaging in liver diagnostics has been increasing. MRI shows changes of liver intensity in pa...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Szurowska E,Sikorska K,Izycka-Swieszewska E,Nowicki T,Romanowski T,Bielawski KP,Studniarek M

更新日期：2010-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is the recommended treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients at Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) B-stage, whereas sorafenib is an orally administered small molecule target drug for BCLC C-stage. This updated systemic review and meta-analysis focuses on i...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Li L,Zhao W,Wang M,Hu J,Wang E,Zhao Y,Liu L

更新日期：2018-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calprotectin is a stable neutrophil protein, which can be measured in faecal samples. The faecal level of calprotectin increases during disease activity in ulcerative colitis (UC). Nonetheless, the relevance of faecal calprotectin (FC) measurement during granulomonocytapheresis (GMA) for UC has not yet been ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Shimoyama T,Yamamoto T,Umegae S,Matsumoto K

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The combination of boceprevir or telaprevir with peginterferon-alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of patients infected with HCV genotype 1 has led to significantly increased rates of sustained virological response (SVR) in phase III trials. There is only limited data regarding the safety and efficacy in a ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Wehmeyer MH,Eißing F,Jordan S,Röder C,Hennigs A,Degen O,Hüfner A,Hertling S,Schmiedel S,Sterneck M,van Lunzen J,Lohse AW,Schulze zur Wiesch J,Lüth S

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic hamartoma is an extremely rare benign disease of the pancreas. Only 30 cases have been reported to date. CASE PRESENTATION:A 68-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic solid and multi-cystic lesion in the uncus of the pancreas, incidentally detected on abdominal enhanced computed tomography. ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Matsushita D,Kurahara H,Mataki Y,Maemura K,Higashi M,Iino S,Sakoda M,Shinchi H,Ueno S,Natsugoe S

更新日期：2016-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroparesis (Gp) is a poorly understood chronic gastrointestinal medical condition for which patient reported outcomes (PRO) are lacking. Previously developed symptoms scoring has been used for several decades. Using symptoms scores as a basis for documentation, 12 years of support/focus group patient feed...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Cutts T,Holmes S,Kedar A,Beatty K,K Mohammad M,Abell T

更新日期：2016-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for conclusions to be drawn. Given the current interest in acupuncture by patients, it is in the public interest to establish more rigorous evidence. Building on the positive findings from a pilot study, in ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： MacPherson H,Bland M,Bloor K,Cox H,Geddes D,Kang'ombe A,Reynolds J,Stamuli E,Stuardi T,Tilbrook H,Torgerson D,Whorwell P

更新日期：2010-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wireless capsule pH-metry (WC) is better tolerated than standard nasal pH catheter (SC), but endoscopic placement is expensive. AIMS:to confirm that non-endoscopic peroral manometric placement of WC is as effective and better tolerated than SC and to perform a cost analysis of the available esophageal pH-me...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Andrews CN,Sadowski DC,Lazarescu A,Williams C,Neshev E,Storr M,Au F,Heitman SJ

更新日期：2012-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 0.2-1 % of children suffers from abdominal migraine (AM). Pathophysiology of AM has not been adequately studied. This study evaluated gastric motility in children with AM. METHODS:Seventeen children (6 boys), within an age range of 4-15 years, referred to a tertiary care paediatric unit, North...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Devanarayana NM,Rajindrajith S,Benninga MA

更新日期：2016-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT) is the most specific serum biomarker of heavy alcohol consumption, defined as ≥ 350-420 g alcohol/week. Despite introduction of a standardized reference measurement technique, widespread use of CDT remains limited due to low sensitivity. The aim of this study ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Fagan KJ,Irvine KM,McWhinney BC,Fletcher LM,Horsfall LU,Johnson L,O'Rourke P,Martin J,Scott I,Pretorius CJ,Ungerer JP,Powell EE

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous work has suggested that in the liver, adenosine preconditioning is mediated by nitric oxide. Whether the endothelial isoform of nitric oxide synthase plays a part in this mechanism has however not yet been investigated. METHODS:Wistar rats were used (6 in each group)--Groups: (1) sham, (2) ischemia...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Serracino-Inglott F,Virlos IT,Habib NA,Williamson RC,Mathie RT

更新日期：2002-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with liver cirrhosis typically exhibit abnormal coagulation parameters in conventional coagulation tests (CCTs). Rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) is a holistic blood coagulation assay. This method provides an insight into the global hemostatic capabilities and has been suggested to provide a be...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Seeßle J,Löhr J,Kirchner M,Michaelis J,Merle U

更新日期：2020-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of colonic obstructions result from colorectal cancer. However, malignancies of extra-colonic origin can also disrupt colorectal patency, and the efficacy of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) insertion as a bridge to surgery in these patients are still in debate. The aim of this study is to eva...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Kim EJ,Han SH,Kim KO,Chung JW,Park DK,Kwon KA,Kim JH

更新日期：2020-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effect of albumin infusion on cirrhotic patients admitted for acute gastrointestinal bleeding. METHODS:Medical records of cirrhotic patients who admitted due to acute gastrointestinal bleeding through January 2009 to December 2018 were reviewed. Clinical data and the total amount of album...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Wang Z,Xie YW,Lu Q,Yan HL,Liu XB,Long Y,Zhang X,Yang JL

更新日期：2020-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advances in intensive care support such as therapeutic hypothermia or new liver assist devices have been the mainstay of treatment attempting to bridge the gap from acute liver failure to liver transplantation, but the efficacy of the available devices in reducing mortality has been questioned. To address th...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Thiel K,Schenk M,Etspüler A,Schenk T,Morgalla MH,Königsrainer A,Thiel C

更新日期：2011-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic balloon dilation and/or plastic stent placement has been a standard method for treating biliary strictures complicated post living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). The strictures may be refractory to endoscopic treatment and require long-term stent placement. However, consensus on the optimal p...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Koizumi M,Kumagi T,Kuroda T,Imamura Y,Kanemitsu K,Ogawa K,Takada Y,Hiasa Y

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An epidermoid cyst in an intrapancreatic accessory spleen (ECIPAS) in the pancreas head is an extremely rare condition. The natural course of this condition is not well known, and it is difficult to diagnose before surgery due to the lack of specific imaging findings. CASE PRESENTATION:A tumor was found in ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Ko HJ,Shim JR,Lee TB,Choi BH,Lee JH,Ryu JH,Yang K

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:MAdCAM-1 is an adhesion molecule expressed in Peyer's patches and lymphoid tissues which is mobilized by cytokines like TNF-alpha and is a major determinant of lymphocyte trafficking to the gut in human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It has been suggested that both reactive oxygen and nitrogen metabolites...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Oshima T,Jordan P,Grisham MB,Alexander JS,Jennings M,Sasaki M,Manas K

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Crystal storing histiocytosis is a rare disorder associated with monoclonal gammopathy. In this disease, monoclonal heavy and light chains accumulate in the lysosome of macrophages, leading to histiocytic reaction in different organs. It is secondary to the presence of a small B-cell clone, responsible for m...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Contejean A,Larousserie F,Bouscary D,Dohan A,Deau-Fischer B,Szwebel TA,Dhooge M,Terris B,Vignon M

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated the relationship between liver stiffness and carotid artery elasticity in patients with chronic viral hepatitis. We used an acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) technique to measure stiffness, and a radio frequency (RF) vascular quantitative ultrasound technique to measure changes ...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Li JH,Zhu N,Min YB,Shi XZ,Duan YY,Yang YL

更新日期：2018-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diet may play a role in disease status in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. We tested whether the inflammatory potential of diet, based on a summation of pro- and anti-inflammatory nutrients, is associated with disease activity in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. METHODS:Partici...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Lamers CR,de Roos NM,Witteman BJM

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) includes a wide spectrum of liver diseases, ranging from pure steatosis to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and eventually to liver cirrhosis with its complications. Identifying advanced fibrosis in patients is crucial to evaluating prognosis and possible therapeu...

journal_title：BMC gastroenterology

authors： Raszeja-Wyszomirska J,Szymanik B,Ławniczak M,Kajor M,Chwist A,Milkiewicz P,Hartleb M

更新日期：2010-06-28 00:00:00