abstract：AIM:To enhance the clinical utility of electrogastrography (EGG), which has been recorded since 1922, but is clinically unutilized. METHODS:An innovative method to salvage the promise of EGG is proposed by introducing a preliminary procedure, while maintaining the electrodes, standardized equipment, and signal process...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Poscente MD,Mintchev MP

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the characteristic radiologic findings of cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis (CMUSE) which can be differentiated from other similar bowel disease and to assess their clinical behavior. METHODS:Twenty pathologically and clinically confirmed CMUSE patients (males:females = 8:12; mean ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hwang J,Kim JS,Kim AY,Lim JS,Kim SH,Kim MJ,Kim MS,Song KD,Woo JY

更新日期：2017-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the acute toxicity, phytochemical profile, antidiarrheal activity and mechanisms of action of Maytenus erythroxylon (M. erythroxylon) ethanol extract. METHODS:A castor oil-induced diarrhea model was used to evaluate antidiarrheal activity. Intestinal transit and gastric emptying protocols were used ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Formiga RO,Quirino ZGM,Diniz MFFM,Marinho AF,Tavares JF,Batista LM

更新日期：2017-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional serrated adenoma (TSA) is a type of serrated polyp of the colorectum and is thought to be a precancerous lesion. There are three types of serrated polyps, namely, hyperplastic polyps, sessile serrated adenomas/polyps, and TSAs. TSA is the least common of the three types and accounts for about 5% of serrate...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kondo S,Mori H,Nishiyama N,Kondo T,Shimono R,Okada H,Kusaka T

更新日期：2017-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To improve anti-inflammatory activity while reducing drug doses, we developed a nanoformulation carrying dexamethasone and butyrate. METHODS:Dexamethasone cholesteryl butyrate-solid lipid nanoparticles (DxCb-SLN) were obtained with the warm microemulsion method. The anti-inflammatory activity of this novel nanofor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dianzani C,Foglietta F,Ferrara B,Rosa AC,Muntoni E,Gasco P,Della Pepa C,Canaparo R,Serpe L

更新日期：2017-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To show outcomes of our series of patients that underwent a total gastrectomy with a robotic approach and highlight the technical details of a proposed solution for the reconstruction phase. METHODS:Data of gastrectomies performed from May 2014 to October 2016, were extracted and analyzed. Basic characteristics of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Parisi A,Ricci F,Gemini A,Trastulli S,Cirocchi R,Palazzini G,D'Andrea V,Desiderio J

更新日期：2017-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is widespread worldwide thanks to their analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. However, even more attention is placed upon the recurrence of digestive system complications in the course of their use. Recent data suggests that the complications of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Utzeri E,Usai P

更新日期：2017-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the efficacy and safety of combined directly acting antivirals (DAAs) for the treatment of Chinese chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients in a real-world setting. METHODS:Hospitalized CHC patients who were treated with DAAs at Peking University First Hospital between January 2015 and December 2016 were enrol...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen JH,Zeng Z,Zhang XX,Zhang Y,Zhang RW,Wang S,Wu CH,Yu M,Liu D,Xi HL,Zhou YX,An YY,Xu XY

更新日期：2017-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate protective effects and molecular mechanisms of green tea polyphenols (GTP) on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Zucker fatty (ZF) rats. METHODS:Male ZF rats were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) for 2 wk then treated with GTP (200 mg/kg) or saline (5 mL/kg) for 8 wk, with Zucker lean rat as thei...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan Y,Kim J,Cheng J,Ong M,Lao WG,Jin XL,Lin YG,Xiao L,Zhu XQ,Qu XQ

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the role of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasound (3D-EAUS) for morphological assessment of the anal sphincter of female patients with chronic proctalgia (CP). METHODS:In this unmatched case control study, 30 consecutive female patients with CP and 25 normal women (control group) were enrolled. 3D-EAUS w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Xue YH,Ding SQ,Ding YJ,Pan LQ

更新日期：2017-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes has been a focus of interest in the management of many liver diseases. Cyclooxygenases are the enzymes involved in the first step of the biosynthesis of these lipid mediators and selective inhibitors for these isoenzymes as well as pharmacological analogues of prosta...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Martín-Sanz P,Casado M,Boscá L

更新日期：2017-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of nuclear division cycle (NDC)80 in human hepatocellular carcinogenesis. METHODS:NDC80 gene expression was analyzed by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in 47 paired hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and adjacent tissues. The HCC cell line SMMC-7721 was transfected wit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ju LL,Chen L,Li JH,Wang YF,Lu RJ,Bian ZL,Shao JG

更新日期：2017-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterize AXL receptor tyrosine kinase (AXL) expression in relationship to tumor protein P53 (TP53 gene, p53 protein) and its role in tumor invasion and response to therapy. METHODS:We used 14 cell lines, including 3 isogenic pairs carrying mutant/knockout p53, to gain insight into the relationship between A...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Abdel-Rahman WM,Al-Khayyal NA,Nair VA,Aravind SR,Saber-Ayad M

更新日期：2017-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcomes of drug therapy (DT) followed by pancreatic endotherapy for continuing painful episodes in recurrent acute pancreatitis. METHODS:DT comprised of pancreatic enzymes and anti-oxidants failing which, endotherapy (ET; pancreatic sphincterotomy and stent placement) was done. The frequency of pain...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pai CG,Kamath MG,Shetty MV,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease (CD) is an immune-mediated systemic condition evoked by ingestion of gluten and related prolamines in genetically susceptible subjects. The disease is featured by a variable combination of clinical signs, specific antibodies, HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8 haplotypes, and enteropathy. Vaccination is the most poten...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Anania C,Olivero F,Spagnolo A,Chiesa C,Pacifico L

更新日期：2017-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the role of neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (NACCRT) followed by surgical resection for localized or locally advanced perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed 57 patients who underwent surgical resection with or without NACCRT for perihilar CCA; 12 patients receiv...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jung JH,Lee HJ,Lee HS,Jo JH,Cho IR,Chung MJ,Park JY,Park SW,Song SY,Bang S

更新日期：2017-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Most medical specialties including the field of gastroenterology are mainly aimed at treating diseases rather than preventing them. Genomic medicine studies the health/disease process based on the interaction of the human genes with the environment. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is an ideal model to analyze the int...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Panduro A,Rivera-Iñiguez I,Sepulveda-Villegas M,Roman S

更新日期：2017-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the diagnostic value of gadobenate dimeglumine (Gd-BOPTA)-enhanced hepatocyte-phase magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating hepatic fibrosis and hepatitis. METHODS:Hepatocyte-phase images of Gd-BOPTA-enhanced MRI were retrospectively evaluated in 76 patients with chronic liver disease. These pat...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XM,Chen Z,Xiao EH,Shang QL,Ma C

更新日期：2017-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:RNA sequencing is the use of high throughput next generation sequencing technology to survey, characterize, and quantify the transcriptome of a genome. RNA sequencing has been used to analyze the pathogenesis of several malignancies such melanoma, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. RNA sequencing can identify differe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao M,Zhong A,Patel N,Alur C,Vyas D

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To observe whether there are differences in the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) and moxibustion (Mox) in rats with visceral hypersensitivity. METHODS:EA at 1 mA and 3 mA and Mox at 43 °C and 46 °C were applied to the Shangjuxu (ST37, bilateral) acupoints in model rats with visceral hypersensitivity. Responses ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao JM,Li L,Chen L,Shi Y,Li YW,Shang HX,Wu LY,Weng ZJ,Bao CH,Wu HG

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disorder that causes severe architectural disturbance in the small intestinal mucosa of genetically-predisposed individuals. Impaired absorption of multiple nutrients results and diarrhea and weight loss develop. Evidence has accumulated that a strict gluten-free diet can result in...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Freeman HJ

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess proportions, related conditions and survival of interval cancer (IC). METHODS:The programme has a linkage with different clinical databases and cancer registers to allow suitable evaluation. This evaluation involves the detection of ICs after a negative faecal inmunochemical test (FIT), interval cancer F...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Portillo I,Arana-Arri E,Idigoras I,Bilbao I,Martínez-Indart L,Bujanda L,Gutierrez-Ibarluzea I

更新日期：2017-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease of the biliary tract, which has been documented in the literature since 1867. This disease has a strong predilection for affecting men and can be seen in individuals as young as 2 years of age. PSC has a strong associated with inflammatory bowel disease, more commonly ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gidwaney NG,Pawa S,Das KM

更新日期：2017-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate a laparoscopic approach to gallbladder lesions including polyps, wall-thickening lesions, and suspected T1 and T2 gallbladder cancer (GBC). METHODS:We performed 50 cases of laparoscopic whole-layer cholecystectomy (LCWL) and 13 cases of laparoscopic gallbladder bed resection (LCGB) for those gallbladde...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ome Y,Hashida K,Yokota M,Nagahisa Y,Okabe M,Kawamoto K

更新日期：2017-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the mechanism of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA)-induced resistance to irradiation-triggered apoptosis through regulation of the p53 protein in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:Firstly, we detected expression of lysosome-associated membrane protein 2a (Lamp-2a), which is the key protein of...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wu JH,Guo JP,Shi J,Wang H,Li LL,Guo B,Liu DX,Cao Q,Yuan ZY

更新日期：2017-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate serum mean platelet volume (MPV) levels in acute pancreatitis (AP) patients and assess whether MPV effectively predicts the disease severity of AP. METHODS:We included 117 consecutive patients with AP as the AP group and 34 consecutive patients with colorectal polyps (before endoscopic treatment) as...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lei JJ,Zhou L,Liu Q,Xiong C,Xu CF

更新日期：2017-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial colonization of the gut shapes both the local and the systemic immune response and is implicated in the modulation of immunity in both healthy and disease states. Recently, quantitative and qualitative changes in the composition of the gut microbiota have been detected in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colit...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rapozo DC,Bernardazzi C,de Souza HS

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare two tests for exocrine pancreatic function (EPF) for use in M-ANNHEIM staging for pancreatitis. METHODS:One hundred and ninety four consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis (AP; n = 13), recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP; n = 65) and chronic pancreatitis (CP; n = 116) were enrolled. EPF was assessed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamath MG,Pai CG,Kamath A,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) results from a complex series of interactions between susceptibility genes, the environment, and the immune system. Recently, some studies provided strong evidence that the process of autophagy affects several aspects of mucosal immune responses. Autophagy is a cellular stress response...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Iida T,Onodera K,Nakase H

更新日期：2017-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the importance of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) for small (≤ 10 mm) rectal neuroendocrine tumor (NET) treatment. METHODS:Patients in whom rectal NETs were diagnosed by endoscopic resection (ER) at the Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital between 2008 and 2014 were included in this study. A tot...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Park SB,Kim DJ,Kim HW,Choi CW,Kang DH,Kim SJ,Nam HS

更新日期：2017-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Ghrelin, as a kind of multifunctional protein polypeptide, is mainly produced in the fundus of the stomach and can promote occurrence and development of many tumors, including gastrointestinal tumors, which has been proved by the relevant researches. Most gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs, about 80%), as the most...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu CZ,Liu D,Kang WM,Yu JC,Ma ZQ,Ye X,Li K

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the efficacy and safety of a hook knife (HO) with a hybrid knife (HK) during endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection (ESTD) procedure. METHODS:Between August 2012 and December 2015, the ESTD procedure was performed for 83 upper GI submucosal lesions, which originated from the muscularis propria layer id...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou JQ,Tang XW,Ren YT,Wei ZJ,Huang SL,Gao QP,Zhang XF,Yang JF,Gong W,Jiang B

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the role of microRNA 1181 (miR-1181) in invasion and proliferation in pancreatic cancer. METHODS:We analyzed the expression of miR-1181 in several pancreatic cancer cell lines and generated stable MIA-PaCa-2 and PANC-1 cell lines with up-regulated miR-1181 expression using an adenovirus delivery system....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang J,Guo XJ,Ding YM,Jiang JX

更新日期：2017-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarise the literature data on hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients concerning the prevalence of glucose abnormalities and associated risk. METHODS:We conducted a PubMed search and selected all studies found with the key words "HCV" or "hepatitis C virus" and "diabetes" or "insulin resistance". We includ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Desbois AC,Cacoub P

更新日期：2017-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examined the bile acid receptor TGR5 expression in squamous mucosa, Barrett's mucosa, dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EA). METHODS:Slides were stained with TGR5 antibody. The staining intensity was scored as 1+, 2+ and 3+. The extent of staining (percentage of cells staining) was scored as follows: 1+,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Marketkar S,Li D,Yang D,Cao W

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To understand the molecular mechanism of esophageal cancer development and provide molecular markers for screening high-risk populations and early diagnosis. METHODS:Two-dimensional electrophoresis combined with mass spectrometry were adopted to screen differentially expressed proteins in nine cases of fetal esoph...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo JH,Xing GL,Fang XH,Wu HF,Zhang B,Yu JZ,Fan ZM,Wang LD

更新日期：2017-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the antioxidant effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in hepatic stellate cell-T6 (HSC-T6) cells cultured in vitro and the potential mechanisms. METHODS:HSC-T6 cells were cultured in vitro and treated with various concentrations of CAPE for 24, 48 and 72 h, respectively. Cell proliferation w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang N,Shi JJ,Wu FP,Li M,Zhang X,Li YP,Zhai S,Jia XL,Dang SS

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To systematically review literature addressing three key psychologically-oriented controversies associated with gastroparesis. METHODS:A comprehensive search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases was performed to identify literature addressing the relationship between gastroparesis and psychological factors. T...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Woodhouse S,Hebbard G,Knowles SR

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate a suitable long-term culture system and optimal cryopreservation of intestinal organoid to improve organoid-based therapy by acquiring large numbers of cells. METHODS:Crypts were isolated from jejunum of C57BL/6 mouse. Two hundred crypts were cultured in organoid medium with either epidermal growth ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Han SH,Shim S,Kim MJ,Shin HY,Jang WS,Lee SJ,Jin YW,Lee SS,Lee SB,Park S

更新日期：2017-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication rates using second-line bismuth-containing quadruple therapy and to identify predictors of eradication failure. METHODS:This study included 636 patients who failed first-line triple therapy and received 7 d of bismuth-containing quadruple therapy between J...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim SE,Park MI,Park SJ,Moon W,Kim JH,Jung K,Kim HK,Lee YD

更新日期：2017-02-14 00:00:00