abstract：:Introduction. Most investigations on autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) were published on Asian cohorts while those on Caucasians are limited. However, there might be differences related to the origin. Patients and Methods. We analyzed 36 patients and compared type 1 (AIP1) with type 2 (AIP2). Results. The majority of pati...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Buechter M,Manka P,Heinemann FM,Lindemann M,Juntermanns B,Canbay A,Gerken G,Kahraman A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. To compare the surgical and oncological outcomes of rectal mucinous adenocarcinomas treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy versus surgery alone. Methods. A total of 167 locally advanced rectal mucinous adenocarcinoma patients treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery alone between 2008 and 2014 ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sun YW,Chi P,Lin HM,Lu XR,Huang Y,Xu ZB,Huang SH,Wang XJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A relationship between intestinal motility and ileostomy prolapse has been suggested but not demonstrated objectively. AIMS:This study evaluated the association between ileostomy prolapse and intestinal dysmotility in children. METHODS:IRB-approved retrospective review of 163 patients with ileostomies (199...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sparks EA,Velazco CS,Fullerton BS,Fisher JG,Khan FA,Hall AM,Jaksic T,Rodriguez L,Modi BP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks second amongst all causes of cancer deaths globally. It is on a rise in Pakistan and might represent the most common cancer in adult males. Pakistan contributes significantly to global burden of hepatitis C, which is a known risk factor for HCC, and has one of the highest prevalenc...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Hafeez Bhatti AB,Dar FS,Waheed A,Shafique K,Sultan F,Shah NH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There are no studies investigating the relationship between endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). Aim. The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether eNOS gene polymorphisms (G894T and T-786C) play a role in the development of type-2 HRS. Methods. Th...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Seckin Y,Yigit A,Yesilada E,Gulbay G,Cagin YF,Gozukara H,Bılgıc Y,Yildirim O,Turkoz Y,Aksungur Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. Studies have shown effects of diet on gut microbiota. We aimed to identify foods associated with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Methods. In this cross-sectional survey, consecutive patients diagnosed with CDI were identified by electronic medical records. Colitis symptoms and pos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Oman Evans Ii M,Starley B,Galagan JC,Yabes JM,Evans S,Salama JJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. No predictive or prognostic biomarker is available for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) undergoing perioperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Members of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family of receptor tyrosine kinases EGFR (HER1, ERBB1), HER2 (ERBB2), HER3 (ERBB3), and HE...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kripp M,Merx K,Wirtz RM,Gaiser T,Eidt S,Schwaab J,Post S,Wenz F,Hochhaus A,Hofheinz RD,Erben P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the thread-traction (TT) method has been found useful during endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancers, the movement of the thread interferes with the movement of the endoscope, and the lesion can only be pulled to the mouth side. We have developed the novel TT method using a sheath of ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Noda H,Ogasawara N,Koshino A,Fukuta S,Nagoya T,Hoshino H,Nagao K,Sugiyama T,Kondo Y,Ito Y,Izawa S,Ebi M,Funaki Y,Sasaki M,Kasugai K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of greater than 50% of the world's human population making it arguably one of the most successful bacterial pathogens. Chronic H. pylori colonization results in gastritis in nearly all patients; however in a subset of people, persistent infection with H. pylori is associated ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Haley KP,Gaddy JA

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. In a previously published article the authors reported the long-term follow-up results in 138 consecutive patients with gallstones and common bile duct (CBD) stones who underwent laparoscopic transverse choledochotomy (TC) with T-tube biliary drainage and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Aim of this st...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Quaresima S,Balla A,Guerrieri M,Lezoche G,Campagnacci R,D'Ambrosio G,Lezoche E,Paganini AM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aim. Crohn's disease is associated with gut microbiota (GM) dysbiosis. Treatment with the anti-IL-12p40 monoclonal antibody (12p40-mAb) has therapeutic effect in Crohn's disease patients. This study addresses whether a 12p40-mAb treatment influences gut microbiota (GM) composition in mice with adoptive ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Castro-Mejía J,Jakesevic M,Krych Ł,Nielsen DS,Hansen LH,Sondergaard BC,Kvist PH,Hansen AK,Holm TL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether pentraxin 3 (PTX3) can be a new noninvasive marker for prediction of liver fibrosis in patients with NAFLD. We also aimed to evaluate the relationship between PTX3 and atherosclerosis in patients with NAFLD. Method. Fifty-four male patients with biopsy...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ozturk K,Kurt O,Dogan T,Ozen A,Demirci H,Yesildal F,Kantarcioglu M,Turker T,Guler AK,Karslioglu Y,Altun B,Uygun A,Bagci S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Apoptotic rates in peripheral blood lymphocytes can predict radiation induced normal tissue toxicity. We studied whether apoptosis in lymphocytes has a prognostic value for therapy outcome. Methods. Lymphocytes of 87 rectal cancer patients were ex vivo irradiated with 2 Gy, 8 Gy, or a combination of 2 Gy i...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Winkler S,Hoppe P,Haderlein M,Hecht M,Fietkau R,Distel LV

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a functional upper gastrointestinal disorder with significant morbidity and medical costs. Previous studies investigated the association of G-protein β3 (GNB3) genetic polymorphisms with FD but with inconsistent results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to derive a preci...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Song YZ,You HY,Zhu ZH,Wen ZD,Xu HY,Chen BC,Chen ZJ,Huang QK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. We here investigated whether the combination of simvastatin and irinotecan could induce the synergistic effect on colon cancer cells with or without resistance to irinotecan. Methods. We investigated cell proliferation assay and assessed cell death detection ELISA and caspase-3 activity assay of various concentr...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Jang HJ,Hong EM,Jang J,Choi JE,Park SW,Byun HW,Koh DH,Choi MH,Kae SH,Lee J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. By examining the prescribing patterns and inappropriate use of acid suppressive therapy (AST) during hospitalization and at discharge we sought to identify the risk factors associated with such practices. Methods. In this retrospective observational study, inpatient records were reviewed from January 2011 to ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Singh A,Bodukam V,Saigal K,Bahl J,Wang Y,Hanlon A,Lu Y,Davis M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Conventional nasogastric tube placement is an essential clinical procedure; however, complications may arise from blind manipulation. We tested the feasibility and efficiency of a visual nasogastric tube insertion system (VNGS) using a manikin. Methods. A microimaging fiber (0.8 mm) was integrated into the...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li Q,Xie J,Wu J,Guo R,Ma W,Xu G,Yang M,Deng H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. The association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is still controversial. Here we performed a retrospective study to explore this issue. Methods. A total of 502 inpatients with Rome III confirmed IBS-D and known H. pylori status from 8 hos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Xiong F,Xiong M,Ma Z,Huang S,Li A,Liu S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. This study compared the eradication rates of of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection by a 7-day and 14-day anti-HP regimen. Materials and Methods. An open, randomized, prospective study was performed to evaluate the response to anti-HP treatment in adult HP-positive patients following a 7-day course (Regimen ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Arama SS,Tiliscan C,Negoita C,Croitoru A,Arama V,Mihai CM,Pop F,Garg A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Study Aims. When performing endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for patients on antithrombotic agents, the frequency of delayed bleeding is expected to increase. The endoscopic polyglycolic acid (PGA) felt and fibrin glue sealing method could be a new method for prevention of delayed bleeding. Patien...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Fukuda H,Yamaguchi N,Isomoto H,Matsushima K,Minami H,Akazawa Y,Ohnita K,Takeshima F,Shikuwa S,Nakao K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to investigate the association of psychological characteristics and functional dyspepsia treatment outcome. 109 patients who met the criteria for FD were enrolled. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to measure pe...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen Y,Wang C,Wang J,Zheng L,Liu W,Li H,Yu S,Pan B,Yu H,Yu R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Traditionally, rectal cancer surgery is recommended 6 to 8 weeks after completing neoadjuvant chemoradiation. Extending the waiting time may increase the tumor response rate. However, the perioperative complication rate may increase. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between extend...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Timudom K,Phothong N,Akaraviputh T,Chinswangwatanakul V,Pongpaibul A,Petsuksiri J,Ithimakin S,Trakarnsanga A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite extensive research, alcohol remains one of the most common causes of liver disease in the United States. Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) encompasses a broad spectrum of disorders, including steatosis, steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis. Although many agents and approaches have been tested in patients with ALD and in...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li F,Duan K,Wang C,McClain C,Feng W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Surgical treatment of hydatid liver disease (HLD) is divided into conservative and radical procedures. While conservative techniques are easier and faster to perform, there is an emerging need to reduce their morbidity and recurrence rates. Our aim was to present and evaluate the efficiency and safety of t...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Mantonakis E,Papalampros A,Moris D,Dimitrokallis N,Sakarellos P,Griniatsos J,Felekouras E

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corrosive injury results from the intake of corrosive-acid-based chemicals. However, this phenomenon is limited to a small number of cases and cannot be extrapolated to the epidemiology of corrosive injuries in actual situations. This study focuses on the annual incidence of corrosive injury and its connection to gend...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen CM,Chung YC,Tsai LH,Tung YC,Lee HM,Lin ML,Liu HL,Tang WR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gangliocytic paraganglioma (GP) has been regarded as a rare benign tumor that commonly arises from the second part of the duodenum. As GP does not exhibit either prominent mitotic activity or Ki-67 immunoreactivity, it is often misdiagnosed as neuroendocrine tumor (NET) G1. However, the prognosis might be better in pa...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Okubo Y,Yokose T,Motohashi O,Miyagi Y,Yoshioka E,Suzuki M,Washimi K,Kawachi K,Nito M,Nemoto T,Shibuya K,Kameda Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is a significant problem that is associated with high morbidity and mortality in critical settings. This injury may be ameliorated using postconditioning protocol. In our study, we created a rabbit intestinal I/R injury model to analyze the effects of local ischemia postcon...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Yang M,Dong JX,Li LB,Che HJ,Yong J,Song FB,Wang T,Zhang JW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Inflammatory bowel disease results from the dysregulation of immune response to environmental and microbial agents in genetically susceptible individuals. The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of rifaximin and/or Mutaflor (Escherichia coli Nissle 1917, EcN) administration on the healing of...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Dembiński A,Warzecha Z,Ceranowicz P,Dembiński M,Cieszkowski J,Gosiewski T,Bulanda M,Kuśnierz-Cabala B,Gałązka K,Konturek PC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. This study is aimed at studying the prevalence and characteristics of different types of headaches in patients with Crohn's disease. Materials and Methods. 51 patients in Crohn's disease group (F/M: 26/25) and 51 patients in control group (F/M: 27/24) were involved. Patients in Crohn's disease group were d...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Anadol Kelleci U,Calhan T,Sahin A,Kahraman R,Ozdil K,Sokmen HM,Yalcin D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a diagnostic test with relatively rare usage. In this study, we aimed to evaluate both the optimal cleaning regimen for CCE and the diagnostic value of test in the study group. Methods. A total of 62 patients were enrolled in this study. In the first step, 3 different colon...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Akyüz Ü,Yılmaz Y,İnce AT,Kaya B,Pata C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There have been few reports of nucleotide analogue-related renal tubular dysfunction (RTD) in CHB patients. We assessed the prevalence and presentation of nucleotide analogue-related proximal RTD. Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed in CHB patients taking nucleotide analogues. Inclusion criteria...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Sobhonslidsuk A,Wanichanuwat J,Numthavaj P,Sophonsritsuk A,Petraksa S,Pugasub A,Jittorntam P,Kongsomgan A,Roytrakul S,Phakdeekitcharoen B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. Although the differential expression of microRNA (miRNA) genes has been identified in many diseases, little information exists concerning the miRNA expression profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (D-IBS). Therefore, the specific expression o...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tao W,Dong X,Kong G,Fang P,Huang X,Bo P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. To understand the feasibility and efficacy of treatment with SAMe in patients with hepatitis B-related HCC with different Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stages. Methods. We retrospectively enrolled 697 patients with BCLC early-stage (stages 0-A) and advanced-stage (stages B-C) HCC who underwent SAMe therap...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Guo T,He Y,Ma W,Liu Z,Liu Q

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown the high diagnostic accuracy of narrow-band imaging magnifying endoscopy (NBI-ME) and Lugol chromoendoscopy with pink-color sign assessment (LCE-PS) for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SESCC). However, there has been no controlled trial comparing these two diagnostic techniq...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Goda K,Dobashi A,Yoshimura N,Kato M,Aihara H,Sumiyama K,Toyoizumi H,Kato T,Ikegami M,Tajiri H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To evaluate the feasibility of percutaneous sclerotherapy of symptomatic simple abdominal cysts, using hypertonic saline and bleomycin, as an alternative to surgery. Materials and Methods. This study involved fourteen consecutive patients (ten women, four men, mean age: 59.2 y) with nineteen symptomatic simple cy...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Souftas VD,Kosmidou M,Karanikas M,Souftas D,Menexes G,Prassopoulos P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The aim of the study was evaluation of the diagnostic utility of serum oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL), antibodies against oxLDLs (o-LAB), and CEA as risk markers of colorectal cancer (CRC). Material and Methods. The serum levels of study factors were measured in 73 patients with CRC and in 35 ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Diakowska D,Grabowski K,Nienartowicz M,Zarębski P,Fudalej K,Markocka-Mączka K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has increased in pediatric populations over the last decade. Patients diagnosed during childhood often survive well into adulthood, and therefore their healthcare requires transfer to an adult gastroenterolo...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Bollegala N,Nguyen GC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High throughput methodologies have revealed the existence of an unexpectedly large number of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs). The unconventional role of lncRNAs in gene expression regulation and their broad implication in oncogenic and tumor suppressive pathways have introduced lncRNAs as novel biological tumor markers....

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kladi-Skandali A,Michaelidou K,Scorilas A,Mavridis K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/Aims. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can form immune complexes which may result in various types of glomerulonephritis (GN). However, proteinuria can occur because of other kidney diseases besides HBV-related GN (HBV-GN). The aim of this study is to elucidate the causes of proteinuria and report on the clinical ou...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Yoo JJ,Lee JH,Yoon JH,Lee M,Lee DH,Cho Y,Jang ES,Cho EJ,Yu SJ,Kim YJ,Lee HS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background/Aims. This study aimed to establish optimal propofol anesthesia for therapeutic endoscopy, which has not been established. Methodology. We retrospectively investigated data on 89 patients who underwent upper-GI endoscopic submucosal dissection or endoscopic mucosal resection under anesthesia with propofol. ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Matsumoto K,Nagahara A,Matsumoto K,Akazawa Y,Komori H,Nakagawa Y,Takeda T,Ueyama H,Shimada Y,Asaoka D,Hojo M,Watanabe S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00