abstract：:The preoperative diagnosis of extraluminal gastrointestinal stromal tumours in the duodenum is difficult to establish due to their rare occurrence and the lack of pathognomonic signs. This report describes the case of a 61-year-old woman who suffered from an immunohistologically confirmed gastrointestinal stromal tumo...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mussack T,Szeimies U,Arbogast S,Schiemann U,Siebeck M,Hallfeldt K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Echo-enhanced power Doppler sonography is an increasingly used procedure for the differentiation of liver tumours. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the accuracy of echo-enhanced power Doppler sonography in comparison with conventional ultrasound and fundamental power Doppler sono...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Rickes S,Schulze S,Neye H,Ocran KW,Wermke W

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiphospholipid antibodies are a heterogeneous group of acquired autoantibodies that react with anionic phospholipids, such as cardiolipin. Anticardiolipin antibodies (ACAs) are frequently found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune disorders and can react with the phospholipid alone or b...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Yuste JR,Prieto J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the effect of pantoprazole and esomeprazole on intra-oesophageal pH and investigate their pharmacokinetics in patients with symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). METHODS:Double-blind, randomized, two-period crossover study. Caucasian men with symptomatic GORD (n=48) were selected on the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Simon B,Müller P,Pascu O,Gatz G,Sander P,Huber R,Mascher H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory process, the aetiology of which is complex and probably multi-factorial. Nutrition has been proposed to be an important aetiological factor for IBD. The present review critically examines the relationship between components of the diet (such as sugar, fat, fib...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cashman KD,Shanahan F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:As it has been demonstrated that a careful duodenal inspection during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy may be useful in predicting coeliac disease, we tried to define the usefulness of endoscopy in detecting unsuspected coeliac patients. DESIGN AND METHODS:We considered all the first diagnoses of coeliac dis...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Vjero K,Martucci S,Alvisi C,Broglia F,Viera FT,Perego M,Corazza GR

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A gluten-free diet is the cornerstone treatment of coeliac disease. Until now, it is not known conclusively whether trace amounts of gluten might be allowed in the diet, as suggested by Codex Alimentarius. Gluten-free foods intended for dietary use can now be analysed reliably for residual gluten by the new R5 enzyme-...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mothes T,Stern M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of the determination of Helicobacter pylori infection by a stool immunoassay in patients with upper-gastrointestinal bleeding (UGB) of peptic origin, in comparison with the routine histological study, serology, rapid urease and 13C-breath tests. METHODS:Sixty-eight patients with endosc...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Griñó P,Pascual S,Such J,Casellas JA,Niveiro M,Andreu M,Sáez J,Aparicio JR,Griñó E,Compañy L,Laveda R,Pérez-Mateo M

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Survival of Helicobacter pylori is dependent upon urease in the cytoplasm and at the bacterial surface. We have sought to clarify how alkaline ammonium salts, released from urea by this enzyme, might alter mucus pH and so affect growth and motility of the bacterium in the gastric mucus environment. METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sidebotham RL,Worku ML,Karim QN,Dhir NK,Baron JH

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential usefulness of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound in the detection and follow-up of local complications (phlegmon and abscess) in Crohn's disease. METHODS:With this aim, 28 patients with suspected abdominal inflammatory mass were examined with po...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Esteban JM,Aleixandre A,Hurtado MJ,Maldonado L,Mora FJ,Nogués E

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the stomach is extremely rare. To date, only 80 cases have been reported. A 65-year-old man with complaints of epigastric pain and cachexia for the past year is presented. He had a tumour with infiltration of the corpus and antrum of the stomach. The tumour was unresectable, and the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dursun M,Yaldiz M,Işikdoğan A,Yilmaz G,Canoruç F,Ormeci N,Yilmaz S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In western and northern but not southern Europe, the prevalence of coeliac disease among patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is higher than in the general population. We analysed the prevalence of coeliac disease among patients with PBC in Poland, a central European country. METHODS:In 115 patient...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Habior A,Lewartowska A,Orłowska J,Zych W,Sankowska M,Bauer A,Butruk E

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on intraductal biliary pressure (IDP) in basal conditions and after intravenous morphine and oral meal stimulation. DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifteen patients (5 male, 10 female) aged 31-83 years (mean 61.5 +/- 13.7 years) with prior chol...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Błaut U,Marecik J,Hartwich A,Herman RM,Laskiewicz J,Thor PJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult Still's disease is a well-characterized rheumatic disorder of unknown origin, which may affect multiple organs and may have a fatal course. However, liver failure has rarely been described in adult Still's disease. We present the case of a 25-year-old woman who was admitted with acute liver failure 2 years after...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Ott SJ,Baron A,Berghaus T,Lamerz R,Beuers U

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 7 day treatment scheme based on rabeprazole/levofloxacin/amoxycillin or tinidazole achieved an eradication rate over 90%. However, the combination of drugs and duration of treatment for the correct use of levofloxacin in the eradication of are still unclear. OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy and tolerabil...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Di Caro S,Zocco MA,Cremonini F,Candelli M,Nista EC,Bartolozzi F,Armuzzi A,Cammarota G,Santarelli L,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 30% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) causes full biochemical normalization, while 70% are incomplete responders. The only differences between the two groups are the significantly higher cholestasis indices in the incomplete responders. In these patients we inves...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Leuschner M,Holtmeier J,Ackermann H,Leuschner U

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have both beneficial and deleterious effects on the colon. Long-term use is associated with a substantial decrease in colorectal cancer incidence and regression of adenomatous polyps. In contrast, significant adverse effects are also interesting, but rare, and include muco...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mulcahy HE,O'Donoghue D

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the indications, technical success and outcomes of open access percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion in the district general hospital setting. DESIGN:This study was a retrospective audit of patients receiving PEG by the thread pull method from November 1998 to November 1999, follow...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fox MR,Harris AW

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The endoscopic (13)C-urea breath test ((13)C-EUBT), which combines the urea breath test (UBT) with endoscopy, provides high accuracy for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. This study was conducted to determine whether the (13)C-EUBT using low doses of urea and short sampling times could preserve accuracy i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Isomoto H,Inoue K,Shikuwa S,Furusu H,Nishiyama T,Omagari K,Mizuta Y,Murase K,Murata I,Enjoji A,Kanematsu T,Kohno S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently reported that (Lamiaceae) may alleviate CCl(4)-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats, possibly blocking the formation of free radicals generated during CCl(4) metabolism. Carnosol, one of the main constituents of Rosmarinus, has been shown to have antioxidant and scavenging activities. Therefore, ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sotelo-Félix JI,Martinez-Fong D,Muriel De la Torre P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a small proportion of patients with abdominal discomfort have organic disease, but a correct diagnosis can seldom be made by simple clinical examination. Additional diagnostic procedures must be employed, but these are expensive and demanding and carry a certain risk. Assessment of faecal concentrations of the ne...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aadland E,Fagerhol MK

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here on a patient affected by chronic hepatitis C who developed acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) superinfection with replacement of genotype 1b by genotype 4. The history revealed no risk factors for a new exposure to HCV, with the exception of colonoscopy with mucosal biopsy performed about 3 months before. Th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Accapezzato D,Fravolini F,Casciaro MA,Paroli M

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) is increasingly used to treat complications of portal hypertension, but proven tools for risk assessment of early mortality are lacking. DESIGN:The prospective evaluation of a new 60-day mortality score. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a tertiary medical c...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Brensing KA,Raab P,Textor J,Görich J,Schiedermaier P,Strunk H,Paar D,Schepke M,Sudhop T,Spengler U,Schild H,Sauerbruch T

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis has rarely been reported to be associated with idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis. We describe the case of a 57-year-old man who was confirmed to have both conditions, reflecting the likely autoimmune aetiopathogenesis common to both disorders. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tang KH,Schofield JB,Powell-Jackson PR

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reduced bone mineral density has been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and recent studies indicate that there is also an increase in the relative risk of fracture. Absolute risk of fracture is, however, generally low and thus measurement of bone mineral density as a screening procedure for all pati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Compston JE

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There has been a dramatic increase in recent years in the incidence of Barrett's oesophagus and the oesophageal adenocarcinoma associated with it. Alongside surgical treatment for early Barrett's carcinomas, endoscopic treatment procedures such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), which have much lower complication...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pech O,Nagy CD,Gossner L,May A,Ell C

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We postulated that the oro-oral route of transmission between spouses could be an important route of transmission of Helicobacter pylori. AIMS:To estimate the prevalence of different genotypes of H. pylori as distinguished by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Luman W,Zhao Y,Ng HS,Ling KL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The potential diagnostic value of performing Doppler measurements of liver vasculature to assess early stages of liver fibrosis has not been established. Due to the potential clinical impact, this study focused on the correlation between Doppler measurements and histologically proven liver fibrosis. METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bernatik T,Strobel D,Hahn EG,Becker D

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), rapidly progressive cerebral oedema remains the main fatal complication and an obstacle in liver transplantation. A 29-year-old Japanese woman presented with sudden-onset hepatic encephalopathy and jaundice. Hepatic encephalopathy deteriorated within 2 days of the onset of jaundice....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Sadamori H,Yagi T,Inagaki M,Shima Y,Matsuda H,Tanaka N,Sakaguchi K,Tsuji T,Matsumi M,Katayama H,Hirakawa N

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the impact that a test-and-treat policy with open-access urea breath testing (UBT) has had on the referral rates for endoscopy in a district hospital. Additionally, we examined for any change in the proportion of serious pathology detected endoscopically after adopting the policy. METHODS:Analysis of dat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Mahadeva S,Connelly J,Sahay P

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In advanced stages of Hodgkin's disease, liver involvement is common. However, Hodgkin's disease mimicking cholestatic hepatitis at presentation is rare. We describe a patient with Hodgkin's disease who was initially considered to have acute cholestatic hepatitis. Liver biopsy demonstrated prominent bile duct injury a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Liangpunsakul S,Kwo P,Koukoulis GK

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) on chromosome 9 and p16 (MTS1/CDKN2) gene mutations have been reported in various human cancers. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of LOH in 100 oesophageal squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) by typing microsatellite loci and mutations of the p16 gene. The methods used incl...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Giroux MA,Audrezet MP,Metges JP,Lozac'h P,Volant A,Nousbaum JB,Labat JP,Gouérou H,Ferec C,Robaszkiewicz M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prophylaxis with norfloxacin has been shown to be effective in preventing spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in liver cirrhosis. This therapy is associated with the appearance of quinolone-resistant Escherichia coli. However, only four cases of SBP caused by quinolone-resistant E. coli have been reported so far. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cereto F,Genescà J,Smithson A,González A,Moreno G,del Valle Ortiz O,Esteban R,Guardia J

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mice with a targeted mutation in the G protein subunit G alpha i2 gene develop a colonic mucosal inflammation, with a highly activated B-cell response. We wanted to investigate whether this increased B-cell activity was directed against dietary antigens and/or various self tissues. METHODS:The level of anti...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Uhlig HH,Hultgren Hörnquist E,Ohman Bache L,Rudolph U,Birnbaumer L,Mothes T

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a young woman with Crohn's disease of the bowel who presented with a purulent tracheobronchitis and life-threatening upper airway obstruction. Fibreoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated severe tracheal and upper bronchial pseudotumours and stenosis. The role of recent discontinuation of corticosteroids...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Henry MT,Davidson LA,Cooke NJ

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians should try to reach an optimal cure rate with initial anti-Helicobacter therapy. Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is more likely to be cured then in patients with 'functional' dyspepsia (FD). Differences in cure rates of 5-15% are usually reported, which is considere...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： de Boer WA,Tytgat GN

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor (TGF)-alpha protect the gastrointestinal mucosa against injury. In response to mucosal injury TGF-alpha, but not EGF, is locally increasingly expressed in the mucosa of the rat colon and stomach 4-8 h after injury. The aim of our present study was ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hoffmann P,Dignass AU,Zeeh JM,Mazurkiewicz J,Holtmann G,Gerken G

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A woman with stage III (pre-cirrhotic) primary biliary cirrhosis was referred for liver transplantation because of intractable pruritus. Oral administration of 50 mg naltrexone precipitated a severe opioid withdrawal-like reaction. Subsequently, when oral naltrexone therapy was reintroduced following a cautious infusi...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Neuberger J,Jones EA

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The significance of K-ras codon 12 mutation in pancreatic juice is still unclear. Although considerable controversy surrounds this question, the diagnostic utility of K-ras in patients with clinical suspicion of pancreatic cancer (PC) and in PC-risk patients remains unknown. OBJECTIVE:To study prospectively...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Boadas J,Mora J,Urgell E,Puig P,Roca M,Cussó X,Capellà G,Lluís F,Farré A

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00