abstract：:Bolus transit through the esophagus has not been validated by videoesophagram in patients with dysphagia and changes in impedance with abnormal barium transit have not been described in those patients. The aim of this study was to compare esophageal impedance findings with barium esophagram measurements in patients wi...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Cho YK,Choi MG,Oh SN,Baik CN,Park JM,Lee IS,Kim SW,Choi KY,Chung IS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscularis externa of mouse esophagus is composed of two skeletal muscle layers in the adult. But less attention is paid to the histogenesis of the muscularis externa of the esophagus, and controversies still exist about the developmental process and the spatio-temporal expression characteristics of muscle-specific pr...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Cao XM,Yang YP,Li HR,Cui HL,Ya J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after esophagectomy have been reported to occur in 15-30% of patients and are the most common causes of major morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for the development of PPCs include impairment in lung function, cardiac reserve, aerobic capacity, and body composition. Phys...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Feeney C,Reynolds JV,Hussey J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma may arise in patients with Barrett's esophagus after fundoplication esophageal pH monitoring showing no acid in esophagus. This suggests the need to develop methodology to evaluate the occurrence of ultra-distal reflux (1cm above the LES). The objective of the study was to compa...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Seguro FC,Santo MA,Szachnowicz S,Maluf Filho F,Kishi HS,Falcão AM,Nasi A,Sallum RA,Cecconello I

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive dysphagia of unknown etiology may still provide a diagnostic challenge despite an increase in the number and quality of investigations available. We describe a 64-year-old man who presented with progressive dysphagia and weight loss. Following a number of investigations, a diagnosis of diffuse esophageal l...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Crouch G,Devitt PG,Thompson SK

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sensitization of esophageal nociceptive afferents by inflammatory mediators plays an important role in esophageal inflammatory nociception. Our previous studies demonstrated that esophageal mast cell activation increases the excitability of esophageal nodose C-fibers. But the intracellular mechanism of this sensitizat...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Gao G,Ouyang A,Kaufman MP,Yu S

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transnasal ultrathin esophagogastroduodenoscopy (N-EGD) with less gagging reflexes under non-sedation is likely suitable for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), however, N-EGD might have drawbacks, including its low image resolution. Limited information is available regarding the diagnosability of...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Mori A,Ohashi N,Yoshida A,Nozaki M,Tatebe H,Okuno M,Hoshihara Y,Hongo M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) is a rare disease that is characterized by aggressive invasion, early metastasis, and poor prognosis. Treatment protocols are not well-established. To understand this condition more precisely, we performed a retrospective review of eight cases of PMME diagnosed at the...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Yu H,Huang XY,Li Y,Xie X,Zhou JL,Zhang LJ,Fu JH,Wang X

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent anatomical studies of the esophagus showed that submucosal longitudinal lymphatic vessels connect to the superior mediastinal and the paracardial lymphatics and lymphatic routes to periesophageal nodes originate from the muscle layer. Using clinical data for lymph node metastasis, we verify these anatomical...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Tachimori Y,Nagai Y,Kanamori N,Hokamura N,Igaki H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Curative treatment of esophageal cancer with definitive or preoperative high-dose chemoradiotherapy inflicts a major strain on the patients with potentially severe physical, emotional, and social consequences. The aim of this study was to assess various aspects of quality of life and fatigue in long-term survivors fol...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Hurmuzlu M,Aarstad HJ,Aarstad AK,Hjermstad MJ,Viste A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barrett's esophagus, the management of which remains controversial, is the precursor condition to esophageal adenocarcinoma. A number of endoscopic treatments have been designed as an alternative to surgical resection for patients with high-grade dysplasia. One of these, photodynamic therapy, involves the light activa...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Sánchez A,Reza M,Blasco JA,Callejo D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are used to treat obstructive malignancies of the esophagus or esophagogastric junction; however, a potential complication is recurrent dysphagia because of tissue in/overgrowth. The placement of a second SEMS is one strategy to re-establish patency of the esophageal lumen. We evalua...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Conio M,Blanchi S,Filiberti R,De Ceglie A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cancer stem cell theory states that cancers contain tumor-forming cells that have the ability to self-renew as well as give rise to cells that differentiate. Cancer stem cells have been identified in several solid tumors, but stem cells in normal human esophagus or in Barrett's esophagus or adenocarcinoma have not...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Bobryshev YV,Freeman AK,Botelho NK,Tran D,Levert-Mignon AJ,Lord RV

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of achalasia remains controversial, with little consensus on the optimal patient treatment pathway. In our own esophageal unit, we offer pneumatic dilatation as the initial therapy in most patients as first-line therapy. In this study, we aimed to examine the safety and efficacy of our own approach to t...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Howard JM,Mongan AM,Manning BJ,Byrne P,Lawler P,Ravi N,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Target volume definition in modern radiotherapy is based on planning computed tomography (CT). So far, 18-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) has not been included in planning modality in volume definition of esophageal cancer. This study evaluates fusion of FDG-PET and CT in patients with esopha...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Schreurs LM,Busz DM,Paardekooper GM,Beukema JC,Jager PL,Van der Jagt EJ,van Dam GM,Groen H,Plukker JT,Langendijk JA

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the long-term outcomes of laparoscopic Heller myotomy with Dor fundoplication (LHD) and its effect on chest pain. Between June 1995 and August 2009, a total of 35 patients with achalasia underwent an LHD. The symptom scores were calculated by combining the frequency and the...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Sasaki A,Obuchi T,Nakajima J,Kimura Y,Koeda K,Wakabayashi G

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sivelestat sodium hydrate (Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Osaka, Japan) is a selective inhibitor of neutrophil elastase (NE) and is effective in reducing acute lung injury associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). We conducted a prospective randomized controlled study to investigate the efficacy of peri...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Kawahara Y,Ninomiya I,Fujimura T,Funaki H,Nakagawara H,Takamura H,Oyama K,Tajima H,Fushida S,Inaba H,Kayahara M

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small percentage of patients who carry the diagnosis of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) actually have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The purpose of this study was to describe a series of patients who underwent fundoplication for presumed refractory GERD, but subsequently were found to have EoE. We...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Dellon ES,Farrell TM,Bozymski EM,Shaheen NJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemoradiotherapy is a standard treatment for esophageal carcinoma. This study evaluated the docetaxel-based definitive concomitant chemoradiotherapy in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to determine its clinical response and overall survival. In this unicenter trail, we enrolled 59 patients with histol...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Li QQ,Liu MZ,Hu YH,Liu H,He ZY,Lin HX

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a premalignant condition associated with the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Previous studies have implicated hydrophobic bile acids and gastric acid in BE and EAC pathogenesis. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that DNA damage, cytotoxicity and oxidative stress induce...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Goldman A,Condon A,Adler E,Minnella M,Bernstein C,Bernstein H,Dvorak K

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combined modality treatment for esophageal carcinoma seems to improve survival over surgery alone. Different combinations of cytotoxic drugs have been studied to improve antitumor efficacy and limit the toxicity of chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with inconsistent results. We present a prospective study of neoadjuvant CRT wit...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Zemanova M,Petruzelka L,Pazdro A,Kralova D,Smejkal M,Pazdrova G,Honova H

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Megaesophagus is the end-stage of achalasia cardiae. It is the result of peristaltic disorders and slow decompensation of the muscular layer of the esophagus. The aim of this article is to detail the diagnostic criteria and surgical management of megaesophagus. Criteria were acute bending of esophagus axis; lack of es...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Lewandowski A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological plausibility and evidence from case series indicate that an increased body mass index could be a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus. The aim of this study was to assemble and appraise the available evidence on the association of body mass index and Barrett's esophagus in a narrative approach. A systematic ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Seidel D,Muangpaisan W,Hiro H,Mathew A,Lyratzopoulos G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:beta-Catenin, which is frequently overexpressed in a variety of human cancers including esophageal cancer, mediates cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth. In the present study, we used a human U6 promoter-driven DNA-template approach to induce short hairpin RNA (shRNA)-triggered RNA interference to silence beta-c...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Wang JS,Zheng CL,Wang YJ,Wen JF,Ren HZ,Liu Y,Jiang HY

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:X-ray repair cross complementing 1 (XRCC1) protein plays an important role in base excision repair. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in XRCC1 gene may affect DNA repairing ability and genetic susceptibility to cancer. This study was designed to investigate the correlation of XRCC1 Arg194Trp Arg280His and Arg399G...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Yan L,Yanan D,Donglan S,Na W,Rongmiao Z,Zhifeng C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively investigated the efficacy of a chemoradiotherapy regimen using daily low-dose cisplatin and continuous 5-fluorouracil infusion in 71 registered patients with unresectable esophageal cancer. The overall response rate (complete response plus partial response) was 59%. The major toxicities observed wer...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Takagawa R,Kunisaki C,Makino H,Kosaka T,Ono HA,Akiyama H,Shimada H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lugol chromoendoscopy (LCE) is a useful technique for visualizing superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SESCC), but the stimulating effect of the Lugol solution can sometimes cause clinical problems. Newly developed techniques such as narrow-band imaging (NBI) and autofluorescence imaging (AFI) enable SESCC ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Yoshida Y,Goda K,Tajiri H,Urashima M,Yoshimura N,Kato T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopy can be used to monitor the onset of metaplastic transformation and to observe the progression of neoplasia in small animal models of Barrett's esophagus. By avoiding animal sacrifice, the natural history of this disease can be studied in a longitudinal fashion. We aim to characterize the endoscopic features ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Lu S,Lowe AW,Triadafilopoulos G,Hsiung PL,Hao Y,Crawford JM,Wang TD

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may improve the outcome of esophageal cancer after esophagectomy, but is accompanied by considerable toxicity by collateral destruction of normal cells. Such side effects may be avoided by developing therapies that specifically target molecular characteristics of tumors. The aim of the present...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Boone J,van Hillegersberg R,Offerhaus GJ,van Diest PJ,Borel Rinkes IH,Ten Kate FJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal perforation is uncommon and traditionally has a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to perform a 13-year retrospective review of the cases managed in our district general hospital. Thirty-four cases of esophageal perforation diagnosed between 1995 and 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. There ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Griffiths EA,Yap N,Poulter J,Hendrickse MT,Khurshid M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stapled esophagogastric anastomosis after esophagectomy is considered to be superior to traditional handsewn techniques. Linear staplers are usually used. The aim of this study is to evaluate early postoperative results of circular stapler in cervical esophagogastric anastomosis. Records of all patients who underwent ...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Pines G,Buyeviz V,Machlenkin S,Klein Y,Laor A,Kashtan H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although malignant diseases are known to be associated with immune suppression, detailed mechanisms of this phenomenon are still unknown. NKG2D is an activating cell surface receptor expressed by natural killer (NK) cells and CD8+ T cells, and it has been reported that NKG2D engagement is extremely important for T cel...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Osaki T,Saito H,Fukumoto Y,Yamada Y,Fukuda K,Tatebe S,Tsujitani S,Ikeguchi M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant histological subtype of esophageal cancer in Asia, characterized by high incidence and mortality rate. Although significant progress has been made in surgery and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy, the prognosis of the patients with this cancer still remains poor. I...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Lin DC,Du XL,Wang MR

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The laparoscopic Heller-Dor operation has been the procedure of choice for the treatment of achalasia. However, because the incidence of achalasia is low, reports on the outcome of surgical treatment for achalasia are limited. In this study, the therapeutic results after laparoscopic Heller-Dor operation for achalasia...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Tsuboi K,Omura N,Yano F,Kashiwagi H,Yanaga K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short gastric vessels (SGV) division is a controversial topic in antireflux surgery. Some surgeons do not divide the SGV routinely to perform a fundoplication; however, excessive tension of the gastric fundus (GF) forces this procedure necessary in some cases. This study aims to evaluate in a cadaveric model of Nissen...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Szor DJ,Herbella FA,Bonini AL,Moreno DG,Del Grande JC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus is a rare and aggressive tumor with early widespread dissemination. In this retrospective study, we report clinical outcomes of limited-disease small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus from the analysis of nine patients. Between 2003 and 2006, nine consecutive patients with small-cel...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Yamashita H,Nakagawa K,Asari T,Murakami N,Igaki H,Okuma K,Ohtomo K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present our experience in the management of complications after a colon interposition for corrosive esophageal burns. From April 1976 to December 2006, 85 patients with caustic esophageal burns were included in this study. The superior belly median incision with an anterior border incision of the left sternocleidom...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Deng B,Wang RW,Jiang YG,Gong TQ,Zhou JH,Lin YD,Zhao YP,He Y,Tan QY

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is still controversial whether adjuvant chemotherapy of cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin can increase the overall survival of esophageal cancer patients, and which subgroup of patients get most benefits from it. Between 1998 and 2004, 66 esophageal cancer patients with adjuvant chemotherapy and 160 well-mat...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Zhang J,Zhang YW,Chen ZW,Zhou XY,Lu S,Luo QQ,Hu H,Miao LS,Ma LF,Xiang JQ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal perforations carry a high potential for morbidity and mortality. The prognosis depends on rapid and precise diagnosis and management. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are very common following the surgical treatment of esophageal lesions. We aimed identify significant risk factors for SSI after surgery for e...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Breigeiron R,de Souza HP,Sidou JP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:The aim of our retrospective study was to determine the incidence of benign anastomotic strictures (BAS) in patients after esophageal resection and to examine the influence of the extent of BAS on the results of bougienage therapy. From January 2001 to July 2006, 79 patients at risk of BAS development were incl...

journal_title：Diseases of the esophagus : official journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus

authors： Marjanovic G,Schrag HJ,Fischer E,Hopt UT,Fischer A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00