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Thyroid and Hepatic Haemodynamic Alterations among Egyptian Children with Liver Cirrhosis.

ISRN gastroenterology

El-Kabbany ZA, Hamza RT, Abd El Hakim AS, Tawfik LM.
PMID: 22919507
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2012;2012:595734. doi: 10.5402/2012/595734. Epub 2012 Jul 30.

Background. Alterations in thyroid hormones regulation and metabolism are frequently observed in patients with cirrhosis. Aims. To assess alterations in thyroid volume (TV), haemodynamics, and hormones in patients with cirrhosis and their relation to hepatic arterial haemodynamics, and disease...

Colon Mucosa Exhibits Loss of Ectopic MUC5AC Expression in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Treated with Oral Tacrolimus.

ISRN gastroenterology

Mizoshita T, Tanida S, Tsukamoto H, Ozeki K, Katano T, Ebi M, Mori Y, Kataoka H, Kamiya T, Joh T.
PMID: 23691335
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013 Apr 09;2013:304894. doi: 10.1155/2013/304894. Print 2013.

Background. Tacrolimus (FK506) is effective for patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). However, there are few reports on tacrolimus therapy (TT) with respect to the relationship with endoscopic and clinicopathologic findings. Methods. Thirty patients with moderate/severe active UC refractory to...

Is CT Angiogram of the Abdominal Vessels Needed following the Diagnosis of Ischemic Colitis? A Multicenter Community Study.

ISRN gastroenterology

Sherid M, Samo S, Sulaiman S, Husein H, Sethuraman SN, Vainder JA.
PMID: 25089208
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2014 Feb 12;2014:756926. doi: 10.1155/2014/756926. eCollection 2014.

Background. CT angiogram is frequently obtained after diagnosis of ischemic colitis (IC). Aims. To investigate the vascular findings of CT angiogram as compared to contrast-enhanced CT scan and whether this modality changes the management or prognosis of IC. Methods....

The reasons for discontinuation of infliximab treatment in patients with Crohn's disease: a review of practice at NHS teaching hospital.

ISRN gastroenterology

Krupa LZ, Kennedy HJ, Jamieson CP, Fisher N, Hart AR.
PMID: 22111012
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2011;2011:672017. doi: 10.5402/2011/672017. Epub 2011 Oct 26.

Introduction. There is little information on the reasons for discontinuing infliximab treatment in patients with Crohn's disease. The aim of this study was to document these reasons to determine if any were preventable which would allow patients to continue...

Special considerations for endoscopists on PEG indications in older patients.

ISRN gastroenterology

Cardin F.
PMID: 23227352
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2012;2012:607149. doi: 10.5402/2012/607149. Epub 2012 Nov 25.

Undernutrition in frail elderly people is a pathological condition that needs to be recognized and addressed early. Neurological dysphagia is among the most frequent causes of this condition in the elderly but should be considered a terminal event in...

The Relationship between Renal Dysfunction and Abnormalities of the Immune System in Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis.

ISRN gastroenterology

Kakazu E, Kondo Y, Shimosegawa T.
PMID: 23326675
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2012;2012:123826. doi: 10.5402/2012/123826. Epub 2012 Dec 26.

In patients with advanced cirrhosis, not only hepatocellular carcinoma but also bacterial infections, such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) or pneumonia, are frequent clinical complications in such immune-compromised patients. These pathologies often progress to renal dysfunction, especially hepatorenal syndrome...

Expression of COX2 and p53 in Rat Esophageal Cancer Induced by Reflux of Duodenal Contents.

ISRN gastroenterology

Hashimoto N.
PMID: 22272378
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2012;2012:914824. doi: 10.5402/2012/914824. Epub 2012 Jan 05.

Aim. Reflux of duodenal contents can induce mucosal injury, stimulate cell proliferation, and promote tumorigenesis. We examined the expression of COX2 and p53 in rat esophageal lesions induced by duodenal content reflux. Methods. Thirty 8-week-old male Wistar rats were...

Epidemiology of gastric cancer in the gangetic areas of west bengal.

ISRN gastroenterology

Saha AK, Maitra S, Hazra SC.
PMID: 24251042
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013 Oct 23;2013:823483. doi: 10.1155/2013/823483. eCollection 2013.

There is marked geographical variation in the distribution and incidence of stomach cancer. We tried here to describe the pattern of relationships of age, sex, religion distribution, symptom profile, histological subtypes and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection with gastric...

Does single-balloon enteroscopy contribute to successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomy?.

ISRN gastroenterology

Kawamura T, Mandai K, Uno K, Yasuda K.
PMID: 23762573
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013 May 15;2013:214958. doi: 10.1155/2013/214958. Print 2013.

Background. Balloon-assisted enteroscopy has been recognized as a useful method for performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with complex postsurgical anatomy. Objective. To clarify the usefulness of single-balloon enteroscopy for performing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography successfully in patients after Billroth...

Effect of Echium amoenum Fisch. et Mey a Traditional Iranian Herbal Remedy in an Experimental Model of Acute Pancreatitis.

ISRN gastroenterology

Abed A, Minaiyan M, Ghannadi A, Mahzouni P, Babavalian MR.
PMID: 23008778
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2012;2012:141548. doi: 10.5402/2012/141548. Epub 2012 Sep 13.

Acute pancreatitis is a morbid inflammatory condition of pancreas with limited specific therapy. Enhanced oxidative stress plays an important role in induction and progression of acute pancreatitis. So reducing oxidative stress may relieve this pathogenic process. Echium amoenum Fisch....

The surgical treatment for portal hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ISRN gastroenterology

Yin L, Liu H, Zhang Y, Rong W.
PMID: 23509634
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013;2013:464053. doi: 10.1155/2013/464053. Epub 2013 Jan 27.

Aim. To compare the effectiveness of surgical procedures (selective or nonselective shunt, devascularization, and combined shunt and devascularization) in preventing recurrent variceal bleeding and other complications in patients with portal hypertension. Methods. A systematic literature search of the Medline...

Exploring anorectal manometry as a method to study the effect of locally administered ropivacaine in patients with ulcerative colitis.

ISRN gastroenterology

Arlander E, Löfberg R, Törkvist L, Lindforss U.
PMID: 23476794
ISRN Gastroenterol. 2013;2013:656921. doi: 10.1155/2013/656921. Epub 2013 Feb 17.

The symptoms of distal ulcerative colitis have been related to changes in rectal sensitivity and capacity due to inflammation, altered gastrointestinal motility, and sensory perception. With the use of anorectal manometry, the function was measured in seven patients with...

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