Assessing recent recurrence after hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma by a predictive model based on sarcopenia
CONCLUSION: Sarcopenia is associated with recent recurrence after hepatectomy for hepatitis B-related HCC. A nutritional status-based prediction model is first established for postoperative recurrence of hepatitis B-related HCC, which is superior to other models and contributes to prognosis prediction.PMID:38617742 | PMC:PMC11008376 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i12.1727 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hong Peng Si-Yi Lei Wei Fan Yu Dai Yi Zhang Gen Chen Ting-Ting Xiong Tian-Zhao Liu Yue Huang Xiao-Feng Wang Jin-Hui Xu Xin-Hua Luo Source Type: research

Multiparametric ultrasound as a new concept of assessment of liver tissue damage
World J Gastroenterol. 2024 Mar 28;30(12):1663-1669. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i12.1663.ABSTRACTLiver disease accounts for approximately 2 million deaths per year worldwide. All chronic liver diseases (CLDs), whether of toxic, genetic, autoimmune, or infectious origin, undergo typical histological changes in the structure of the tissue. These changes may include the accumulation of extracellular matrix material, fats, triglycerides, or tissue scarring. Noninvasive methods for diagnosing CLD, such as conventional B-mode ultrasound (US), play a significant role in diagnosis. Doppler US, when coupled with B-mode US, can be helpful...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Angela Peltec Ioan Sporea Source Type: research

Pediatric stricturing Crohn's disease
World J Gastroenterol. 2024 Mar 28;30(12):1651-1654. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i12.1651.ABSTRACTCrohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The incidence of pediatric CD is increasing and is currently 2.5-11.4 per 100000 world-wide. Notably, approximately 25% of children with CD develop stricturing CD (SCD) that requires intervention. Symptomatic stricturing diseases refractory to pharmacological management frequently require non-pharmacological interventions. Non-pharmacological therapeutic strategies include endoscopic balloon dilatation, stricturoplasty, and surgical resection of the strict...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alessandro Boscarelli Matteo Bramuzzo Source Type: research

Predictive value of red blood cell distribution width and hematocrit for short-term outcomes and prognosis in colorectal cancer patients undergoing radical surgery
CONCLUSION: A higher preoperative RDW and lower hematocrit were associated with more postoperative complications. However, only hematocrit was an independent risk factor for OS and DFS in CRC patients who underwent radical surgery, while RDW was not.PMID:38617745 | PMC:PMC11008369 | DOI:10.3748/wjg.v30.i12.1714 (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Dong Peng Zi-Wei Li Fei Liu Xu-Rui Liu Chun-Yi Wang Source Type: research

Advancements in medical treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: A beacon of hope
World J Gastroenterol. 2024 Mar 28;30(12):1670-1675. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i12.1670.ABSTRACTThis editorial highlights the remarkable advancements in medical treatment strategies for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pan-NETs), emphasizing tailored approaches for specific subtypes. Cytoreductive surgery and somatostatin analogs (SSAs) play pivotal roles in managing tumors, while palliative options such as molecular targeted therapy, peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, and chemotherapy are reserved for SSA-refractory patients. Gastrinomas, insulinomas, glucagonomas, carcinoid tumors and VIPomas necessitate distinct thera-p...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Somdatta Giri Jayaprakash Sahoo Source Type: research