Clinical study on the necessity and feasibility of routine MRCP in patients with cholecystolithiasis before LC
In the past quite a long time, intraoperative cholangiography(IOC)was necessary during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Now magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is the main method for diagnosin... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xu Guo, Qing Fan, Yiman Guo, Xinming Li, Jili Hu, Zhuoyin Wang, Jing Wang, Kai Li, Nengwei Zhang, Buhe Amin and Bin Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Growth development of children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease in the period 2000 –2014 based on data of the Saxon pediatric IBD registry: a population-based study
The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children is on the increase worldwide. Growth disorders are common in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease. The aim of this paper is to invest... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xueming Zhou, Ivana Kern, Ulrike Rothe, Olaf Schoffer, Jens Weidner, Thomas Richter, Martin W. Laass, Joachim Kugler and Ulf Manuwald Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association of insulin resistance indicators with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with metabolic syndrome
To investigate the association of four insulin resistance (IR) indicators with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS), as well as to compare the diagnostic value of these ind... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tzu-chia Kuo, Yang-bor Lu, Chieh-lun Yang, Bin Wang, Lin-xin Chen and Ching-ping Su Tags: Research Source Type: research
Esophageal cancer: a twenty-four-year experience at a tertiary care center with an evaluation of the prognostic significance of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio
A high neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) may be associated with worse survival in esophageal cancer (EC). Our aims were to describe the demographic and clinical data of EC in a tertiary referral center in Leba... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Walaa Mahmoud, Lara Hassoun, Anthony Kerbage, Deborah Mukherji, Ali Shamseddine, Sally Tamraz, Ayman Hakim and Kassem Barada Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in older adults with ulcerative colitis: a retrospective study
The prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been increasing, also in older adults. Here, we retrospectively compared the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus (TAC) in older and younger patients with UC. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 8, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ayumi Ito, Syun Murasugi, Teppei Omori, Shinichi Nakamura and Katsutoshi Tokushige Tags: Research Source Type: research
The P2Y1 receptor in the colonic myenteric plexus of rats and its correlation with opioid-induced constipation
This study was designed to explore the expression changes of P2Y1 receptors in the distal colonic myenteric layer of rats. An opioid induced constipation(OIC) rat model was generated by intraperitoneal (i.p) inje... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 8, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yuqiong Zhao, Huijuan Luo, Xiaojie Ren, Binghan Jia, Jinzhao Li, Lixin Wang and Junping Li Tags: Research Source Type: research
Validation of diagnoses of liver disorders in users of systemic azole antifungal medication in Sweden
Liver disorders are important adverse effects associated with antifungal drug treatment. However, the accuracy of Clinical International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 codes in identifying liver disorders... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Diego Hernan Giunta, P är Karlsson, Muhammad Younus, Ina Anveden Berglind, Helle Kieler and Johan Reutfors Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the causal effects of blood metabolites on irritable bowel syndrome: Mendelian randomization
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain, discomfort, and changes in bowel habits. The mechanism underlying IBS remains unclear, and littl... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yu Zeng, Huabing Liu, Zhihui Pei, Rui Li, Zuihui Liu and Chuanwen Liao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Endoscopic gastrointestinal bypass anastomosis using deformable self-assembled magnetic anastomosis rings (DSAMARs) in a pig model
To investigate the feasibility of a deformable self-assembled magnetic anastomosis ring (DSAMAR), designed and developed by us, for endoscopic gastrointestinal bypass anastomosis. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 5, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Miaomiao Zhang, Jianqi Mao, Jia Ma, Shuqin Xu, Yi Lyu and Xiaopeng Yan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of autoimmune liver disease natural history in patients referred to Middle East Liver Diseases (MELD) center
This study aimed to investig... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Seyed Erfan Mehdi Nejad, Mohammad Heiat, Mohammad Javanbakht, Seyed Moayed Alavian and Mohammad Ali Abyazi Haris Tags: Research Source Type: research
Pharmacotherapy for primary biliary cholangitis: an assessment of medication candidacy and rates of treatment
Ursodeoxycholic acid is the preferred first-line therapy for primary biliary cholangitis. Alternative therapies, such as obeticholic acid, are recommended for patients who cannot tolerate ursodeoxycholic acid ... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nicholas MacDonald, Rebecca Loh, Jonathan M. Fenkel, David A. Sass and Dina Halegoua-DeMarzio Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Endoscopic and histopathological hints on infections in patients of common variable immunodeficiency disorder with gastrointestinal symptoms
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Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yang Chen, Yan You, Ji Li, Aiming Yang, Weixun Zhou and Xiaoqing Li Tags: Correction Source Type: research
The important role of whole-process computed tomography guidance for percutaneous gastrostomy in esophageal cancer patients who are unsuitable for or have had unsuccessful attempts with endoscopic and fluoroscopic gastrostomy
To explore the value of clinical application with the whole process computed tomography (CT) guided percutaneous gastrostomy in esophageal tumor patients. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xiang Geng, Qing Zhao, Hang Yuan, Hai-Liang Li, Chen-Yang Guo, Ting Yang, Wei-Jun Fan, Jung-Hoon Park, Xiao-Hui Zhao, Wen-Bo Zhu and Hong-Tao Hu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Incidental detection of upper gastrointestinal epithelial neoplasia by screening endoscopy prior to endoscopic ultrasonography in patients with pancreaticobiliary disease
Screening esophagogastroduodenoscopy plays an important role in the early detection of upper gastrointestinal cancer. To provide more opportunities for patients with pancreaticobiliary disease to undergo this ... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Junichi Kaneko, Takanori Yamada, Yuzo Sasada, Moeka Watahiki, Toshikatsu Kosugi, Daisuke Kusama, Hiroki Tamakoshi, Tomoyuki Niwa, Masaki Takinami, Atsushi Tsuji, Masafumi Nishino, Yurimi Takahashi, Kazuhito Kawata and Ken Sugimoto Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for the risk of distal metastasis in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a real-world study
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a highly malignant and easily metastatic bile duct tumor with poor prognosis. We aimed at studying the associated risk factors affecting distal metastasis of CCA and using nomogram ... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - January 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Caixia Fang, Chan Xu, Xiaodong Jia, Xiaoping Li, Chengliang Yin, Xiaojuan Xing, Wenle Li and Zhenyun Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
