No Evidence for an Association between JC Polyomavirus Infection and Gastroduodenal Diseases
Conclusion: This study suggests no association between JCPyV infection and GC or other gastroduodenal diseases. The very low frequency of JCPyV LTag sequences in GC is an important aspect that weakens the hypothesis of the pathogenic role of JCPyV in gastric tumor induction.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - July 11, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Carbohydrate Antigen 19-9, Carcinoembryonic Antigen, and Carbohydrate Antigen 72-4 in Gastric Cancer: Is the Old Band Still Playing?
Background: Gastric cancer (GC) is characterized by aggressive behavior and a high mortality rate. The diagnosis of GC is challenging because the GC is often diagnosed in an advanced stage. The use of tumor markers is a putative way to improve the detection and treatment in patients with GC.Summary: In this article, we review the significance of serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and CA 72-4 in GC. The results from different studies regarding the diagnostic and prognostic role of CA 19-9, CEA, and CA 72-4 in GC are encouraging, but inadequate sensitivity and specificity obstruct their use...
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - April 24, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Survival of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Sorafenib beyond Progression
Conclusion: In HCC patients, continuing sorafenib beyond progression for #x3e; 3 months is associated with improved survival compared to discontinuing sorafenib within 3 months. Furthermore, patients with a poor prognosis who continue sorafenib beyond progression in general show significantly prolonged survival.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - April 11, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Contents Volume 4, 2017
Gastrointest Tumors 2017;4:I –II (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - February 23, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Erratum
Gastrointest Tumors 2017;4:104 (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - February 22, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Intraplatelet Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Platelet-Derived Growth Factor: New Biomarkers in Carcinoembryonic Antigen-Negative Colorectal Cancer?
Conclusion: Elevated preoperative intraplatelet VEGF and PDGF levels in CRC patients suggest new possibilities for postoperative monitoring in CRC patients, especially when CEA is negative.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - February 16, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Waiting Time following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal Cancer: Does It Really Matter
Conclusion: In this small exploratory study there was no evident difference in outcome according to timing of surgery, which suggests that further research in larger cohorts is warranted.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - December 15, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Waiting Time following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal Cancer: Does It Really Matter?
Conclusion: In this small exploratory study there was no evident difference in outcome according to timing of surgery, which suggests that further research in larger cohorts is warranted.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - December 14, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Impact of Three-Dimensional Surgical Simulation on Pancreatic Surgery
Background/Aims: Anatomical variations are frequently encountered during hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgeries, requiring surgeons to have a precise understanding of the surgical anatomy in order to perform a safe surgery. We evaluated the impact of novel three-dimensional (3D) surgical simulation on pancreatic surgeries to enhance surgical residents' understanding.Methodology: Between January 2013 and May 2014, 61 preoperative 3D surgical simulations were performed. The consistency (0-10, with 10 representing 100% consistency) among the 15 surgical residents' anatomical drawings from multidetector computed tomography images...
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - December 6, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Short-Term Outcomes of Extended Pancreatectomy: A Single-Surgeon Experience
Conclusion: Although patients who underwent EP experienced significantly increased operative time, blood loss, and postoperative stay, they did not experience significantly higher postoperative morbidity or mortality compared to patients who underwent SP.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - November 29, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Effects of Enteral Immunonutrition in Esophageal Cancer
Background: Immunonutrition (IN) significantly reduces the incidence of postoperative infectious complications and the length of hospitalization in patients undergoing major elective surgery for gastrointestinal malignances. However, the clinical benefit of IN in patients who have undergone esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is unclear. Moreover, the effect of enteral IN in patients during preoperative adjuvant chemoradiotherapy and in patients treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer is unknown.Summary: This review analyzes the evidence supporting the enteral administration of IN in patien...
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - November 22, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Is Colonoscopy Indicated in Young Patients with Hematochezia
Conclusion: Performing colonoscopy in patients presenting with hematochezia should be strongly considered for those aged 41-50 years in view of the significant likelihood of underlying neoplastic polyps compared to those aged ≤40 years.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - November 3, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Is Colonoscopy Indicated in Young Patients with Hematochezia?
Conclusion: Performing colonoscopy in patients presenting with hematochezia should be strongly considered for those aged 41-50 years in view of the significant likelihood of underlying neoplastic polyps compared to those aged ≤40 years.Gastrointest Tumors (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - November 2, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Enucleation versus Anatomic Resection for Giant Hepatic Hemangioma: A Meta-Analysis
Background: Hepatic hemangiomas are the most common benign liver tumors, and the management of giant hepatic hemangioma (GHH) is still in controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the postoperative outcomes of enucleation versus anatomic resection for GHH.Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched from January 1988 to December 2015 to identify studies comparing the outcomes of enucleation versus anatomic resection for GHH. Finally, we performed this meta-analysis using the Review Manager 5.3 software, and the results were presented as risk ratio (RR) or mean difference...
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - October 25, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Accuracy of Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography in the Preoperative Diagnosis of Lymph Node Metastasis in Patients with Gastric Cancer
Conclusion: The accuracy of CT in the preoperative diagnosis of lymph node metastasis in patients with gastric cancer remains poor. Therefore, surgeons should pay attention to the visibility of lymph nodes on CT. Detection of lymph nodes on CT can be utilized for a more accurate diagnosis such as fine-needle aspiration biopsy.Gastrointest Tumors 2016;3:163-170 (Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors)
Source: Gastrointestinal Tumors - October 25, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
