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| 1 | Risk factors for complications associated with upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies显示文摘AIM: To investigate predictive risk factors associated with complications in the endoscopic removal of foreign bodies from the upper gastrointestinal tract.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 194 patients with a diagnosis of foreign body impaction in the upper gastrointestinal tract,confirmed by endoscopy,at two university hospital in South Korea.Patient demographic data,including age,gender,intention to ingestion,symptoms at admission,and comorbidities,were collected.Clinical features of the foreign bodies,such as type,size,sharpness of edges,number,and location,were analyzed.Endoscopic data those were analyzed included duration of foreign body impaction,duration of endoscopic performance,endoscopic device,days of hospitalization,complication rate,30-d mortality rate,and the number of operationsrelated to foreign body removal.RESULTS: The types of upper gastrointestinal foreign bodies included fish bones,drugs,shells,meat,metal,and animal bones.The locations of impacted foreign bodies were the upper esophagus(57.2%),mid esophagus(28.4%),stomach(10.8%),and lower esophagus(3.6%).The median size of the foreign bodies was 26.2 ± 16.7 mm.Among 194 patients,endoscopic removal was achieved in 189,and complications developed in 51 patients(26.9%).Significant complications associated with foreign body impaction and removal included deep lacerations with minor bleeding(n = 31,16%),ulcer(n = 11,5.7%),perforation(n = 3,1.5%),and abscess(n = 1,0.5%).Four patients underwent operations because of incomplete endoscopic foreign body extraction.In multivariate analyses,risk factors for endoscopic complications and failure were sharpness(HR = 2.48,95%CI: 1.07-5.72; P = 0.034) and a greater than 12-h duration of impaction(HR = 2.42,95%CI: 1.12-5.25,P = 0.025).CONCLUSION: In cases of longer than 12 h since foreign body ingestion or sharp-pointed objects,rapid endoscopic intervention should be provided in patients with ingested foreign bodies. | Kyong Hee Hong Yoon Jae Kim Jae Hak Kim Song Wook Chun Hee Man Kim Jae Hee Cho | 2015 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2015,21,26: | 35 |
| 2 | How good is cola for dissolution of gastric phytobezoars?显示文摘AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of cola treatment for gastric phytobezoars,including diospyrobezoars.METHODS:A total of 17 patients(range:48 to 78 years) with symptomatic gastric phytobezoars treated with cola and adjuvant endoscopic therapy were reviewed.Three liters of cola lavage(10 cases) or drink(7 cases) were initially used,and then endoscopic fragmentation was done for the remnant bezoars by using a lithotripsy basket or a polypectomy snare.The overall success of dissolving a gastric phytobezoars with using three liters of cola and the clinical and endoscopic findings were compared retrospectively between four cases of complete dissolution by using only cola and 13 cases of partial dissolution with cola.RESULTS:After 3 L of cola lavage or drinking,a complete dissolution of bezoars was achieved in four patients(23.5%),while 13 cases(76.5%) were only partially dissolved.Phytobezoars(4 of 6 cases) were observed more frequently than diospyrobezoars(0 of 11) in the group that underwent complete dissolution(P = 0.006).Gender,symptom duration,size of bezoar and method of cola administration were not significantly different between the two groups.Twelve of 13 patients with residual bezoars were completely treated with a combination of cola and endoscopic fragmentation.CONCLUSION:The rate of complete dissolution with three liters of cola was 23.5%,but no case of diospyrobezoar was completely dissolved using this method.However,pretreatment with cola may be helpful and facilitate endoscopic fragmentation of gastric phytobezoars. | Beom Jae Lee Jong-Jae Park Hoon Jai Chun Ji Hoon Kim Jong Eun Yeon Yoon Tae Jeen Jae Seon Kim Kwan Soo Byun Sang Woo Lee Jae Hyun Choi Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu Young-Tae Bak | 2009 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2009,15,18: | 22 |
| 3 | Treatment strategies using adefovir dipivoxil for individuals with lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B显示文摘AIM:To investigate retrospectively the long-term efficacy of various treatment strategies using adefovir dipivoxil(adefovir) in patients with lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B.METHODS:We included 154 consecutive patients in two treatment groups:the 'add-on' group(n = 79),in which adefovir was added to ongoing lamivudine treatment due to lamivudine resistance,and the 'switch/combination' group(n = 75),in which lamivudine was first switched to adefovir and then re-added later as needed.The 'switch/combination' group was then divided into two subgroups depending on whether participants followed(group A,n = 30) or violated(group B,n = 45) a proposed treatment strategy that determined whether to add lamivudine based on the serum hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA levels(< 60 IU/mL or not) after 6 mo of treatment(roadmap concept).RESULTS:The cumulative probability of virologic response(HBV DNA < 60 IU/mL) was higher in group A than in the 'add-on' group and in group B(P < 0.001).In contrast,the cumulative probability of virologic breakthrough was lower in the 'add-on' group than in group B(P = 0.002).Furthermore,the risk of virologic breakthrough in the multivariate analysis was significantly lower in the 'add-on' group than in group A(hazard ratio = 0.096;95%CI,0.015-0.629;P = 0.015).CONCLUSION:The selective combination of adefovir with lamivudine based upon early treatment responses increased the odds of virologic breakthrough relative to the use of uniform combination therapy from the beginning of treatment. | Tae Jung Yun Jin Yong Jung Chang Ha Kim Soon Ho Um Hyonggin An Yeon Seok Seo Jin Dong Kim Hyung Joon Yim Bora Keum Yong Sik Kim Yoon Tae Jeen Hong Sik Lee Hoon Jai Chun Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu | 2012 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2012,18,47: | 19 |
| 4 | Pre-existing diabetes mellitus increases the risk of gastric cancer:A meta-analysis显示文摘AIM:To systematically assess the association between diabetes and incidence of gastric cancer.METHODS:We searched MedLine (PubMed),EMBASE,and the Cochrane Library without any limitations with respect to publication date or language,we also searched the references of qualifying articles.Casecontrol studies and cohort studies comparing the risk of gastric cancer between diabetic patients and control subjects were included.We excluded studies reporting only standardized incidence ratios without control groups and those that investigated only mortality but not incidence.Seventeen studies met our criteria,and the qualities of these studies were assessed using theNewcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale.We performed a meta-analysis of pre-existing diabetes and gastric cancer incidence using the DerSimonian-Laird method for random-effects.For subgroup analyses,we separated the studies by study type,region,sex and method to determine confounding factors and reliability.We also conducted subgroup analyses to examine the effects of smoking,Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection,and cancer site.Publication bias was evaluated using Begg's test.RESULTS:A random-effects model meta-analysis showed an increased gastric cancer risk in diabetic patients [relative risk (RR)=1.19;95%CI:1.08-1.31].Subgroup analyses indicated that this result persisted in cohort studies (RR=1.20;95%CI:1.08-1.34),in studies on populations of both Western (RR=1.18;95%CI:1.03-1.36) and Eastern countries (RR=1.19;95%CI:1.02-1.38),in a female subgroup (RR=1.24;95%CI:1.01-1.52),and in highly qualified studies (RR=1.17;95%CI:1.05-1.31).Moreover,these results persisted when the analysis was confined to studies adjusted for well-known gastric cancer risk factors such as smoking (RR=1.17;95%CI:1.01-1.34) and H.pylori infection (RR=2.35;95%CI:1.24-4.46).CONCLUSION:Pre-existing diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of gastric cancer by approximately 19%.This effect seems to be unrelated to geographical region. | Jae Moon Yoon Ki Young Son Chun Sick Eom Daniel Durrance Sang Min Park | 2013 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2013,19,6: | 14 |
| 5 | Clinicopathological significance of altered Notch signaling in extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma显示文摘AIM:To investigate the role and clinicopathological significance of aberrant expression of Notch receptors and Delta-like ligand-4 (DLL4) in extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder carcinoma.METHODS:One hundred and ten patients had surgically resected extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CC) and gallbladder carcinoma specimens examined by immunohistochemistry of available paraffin blocks.Immunohistochemistry was performed using anti-Notch receptors 1-4 and anti-DLL4 antibodies.We scored the immunopositivity of Notch receptors and DLL4 expression by percentage of positive tumor cells with cytoplasmic expression and intensity of immunostaining.Coexistent nuclear localization was evaluated.Clinicopatho-logical parameters and survival data were compared with the expression of Notch receptors 1-4 and DLL4.RESULTS:Notch receptor proteins showed in the cytoplasm with or without nuclear expression in cancer cells,as well as showing weak cytoplasmic expression in non-neoplastic cells.By semiquantitative evaluation,positive immunostaining of Notch receptor 1 was detected in 96 cases (87.3%),Notch receptor 2 in 97 (88.2%),Notch receptor 3 in 97 (88.2%),Notch receptor 4 in 103 (93.6),and DLL4 in 84 (76.4%).In addition,coex- istent nuclear localization was noted [Notch receptor 1;18 cases (18.8%),Notch receptor 2;40 (41.2%),Notch receptor 3;32 (33.0%),Notch receptor 4;99 (96.1%),DLL4;48 (57.1%)].Notch receptor 1 expression was correlated with advanced tumor,node,metastasis (TNM) stage (P=0.043),Notch receptor 3 with advanced T stage (P=0.017),tendency to express in cases with nodal metastasis (P=0.065) and advanced TNM stage (P=0.052).DLL4 expression tended to be related to less histological differentiation (P=0.095).Coexistent nuclear localization of Notch receptor 3 was related to no nodal metastasis (P=0.027) and Notch receptor 4 with less histological differentiation (P=0.036),while DLL4 tended to be related inversely with T stage (P=0.053).Coexistent nuclear localization of DLL4 was related to poor survival (P=0.002).CONCLUSION:Aberrant expression of Notch receptors 1 and 3 play a role during cancer progression,and cytoplasmic nuclear coexistence of DLL4 expression correlates with poor survival in extrahepatic CC and gallbladder carcinoma. | Hyun Ah Yoon Myung Hwan Noh Byung Geun Kim Ji Sun Han Jin Seok Jang Seok Ryeol Choi Jin Sook Jeong Jin Ho Chun | 2011 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2011,17,35: | 14 |
| 6 | Prognostic value of inflammation-based markers in patients with pancreatic cancer administered gemcitabine and erlotinib显示文摘AIM: To evaluate the value of systemic inflammationbased markers as prognostic factors for advanced pancreatic cancer(PC). METHODS: Data from 82 patients who underwent combination chemotherapy with gemcitabine and erlotinib for PC from 2011 to 2014 were collected retrospectively. Data that included the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR), the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and the C-reactive protein(CRP)-to-albumin(CRP/Alb) ratio were analyzed. Kaplan-Meier curves, and univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were used to identify the prognostic factors associated with progression-free survival(PFS) and overall survival(OS). RESULTS: The univariate analysis demonstrated the prognostic value of the NLR(P = 0.049) and the CRP/Alb ratio(P = 0.047) in relation to PFS, and a positiverelationship between an increase in inflammation-based markers and a poor prognosis in relation to OS. The multivariate analysis determined that an increased NLR(hazard ratio = 2.76, 95%CI: 1.33-5.75, P = 0.007) is an independent prognostic factor for poor OS. There was no association between the PLR and the patients' prognoses in those who had received chemotherapy that comprised gemcitabine and erlotinib in combination. The Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test determined significantly worse outcomes in relation to PFS and OS in patients with an NLR > 5 or a CRP/Alb ratio > 5.CONCLUSION: Systemic inflammation-based markers, including increases in the NLR and the CRP/Alb ratio, may be useful for predicting PC prognoses. | Jae Min Lee Hong Sik Lee Jong Jin Hyun Hyuk Soon Choi Eun Sun Kim Bora Keum Yeon Seok Seo Yoon Tae Jeen Hoon Jai Chun Soon Ho Um Chang Duck Kim | 2016 | World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology2016,8,7: | 12 |
| 7 | Sequential transcatheter arterial chemoembolization and portal vein embolization before right hemihepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma显示文摘Background:Recent studies showed that sequential selective transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)and portal vein embolization(PVE)provided better future liver remnant(FLR)regeneration rate and disease-free survival following surgery compared with PVE alone.The present study aimed to clarify whether preoperative sequential TACE and PVE before right hemihepatectomy can reduce postoperative hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)recurrence and improve long-term disease-free and overall survival.Methods:Recurrence and survival outcomes were retrospectively evaluated in 205 patients with HCC who underwent right hemihepatectomy by a single surgeon from November 1993 to November 2017.Patients were divided into four groups according to the procedure performed before the surgery:sequential TACE and PVE(TACE-PVE),PVE-only,TACE-only,or na?ve control groups.The baseline patient and tumor characteristics,postoperative outcomes,recurrence-free survival and overall survival were analyzed.Results:Baseline patient and tumor characteristics upon diagnosis were similar in all four groups,while sequential TACE and PVE were well tolerated.The TACE-PVE group had a higher mean increase in percentage FLR volume compared with that of the PVE-only group(17.46%±6.63%vs.12.14%±5.93%;P=0.001).The TACE-PVE group had significantly better overall and disease-free survival rates compared with the other groups(both P<0.001).Conclusions:Sequential TACE and PVE prior to surgery can be an effective therapeutic strategy for patients with HCC scheduled for major hepatic resection.The active application of preoperative sequential TACE and PVE for HCC would allow more patients with marginal FLR volume to become candidates for major hepatic resection by promoting compensatory FLR hypertrophy without the deterioration of basal hepatic functional reserve or tumor progression. | Gil Chun Park Sung Gyu Lee Young In Yoon Kyu Bo Sung Gi Young Ko Dong Il Gwon Dong Hwan Jung Yong Kyu Jung | 2020 | Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Diseases International2020,19,3: | 9 |
| 8 | Endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique for ulcerative early gastric cancer显示文摘Endoscopic submucosal dissection is an effective treatment modality for early gastric cancer(EGC), though the submucosal fibrosis found in ulcerative EGC is an obstacle for successful treatment. This report presents two cases of ulcerative EGC in two males, 73- and 80-year-old, with severe fibrosis. As endoscopic ultrasonography suggested that the EGCs had invaded the submucosal layer, the endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique was utilized for complete resection of the lesions. Although surgical gastrectomy was originally scheduled, the two patients had severe coronary heart disease, and surgeries were refused because of the risks associated with their heart conditions. The endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique procedures described in these cases were performed under conscious sedation, and were completed within 30 min. The complete en bloc resection of EGC using endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique was possible with a free resection margin, and no other complications were noted during the procedure. This is the first known report concerning the use of the endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique salvage technique for treatment of ulcerative EGC. We demonstrate that endoscopic submucosal tunnel dissection salvage technique it is a feasible method showing several advantages over endoscopic submucosal dissection for cases of EGC with fibrosis. | Hyuk Soon Choi Hoon Jai Chun Min Ho Seo Eun Sun Kim Bora Keum Yeon Seok Seo Yoon Tae Jeen Hong Sik Lee Soon Ho Um Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu | 2014 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2014,20,27: | 8 |
| 9 | Predictive value of ^(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT for transarterial chemolipiodolization of hepatocellular carcinoma显示文摘Myeong Jun Song,Si Hyun Bae,Chung-Hwa Park,Jeong Won Jang,Jong Young Choi,Seung Kew Yoon,Department of Internal Medicine,College of Medicine,The Catholic University of Korea,Seoul 137-040,South Korea Ie Ryung Yoo,Department of Nuclear,Medicine College of Medicine,The Catholic University of Korea,Seoul 137-040,South Korea Ho Jong Chun,Byung Gil Choi,Hae Giu Lee,Department of Radiology,College of Medicine,The Catholic University of Korea,Seoul 137-040,South | Myeong Jun Song Si Hyun Bae Ie Ryung Yoo Chung-Hwa Park Jeong Won Jang Ho Jong Chun Byung Gil Choi Hae Giu Lee Jong Young Choi Seung Kew Yoon | 2012 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2012,18,25: | 8 |
| 10 | Non-surgical treatment of post-surgical bile duct injury: Clinical implications and outcomes显示文摘AIM:To investigate the prognostic factors determining the success rate of non-surgical treatment in the management of post-operative bile duct injuries(BDIs).METHODS:The study patients were enrolled from the pancreatobiliary units of a tertiary teaching hospital for the treatment of BDIs after hepatobiliary tract surgeries,excluding operations for liver transplantation andmalignancies,from January 1999 to August 2010.A total of 5167 patients underwent operations,and 77patients had BDIs following surgery.The primary end point was the treatment success rate according to different types of BDIs sustained using endoscopic or percutaneous hepatic approaches.The type of BDI was defined using one of the following diagnostic tools:endoscopic retrograde cholangiography,percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography,computed tomography scan,and magnetic resonance cholangiography.Patients with a final diagnosis of BDI underwent endoscopic and/or percutaneous interventions for the treatment of bile leak and/or stricture if clinically indicated.Patient consent was obtained,and study approval was granted by the Institutional Review Board in accordance with the legal regulations of the Human Clinical Research Center at the Seoul National University Hospital in Seoul,South Korea.RESULTS:A total of 77 patients were enrolled in the study.They were divided into three groups according to type of BDI.Among them,55 patients(71%)underwent cholecystectomy.Thirty-six patients(47%)had bile leak only(type 1),31 patients had biliary stricture only(type 2),and 10 patients had both bile leak and biliary stricture(type 3).Their initial treatment modalities were non-surgical.The success rate of non-surgical treatment in each group was as follows:BDI type 1:94%;type 2:71%;and type 3:30%.Clinical parameters such as demographic factors,primary disease,operation method,type of operation,non-surgical treatment modalities,endoscopic procedure steps,type of BDI,time to diagnosis and treatment duration were evaluated to evaluate the prognostic factors affecting the success rate.The type of BDI was a statistically significant prognostic factor in determining the success rate of non-surgical treatment.In addition,a shorter time to diagnosis of BDI after the operation correlated significantly with higher success rates in the treatment of type 1 BDIs.CONCLUSION:Endoscopic or percutaneous hepatic approaches can be used as an initial treatment in type1 and 2 BDIs.However,surgical intervention is a treatment of choice in type 3 BDI. | Young Ook Eum Joo Kyung Park Jaeyoung Chun Sang-Hyub Lee Ji Kon Ryu Yong-Tae Kim Yong-Bum Yoon Chang Jin Yoon Ho-Seong Han Jin-Hyeok Hwang | 2014 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2014,20,22: | 7 |
| 11 | Outcome of transarterial chemoembolization-based multi-modal treatment in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma显示文摘AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization(TACE)-based multimodal treatment in patients with large hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS:A total of 146 consecutive patients were included in the analysis,and their medical records and radiological data were reviewed retrospectively.RESULTS:In total,119 patients received TACE-based multi-modal treatments,and the remaining 27 received conservative management.Overall survival(P<0.001)and objective tumor response(P=0.003)were significantly better in the treatment group than in the conservative group.After subgroup analysis,survival benefits were observed not only in the multi-modal treatment group compared with the TACE-only group(P=0.002)but also in the surgical treatment group compared with the loco-regional treatment-only group(P<0.001).Multivariate analysis identified tumor stage(P<0.001)and tumor type(P=0.009)as two independent pre-treatment factors for survival.After adjusting for significant pre-treatment prognostic factors,objective response(P<0.001),surgical treatment(P=0.009),and multi-modal treatment(P=0.002)were identified as independent post-treatment prognostic factors.CONCLUSION:TACE-based multi-modal treatments were safe and more beneficial than conservative management.Salvage surgery after successful downstaging resultedin long-term survival in patients with large,unresectable HCC. | Do Seon Song Soon Woo Nam Si Hyun Bae Jin Dong Kim Jeong Won Jang Myeong Jun Song Sung Won Lee Hee Yeon Kim Young Joon Lee Ho Jong Chun Young Kyoung You Jong Young Choi Seung Kew Yoon | 2015 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2015,21,8: | 7 |
| 12 | Plant homeodomain finger protein 2 promotes bone formation by demethylating and activating Runx2 for osteoblast differentiation显示文摘植物 homeodomain 手指蛋白质 2 (PHF2 ) ,它包含植物 homeodomain 和一个 Jumonji-C 领域,是一个 epigenetic 管理者那在 histone 的 demethylates 离氨酸 9 3 (H3K9me2 ) 。在另一方面,(Runx2 ) 老牛相关的抄写因素 2 在骨头开发和新生起必要作用。给 PHF2 变化能在鼠标引起侏儒症,那个 PHF2 表达式被相关与的以前的报告在区分 thymocytes 的 Runx2,我们调查了 PHF2 是否调整调停 Runx2 的骨头形成。PHF2 的 Overexpression 在新生的老鼠便于骨头开发,并且病毒调停 shRNA PHF2 击倒在成年老鼠的推迟的 calvarial 骨头新生。在主要造骨细胞和 C2C12 先锋房间, PHF2 由 demethylating Runx2 提高造骨细胞区别,当上色 3-9 相当或相同的事物 1 的 suppressor (SUV39H1 ) 由 methylating 禁止骨头形成时它。PHF2-Runx2 相互作用被 Jumonji-C 和二蛋白质的老牛领域分别地调停。在 Runx2 和 osteocalcin 倡导者之间的相互作用被 Runx2 的 methylation 地位调整,即,当 Runx2 是 demethylated 时,相互作用被扩充。我们的结果建议 SUV39H1 和 PHF2 相互地由 modulating 调整造骨细胞区别在 translational 以后水平的驾驶 Runx2 的抄写。这研究可以为病人为新治疗学的形式的发展向一个理论基础提供损害骨头开发或推迟骨折愈合。 | Hye-Jin Kim Jong-Wan Park Kyotmg-Hwa Lee Haejin Yoon Dong Hoon Shin Uk-Il Ju Seung Hyeok Seok Seung Hyeon Lim Zang Hee Lee Hong-Hee Kim Yang-Sook Chun | 2014 | Cell Research2014,24,10: | 5 |
| 13 | Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis显示文摘AIM: To evaluate the prognostic factors and efficacy of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy in hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombosis. METHODS: Fifty hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients with portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) were treated using hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) via a subcutaneously implanted port. The epirubicin-cisplatin-5-fluorouracil (ECF) chemotherapeutic regimen consisted of 35 mg/m 2 epirubicin on day 1, 60 mg/m 2 cisplatin for 2 h on day 2, and 500 mg/m 2 5-fluorouracil for 5 h on days 1-3. The treatments were repeated every 3 or 4 wk. RESULTS: Three (6%) of the 50 patients achieved a complete response (CR), 13 (26%) showed partial responses (PR), and 22 (44%) had stable disease (SD).The median survival and time to progression were 7 and 2 mo, respectively. After 2 cycles of HAIC, CR was achieved in 1 patient (2%), PR in 10 patients (20%) and SD in 26 patients (52%). Significant pre-treatment prognostic factors were a tumor volume of < 400 cm 3 (P = 0.01) and normal levels of protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist (PIVKA)-Ⅱ (P = 0.022). After 2 cycles of treatment, disease control (CR + PR + SD) (P = 0.001), PVTT response (P = 0.003) and α-fetoprotein reduction of over 50% (P = 0.02) were independent factors for survival. Objective response (CR + PR), disease control, PVTT response, and combination therapy during the HAIC were also significant prognostic factors. Adverse events were tolerable and successfully managed. CONCLUSION: HAIC may be an effective treatment modality for advanced HCC with PVTT in patients with tumors < 400 cm 3 and good prognostic factors. | Do Seon Song Si Hyun Bae Myeong Jun Song Sung Won Lee Hee Yeon Kim Young Joon Lee Jung Suk Oh Ho Jong Chun Hae Giu Lee Jong Young Choi Seung Kew Yoon | 2013 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2013,19,29: | 5 |
| 14 | Natural killer cells in hepatitis C:Current progress显示文摘Patients infected with the hepatitis C virus(HCV) are characterized by a high incidence of chronic infection, which results in chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. The functional impairment of HCV-specific T cells is associated with the evolution of an acute infection to chronic hepatitis. While T cells are the important effector cells in adaptive immunity, natural killer(NK) cells are the critical effector cells in innate immunity to virus infections. The findings of recent studies on NK cells in hepatitis C suggest that NK cell responses are indeed important in each phase of HCV infection. In the early phase, NK cells are involved in protective immunity to HCV. The immune evasion strategies used by HCV may target NK cells and might contribute to the progression to chronic hepatitis C. NK cells may control HCV replication and modulate hepatic fibrosis in the chronic phase. Further investigations are, however, needed, because a considerable number of studies observed functional impairment of NK cells in chronic HCV infection. Interestingly, the enhanced NK cell responses during interferon-α-based therapy of chronic hepatitis C indicate successful treatment. In spite of the advances in research on NK cells in hepatitis C, establishment of more physiological HCV infection model systems is needed to settle unsolved controversies over the role and functional status of NK cells in HCV infection. | Joo Chun Yoon Chang Mo Yang Youkyong Song Jae Myun Lee | 2016 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2016,22,4: | 5 |
| 15 | A novel cleansing score system for capsule endoscopy显示文摘AIM:To suggest a new cleansing score system for small bowel preparation and to evaluate its clinical efficacy.METHODS:Twenty capsule endoscopy cases were reviewed and small bowel preparation was assessed with the new scoring system.For the assessment,two visual parameters were used:proportion of visualized mucosa and degree of obscuration.Representative frames from small bowel images were serially selected and scored at 5-min intervals.Intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)was obtained to assess the reliability of the new scoring system.For efficacy evaluation and validation,scores of our new scoring system were compared with another previously reported cleansing grading system.RESULTS:Concordance with the previous system,inter-observer agreement,and intra-patient agreement were excellent with ICC values of 0.82,0.80,and 0.76,respectively.The intra-observer agreements at four-week intervals were also excellent.The cutoff value of adequate image quality was found to be 2.25.CONCLUSION:Our new scoring system is simple,efficient,and can be considered to be applicable in clinical practice and research. | Sung Chul Park Bora Keum Jong Jin Hyun Yeon Seok Seo Yong Sik Kim Yoon Tae Jeen Hoon Jai Chun Soon Ho Um Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu | 2010 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2010,16,7: | 5 |
| 16 | Computed tomography findings for predicting severe acute hepatitis with prolonged cholestasis显示文摘AIM: To evaluate the significance of computed tomography (CT) findings in relation to liver chemistry and the clinical course of acute hepatitis. METHODS: Four hundred and twelve patients with acute hepatitis who underwent enhanced CT scanning were enrolled retrospectively. Imaging findings were analyzed for the following variables: gallbladder wall thickness (GWT), arterial heterogeneity, periportal tracking, number and maximum size of lymph nodes, presence of ascites, and size of spleen. The serum levels of alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, albumin, and prothrombin time were measured on the day of admission and CT scan, and laboratory data were evaluated every 2-4 d for all subjects during hospitalization. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 34.4 years, and the most common cause of hepatitis was hepatitis A virus (77.4%). The mean GWT was 5.2 mm. The number of patients who had findings of arterial heterogeneity, periportal tracking, lymph node enlargement > 7 mm, and ascites was 294 (80.1%), 348 (84.7%), 346 (84.5%), and 56 (13.6%), respectively. On multivariate logistic regression, male gender [odds ratio (OR) = 2.569, 95%CI: 1.477-4.469, P = 0.001], toxic hepatitis (OR = 3.531, 95%CI: 1.444-8.635, P = 0.006), level of albumin (OR = 2.154, 95%CI: 1.279-3.629, P = 0.004), and GWT (OR = 1.061, 95%CI: 1.015-1.110, P = 0.009) were independent predictive factors for severe hepatitis. The level of bilirubin (OR = 1.628, 95%CI: 1.331-1.991, P < 0.001) and GWT (OR = 1.172, 95%CI: 1.024-1.342,P = 0.021) were independent factors for prolonged cholestasis in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION: In patients with acute hepatitis, GWT on CT scan was an independent predictor of severe hepatitis and prolonged cholestasis. | Sang Jung Park Jin Dong Kim Yeon Seok Seo Beom Jin Park Min Ju Kim Soon Ho Um Chang Ha Kim Hyung Joon Yim Soon Koo Baik Jin Yong Jung Bora Keum Yoon Tae Jeen Hong Sik Lee Hoon Jai Chun Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu | 2013 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2013,19,16: | 4 |
| 17 | Radiotherapy for 65 patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma显示文摘AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of radiotherapy (RT) in patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: A total of 65 patients were treated with RT in the Korea University Medical Center. The median age of the patients was 60 years, and 86.2% were men. 18.5% and 81.5% of the patients were diagnosed as TNM stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ-A, respectively. Treatment response was assessed 4 mo after initiation of RT. Tumor regression rate 1 mo after initiation of RT (TRR1m) was also assessed. Duration of survival was calculated from the initiation of RT. RESULTS: The objective treatment response was 56.9%. The 12 mo survival rate was 34.7%. Predictive factors for survival were Child-Pugh grade, α-fetoprotein level and treatment response. An objective response was achieved more frequently in patients with TRR1m ≥ 20% than in those with TRR1m < 20% (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: RT is effective in treating advanced HCC with a tumor response rate of 56.9%. | Yeon Seok Seo Jin Nam Kim Bora Keum Sanghoon Park Yong Dae Kwon Yong Sik Kim Yoon Tae Jeen Hoon Jai Chun Chul Yong Kim Chang Duck Kim Ho Sang Ryu Soon Ho Um | 2008 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2008,14,15: | 4 |
| 18 | Intraductal papillary bile duct adenocarcinoma and gastrointestinal stromal tumor in a case of neurofibromatosis type 1显示文摘We report our experience with a synchronous case of gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST) and intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct(IPNB) in anelderly woman with neurofibromatosis type 1(NF-1). A 72-year-old woman presented with a 2-mo history of right upper abdominal pain unrelated to diet and indigestion. Fourteen years earlier, she had been diagnosed with NF-1, which manifested as café au lait spots and multiple nodules on the skin. Computed tomography(CT) revealed a multilocular low-density mass with septation, and mural nodules in the right hepatic lobe, as well as a 1.7-cm-sized well-demarcated enhancing mass in the third portion of the duodenum. The patient subsequently underwent right hepatectomy and duodenal wedge resection. We present here the first report of a case involving a synchronous IPNB and GIST in a patient with NF-1. Our findings demonstrate the possibility of various tumors in NF-1 patients and the importance of diagnosis at an early | Jung Min Lee Jae Min Lee Jong Jin Hyun Hyuk Soon Choi Eun Sun Kim Bora Keum Yoon Tae Jeen Hoon Jai Chun Hong Sik Lee Chang Duck Kim Dong Sik Kim Joo Young Kim | 2018 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2018,24,4: | 4 |
| 19 | Prognostic factors in patients with middle and distal bile duct cancers显示文摘AIM:To identify the influence of the surgery type and prognostic factors in middle and distal bile duct cancers.METHODS:Between August 1990 and June 2011,data regarding the clinicopathological factors of 194patients with surgical and pathological confirmation were collected.A total of 133 patients underwent resections(R0,R1,R2;n=102,24,7),whereas 61patients underwent nonresectional surgery.Either pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD)or bile duct resection(BDR)was selected according to the sites of tumors and comorbidities of the patients after confirming resectionmargin by the frozen histology in all cases.Univariate and multivariate analyses of clinicopathologic factors were performed,utilizing the Kaplan-Meyer method and Cox hazard regression analysis.RESULTS:The overall 5-year survival rate for the 133patients who underwent resection(R0,R1,and R2)was 41.2%,whereas no patients survived longer than3 years among the 61 patient who underwent nonresectional surgeries.The 5-year survival rate of the patients who underwent a PD(n=90)was higher than the rate of those who underwent BDR(n=43),although the difference was not statistically significant(46.6%vs 30.0%P=0.105).However,PD had a higher rate of R0 resection than BDR(90.0%vs 48.8%,P<0.0001).If R0 resection was achieved,PD and BDR showed similar survival rates(49.4%vs 46.5%P=0.762).The 5-year survival rates of R0 and R1 resections were not significantly different(49.0%vs 21.0%P=0.132),but R2 resections had lower survival(0%,P=0.0001).Although positive lymph node,presence of perineural invasion,presence of lymphovascular invasion(LVI),7th AJCC-UICC tumor node metastasis(TNM)stage,and involvement of resection margin were significant prognostic factors in univariate analysis,multivariate analysis identified only TNM stage and LVI as independent prognostic factors.CONCLUSION:PD had a greater likelihood of curative resection and R1 resection might have some positive impact.The TNM stage and LVI were independent prognostic factors. | Hyung Jun Kwon Sang Geol Kim Jae Min Chun Won Kee Lee Yoon Jin Hwang | 2014 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2014,20,21: | 3 |
| 20 | Comparative study of rendezvous techniques in post-liver transplant biliary stricture显示文摘AIM:To investigate the usefulness of a new rendezvous technique for placing stents using the Kumpe(KMP) catheter in angulated or twisted biliary strictures.METHODS:The rendezvous technique was performed in patients with a biliary stricture after living donor liver transplantation(LDLT) who required the exchange of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage catheters for inside stents.The rendezvous technique was performed using a guidewire in 19 patients(guidewire group) and using a KMP catheter in another 19(KMP catheter group).We compared the two groups retrospectively.RESULTS:The baseline characteristics did not differ between the groups.The success rate for placing inside stents was 100% in both groups.A KMP catheter was easier to manipulate than a guidewire.The mean procedure time in the KMP catheter group(1012 s,range:301-2006 s) was shorter than that in the guidewire group(2037 s,range:251-6758 s,P = 0.022).The cumulative probabilities corresponding to the procedure time of the two groups were significantly different(P = 0.008).The factors related to procedure time were the rendezvous technique method,the number of inside stents,the operator,and balloon dilation of the stricture(P < 0.05).In a multivariate analysis,the rendezvous technique method was the only significant factor related to procedure time(P = 0.010).The procedural complications observed included one case of mild acute pancreatitis and one case of acute cholangitis in the guidewire group,and two cases of mild acute pancreatitis in the KMP catheter group.CONCLUSION:The rendezvous technique involving use of the KMP catheter was a fast and safe method for placing inside stents in patients with LDLT biliary stricture that represents a viable alternative to the guidewire rendezvous technique. | Jae Hyuck Chang In Seok Lee Ho Jong Chun Jong Young Choi Seung Kyoo Yoon Dong Goo Kim Young Kyoung You Myung-Gyu Choi Sok Won Han | 2012 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2012,18,41: | 3 |