Hepato Gastroenterol
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Mar 2015
Comparative StudyRed blood cell distribution width as a non-invasive marker for the assessment of inflammation in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
The aim of this study was to assess the association between red cell distribution width and inflammation in biopsy proven non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. ⋯ Red cell distribution width was a sensitive and specific method for the assessment of the inflammation in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Mar 2015
Observational StudyManagement of severe blunt liver injuries by applying the damage control strategies with packing-oriented surgery: experiences at a single institution in Korea.
This study was conducted to investigate effective management strategies for patients with severe blunt liver injuries. ⋯ Although nonoperative management can first be pursued if the patient's condition allows for it, hemodynamic instability and evidence of peritonitis requires surgical management. Surgical management should abide by the damage control surgery principles that focus on packing to minimize surgical time, followed by aggressive critical care according to damage control resuscitation.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jan 2015
Comparative StudyIncidence and mortality of liver cancer in mainland China: changes in first decade of 21st century.
To longitudinally analyze changes of primary liver cancer incidence and mortality in mainland China during the first decade of 21st century. ⋯ Liver cancer still has high incidence and mortality in mainland China, and further effort is required to prevent and control liver cancer, particularly for male and rural population.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jan 2015
Clinical implication of peritoneal cytology in the pancreatic cancer patients who underwent curative resection followed by adjuvant gemcitabine or S-1 chemotherapy.
The clinical implications of peritoneal lavage cytology (CY) status in the patients who received curative resection and adjuvant chemotherapy have not been established. ⋯ The patients with CY+ are likely to experience recurrence, even after they received curative resection and adjuvant Gemcitabine or S-1 adjuvant chemotherapy.
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Hepato Gastroenterol · Jan 2015
Treatment of massive esophageal variceal bleeding by Sengstaken-Blackmore tube compression and intensive endoscopic detachable mini- loop ligation: a retrospective study in 83 patients.
To evaluate the effectiveness of improved sengstaken-blackmore tube combined with intensive endoscopic detachable mini-loop ligation for the treatment of massive esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB). ⋯ EVB can be effectively treated with improved sengstaken-blackmore tube followed by EVL therapy with intensive endoscopic detachable mini-loop.