World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2015
Comparative StudyAssessment of liver fibrosis by Fibroscan as compared to liver biopsy in biliary atresia.
To evaluate liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using non-invasive transient elastography (Fibroscan) in comparison with liver biopsy for assessment of liver fibrosis in children with biliary atresia (BA). ⋯ Fibroscan can be used as a non-invasive technique to assess liver fibrosis in children with BA. The cut-off value of LSM (15.15 kPa) can distinguish cirrhotic patients from non-cirrhotic patients.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2015
Assessment of the correlation between serum prolidase and alpha-fetoprotein levels in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
To determine the predictive value of increased prolidase activity that reflects increased collagen turnover in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ Considering the levels of both serum prolidase and AFP could contribute to the early diagnosing of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2015
ReviewAntioxidant drugs to prevent post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: What does evidence suggest?
To determine whether or not the use of antioxidant supplementation aids in the prevention of post- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis. ⋯ Antioxidant supplementation shows no beneficial effect on the incidence of PEP. There is a lack of robust trials to support the use of antioxidants for prevention.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2015
Burden of Clostridium difficile infection between 2010 and 2013: Trends and outcomes from an academic center in Eastern Europe.
To analyze the incidence and possible risk factors in hospitalized patients treated with Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). ⋯ CDI was accounted for significant burden with longer hospitalization and adverse outcomes. Antibiotic, PPI therapy and previous hospitalization or CDI were risk factors for CDI.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Jun 2015
Observational StudyAssociations of sense of coherence with psychological distress and quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease.
To investigate the relationship between sense of coherence, psychological distress and health related quality of life in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). ⋯ Our data indicated that SOC is an important construct, as it influences psychological distress and has significant albeit indirect effects on several HRQoL domains in IBD.