World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Aug 2015
Review Meta AnalysisAntioxidant therapy in acute, chronic and post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the efficacy and adverse effects of antioxidant therapy in acute pancreatitis (AP), chronic pancreatitis (CP) and post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP). ⋯ While there is some evidence to support antioxidant therapy in AP, its effect on CP and PEP is still controversial.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Aug 2015
Review Meta AnalysisEnhanced recovery after surgery programs in patients undergoing hepatectomy: A meta-analysis.
To evaluate the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs in comparison with traditional care on liver surgery outcomes. ⋯ ERAS is a safe and effective program in liver surgery. Future studies should define the active elements to optimize postoperative outcomes for liver surgery.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Aug 2015
Serum proinflammatory cytokines and nutritional status in pediatric chronic liver disease.
To evaluate the nutritional status and its association with proinflammatory cytokines in children with chronic liver disease. ⋯ High IL-6 levels were found in children with chronic liver disease at nutritional risk. Inflammatory activity may be related to nutritional status deterioration in these patients.