World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2010
Methylation of Dickkopf-3 as a prognostic factor in cirrhosis-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
To investigate the prevalence and time of Dickkopf (DKK) family methylation and its clinical significance in hepatocarcinogenesis. ⋯ Methylation of DKK3 is an important event in early malignant transformation and HCC progression, and therefore might be a prognostic indicator for risk assessment of HCC.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2010
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis using a reverse phase polymer.
To assess the feasibility of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided celiac plexus neurolysis (CPN) using a poloxamer. ⋯ EUS-guided CPN using a reverse phase polymer in a non-survival porcine model was technically feasible. The presence of a poloxamer gel at the site of the celiac plexus at necropsy indicates a precise delivery of the neurolytic agent.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2010
Pericardiocentesis with cisplatin for malignant pericardial effusion and tamponade.
To evaluate the role and outcome of pericardiocentesis with intrapericardial cisplatin instillation for malignant pericardial effusion resulting from esophageal cancer. ⋯ Pericardiocentesis along with catheter drainage appears to be a safe and effective for pericardial malignant effusion and tamponade, and cisplatin instillation prevents recurrence.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2009
Meta AnalysisNeoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for resectable esophageal carcinoma: a meta-analysis.
To compare neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and surgery with surgery alone for resectable esophageal carcinoma. ⋯ Neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy can raise the survival rate of patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of implanting fibrin sealant with ropivacaine on pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
To investigate the safety and efficacy of implanting fibrin sealant with sustained-release ropivacaine in the gallbladder bed for pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). ⋯ Visceral pain is prominent after LC and can be effectively controlled by implanting fibrin sealant combined with ropivacaine in the gallbladder bed.