Digestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
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Bone marrow stem/progenitor cells seem to be effective in liver regeneration after tissue injury. ⋯ CD133+ stem/progenitor cells reinfusion in patients with end-stage liver disease is feasible and safe. A worsening of liver function was observed during mobilization in Child Turcotte Pugh-C patients. The temporary improvement of MELD score after reinfusion suggests that stem cells therapy may be a "bridge to transplant" approach for these patients.
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Limited data are available on eosinophilic oesophagitis in Italy. ⋯ Eosinophilic oesophagitis prevalence was 12% in patients with dysphagia and/or bolus impaction, emphasizing the importance of this disease in Italy. Despite different environmental factors and dietary habits, Italian patients with eosinophilic oesophagitis present similar characteristics to those of other Western counties.