Results 31 to 40 of about 45,875 (230)

Association between Atherogenic index of plasma and gallstones in the United States adults: A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2017–2020

Preventive Medicine Reports
Background: Although substantial evidence suggests an association between dyslipidemia as an isolated factor and gallstones, research on the Atherogenic Index of Plasma (AIP) and gallstones remains limited.
Shuang Yang, Jianhui Song, Zhengbo Yang, Nanbo Li, Ju Wu, Shuangshuang Hou   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fibronectin in human gallbladder bile: cholesterol pronucleating and/or mucin "link" protein? [PDF]

, 1994
Some biliary proteins (pronucleators) seem to be essential factors for cholesterol crystal formation and crystal growth in bile. A recent study suggests that fibronectin is such a pronucleator in bile.
Del Pozo, Reginals, Jüngst, Dieter, Lange, Volker, Miquel, Juan Francisco, Paumgartner, Gustav, Ritter, Christoph von   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Gallstones were associated with the gastrointestinal adverse events of cinacalcet in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism

Renal Failure, 2018
This study aimed to investigate the association of gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events of cinacalcet with gallstones in the hemodialysis (HD) patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT).
Keiichi Otsuka, Yoichi Ohno, Joji Oshima
doaj   +1 more source

Multicohort Validation of Gut Microbiome Signatures for Cholangiocarcinoma Diagnosis and Functional Characterization of Bifidobacterium Pseudocatenulatum

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study analyzes gut bacteria in cholangiocarcinoma patients, revealing distinct microbial signatures that enable accurate disease detection. Species‐based diagnostic models achieved over 98% accuracy in identifying cholangiocarcinoma and distinguished it from other liver diseases. The research demonstrates that specific beneficial bacteria suppress
Benchen Rao, Jianwen Jiang, Ruiqing Zhang, Dongya Zhang, Chenchen Zhang, Ang Li, Haifeng Lu, Hua Zhang, Lin Zhou, Wenzhi Guo, Peihao Wen, Jianfeng Xue, Jie Pan, Tuerganaili Aji, Zhou Lan, Xianzhi Jiang, Shusen Zheng, Zujiang Yu, Zhigang Ren   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of Life in Chronic Pancreatitis is Determined by Constant Pain, Disability/Unemployment, Current Smoking, and Associated Co-Morbidities [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVES: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) has a profound independent effect on quality of life (QOL). Our aim was to identify factors that impact the QOL in CP patients.
Abberbock, Judah, Alkaade, Samer, Amann, Stephen T., Anderson, Michelle A., Baillie, John, Banks, Peter A., Brand, Randall E., Conwell, Darwin L., Cote, Gregory A., Forsmark, Christopher E., Gardner, Timothy B., Gelrud, Andres, Guda, Nalini M., Lewis, Michele D., Machicado, Jorge D., Muniraj, Thiruvengadam, Sandhu, Bimaljit S., Sherman, Stuart, Singh, Vikesh K., Slivka, Adam, Tang, Gong, Whitcomb, David C., Wilcox, C. Mel, Yadav, Dhiraj   +23 more
core   +2 more sources

Reappraisal of Real‐World Management of Acute Cholecystitis in Elderly Patients Based on the Adherence to Tokyo Guidelines 2018 (TG18): A Multicenter Study on Anzu HPB Surgical Meeting

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This multicenter retrospective study analyzes real‐world management of acute cholecystitis in patients aged ≥ 70 years across five institutions, focusing on adherence and intentional deviation from TG18 recommendations. By classifying treatment strategies as TG18‐accordant, more aggressive, or more conservative, we reappraise current practice patterns.
Yuta Kobayashi, Shojiro Hata, Ryo Oikawa, Tetsuya Nakazato, Hiroki Sakata, Hirokazu Yamaguchi, Yutaka Suzuki, Yoshihiro Sakamoto   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pigment Gallstones

Gastroenterology, 1977
Pigment gallstones are defined as any dark brown-to-black stone, consisting of calcium salts of bilirubin, phosphate, carbonate and other anions, and can be separated into carbonate- and noncarbonate-containing groups. Pigment stones predominate in the rural Orient, in cirrhosis, and in elderly United States patients undergoing cholecystectomy ...
R D, Soloway, B W, Trotman, J D, Ostrow
openaire   +2 more sources

Gallbladder cancer: South American experience [PDF]

, 2016
Large differences in terms of incidence and mortality due to gallbladder cancer (GBC) have been reported worldwide. Moreover, it seems that GBC has unique characteristics in South America.
Arroyo, Gerardo F., Gentile, Alberto, Parada, Luis Antonio   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Emergency Cholecystectomy in Patients Classified as High Risk According to the Tokyo Guidelines 2018: A Real‐World Analysis

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
Emergency cholecystectomy was evaluated in patients with acute cholecystitis classified as non‐recommended for surgery by the Tokyo Guidelines 2018. Major postoperative complications, rather than mortality, better reflected operative risk. Physiological instability, particularly ASA‐PS ≥ 3 and shock status, identified high‐risk patients, suggesting ...
Satoshi Mii, So Yamaki, Daisuke Hashimoto, Kazuki Matsumura, Hiroyuki Ishida, Hidetaka Miyazaki, Yuki Matsui, Yuji Ikeda, Tsukasa Ikeura, Sohei Satoi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Gallstones

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2023
Gallstones are relatively common in the general population, and the clinical presentation is asymptomatic in most patients or has a benign course, such as biliary colic or vague gastrointestinal symptoms.
Kwang Hyun Chung
doaj   +1 more source