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Effectiveness and safety of antithrombin for treatment of portal vein thrombosis: Nationwide prospective surveillance of 4 years of clinical experience in Japan

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim Antithrombin (AT), a plasma protein with anticoagulant properties, has a long‐standing medical history, primarily for treatment of congenital AT deficiency. Accumulated clinical experiences suggest AT is a potential anticoagulant for thrombotic diseases. This study aimed to clarify the effectiveness, safety, and clinical significance of AT
Shoichi Matsutani, Makoto Arakawa, Susumu Nakano   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of Gastric Varices [PDF]

, 2004
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the emergency conditions in the field of gastroenterology and variceal bleeding is the most common cause of it.
Erawati, L. (Lusy), Simadibrata, M. (Marcellus), Syam, A. F. (Ari)   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Contrast‐Enhanced Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Useful for Surveying Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients After Fontan Surgery

Hepatology Research, EarlyView.
The presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) following Fontan surgery (FS) could not be predicted by blood biochemical indices and other clinical factors, and contrast‐enhanced CT or MRI can be useful for surveying GEVs in patients following FS. ABSTRACT Objectives Liver cirrhosis (LC) is a common complication of Fontan surgery (FS) because of the ...
Takanori Suzuki, Kentaro Matsuura, Sayuri Yamabe, Kiyomi Kayama, Tsutomu Shinohara, Keiichi Itatani, Yoshiki Okamoto, Hayato Kawamura, Kei Fujiwara, Yoshihiro Seo, Hiromi Kataoka   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Endoscopic treatment of bleeding gastric varices with histoacryl (N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate): a South European single center experience [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate is the current recommended treatment for gastric variceal bleeding. Despite the extensive worldwide use, there are still differences related to the technique, safety, and long term-results.
Almeida, N, Amaro, P, Ferreira, MC, Gouveia, H, Lérias, C, Maçôas, F, Monsanto, P, Portela, F, Rosa, A, Sofia, C   +9 more
core   +1 more source

Successful Treatment of Bleeding Gastric Varices with Splenectomy in a Patient with Splenic, Portal, and Mesenteric Thromboses

Case Reports in Surgery, 2013
A 59-year-old female with a history of multiple splanchnic and portal thromboses treated with warfarin underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy for cancer screening, and a polypoid mass was biopsied.
Lior Menasherian-Yaccobe, Nathan T. Jaqua, Patrick Kenny   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic analysis of the correlation between GLP1 action and metabolic liver disease: Insights from Mendelian randomization analysis

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
Our study provides genetic analysis supporting the beneficial effects of GLP1 action on MASLD. These benefits may be attributed to mechanisms such as lowering blood glucose levels, reducing blood pressure, and improving HDL cholesterol levels. ABSTRACT Purpose Previous studies have shown that glucagon‐like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists may help ...
Zhiqiang Ma, Binyu Wang, Danpei Li, Xi Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Application of Graph Based Features in Computer Aided Diagnosis for Histopathological Image Classification of Gastric Cancer [PDF]

arXiv, 2022
The gold standard for gastric cancer detection is gastric histopathological image analysis, but there are certain drawbacks in the existing histopathological detection and diagnosis. In this paper, based on the study of computer aided diagnosis system, graph based features are applied to gastric cancer histopathology microscopic image analysis, and a ...
arxiv  

Increased Prevalence of Barrett's Esophagus in Taiwan: A Prospective Multicenter Study

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim With rising rates of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in Western countries, Barrett's esophagus (BE) has become a growing concern. The increasing prevalence of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Taiwan suggests a potential rise in BE cases as well.
Fu‐Jen Lee, Ming‐Chang Tsai, Chien‐Lin Chen, Ming‐Wun Wong, Hsu‐Heng Yen, Jeng‐Yih Wu, Chen‐Shuan Chung, Ping‐Huei Tseng, Ying‐Nan Tsai, Ming‐Tsung Hsieh, Chi‐Yang Chang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Update of endoscopy in liver disease:More than just treating varices [PDF]

, 2012
The management of complications in liver disease is often complex and challenging. Endoscopy has undergone a period of rapid expansion with numerous novel and specialized endoscopic modalities that are of increasing value in the investigation and ...
Hayes, Peter C., Krystallis, Christoforos, Masterton, Gail S., Plevris, John N.   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Endoscopic management of bleeding gastric varices with N-butyl, 2-cyanoacrylate glue injection in children with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension

Endoscopy International Open, 2016
Background and study aims: In view of the paucity of literature, we carried out this audit to evaluate the safety and efficacy of N- butyl, 2-cynoacrylate glue injection therapy in secondary prophylaxis of gastric varices in children. Patients
Ujjal Poddar, Vibhor Borkar, Surender Kumar Yachha, Anshu Srivastava   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source