Editor-in-Chief: Xiuli Liu, MD, PhD, Professor, University of Florida, USA. More... |
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Low Expression of Transforming Growth Factor β in the Epithelium of Barrett’s EsophagusThe aim of this study was to investigate the expression of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in the different stages of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Paired endoscopic esophageal biopsy samples were obtained from patients with BE prospectively. Subjects were classified into three groups: BE, BE with dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma (AC) arising from BE.
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease PatientsIn Brazil, there are few epidemiological studies available about the demographic and clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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A Lumpy Bumpy LiverA 40-year-old male patient presented with distension of abdomen since last 4 years. The distension was progressive and more in upper abdomen.
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Association of the Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis and Its Degrees With the Values of Liver Enzymes and Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance IndexNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most common chronic diseases of the modern world with a wide variety of factors including genetic, environmental and metabolic.
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Slower Fibrosis Progression Among Liver Transplant Recipients With Sustained Virological Response After Hepatitis C TreatmentThe natural course of hepatic fibrosis in HCV allograft recipients with sustained virological response (SVR) after anti-HCV therapy remains debatable.
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Isolated Gastric Metastasis of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: First Case Report and Review of Pertinent Literature
Upper gastrointestinal metastasis of endometrial carcinoma rarely occurs in the absence of locoregional disease and other distant metastases. We describe herein the unique case of an isolated gastric metastasis of a stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma. Because the metastatic tumor was initially misdiagnosed clinically and pathologically as a primary gastric carcinoma, we illustrate the histopathology and review the pertinent literature. Full Text
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Table of Contents
Original Article
| The Flavone Luteolin, an Endocrine Disruptor, Relaxed Male Guinea Pig Gallbladder Strips | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Loren Kline | 53-59 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1142 |
| Temporary Gastric Stimulation in Patients With Gastroparesis Symptoms: Low-Resolution Mapping Multiple Versus Single Mucosal Lead Electrograms | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Mohsen Hasanin, Om Amin, Hamza Hassan, Archana Kedar, Michael Griswold, Thomas L. Abell | 60-66 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1127 |
| The Value of Quick Sepsis-Related Organ Failure Assessment Scores in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis Who Present to Emergency Departments: A Three-Year Cohort Study | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Alexander Hallac, Nishant Puri, David Applebury, Kurt Myers, Parag Dhumal, Ashish Thatte, Wichit Srikureja | 67-71 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1132 |
| Desmoplasia and Detached Papillae in Early Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: A Histologic Study on Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection Specimens | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Zhongbo Jin, Dongwei Zhang, Qin Zhang, Jinping Lai, Ashwin Akki, Ashwini Esnakula, Jesse Kresak, David Hernandez Gonzalo, Peter V. Draganov, Hao Xie, Xiuli Liu | 72-77 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1154 |
| Prognostic Implications of Arginase and Cytokeratin 19 Expression in Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Curative Hepatectomy: Correlation With Recurrence-Free Survival | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Ifeyinwa Emmanuela Obiorah, Joeffrey Chahine, Kyungmin Ko, Byoung Uk Park, Jose deGuzman, Bhaskar Kallakury | 78-87 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1156 |
| Serum Citrulline Levels Exhibit Circadian Variation and Fluctuations in Relation to Food Intake in Mice | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Christine J. Park, Matthew P. Shaughnessy, Sarah J. Armenia, Robert A. Cowles | 88-92 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1146 |
Short Communication
| A Novel Care Model for Neonatal Intestinal Failure Patients Is Associated With Cost Savings and Improved Outcomes | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Erin Johnson, Anna Ermarth, Mark Deneau | 93-95 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1149 |
Case Report
| Thrombocytosis as a Rare Paraneoplastic Syndrome Occurring in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hafsa Abbas, Sana Hanif, Hassan Tariq, Sridhar Chilimuri | 96-99 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1137 |
| Iatrogenic Gallstone Pancreatitis Complicated by Cholangitis: Post-Cholecystectomy Clip as a Nidus for Common Bile Duct Stone Formation | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Mohd Amer AlSamman, Abdelmoneim Mostafa, Jason D. Ferreira | 100-102 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1147 |
| A Rare Case of Local Recurrence Following Curative Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Intramucosal Differentiated-Type Gastric Cancer | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hideaki Kawabata, Yukino Kawakatsu, Katsutoshi Yamaguchi, Yuki Ueda, Yuji Okazaki, Misuzu Hitomi, Masatoshi Miyata, Shigehiro Motoi, Yasuyuki Enoki, Satohiro Minamikawa | 103-106 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1159 |
| Experience of Manual Compression Hemostasis Under Endoscopic Observation for Acute Hemorrhagic Rectal Ulcer | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hideaki Kawabata, Katsutoshi Yamaguchi, Yukino Kawakatsu, Yuki Ueda, Yuji Okazaki, Misuzu Hitomi, Masatoshi Miyata, Shigehiro Motoi | 107-110 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1162 |