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1Pathogenesis and clinical management of Helicobacter pylori gastric infection显示文摘Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)is a gram-negative bacterium that infects approximately 4.4 billion individuals worldwide.However,its prevalence varies among different geographic areas,and is influenced by several factors.The infection can be acquired by means of oral-oral or fecal-oral transmission,and the pathogen possesses various mechanisms that improve its capacity of mobility,adherence and manipulation of the gastric microenvironment,making possible the colonization of an organ with a highly acidic lumen.In addition,H.pylori presents a large variety of virulence factors that improve its pathogenicity,of which we highlight cytotoxin associated antigen A,vacuolating cytotoxin,duodenal ulcer promoting gene A protein,outer inflammatory protein and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase.The host immune system,mainly by means of a Th1-polarized response,also plays a crucial role in the infection course.Although most H.pylori-positive individuals remain asymptomatic,the infection predisposes the development of various clinical conditions as peptic ulcers,gastric adenocarcinomas and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphomas.Invasive and non-invasive diagnostic methods,each of them with their related advantages and limitations,have been applied in H.pylori detection.Moreover,bacterial resistance to antimicrobial therapy is a major challenge in the treatment of this infection,and new therapy alternatives are being tested to improve H.pylori eradication.Last but not least,the development of effective vaccines against H.pylori infection have been the aim of several research studies.Breno Bittencourt de Brito Filipe Ant?nio Fran?a da Silva Aline Silva Soares Vinícius Afonso Pereira Maria Luísa Cordeiro Santos Mariana Miranda Sampaio Pedro Henrique Moreira Neves Fabrício Freire de Melo 2019World Journal of Gastroenterology2019,25,37:84
2A Technical Review of Hydro-Project Development in China显示文摘This paper summarizes the development of hydro-projects in China,blended with an international perspective.It expounds major technical progress toward ensuring the safe construction of high dams and river harnessing,and covers the theorization of uneven non-equilibrium sediment transport,inter-basin water diversion,giant hydro-generator units,pumped storage power stations,underground caverns,ecological protection,and so on.Rafael Duarte António Pinheiro Anton J. Schleiss 2016Engineering2016,2,3:31
3Endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation after limited sphincterotomy for difficult biliary stones显示文摘AIM:To assess the efficacy and safety of endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation after biliary sphincterotomy for difficult bile duct stones retrieval.METHODS:Retrospective review of consecutive patients submitted to the technique during 18 mo.The main outcomes considered were:efficacy of the procedure(complete stone clearance;number of sessions;need of lithotripsy) and complications.RESULTS:A total of 30 patients with a mean age of 68 ± 10 years,23 female(77%) and 7 male(23%) were enrolled.In 10 patients,a single stone was found in the common bile duct(33%) and in 20 patients multiple stones(67%) were found.The median diameter of the stones was 17 mm(12-30 mm).Dilations were performed with progressive diameter Through-TheScope balloons(up to 12,15) or 18 mm.Complete retrieval of stones was achieved in a single session in 25 patients(84%) and in two sessions in 4 patients(13%).Failure occurred in 1 case(6%).Mechanical lithotripsywas performed in 6 cases(20%).No severe complications occurred.One patient(3%) had mild-grade post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) pancreatitis.CONCLUSION:Endoscopic balloon dilatation with a large balloon after endoscopic sphincterotomy is a safe and effective technique that could be considered an alternative choice in therapeutic ERCP.Ana Rebelo Pedro Moutinho Ribeiro António Pinto Correia José Cotter 2012World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy2012,4,5:22
4在为困难的 choledocholithiasis 的 sphincterotomy 以后的内视镜的乳突的汽球膨胀: 控制盒子的研究显示文摘 AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST) + endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation(EPLBD)vs isolated EST.METHODS:We conducted a retrospective single center study over two years,from February 2010 to January 2012.Patients with large(≥ 10 mm),single or multiple bile duct stones(BDS),submitted to endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography(ERCP) were included.Patients in Group A underwent papillary large balloon dilation after limited sphincterotomy(EST+EPLBD),using a through-the-scope balloon catheter gradually inflated to 12-18 mm according to the size of the largest stone and the maximal diameter of the distal bile duct on the cholangiogram.Patients in Group B(control group) underwent isolated sphincterotomy.Stones were removed using a retrieval balloon catheter and/or a dormia basket.When necessary,mechanical lithotripsy was performed.Complete clearance of the bile duct was documented with a balloon catheter cholangiogram at the end of the procedure.In case of residual lithiasis,a double pigtail plastic stent was placed and a second ERCP was planned within 4-6 wk.Some patients were sent for extracorporeal lithotripsy prior to subsequent ERCP.Outcomes of EST+EPLBD(Group A) vs isolated EST(Group B) were compared regarding efficacy(complete stone clearance,number of therapeutic sessions,mechanical and/or extracorporeal lithotripsy,biliary stent placement) and safety(frequency,type and grade of complications).Statistical analysis was performed using χ 2 or Fisher’s exact tests for the analysis of categorical parameters and Student’s t test for continuous variables.A P-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.RESULTS:One hundred and eleven patients were included,68(61.3%) in Group A and 43(38.7%) in Group B.The mean diameter of the stones was similar in the two groups(16.8 ± 4.4 and 16.0 ± 6.7 in Groups A and B,respectively).Forty-eight(70.6%) patients in Group A and 21(48.8%) in Group B had multiple BDS(P = 0.005).Overall,balloon dilation was performed up to 12 mm in 10(14.7%) patients,13.5 mm in 17(25.0%),15 mm in 33(48.6%),16.5 mm in 2(2.9%) and 18 mm in 6(8.8%) patients,taking into account the diameter of the largest stone and that of the bile duct.Complete stone clearance was achieved in sixty-five(95.6%) patients in Group A vs 30(69.8%) patients in Group B,and was attained within the first therapeutic session in 82.4% of patients in Group A vs 44.2% in Group B(P < 0.001).Patients submitted to EST+EPLBD underwent fewer therapeutic sessions(1.1 ± 0.3 vs 1.8 ± 1.1,P < 0.001),and fewer required mechanical(14.7% vs 37.2%,P = 0.007) or extracorporeal(0 vs 18.6%,P < 0.001) lithotripsy,as well as biliary stenting(17.6% vs 60.5%,P < 0.001).The rate of complications was not significantly different between the two groups.CONCLUSION:EST+EPLBD is a safe and effective technique for treatment of difficult BDS,leading to high rates of complete stone clearance and reducing the need for lithotripsy and biliary stenting.Bruno Rosa Pedro Moutinho Ribeiro Ana Rebelo António Pinto Correia José Cotter 2013World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy2013,5,5:21
5Nocardia infections among immunomodulated inflammatory bowel disease patients:A review显示文摘Human nocardiosis,caused by Nocardia spp.,an ubiquitous soil-borne bacteria,is a rare granulomatous disease close related to immune dysfunctions.Clinically can occur as an acute life-threatening disease,with lung,brain and skin being commonly affected.The infection was classically diagnosed in HIV infected persons,organ transplanted recipients and long term corticosteroid treated patients.Currently the widespread use of immunomodulators and immunossupressors in the treatment of inflammatory diseases changed this scenario.Our purpose is to review all published cases of nocardiosis in immunomodulated patients due to inflammatory diseases and describe clinical and laboratory findings.We reviewed the literature concerning human cases of nocardiosis published between 1980 and 2014 in peer reviewed journals.Eleven cases of nocardiosis associated with anti-tumor necrosis factor(TNF) prescription(9 related with infliximab and 2 with adalimumab) were identified; 7 patients had inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),4 had rheumatological conditions; nocardia infection presented as cutaneous involvement in 3 patients,lung disease in 4 patients,hepatic in one and disseminated disease in 3 patients.From the 10 cases described in IBD patients 7 were associated with anti-TNF and 3 with steroids and azathioprine.In conclusion,nocardiosis requires high levels of clinical suspicion and experience of laboratory staff,in order to establish a timely diagnosis and by doing so avoid worst outcomes.Treatment for long periods tailored by the susceptibility of the isolated species whenever possible is essential.The safety of restarting immunomodulators or anti-TNF after the disease or the value of prophylaxis with cotrimoxazole is still debated.Candida Abreu Nuno Rocha-Pereira António Sarmento Fernando Magro 2015World Journal of Gastroenterology2015,21,21:18
6Epidermal growth factor receptor and K-Ras in non-small cell lung cancer-molecular pathways involved and targeted therapies显示文摘Lung cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer death in Western nations.Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)represents 80%of all lung cancers,and adenocarcinoma is the predominant histological type.Despite the intensive research carried out on this field and therapeutic advances,the overall prognosis of these patients remains unsatisfactory,with a 5-year overall survival rate of less than 15%.Nowadays,pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics represent the key to successful treatment.Recent studies suggest the existence of two distinct molecular pathways in the carcinogenesis of lung adenocarcinoma:one associated with smoking and activation of the K-Ras oncogene and the other not associated with smoking and activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR).The K-ras mutation is mainly responsible for primary resistance to new molecules which inhibit tyrosine kinase EGFR(erlotinib and gefitinib)and most of the EGFR mutations are responsible for increased tumor sensitivity to these drugs.This article aims to conduct a systematic review of the literature regarding the molecular pathways involving the EGFR,K-Ras and EGFR targeted therapies in NSCLC tumor behavior.Ramon Andrade de Mello Dania Sofia Marques Rui Medeiros António MF Araújo 2011World Journal of Clinical Oncology2011,2,11:16
7Evaluation of the effect of acupuncture on hand pain,functional deficits and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis--A study protocol for a multicenter,double-blind,randomized clinical trial显示文摘BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by functional disability and pain. Although acupuncture is widely used, until now Western acupuncture studies on RA have not shown conclusive positive results. Acupuncture is regarded as a reflex therapy that has effects on the human autonomic nervous system. By establishing a traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) diagnosis first, the practitioner is able to choose acupoints according to the state of each individual patient.METHODS/DESIGN: We are interested if acupuncture, using a classical diagnostic procedure to allocate acupoints to the patient according to the Shang Han Lun theory, can be effective in relieving pain, improving hand function and increasing health-related quality of life in RA.The authors intend to harmonize TCM diagnosis according to clinical and genetic profiles. Patients with the TCM diagnosis of a so-called Turning Point syndrome will be followed up in a randomized, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter and three-armed parallel-group study with a standardized treatment in order to optimize potential therapeutic effects of acupuncture on pain, strength and muscle function of patients with RA as well as the influence on inflammation and quality of life.DISCUSSION: The findings of this study will provide important clinical information about the feasibility and efficacy of acupuncture treatment for RA patients. In addition, it will explore the feasibility of further acupuncture research.TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: Clinical Trials.gov Identifier NCT02553005.Susana Seca Sebastian Kirch António S.Cabrita Henry J.Greten 2016Journal of Integrative Medicine2016,14,3:14
8Nanoparticles modified by polydopamine: Working as “drug” carriers显示文摘Inspired by the mechanism of mussel adhesion,polydopamine(PDA),a versatile polymer for surface modification has been discovered.Owing to its unique properties like extraordinary adhesiveness,excellent biocompatibility,mild synthesis requirements,as well as distinctive drug loading approach,strong photothermal conversion capacity and reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging facility,various PDA-modified nanoparticles have been desired as drug carriers.These nanoparticles with diverse nanostructures are exploited in multifunctions,consisting of targeting,imaging,chemical treatment(CT),photodynamic therapy(PDT),photothermal therapy(PTT),tissue regeneration ability,therefore have attracted great attentions in plenty biomedical applications.Herein,recent progress of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers in cancer therapy,antibiosis,prevention of inflammation,theranostics,vaccine delivery and adjuvant,tissue repair and implant materials are reviewed,including preparation of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers with various nanostructures and their drug loading strategies,basic roles of PDA surface modification,etc.The advantages of PDA modification in overcoming the existing limitations of cancer therapy,antibiosis,tissue repair and the developing trends in the future of PDA-modified nanoparticle drug carriers are also discussed.Anting Jin Yitong Wang Kaili Lin Lingyong Jiang 2020Bioactive Materials2020,5,3:13
9Relationship between angiotensin-(1-7) and angiotensin Ⅱ correlates with hemodynamic changes in human liver cirrhosis显示文摘AIM:To measure circulating angiotensins at different stages ofhuman cirrhosis and to further evaluate a possible relationship between renin angiotensin system (RAS) components and hemodynamic changes.METHODS: Patients were allocated into 4 groups: mild-to-moderate liver disease (MLD), advanced liver disease (ALD), patients undergoing liver transplantation, and healthy controls. Blood was collected to determine plasma renin activity (PRA), angiotensin (Ang) , Ang Ⅱ, and Ang-(1-7) levels using radioimmunoassays. During liver transplantation, hemodynamic parameters were determined and blood was simultaneously obtained from the portal vein and radial artery in order to measure RAS components.RESULTS: PRA and angiotensins were elevated in ALD when compared to MLD and controls (P < 0.05). In contrast, Ang was signicantly reduced in MLD. Ang-(1-7)/Ang Ⅱ ratios were increased in MLD when compared to controls and ALD. During transplantation, Ang Ⅱ levels were lower and Ang-(1-7)/Ang Ⅱ ratios were higher in the splanchnic circulation than in the peripheral circulation (0.52 ± 0.08 vs 0.38 ± 0.04, P < 0.02), whereas the peripheral circulating Ang /Ang ratio was elevated in comparison to splanchnic lev-els (0.18 ± 0.02 vs 0.13 ± 0.02, P < 0.04). Ang-(1-7)/Ang Ⅱ ratios positively correlated with cardiac output (r= 0.66) and negatively correlated with systemic vascular resistance (r =-0.70).CONCLUSION: Our ndings suggest that the relation-ship between Ang-(1-7) and Ang Ⅱmay play a role in the hemodynamic changes ofhuman cirrhosis.Walkíria Wingester Vilas-Boas Antnio Ribeiro-Oliveira Jr Regina Maria Pereira Renata da Cunha Ribeiro Jerusa Almeida Ana Paula Nadu Ana Cristina Simoes e Silva Robson Augusto Souza dos Santos 2009World Journal of Gastroenterology2009,15,20:11
10Numerical investigation of particle saltation in the bed-load regime显示文摘This paper numerically investigates particle saltation in a turbulent channel flow having a rough bed consisting of 2–3 layers of densely packed spheres.In this study,we combined three the state-of-the-art technologies,i.e.,the direct numerical simulation of turbulent flow,the combined finite-discrete element modelling of the deformation,movement and collision of the particles,and the immersed boundary method for the fluid-solid interaction.Here we verify our code by comparing the flow and particle statistical features with the published data and then present the hydrodynamic forces acting on a particle together with the particle coordinates and velocities,during a typical saltation.We found strong correlation between the abruptly decreasing particle stream-wise velocity and the increasing vertical velocity at collision,which indicates that the continuous saltation of large grain-size particles is controlled by collision parameters such as particle incident angle,local rough bed packing arrangement,and particle density,etc.This physical process is different from that of particle entrainment in which turbulence coherence structures play an important role.Probability distribution functions of several important saltation parameters and the relationships between them are presented.The results show that the saltating particles hitting the windward side of the bed particles are more likely to bounce off the rough bed than those hitting the leeside.Based on the above findings,saltation mechanisms of large grain-size particles in turbulent channel flow are presented.JI ChunNing ANTE Munjiza ELDAD Avital XU Dong JOHN Williams 2014Science China(Technological Sciences)2014,57,8:10
11Role of polymorphisms in genes that encode cytokines and Helicobacter pylori virulence factors in gastric carcinogenesis显示文摘The Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) infection is a determinant factor in gastric cancer(GC) development. However, the infection outcomes are variable and depend on both host and bacterial characteristics. Some host cytokines such as interleukin(IL)-1β, IL-1 Ra, IL-8, IL-10 and tumor necrosis factor-α play important roles in the host immune system response to the pathogen, in the development of gastric mucosal lesions and in cell malignant transformation. Therefore, these host factors are crucial in neoplastic processes. Certain polymorphisms in genes that encode these cytokines have been associated with an increased risk of GC. On the other hand, various virulence factors found in distinct H. pylori bacterial strains, including cytotoxinassociated antigen A, vacuolating cytotoxin, duodenal ulcer promoting gene A protein, outer inflammatory protein and blood group antigen binding adhesin, have been associated with the pathogenesis of different gastric diseases. The virulent factors mentioned above allow the successful infection by the bacterium and play crucial roles in gastric mucosa lesions, including malignant transformation. Moreover, the role of host polymorphisms and bacterial virulence factors in gastric carcinogenesis seems to vary among different countries and populations. The identification of host and bacterium factors that are associated with an increased risk of GC development may be useful in determining the prognosis of infection in patients, what could help in clinical decision-making and in providing of an optimized clinical approach.Breno Bittencourt de Brito Filipe Ant?nio Fran?a da Silva Fabrício Freire de Melo 2018World Journal of Clinical Oncology2018,9,5:9
12金属塑性成形过程CSPH无网格法数值模拟显示文摘应用微可压缩刚塑性材料的流动法则,采用修正的光滑粒子力学(Corrected smooth particle hydrodynamics, CSPH)无网格法,自行开发了求解金属方棒压缩和圆棒压缩等金属塑性成形过程应用程序。提出一种简单的求解体积应变速率的光滑技术,该技术使应力场计算结果能得到较好的改善。采用CSPH无网格法求解纯铝和Al6060铝合金材料压缩过程得到的速度场和应力场结果与有限元法计算结果以及试验数据进行了分析比较。结果表明, CSPH法能够较好地求解金属大变形过程,为今后进一步分析复杂金属变形问题提供了良好的研究手段。李长生 刘相华 熊尚武 MARTINS Paulo António Firme 2006机械工程学报2006,42,7:9
13Treatment of rectal prolapse in children with cow milk injection sclerotherapy:30-year experience显示文摘AIM:To evaluate the role and our experience of injecti-on sclerotherapy with cow milk in the treatment of rectal prolapse in children. METHODS:In the last 30 years (1976-2006) we made 100 injections of sclerotherapy with cow milk in 86 chil-dren. In this study we included children who failed to respond to conservative treatment and we perform ope-rative treatment. RESULTS:In our study we included 86 children and in all of the patients we perform cow milk injection sclerot-herapy. In 95.3% (82 children) of patients sclerotherapy was successful. In 4 (4.7%) patients we had recurrent rectal prolapse where we performed operative treatment. Below 4 years we had 62 children (72%) and 24 older children (28%). In children who needed operative trea-tment we performed Thiersch operation and without any complications. CONCLUSION:Injection sclerotherapy with cow milk for treatment rectal prolapse in children is a simple and effective treatment for rectal prolapse with minimal com-plications.Mirko Zganjer Ante Cizmic Irenej Cigit Bozidar Zupancic Igor Bumci Ljiljana Popovic Antun Kljenak 2008World Journal of Gastroenterology2008,14,5:8
14Relative peripheral refraction across 4 meridians after orthokeratology and LASIK surgery显示文摘Background:To characterize the axial and off-axis refraction across four meridians of the retina in myopic eyes before and after Orthokeratology(OK)and LASIK surgery.Methods:Sixty right eyes with a spherical equivalent(M)between−0.75 to−5.25 D(cylinder<−1.00 D)underwent LASIK(n=26)or OK(n=34)to treat myopia.Axial and off-axis refraction were measured with an open-field autorefractometer before and after stabilized treatments.Off-axis measurements were obtained for the horizontal(35°nasal and temporal retina)and vertical(15°superior and inferior retina)meridians,and for two oblique directions(45–225°and 135–315°)up to 20°of eccentricity.The refractive profile was addressed as relative peripheral refractive error(RPRE).Results:OK and LASIK post-treatment results showed an increase of myopic relative refraction at several eccentric locations.At the four meridians evaluated,the M component of the pre-treatment RPRE values was not statistically different(p>0.05)from the post-treatment RPRE within 30°and 20°of the central visual field after LASIK and OK,respectively.These results demonstrated that the treatment zone warrants an optimal central field of vision.Conclusions:The present study gives an overview of RPRE after refractive corneal reshaping treatments(OK and LASIK)across vertical,horizontal and two oblique meridians together.This allows a 3D representation of RPRE at the retina and shows that the myopic shift induced by both treatments is more relevant in horizontal directions.António Queirós Ana Amorim-de-Sousa Daniela Lopes-Ferreira César Villa-Collar Ángel Ramón Gutiérrez JoséManuel González-Méijome 2018Eye and Vision2018,5,1:8
15HER2 therapies and gastric cancer:A step forward显示文摘Gastric cancer usually is diagnosed in advanced stages and thus current medical practice affords limited therapeutic options.However,recent studies established the role of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)in clinical management.Trastuzumab,an antiHER2 monoclonal antibody,acquired a main role in advanced gastric cancer harboring HER2 overexpression and/or amplification improving survival to 17.1 mo according to trastuzumab for gastric cancer phaseⅢtrial results.Also,new promising drugs,such as c-Met inhibitors,are in development and assessment for this setting.Certainly,novel drugs will emerge in the next feel years for help oncologists improve clinical management of advanced gastric cancer providing higher survival and quality of life.In this mini-review we will discuss some issues in this regard and provide an actual overview of this setting.Ramon Andrade de Mello Andrea Marin Marques António Araújo 2013World Journal of Gastroenterology2013,19,37:7
16Personalizing therapies for gastric cancer: Molecular mechanisms and novel targeted therapies显示文摘Globally,gastric cancer is the 4thmost frequently diagnosed cancer and the 2ndleading cause of death from cancer,with an estimated 990000 new cases and738000 deaths registered in 2008.In the advanced setting,standard chemotherapies protocols acquired an important role since last decades in prolong survival.Moreover,recent advances in molecular therapies provided a new interesting weapon to treat advanced gastric cancer through anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2(HER2)therapies.Trastuzumab,an anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody,was the first target drug in the metastatic setting that showed benefit in overall survival when in association with platinum-5-fluorouracil based chemotherapy.Further,HER2 overexpression analysis acquired a main role in predict response for trastuzumab in this field.Thus,we conducted a review that will discuss the main points concerning trastuzumab and HER2 in gastric cancer,providing a comprehensive overview of molecular mechanisms and novel trials involved.Michael Luis Ana Tavares Liliana S Carvalho Lúcio Lara-Santos António Araújo Ramon Andrade de Mello 2013World Journal of Gastroenterology2013,19,38:6
17How to treat an extensive form of primary intestinal lymphangiectasia?显示文摘We report a case of a 42-year-old man with a rare disorder known as primary intestinal lymphangiectasia,which is characterized by dilated intestinal lymphatics that lead to the development of protein-losing enteropathy. The patient presented with a grand mal seizure caused by malabsorption-derived electrolytes and a protein disorder. Signs of the disease, including chronic diarrhea and peripheral edema, manifested10 years ago, but a diagnosis was never made. The diagnosis was suspected because of the clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, imaging and endoscopic findings. Hyperemic and edematous mucosa of the small intestine corresponded to scattered white spots with dilated intestinal lymphatics and whitish villi in the histological specimen of the biopsied jejunal mucosa.Although numerous therapeutic strategies are available,only octreotide therapy proved to be an effective means of therapeutic resolution in this patient. Although the patient had a partial remission following the use of a slow release formula of octreotide, his prognosis, clinical course, and future treatment challenges are yet to be determined.Rosana Troskot Dragan Jurcic Ante Bilic Marija Gomercic Palcic Stanko Tezak Ivana Brajkovic 2015World Journal of Gastroenterology2015,21,23:6
18Focal liver lesions:Practical magnetic resonance imaging approach显示文摘With the widespread of cross-sectional imaging, a growth of incidentally detected focal liver lesions(FLL) has been observed. A reliable detection and characterization of FLL is critical for optimal patient management. Maximizing accuracy of imaging in the context of FLL is paramount in avoiding unnecessary biopsies, which may result in post-procedural complications. A tremendous development of new imaging techniques has taken place during these last years. Nowadays, Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) plays a key role in management of liver lesions, using a radiation-free technique and a safe contrast agent profile. MRI plays a key role in the non-invasive correct characterization of FLL. MRI is capable of providing comprehensive and highly accurate diagnostic information, with the additional advantage of lack of harmful ionizing radiation. These properties make MRI the mainstay for the noninvasive evaluation of focal liver lesions. In this paper we review the state-of-the-art MRI liver protocol, briefly discussing different sequence types, the unique characteristics of imaging non-cooperative patients and discuss the role of hepatocyte-specific contrast agents. A review of the imaging features of the most common benign and malignant FLL is presented, supplemented by a schematic representation of a simplistic practical approach on MRI.António P Matos Fernanda Velloni Miguel Ramalho Mamdoh AlObaidy Aruna Rajapaksha Richard C Semelka 2015World Journal of Hepatology2015,7,16:6
19Role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography inthe management of benign biliary strictures:What's new?显示文摘Benign biliary strictures comprise a heterogeneous group of diseases. The most common strictures amenable to endoscopic treatment are post-cholecystectomy, post-liver transplantation, related to primary sclerosing cholangitis and to chronic pancreatitis. Endoscopic treatment of benign biliary strictures is widely used as first line therapy, since it is effective, safe, noninvasive and repeatable. Endoscopic techniques currently used are dilation, multiple plastic stents insertion and fully covered self-expandable metal stents. The main indication for dilation alone is primary sclerosing cholangitis related strictures. In the vast majority of the remaining cases, temporary placement of multiple plastic stents with/without dilation is considered the treatment of choice. Although this approach is effective, it requires multiple endoscopic sessions due to the short duration of stent patency. Fully covered self-expandable metal stents appear as a good alternative to plastic stents, since they have an increased radial diameter, longer stent patency, easier insertion technique and similar efficacy. Recent advances in endoscopic technique and various devices have allowed successful treatment in most cases. The development of novel endoscopic techniques and devices is still ongoing.Rosa Ferreira Rui Loureiro Nuno Nunes António Alberto Santos Rui Maio Marília Cravo Maria AntóniaDuarte 2016World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy2016,8,4:6
20Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus:A case report显示文摘The authors present the clinical case of an 87-year-old Caucasian male admitted to the emergency room with hematemesis. He had a history of intermittent dys-phagia during the previous month. Endoscopic evaluation revealed an eccentric,soft esophageal lesionlocated 25-35 cm from the incisors,which appeared asa protrusion of the esophagus wall,with active bleeding. Biopsies were acquired. Tissue evaluation wascompatible with a melanoma. After excluding other sites of primary neoplasm,the definitive diagnosis of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus(PMME) was made. The patient developed a hospital-acquired respiratory infection and died before tumor-directed treatment could begin. Primary malignant melanoma represents only 0.1% to 0.2% of all esophageal ma-lignant tumors. Risk factors for PMME are not defined.A higher incidence of PMME has been described in Japan. Dysphagia,predominantly for solids,is the most frequent symptom at presentation. Retrosternal orepigastric discom fort or pain,melena or hemate mesishave also been described. The characteristic endoscopic finding of PMME is as a polypoid lesion,with variablesize,usually pigmented. The neoplasm occurs in thelower two-thirds of the esophagus in 86% of cases.PMME metastasizes via hematogenic and lymphatic pathways. At diagnosis,50% of the patients present with distant metastases to the liver,the mediastinum,the lungs and the brain. When possible,surgery(curative or palliative) ,is the preferential method of treatment. There are some reports in the literature where chemotherapy,chemohormon otherapy,radiotherapy and immunotherapy,with or without surgery,wereused with variable efficacy. The prognosis is poor;themean survival after surgery is less than 15 mo.Joana Machado Paula Ministro Ricardo Araújo Eugénia Cancela António Castanheira Américo Silva 2011World Journal of Gastroenterology2011,17,42:6
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