In the study, the methods of applied histology and histochemistry were used to determine intestinal villus length, crypt depth, the ratio of intestinal villus length to crypt depth, mucous membrane thickness and intes...In the study, the methods of applied histology and histochemistry were used to determine intestinal villus length, crypt depth, the ratio of intestinal villus length to crypt depth, mucous membrane thickness and intestinal wall thickness of duodenum, jejunum and ileum of 42-day-old broilers, so as to study the effects of different conncentrations of homologous probiottcs on small intestinal mucosa struc- ture of the broilers. The results showed that the effect of 0.3% probiotics on small intestine mucosal structures was the best, such as the length of intestinal villus was the longest, the ratio of villus length to crypt depth was the largest, the thins of mucous membrane and intestinal wall was the thickest. These showed that 0,3% probiotics had best effect on improving and enhancing the digestion-absorption func- tion of the small intestine of the broilers.展开更多
Laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer or gastric cancer has been advocated for the benefits of a reduced morbidity,a shorter treatment time,and similar outcomes.However,simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted low anterior...Laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer or gastric cancer has been advocated for the benefits of a reduced morbidity,a shorter treatment time,and similar outcomes.However,simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection and distal gastrectomy for synchronous carcinoma of rectum and stomach are rarely documented in literature.Endoscopic examination revealed a synchronous carcinoma of rectum and stomach in a 55-year-old male patient with rectal bleeding and epigastric discomfort.He underwent a simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection and distal gastrectomy with regional lymph nodes dissected.The operation time was 270 min and the estimated blood loss was 120 mL.The patient required parenteral analgesia for less than 24 h.Flatus was passed on postoperative day 3,and a solid diet was resumed on postoperative day 7.He was discharged on postoperative day 13.With the advances in laparoscopic technology and experience,simultaneous resection is an attractive alternative to a synchronous gastrointestinal cancer.展开更多
AIM: To compare the safety and efficacy of simultaneous versus two stage resection of primary colorectal tumors and liver metastases. METHODS: From January 1996 to May 2004, 103 colorectal tumor patients presented wit...AIM: To compare the safety and efficacy of simultaneous versus two stage resection of primary colorectal tumors and liver metastases. METHODS: From January 1996 to May 2004, 103 colorectal tumor patients presented with synchronous liver metastases. Twenty five underwent simultaneous colorectal and liver surgery and 78 underwent liver surgery 1-3 mo after primary colorectal tumor resection. Data were retrospectively analyzed to assess and compare the morbidity and mortality between the surgical strategies. The two groups were comparable regarding the age and sex distribution, the types of liver resection and stage of primary tumors, as well as the number and size of liver metastases. RESULTS: In two-stage procedures more transfusions were required (4 ± 1.5 vs 2 ± 1.8, pRBCs, P < 0.05). Chest infection was increased after the two-stage approach (26% vs 17%, P < 0.05). The two-stage procedure was also associated with longer hospitalization (20 ± 8 vs 12 ± 6 d, P < 0.05). Five year survival in both groups was similar (28% vs 31%). No hospital mortality occurred in our series. CONCLUSION: Synchronous colorectal liver metastases can be safely treated simultaneously with the primary tumor. Liver resection should be prioritized over colon resection. It is advisable that complex liver resections with marginal liver residual volume should be dealt with at a later stage.展开更多
AIM: To identify patients with a high-risk of having a synchronous cancer among gastric cancer patients. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the prospective gastric cancer database at the National Cancer Center, Ko...AIM: To identify patients with a high-risk of having a synchronous cancer among gastric cancer patients. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the prospective gastric cancer database at the National Cancer Center, Korea from December 2000 to December 2004. The clinicopathological characteristics of patients with synchronous cancers and those of patients without synchronous cancers were compared. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for the presence of a synchronous cancer in gastric cancer patients. RESULTS: 111 of 3291 gastric cancer patients (3.4%) registered in the database had a synchronous cancer. Among these 111 patients, 109 had a single synchronous cancer and 2 patients had two synchronous cancers. The most common form of synchronous cancer was colorectal cancer (42 patients, 37.2%) followed by lung cancer (21 patients, 18.6%). Multivariate analyses revealed that elderly patients with differentiated early gastric cancer have a higher probability of a synchronous cancer. CONCLUSION: Synchronous cancers in gastric cancer patients are not infrequent. The physicians should try to find synchronous cancers in gastric cancer patients, especially in the elderly with a differentiated early gastric展开更多
AIM: To study the correlations of Pancreas duodenal homeobox-1 with pancreatic cancer characteristics, including pathological grading, TNM grading, tumor metastasis and tumor cell proliferation. METHODS: Reverse tra...AIM: To study the correlations of Pancreas duodenal homeobox-1 with pancreatic cancer characteristics, including pathological grading, TNM grading, tumor metastasis and tumor cell proliferation. METHODS: Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect PDX-1 mRNA expression in pancreatic cancer tissue and normal pancreatic tissue. The expression of PDX-1 protein was measured by Western blot and immunohistochemistry. Immunohistochemistry was also used to detect proliferative cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Correlations of PDX-1 with pancreatic cancer characteristics, including pathological grading, TNM grading, tumor metastasis and tumor cell proliferation, were analyzed by using χ^2 test. RESULTS: Immunohistochemistry showed that 41.1% of pancreatic cancers were positive for PDX-1 expression, but normal pancreatic tissue except islets showed no staining for PDX-1. In consistent with the result of imunohistochemistry, Western blot showed that 37.5% of pancreatic cancers were positive for PDX-1. RT-PCR showed that PDX-1 expression was significantly higher in pancreatic cancer tissues than normal pancreatic tissues (2^-3.56±0.35 vs 2^-8.76±0.14, p 〈 0.01). Lymph node metastasis (P 〈 0.01), TNM grading (P 〈 0.05), pathological grading (P 〈 0.05) and tumor cell proliferation (P 〈 0.01) were significantly correlated with PDX-1 expression levels. CONCLUSION: PDX-1 is re-expressed in pancreatic cancer, and PDX-l-positive pancreatic cancer cells show more malignant potential compared to PDX-l-negative cells. Therefore, PDX-l-positive cells may be tumor stemcells and PDX-1 may act as alternate surface marker of pancreatic cancer stem cells.展开更多
A number of alterations have been found within the gutmicrobial profile of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases when compared with the healthy population; however, it is unclear whether such dysbiosis is the caus...A number of alterations have been found within the gutmicrobial profile of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases when compared with the healthy population; however, it is unclear whether such dysbiosis is the cause or simply the consequence of the disease state. In ulcerative colitis, the environment seems to play a crucial role in disease etiology since monozygotic twins show a concordance rate of only 8%-10%-though it is unclear whether it does so by acting through the microbiome. In this study, the authors investigated the influence of cohabitation on the gut microbial community in healthy partners of ulcerative colitis patients-with the intent of clarifying some of these issues. As expected, ulcerative colitis patients had a significant dysbiosis and alterations in microbial metabolism. Interestingly, these abnormal fecal microbial communities were relatively similar amongst patients and their spouses. Thus, this study shows that the microbial profile might be partially transferred from ulcerative colitis patients to healthy individuals. Whether this finding impacts on disease development or has any implication for the role of the microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease etiology remains to be determined.展开更多
AIM: To determine the changes of gene expression profile in small intestinal allografts in rats after cold preservation/ reperfusion, and to identify the genes relevant to cold preservation/reperfusion injury. METHODS...AIM: To determine the changes of gene expression profile in small intestinal allografts in rats after cold preservation/ reperfusion, and to identify the genes relevant to cold preservation/reperfusion injury. METHODS: Heterotopic segmental small bowel transplantation was performed in six rats with a sham operation and they were used as controls. Total RNA was extracted from the allografts (experimental group) and normal intestines (control group) 1 h after cold preservation/ reperfusion, and then purified to mRNA, which was then reversely transcribed to cDNA, and labeled with fluorescent Cy5-dUTP and Cy3-dUTP to prepare hybridization probes. The mixed probes were hybridized to the cDNA microarray. After high-stringent washing, the fluorescent signals on cDNA microarray chip were scanned and analyzed. RESULTS: Among the 4 096 target genes, 82 differentially expressed genes were identified between the two groups. There were 18 novel genes, 33 expression sequence tags, and 31 previously reported genes. The selected genes may be divided into four classes: genes modulating cellular adhesion, genes regulating cellular energy, glucose and protein metabolism, early response genes and other genes. CONCLUSION: A total of 82 genes that may be relevant to cold preservation/reperfusion injury in small intestinal allografts are identified. Abnormal adhesion between polymorphonuclears and endothelia and failure in energy, glucose and protein metabolism of the grafts may contribute to preservation/reperfusion injury. The functions of the novel genes identified in our study need to be clarified further.展开更多
AIM:To present a critical discussion of the efficacy of the faecal pyruvate kinase isoenzyme type M2(faecal M2-PK) test for colorectal cancer(CRC) screening based on the currently available studies.METHODS:A literatur...AIM:To present a critical discussion of the efficacy of the faecal pyruvate kinase isoenzyme type M2(faecal M2-PK) test for colorectal cancer(CRC) screening based on the currently available studies.METHODS:A literature search in PubMed and Embase was conducted using the following search terms:fecal Tumor M2-PK,faecal Tumour M2-PK,fecal M2-PK,faecal M2-PK,fecal pyruvate kinase,faecal pyruvate kinase,pyruvate kinase stool and M2-PK stool.RESULTS:Stool samples from 704 patients with CRC and from 11 412 healthy subjects have been investigated for faecal M2-PK concentrations in seventeen independent studies.The mean faecal M2-PK sensitivity was 80.3%;the specificity was 95.2%.Four studies compared faecal M2-PK head-to-head with guaiacbased faecal occult blood test(gFOBT).Faecal M2PK demonstrated a sensitivity of 81.1%,whereas the gFOBT detected only 36.9% of the CRCs.Eight independent studies investigated the sensitivity of faecal M2-PK for adenoma(n = 554),with the following sensitivities:adenoma < 1 cm in diameter:25%;adenoma > 1 cm:44%;adenoma of unspecified diameter:51%.In a direct comparison with gFOBT of adenoma > 1 cm in diameter,47% tested positive with the faecal M2-PK test,whereas the gFOBT detected only 27%.CONCLUSION:We recommend faecal M2-PK as a routine test for CRC screening.Faecal M2-PK closes a gap in clinical practice because it detects bleeding and nonbleeding tumors and adenoma with high sensitivity and specificity.展开更多
Multiple primary malignancy is defined as two or more malignancies detected in an individual person. In particular, synchronous quintuple primary malignancy is extremely rare. A 52-year-old male with anal pain and int...Multiple primary malignancy is defined as two or more malignancies detected in an individual person. In particular, synchronous quintuple primary malignancy is extremely rare. A 52-year-old male with anal pain and intermittent blood-tinged stool was diagnosed with malignancies in the stomach, jejunum, ascending colon, transverse colon and rectum. He underwent a subtotal gastrectomy, segmental resection of the jejunum and total protocolectomy with end ileostomy. The postoperative pathologic findings were moderate differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma (pT1bN0M0, pStageIA), combined adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma of the jejunum (pT3N0M0, pStageIIA), three mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon (pT3N0M0, pStageIIA), transverse colon (pT1N0M0, pStageI) and rectum (pT3N1aM0, pStageIIIB). The tumors did not lack MLH-1 and MSH-2 expression, as the markers (bat26, D5S346, bat25, D2S123) suggest MSI-H presence. Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was started according to regimen, FOLFOX 4 for advanced rectal cancer. Six years post-operation, the patient is currently attending regular follow-ups without recurrence or metastasis.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of TTYH2 in the human colon cancer and colon cancer cell lines and to evaluate the inhibitory effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA) on the expression of TTYH2 in colon can...AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of TTYH2 in the human colon cancer and colon cancer cell lines and to evaluate the inhibitory effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA) on the expression of TTYH2 in colon cancer cell lines.METHODS: We investigated the expression patterns of TTYH2 in colon cancer, adjacent non-tumorous colon mucosa, and cancer cell lines (DLD-1, caco-2, and Lovo) by RT-PCR. Furthermore, a siRNA plasmid expression vector against TTYH2 was constructed and transfected into DLD-1 and Caco-2 with LipofectamineTM 2000. The down regulation of TTYH2 expression was detected by RT-PCR and the role of siRNA in inducing cell proliferation and cell aggregation was evaluated by MTT and aggregation assay.RESULTS: TTYH2 gene expression in colon cancer tissue was significantly up-regulated compared with normal colonic mucosa (1.23 ± 0.404 vs 0.655 ± 0.373, P = 0.0103). Colon cancer derived cell lines including DLD-1, Caco-2, and Lovo also expressed high levels of TTYH2. In contrast, transfection with siRNA-TTYH2 signifi cantly inhibited both proliferation and scattering of these cancer cell lines.CONCLUSION: The present work demonstrates, for the fi rst time, that the TTYH2 gene expression is signifi cantly up-regulated in colon cancer. The TTYH2 gene may play an important role in regulating both proliferating andmetastatic potentials of colorectal cancer.展开更多
Somatostatinomas are extremely rare neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract,f irst described in the pancreas in 1977 and in the duodenum in 1979.They may be functional and cause somatostatinoma or inhibi-t...Somatostatinomas are extremely rare neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract,f irst described in the pancreas in 1977 and in the duodenum in 1979.They may be functional and cause somatostatinoma or inhibi-tory syndrome,but more frequently are non-functioning pancreatic endocrine tumors that produce somatostatin alone.They are usually single,malignant,large lesions,frequently associated with metastases,and generally with poor prognosis.We present the unique case of a 57-year-old woman with two synchronous non-function-ing somatostatinomas,one solid duodenal lesion and one cystic lesion within the head of the pancreas,that were successfully resected with a pylorus-preserving Whipple's procedure.No secondaries were found in the liver,or in any of the removed regional lymph nodes.The patient had an uneventful recovery,and remains well and symptom-free at 18 mo postoperatively.This is an extremely rare case of a patient with two synchro-nous somatostatinomas of the duodenum and the pancreas.The condition is discussed with reference to the literature.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the impact of phosphatase and tensin homolog(Pten) in the specification of intestinal enteroendocrine subpopulations.METHODS:Using the Cre/loxP system,a mouse with conditional intestinal epithelial ...AIM:To investigate the impact of phosphatase and tensin homolog(Pten) in the specification of intestinal enteroendocrine subpopulations.METHODS:Using the Cre/loxP system,a mouse with conditional intestinal epithelial Pten deficiency was generated.Pten mutant mice and controls were sacrificed and small intestines collected for immunofluorescence and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Blood was collected on 16 h fasted mice by cardiac puncture.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure blood circulating ghrelin,somatostatin(SST) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide(GIP) levels.RESULTS:Results show an unexpected dual regulatory role for epithelial Pten signalling in the specification/differentiation of enteroendocrine cell subpopulations in the small intestine.Our data indicate that Pten positively regulates chromogranin A(CgA) expressing subpopulations,including cells expressing secretin,ghrelin,gastrin and cholecystokinin(CCK).In contrast,Pten negatively regulates the enteroendocrine subtype specification of non-expressing CgA cells such as GIP and SST expressing cells.CONCLUSION:The present results demonstrate that Pten signalling favours the enteroendocrine progenitor to specify into cells expressing CgA including those producing CCK,gastrin and ghrelin.展开更多
目的比较原位回肠和乙状结肠尿流改道术的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析1995 -2005年行膀胱癌术后原位回肠尿流改道术96例,乙状结肠尿流改道术68例的患者资料。比较分析2组患者术中术后一般情况、控尿能力、尿动力学结果以及术后储尿囊相关...目的比较原位回肠和乙状结肠尿流改道术的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析1995 -2005年行膀胱癌术后原位回肠尿流改道术96例,乙状结肠尿流改道术68例的患者资料。比较分析2组患者术中术后一般情况、控尿能力、尿动力学结果以及术后储尿囊相关并发症。结果164例患者失访12例(7.3%)。平均随访时间回肠组46(2~86)个月,乙状结肠组42(4~78)个月。2种术式术中失血量、术后控尿效果接近(P>0.05),但2组手术时间(6.0±0.8 h vs 5.2±0.6 h),术后下床时间(7.8±0.8 d vs 6.4±1.0 d),新膀胱容量(550.0±122.5 ml vs 420.0±80.6 ml)等方面差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。原位回肠尿流改道组术后早期及晚期储尿囊相关并发症发生率分别为16.7%、29.2%,均高于乙状结肠组。原位回肠尿流改道组术后储尿囊再发肿瘤3例,乙状结肠组未见发生。结论两种术式术后疗效均良好。原位乙状结肠尿流改道术耗时短、恢复快、术后并发症发生率低,值得优先采用。展开更多
Background There is great debate on the possible adverse interaction between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel. In ad- dition, whether the use of PPIs affects the clinical efficacy of ticagrelor remains ...Background There is great debate on the possible adverse interaction between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel. In ad- dition, whether the use of PPIs affects the clinical efficacy of ticagrelor remains less known. We aimed to determine the impact of concomi- tant administration of PPIs and clopidogrel or ticagrelor on clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after percuta- neous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods We retrospectively analyzed data fi'om a "real world", international, multi-center registry between 2003 and 2014 (n = 15,401) and assessed the impact of concomitant administration of PPIs and clopidogrel or ticagrelor on 1-year composite primary endpoint (all-cause death, re-infarction, or severe bleeding) in patients with ACS after PCI. Results Of 9429 patients in the final cohort, 54.8% (n = 5165) was prescribed a PPI at discharge. Patients receiving a PPI were older, more often female, and were more likely to have comorbidities. No association was observed between PPI use and the primary endpoint for patients receiving clopidogrel (ad- justed HR: 1.036; 95% CI: 0.903-1.189) or ticagrelor (adjusted HR: 2.320; 95% CI: 0.875-45.151) (Pinteraction = 0.2004). Similarly, use of a PPI was not associated with increased risk of all-cause death, re-infarction, or a decreased risk of severe bleeding for patients treated with either clopidogrel or ticagrelor. Conclusions In patients with ACS following PCI, concomitant use of PPIs was not associated with in- creased risk of adverse outcomes in patients receiving either clopidogrel or ticagrelor. Our findings indicate it is reasonable to use a PPI in combination with clopidogrel or ticagrelor, especially in patients with a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.展开更多
GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R) is a weekly open-access (OA) peer reviewed journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 1179 expert...GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R) is a weekly open-access (OA) peer reviewed journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 1179 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.展开更多
GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Jonrnal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenteroi ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly peer reviewed, online, open-access (OA) journal supported by an editorial board of 1126 expert...GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Jonrnal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenteroi ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly peer reviewed, online, open-access (OA) journal supported by an editorial board of 1126 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.展开更多
Many reviewers have contributed theix expertise and time to the peer review,a critical process to ensure the quality of World Journal of Gastraenterology.The editors and authors of the articles submitted to the journa...Many reviewers have contributed theix expertise and time to the peer review,a critical process to ensure the quality of World Journal of Gastraenterology.The editors and authors of the articles submitted to the journal are grateful to the following reviewers for evaluating the articles (ineluding those published in this issue and those rejected for this issue )during the last editing time period.展开更多
Many reviewers have contributed their expertise and time to the peer review,a critical process to ensure the quality of World Journal of Gastroenterology.The editors and authors of the articles submitted to the journa...Many reviewers have contributed their expertise and time to the peer review,a critical process to ensure the quality of World Journal of Gastroenterology.The editors and authors of the articles submitted to the journal are gratful to the following reviewers for evaluating the articles(including those published in this issue and those rejected for this issue)during the last editing time period.展开更多
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文摘In the study, the methods of applied histology and histochemistry were used to determine intestinal villus length, crypt depth, the ratio of intestinal villus length to crypt depth, mucous membrane thickness and intestinal wall thickness of duodenum, jejunum and ileum of 42-day-old broilers, so as to study the effects of different conncentrations of homologous probiottcs on small intestinal mucosa struc- ture of the broilers. The results showed that the effect of 0.3% probiotics on small intestine mucosal structures was the best, such as the length of intestinal villus was the longest, the ratio of villus length to crypt depth was the largest, the thins of mucous membrane and intestinal wall was the thickest. These showed that 0,3% probiotics had best effect on improving and enhancing the digestion-absorption func- tion of the small intestine of the broilers.
文摘Laparoscopic resection of rectal cancer or gastric cancer has been advocated for the benefits of a reduced morbidity,a shorter treatment time,and similar outcomes.However,simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection and distal gastrectomy for synchronous carcinoma of rectum and stomach are rarely documented in literature.Endoscopic examination revealed a synchronous carcinoma of rectum and stomach in a 55-year-old male patient with rectal bleeding and epigastric discomfort.He underwent a simultaneous laparoscopy-assisted low anterior resection and distal gastrectomy with regional lymph nodes dissected.The operation time was 270 min and the estimated blood loss was 120 mL.The patient required parenteral analgesia for less than 24 h.Flatus was passed on postoperative day 3,and a solid diet was resumed on postoperative day 7.He was discharged on postoperative day 13.With the advances in laparoscopic technology and experience,simultaneous resection is an attractive alternative to a synchronous gastrointestinal cancer.
文摘AIM: To compare the safety and efficacy of simultaneous versus two stage resection of primary colorectal tumors and liver metastases. METHODS: From January 1996 to May 2004, 103 colorectal tumor patients presented with synchronous liver metastases. Twenty five underwent simultaneous colorectal and liver surgery and 78 underwent liver surgery 1-3 mo after primary colorectal tumor resection. Data were retrospectively analyzed to assess and compare the morbidity and mortality between the surgical strategies. The two groups were comparable regarding the age and sex distribution, the types of liver resection and stage of primary tumors, as well as the number and size of liver metastases. RESULTS: In two-stage procedures more transfusions were required (4 ± 1.5 vs 2 ± 1.8, pRBCs, P < 0.05). Chest infection was increased after the two-stage approach (26% vs 17%, P < 0.05). The two-stage procedure was also associated with longer hospitalization (20 ± 8 vs 12 ± 6 d, P < 0.05). Five year survival in both groups was similar (28% vs 31%). No hospital mortality occurred in our series. CONCLUSION: Synchronous colorectal liver metastases can be safely treated simultaneously with the primary tumor. Liver resection should be prioritized over colon resection. It is advisable that complex liver resections with marginal liver residual volume should be dealt with at a later stage.
文摘AIM: To identify patients with a high-risk of having a synchronous cancer among gastric cancer patients. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the prospective gastric cancer database at the National Cancer Center, Korea from December 2000 to December 2004. The clinicopathological characteristics of patients with synchronous cancers and those of patients without synchronous cancers were compared. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for the presence of a synchronous cancer in gastric cancer patients. RESULTS: 111 of 3291 gastric cancer patients (3.4%) registered in the database had a synchronous cancer. Among these 111 patients, 109 had a single synchronous cancer and 2 patients had two synchronous cancers. The most common form of synchronous cancer was colorectal cancer (42 patients, 37.2%) followed by lung cancer (21 patients, 18.6%). Multivariate analyses revealed that elderly patients with differentiated early gastric cancer have a higher probability of a synchronous cancer. CONCLUSION: Synchronous cancers in gastric cancer patients are not infrequent. The physicians should try to find synchronous cancers in gastric cancer patients, especially in the elderly with a differentiated early gastric
基金Supported by the grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No.30571817the PhD Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China, No. 20050487077
文摘AIM: To study the correlations of Pancreas duodenal homeobox-1 with pancreatic cancer characteristics, including pathological grading, TNM grading, tumor metastasis and tumor cell proliferation. METHODS: Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect PDX-1 mRNA expression in pancreatic cancer tissue and normal pancreatic tissue. The expression of PDX-1 protein was measured by Western blot and immunohistochemistry. Immunohistochemistry was also used to detect proliferative cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Correlations of PDX-1 with pancreatic cancer characteristics, including pathological grading, TNM grading, tumor metastasis and tumor cell proliferation, were analyzed by using χ^2 test. RESULTS: Immunohistochemistry showed that 41.1% of pancreatic cancers were positive for PDX-1 expression, but normal pancreatic tissue except islets showed no staining for PDX-1. In consistent with the result of imunohistochemistry, Western blot showed that 37.5% of pancreatic cancers were positive for PDX-1. RT-PCR showed that PDX-1 expression was significantly higher in pancreatic cancer tissues than normal pancreatic tissues (2^-3.56±0.35 vs 2^-8.76±0.14, p 〈 0.01). Lymph node metastasis (P 〈 0.01), TNM grading (P 〈 0.05), pathological grading (P 〈 0.05) and tumor cell proliferation (P 〈 0.01) were significantly correlated with PDX-1 expression levels. CONCLUSION: PDX-1 is re-expressed in pancreatic cancer, and PDX-l-positive pancreatic cancer cells show more malignant potential compared to PDX-l-negative cells. Therefore, PDX-l-positive cells may be tumor stemcells and PDX-1 may act as alternate surface marker of pancreatic cancer stem cells.
文摘A number of alterations have been found within the gutmicrobial profile of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases when compared with the healthy population; however, it is unclear whether such dysbiosis is the cause or simply the consequence of the disease state. In ulcerative colitis, the environment seems to play a crucial role in disease etiology since monozygotic twins show a concordance rate of only 8%-10%-though it is unclear whether it does so by acting through the microbiome. In this study, the authors investigated the influence of cohabitation on the gut microbial community in healthy partners of ulcerative colitis patients-with the intent of clarifying some of these issues. As expected, ulcerative colitis patients had a significant dysbiosis and alterations in microbial metabolism. Interestingly, these abnormal fecal microbial communities were relatively similar amongst patients and their spouses. Thus, this study shows that the microbial profile might be partially transferred from ulcerative colitis patients to healthy individuals. Whether this finding impacts on disease development or has any implication for the role of the microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease etiology remains to be determined.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 30271275
文摘AIM: To determine the changes of gene expression profile in small intestinal allografts in rats after cold preservation/ reperfusion, and to identify the genes relevant to cold preservation/reperfusion injury. METHODS: Heterotopic segmental small bowel transplantation was performed in six rats with a sham operation and they were used as controls. Total RNA was extracted from the allografts (experimental group) and normal intestines (control group) 1 h after cold preservation/ reperfusion, and then purified to mRNA, which was then reversely transcribed to cDNA, and labeled with fluorescent Cy5-dUTP and Cy3-dUTP to prepare hybridization probes. The mixed probes were hybridized to the cDNA microarray. After high-stringent washing, the fluorescent signals on cDNA microarray chip were scanned and analyzed. RESULTS: Among the 4 096 target genes, 82 differentially expressed genes were identified between the two groups. There were 18 novel genes, 33 expression sequence tags, and 31 previously reported genes. The selected genes may be divided into four classes: genes modulating cellular adhesion, genes regulating cellular energy, glucose and protein metabolism, early response genes and other genes. CONCLUSION: A total of 82 genes that may be relevant to cold preservation/reperfusion injury in small intestinal allografts are identified. Abnormal adhesion between polymorphonuclears and endothelia and failure in energy, glucose and protein metabolism of the grafts may contribute to preservation/reperfusion injury. The functions of the novel genes identified in our study need to be clarified further.
文摘AIM:To present a critical discussion of the efficacy of the faecal pyruvate kinase isoenzyme type M2(faecal M2-PK) test for colorectal cancer(CRC) screening based on the currently available studies.METHODS:A literature search in PubMed and Embase was conducted using the following search terms:fecal Tumor M2-PK,faecal Tumour M2-PK,fecal M2-PK,faecal M2-PK,fecal pyruvate kinase,faecal pyruvate kinase,pyruvate kinase stool and M2-PK stool.RESULTS:Stool samples from 704 patients with CRC and from 11 412 healthy subjects have been investigated for faecal M2-PK concentrations in seventeen independent studies.The mean faecal M2-PK sensitivity was 80.3%;the specificity was 95.2%.Four studies compared faecal M2-PK head-to-head with guaiacbased faecal occult blood test(gFOBT).Faecal M2PK demonstrated a sensitivity of 81.1%,whereas the gFOBT detected only 36.9% of the CRCs.Eight independent studies investigated the sensitivity of faecal M2-PK for adenoma(n = 554),with the following sensitivities:adenoma < 1 cm in diameter:25%;adenoma > 1 cm:44%;adenoma of unspecified diameter:51%.In a direct comparison with gFOBT of adenoma > 1 cm in diameter,47% tested positive with the faecal M2-PK test,whereas the gFOBT detected only 27%.CONCLUSION:We recommend faecal M2-PK as a routine test for CRC screening.Faecal M2-PK closes a gap in clinical practice because it detects bleeding and nonbleeding tumors and adenoma with high sensitivity and specificity.
文摘Multiple primary malignancy is defined as two or more malignancies detected in an individual person. In particular, synchronous quintuple primary malignancy is extremely rare. A 52-year-old male with anal pain and intermittent blood-tinged stool was diagnosed with malignancies in the stomach, jejunum, ascending colon, transverse colon and rectum. He underwent a subtotal gastrectomy, segmental resection of the jejunum and total protocolectomy with end ileostomy. The postoperative pathologic findings were moderate differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma (pT1bN0M0, pStageIA), combined adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine carcinoma of the jejunum (pT3N0M0, pStageIIA), three mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ascending colon (pT3N0M0, pStageIIA), transverse colon (pT1N0M0, pStageI) and rectum (pT3N1aM0, pStageIIIB). The tumors did not lack MLH-1 and MSH-2 expression, as the markers (bat26, D5S346, bat25, D2S123) suggest MSI-H presence. Adjuvant chemoradiotherapy was started according to regimen, FOLFOX 4 for advanced rectal cancer. Six years post-operation, the patient is currently attending regular follow-ups without recurrence or metastasis.
文摘AIM: To investigate the expression patterns of TTYH2 in the human colon cancer and colon cancer cell lines and to evaluate the inhibitory effect of small interfering RNA (siRNA) on the expression of TTYH2 in colon cancer cell lines.METHODS: We investigated the expression patterns of TTYH2 in colon cancer, adjacent non-tumorous colon mucosa, and cancer cell lines (DLD-1, caco-2, and Lovo) by RT-PCR. Furthermore, a siRNA plasmid expression vector against TTYH2 was constructed and transfected into DLD-1 and Caco-2 with LipofectamineTM 2000. The down regulation of TTYH2 expression was detected by RT-PCR and the role of siRNA in inducing cell proliferation and cell aggregation was evaluated by MTT and aggregation assay.RESULTS: TTYH2 gene expression in colon cancer tissue was significantly up-regulated compared with normal colonic mucosa (1.23 ± 0.404 vs 0.655 ± 0.373, P = 0.0103). Colon cancer derived cell lines including DLD-1, Caco-2, and Lovo also expressed high levels of TTYH2. In contrast, transfection with siRNA-TTYH2 signifi cantly inhibited both proliferation and scattering of these cancer cell lines.CONCLUSION: The present work demonstrates, for the fi rst time, that the TTYH2 gene expression is signifi cantly up-regulated in colon cancer. The TTYH2 gene may play an important role in regulating both proliferating andmetastatic potentials of colorectal cancer.
文摘Somatostatinomas are extremely rare neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract,f irst described in the pancreas in 1977 and in the duodenum in 1979.They may be functional and cause somatostatinoma or inhibi-tory syndrome,but more frequently are non-functioning pancreatic endocrine tumors that produce somatostatin alone.They are usually single,malignant,large lesions,frequently associated with metastases,and generally with poor prognosis.We present the unique case of a 57-year-old woman with two synchronous non-function-ing somatostatinomas,one solid duodenal lesion and one cystic lesion within the head of the pancreas,that were successfully resected with a pylorus-preserving Whipple's procedure.No secondaries were found in the liver,or in any of the removed regional lymph nodes.The patient had an uneventful recovery,and remains well and symptom-free at 18 mo postoperatively.This is an extremely rare case of a patient with two synchro-nous somatostatinomas of the duodenum and the pancreas.The condition is discussed with reference to the literature.
基金Supported by The Canadian Institutes of Health Research team grant,CTP-82942 to Carrier JC,Boudreau F,Rivard N,Perreault NCarrier JC,Boudreau F and Perreault N are scholars from the Fonds de la Recherche en Santé du Québec+1 种基金Rivard N is a recipi-ent of a Canadian Research Chair in Signaling and Digestive PhysiopathologyRivard N,Perreault N,Carrier JC and Bou-dreau F are members of the FRSQ-funded "Centre de Recherche Clinique étienne Lebel"
文摘AIM:To investigate the impact of phosphatase and tensin homolog(Pten) in the specification of intestinal enteroendocrine subpopulations.METHODS:Using the Cre/loxP system,a mouse with conditional intestinal epithelial Pten deficiency was generated.Pten mutant mice and controls were sacrificed and small intestines collected for immunofluorescence and quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction.Blood was collected on 16 h fasted mice by cardiac puncture.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure blood circulating ghrelin,somatostatin(SST) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide(GIP) levels.RESULTS:Results show an unexpected dual regulatory role for epithelial Pten signalling in the specification/differentiation of enteroendocrine cell subpopulations in the small intestine.Our data indicate that Pten positively regulates chromogranin A(CgA) expressing subpopulations,including cells expressing secretin,ghrelin,gastrin and cholecystokinin(CCK).In contrast,Pten negatively regulates the enteroendocrine subtype specification of non-expressing CgA cells such as GIP and SST expressing cells.CONCLUSION:The present results demonstrate that Pten signalling favours the enteroendocrine progenitor to specify into cells expressing CgA including those producing CCK,gastrin and ghrelin.
文摘目的比较原位回肠和乙状结肠尿流改道术的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析1995 -2005年行膀胱癌术后原位回肠尿流改道术96例,乙状结肠尿流改道术68例的患者资料。比较分析2组患者术中术后一般情况、控尿能力、尿动力学结果以及术后储尿囊相关并发症。结果164例患者失访12例(7.3%)。平均随访时间回肠组46(2~86)个月,乙状结肠组42(4~78)个月。2种术式术中失血量、术后控尿效果接近(P>0.05),但2组手术时间(6.0±0.8 h vs 5.2±0.6 h),术后下床时间(7.8±0.8 d vs 6.4±1.0 d),新膀胱容量(550.0±122.5 ml vs 420.0±80.6 ml)等方面差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。原位回肠尿流改道组术后早期及晚期储尿囊相关并发症发生率分别为16.7%、29.2%,均高于乙状结肠组。原位回肠尿流改道组术后储尿囊再发肿瘤3例,乙状结肠组未见发生。结论两种术式术后疗效均良好。原位乙状结肠尿流改道术耗时短、恢复快、术后并发症发生率低,值得优先采用。
文摘Background There is great debate on the possible adverse interaction between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel. In ad- dition, whether the use of PPIs affects the clinical efficacy of ticagrelor remains less known. We aimed to determine the impact of concomi- tant administration of PPIs and clopidogrel or ticagrelor on clinical outcomes in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) after percuta- neous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods We retrospectively analyzed data fi'om a "real world", international, multi-center registry between 2003 and 2014 (n = 15,401) and assessed the impact of concomitant administration of PPIs and clopidogrel or ticagrelor on 1-year composite primary endpoint (all-cause death, re-infarction, or severe bleeding) in patients with ACS after PCI. Results Of 9429 patients in the final cohort, 54.8% (n = 5165) was prescribed a PPI at discharge. Patients receiving a PPI were older, more often female, and were more likely to have comorbidities. No association was observed between PPI use and the primary endpoint for patients receiving clopidogrel (ad- justed HR: 1.036; 95% CI: 0.903-1.189) or ticagrelor (adjusted HR: 2.320; 95% CI: 0.875-45.151) (Pinteraction = 0.2004). Similarly, use of a PPI was not associated with increased risk of all-cause death, re-infarction, or a decreased risk of severe bleeding for patients treated with either clopidogrel or ticagrelor. Conclusions In patients with ACS following PCI, concomitant use of PPIs was not associated with in- creased risk of adverse outcomes in patients receiving either clopidogrel or ticagrelor. Our findings indicate it is reasonable to use a PPI in combination with clopidogrel or ticagrelor, especially in patients with a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
文摘GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Journal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenterol ISSN 1007-9327 CN 14-1219/R) is a weekly open-access (OA) peer reviewed journal supported by an editorial board consisting of 1179 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.
文摘GENERAL INFORMATIONWorld Jonrnal of Gastroenterology (World J Gastroenteroi ISSN 1007-9327, DOI: 10.3748) is a weekly peer reviewed, online, open-access (OA) journal supported by an editorial board of 1126 experts in gastroenterology and hepatology from 60 countries.
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文摘Many reviewers have contributed their expertise and time to the peer review,a critical process to ensure the quality of World Journal of Gastroenterology.The editors and authors of the articles submitted to the journal are gratful to the following reviewers for evaluating the articles(including those published in this issue and those rejected for this issue)during the last editing time period.