Clinical Paper

1. Abstract 1.1. Background/Aims Levofloxacin–amoxicillin triple therapy was known as a choice of third-line regimen for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication. But it does not achieve the satisfactory eradication success rate. The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of rifaximin add-on levofloxacin regimen. 1.2. Method We performed retrospective, observational study from June …

Efficacy of Rifaximin Add-On Levofloxacin Regimen as Third-Line Rescue Therapy of Helicobacter Pylori Eradication Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the risk factors of poor jaundice reduction effect in patients with high biliary malignant obstruction (HBMO) caused by unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma (u-HC) treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). 1.2. Methods: Total of 39 cases were retrospectively reviewed from March 2016 to January 2022. …

Related Factors of Jaundice Reduction Effect in Patients with High Biliary Obstruction Caused by Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma Using Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Aim About 85%-90% of colorectal cancer (CRC) develops from adenomatous polyps. The aim of this study is to identify the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of early colorectal adenocarcinoma in adenomatous polyp (E-ACAP). 1.2. Methods Data of patients with E-ACAP was obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database …

Early Colorectal Adenocarcinoma in Adenomatous Polyp: Clinical Characteristics and Prognostic Factors from 9899 Patients Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Whether male sex has disadvantageous effects on the prognosis for survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. In this retrospective study, we explored the effect of sex on HCC prognosis. We used sex as a predictor to construct prognostic models to predict HCC-related survival (HRS) and relapse free survival (RFS).

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Diabetes Mellitus is the most common endocrine disease, diabetic patients also suffer more frequently from [complicated] infections compared with non-diabetic patients one of them is Helicobacter pylori infection, it is a major health aliment in developing countries.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) belong to a rare family of tumors whose incidence has increased significantly over the past 50 years Purpose To evaluate the prognostic value of volumetric arterial enhancement (VAE) on baseline magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for patients with neuroendocrine liver metastasis (NELM) treated using transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). 1.2. Material …

Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) for Neuroendocrine Liver Metastasis (NELM): Predictive Value of Volumetric Arterial Enhancement (VAE) on Baseline MRI Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Purpose: H. pylori infection has always been associated with the external factors of hygiene, but there is a lack of credible information about its association with ABO blood group. We attempted to establish the role and involvement of internal factors including age, blood group and electrolytes in manifestation of this disease.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background & Aims: The correlation of histological features with clinical and endoscopic data is one of the crucial steps in the accurate diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This study compares the diagnostic and clinical outcomes of two cohorts of patients undergoing colonoscopy before and after the introduction of a formal biopsy …

Importance of Ibd Biopsy Protocol In Clinical Practice: Analyses Comparing Two British Patients’ Cohorts Read More »