World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2015
Editorial ReviewPancreatic fluid collections: What is the ideal imaging technique?
Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are seen in up to 50% of cases of acute pancreatitis. The Revised Atlanta classification categorized these collections on the basis of duration of disease and contents, whether liquid alone or a mixture of fluid and necrotic debris. Management of these different types of collections differs because of the variable quantity of debris; while patients with pseudocysts can be drained by straight-forward stent placement, walled-off necrosis requires multi-disciplinary approach. ⋯ Recently role of diffusion weighted MRI and positron emission tomography/CT with (18)F-FDG labeled autologous leukocytes is also emerging for detection of infection noninvasively. Comparative studies between these imaging modalities are still limited. However we look forward to a time when this gap in literature will be fulfilled.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2015
Mast cell tryptase and carboxypeptidase A expression in body fluid and gastrointestinal tract associated with drug-related fatal anaphylaxis.
To investigate the expression of mast cell tryptase and carboxypeptidase A in drug-related fatal anaphylaxis. ⋯ Detection of both mast cell tryptase and carboxypeptidase A could improve the forensic identification of drug-related fatal anaphylaxis.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2015
Comparative Study Observational StudyTotally robotic vs 3D laparoscopic colectomy: A single centers preliminary experience.
To compare robotic and three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic colectomy based on the literature and our preliminary experience. ⋯ There were no differences between RR and LR 3D, except that IA was easier with RR, and probably contributed with the learning curve to the longer operative time recorded. Both techniques offer similar advantages for the patient with significantly different costs. In left colectomies robotic colectomy provided better outcomes, especially in resections approaching the rectum.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2015
Moxifloxacin-containing triple therapy after non-bismuth quadruple therapy failure for Helicobacter pylori infection.
To assess the efficacy of moxifloxacin-containing triple therapy after non-bismuth quadruple therapy failure for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication. ⋯ Two-week moxifloxacin-containing triple therapy showed better efficacy than a 1-wk regimen after non-bismuth quadruple therapy failure.
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World J. Gastroenterol. · Dec 2015
Biliary tract external drainage protects against intestinal barrier injury in hemorrhagic shock rats.
To investigate the effects of biliary tract external drainage (BTED) on intestinal barrier injury in rats with hemorrhagic shock (HS). ⋯ BTED protects against intestinal barrier injury in HS rats.