World Journal of Gastroenterology - Baishideng Publishing Group

Ulcerative colitis-associated colorectal cancer

Masakazu Yashiro

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16389-16397. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16389

Recent applications of chemosensitivity tests for colorectal cancer treatment

Yong Sik Yoon, Jin Cheon Kim

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16398-16408. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16398

Management of recurrent hepatitis C virus after liver transplantation

Miguel Jiménez-Pérez, Rocío González-Grande, Francisco Javier Rando-Muñoz

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16409-16417. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16409

Rationale for the potential use of mesenchymal stromal cells in liver transplantation

Morgan Vandermeulen, Céline Grégoire, Alexandra Briquet, Chantal Lechanteur, Yves Beguin, Olivier Detry

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16418-16432. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16418

Causes and consequences of microsatellite instability in gastric carcinogenesis

Sérgia Velho, Maria Sofia Fernandes, Marina Leite, Ceu Figueiredo, Raquel Seruca

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16433-16442. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16433

Toll-like receptor-mediated signaling cascade as a regulator of the inflammation network during alcoholic liver disease

Sara Ceccarelli, Valerio Nobili, Anna Alisi

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16443-16451. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16443

Obesity, fatty liver disease and intestinal microbiota

Nur Arslan

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16452-16463. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16452

Non alcoholic steatohepatitis a precursor for hepatocellular carcinoma development

Chun-Meng Jiang, Chun-Wen Pu, Ya-Hui Hou, Zhe Chen, Mohammed Alanazy, Lionel Hebbard

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16464-16473. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16464

Pathology of alcoholic liver disease, can it be differentiated from nonalcoholic steatohepatitis?

Puja Sakhuja

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16474-16479. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16474

High intensity focused ultrasound: A noninvasive therapy for locally advanced pancreatic cancer

Feng Wu

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16480-16488. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16480

Microbiota alterations in acute and chronic gastrointestinal inflammation of cats and dogs

Julia B Honneffer, Yasushi Minamoto, Jan S Suchodolski

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16489-16497. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16489

Mechanistic links between gut microbial community dynamics, microbial functions and metabolic health

Connie WY Ha, Yan Y Lam, Andrew J Holmes

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16498-16517. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16498

Effect of probiotic administration on the intestinal microbiota, current knowledge and potential applications

Alejandra de Moreno de LeBlanc, Jean Guy LeBlanc

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16518-16528. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16518

Drug induced acute pancreatitis: Does it exist?

Scott Tenner

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16529-16534. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16529

Evidence for a role of mitogen-activated protein kinases in the treatment of experimental acute pancreatitis

Natasha Irrera, Alessandra Bitto, Monica Interdonato, Francesco Squadrito, Domenica Altavilla

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16535-16543. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16535

Imaging tests for accurate diagnosis of acute biliary pancreatitis

Valeriu Surlin, Adrian Săftoiu, Daniela Dumitrescu

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16544-16549. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16544

Retroperitoneal disorders associated with IgG4-related autoimmune pancreatitis

Noboru Hara, Makoto Kawaguchi, Keisuke Takeda, Yoh Zen

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16550-16558. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16550

Diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis

Hiroyuki Matsubayashi, Naomi Kakushima, Kohei Takizawa, Masaki Tanaka, Kenichiro Imai, Kinichi Hotta, Hiroyuki Ono

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16559-16569. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16559

Antioxidative phytoceuticals to ameliorate pancreatitis in animal models: An answer from nature

Jong-Min Park, Sooyeon Lee, Mi Kyung Chung, Sung-Hun Kwon, Eun-Hee Kim, Kwang Hyun Ko, Chang Il Kwon, Ki Baik Hahm

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16570-16581. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16570

Endoscopic prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis

Tae Hoon Lee, Do Hyun Park

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16582-16595. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16582

Colon capsule endoscopy: Current status and future directions

Andrea O Tal, Johannes Vermehren, Jörg G Albert

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16596-16602. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16596

Capsule endoscopy in pediatrics: A 10-years journey

Salvatore Oliva, Stanley A Cohen, Giovanni Di Nardo, Gianfranco Gualdi, Salvatore Cucchiara, Emanuele Casciani

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16603-16608. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16603

Rethinking elective colectomy for diverticulitis: A strategic approach to population health

Vlad V Simianu, David R Flum

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16609-16614. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16609

Evidence or eminence in abdominal surgery: Recent improvements in perioperative care

Josefin Segelman, Jonas Nygren

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16615-16619. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16615

Surgical treatment of familial adenomatous polyposis: Dilemmas and current recommendations

Fábio Guilherme Campos

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16620-16629. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16620

Advances in non-surgical management of primary liver cancer

Xiao Chen, Hai-Peng Liu, Mei Li, Liang Qiao

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16630-16638. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16630

Gut microbiota in alcoholic liver disease: Pathogenetic role and therapeutic perspectives

Giulia Malaguarnera, Maria Giordano, Giuseppe Nunnari, Gaetano Bertino, Michele Malaguarnera

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16639-16648. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16639

Could the improvement of obesity-related co-morbidities depend on modified gut hormones secretion?

Carmine Finelli, Maria Carmela Padula, Giuseppe Martelli, Giovanni Tarantino

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16649-16664. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16649

Estradiol agonists inhibit human LoVo colorectal-cancer cell proliferation and migration through p53

Hsi-Hsien Hsu, Wei-Wen Kuo, Da-Tong Ju, Yu-Lan Yeh, Chuan-Chou Tu, Ying-Lan Tsai, Chia-Yao Shen, Sheng-Huang Chang, Li-Chin Chung, Chih-Yang Huang

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16665-16673. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16665

Glytan decreases portal pressure via mesentery vasoconstriction in portal hypertensive rats

Qing-Hong Du, Lin Han, Jun-Jie Jiang, Ya Xu, Wei-Hong Li, Peng-Tao Li, Xin-Yue Wang, Xu Jia

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16674-16682. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16674

Azathioprine does not reduce adenoma formation in a mouse model of sporadic intestinal tumorigenesis

Mattheus CB Wielenga, Jooske F van Lidth de Jeude, Sanne L Rosekrans, Alon D Levin, Monique Schukking, Geert RAM D’Haens, Jarom Heijmans, Marnix Jansen, Vanesa Muncan, Gijs R van den Brink

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16683-16689. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16683

Alleviated mucosal and neuronal damage in a rat model of Crohn’s disease

Petra Talapka, Lajos István Nagy, Alexandra Pál, Marietta Zita Poles, Anikó Berkó, Mária Bagyánszki, László Géza Puskás, Éva Fekete, Nikolett Bódi

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16690-16697. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16690

Splanchnic vein thrombosis in necrotizing acute pancreatitis: Detection by computed tomographic venography

Wei Jiang, Jing Zhou, Lu Ke, Gang Li, Zhi-Hui Tong, Wei-Qin Li, Jie-Shou Li

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16698-16701. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16698

Decreased expression of gastrokine 1 in gastric mucosa of gastric cancer patients

Xiao-Yan Guo, Lei Dong, Bin Qin, Jiong Jiang, A-Meng Shi

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16702-16706. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16702

Complete laparoscopic resection of the rectum using natural orifice specimen extraction

Masayuki Hisada, Kenji Katsumata, Tetsuo Ishizaki, Masanobu Enomoto, Takaaki Matsudo, Kazuhiko Kasuya, Akihiko Tsuchida

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16707-16713. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16707

Hepatic clearance measured with ^99mTc-GSA single-photon emission computed tomography to estimate liver fibrosis

Masahiko Taniguchi, Atsutaka Okizaki, Kenji Watanabe, Koji Imai, Koichiro Uchida, Takahiro Einama, Noriyuki Shuke, Naoyuki Miyokawa, Hiroyuki Furukawa

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16714-16720. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16714

Safety and efficacy of a partially covered self-expandable metal stent in benign pyloric obstruction

Jun Heo, Min Kyu Jung

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16721-16725. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16721

Boceprevir is highly effective in treatment-experienced hepatitis C virus-positive genotype-1 menopausal women

Veronica Bernabucci, Alessia Ciancio, Salvatore Petta, Aimilia Karampatou, Laura Turco, Silvia Strona, Rosina Critelli, Paola Todesca, Caterina Cerami, Caterina Sagnelli, Mario Rizzetto, Calogero Cammà, Erica Villa

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16726-16733. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16726

Splenic artery ligature associated with endoscopic banding for schistosomal portal hypertension

Renata Potonyacz Colaneri, Fabrício Ferreira Coelho, Roberto de Cleva, Marcos Vinícius Perini, Paulo Herman

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16734-16738. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16734

Xiaoyao pill for treatment of functional dyspepsia in perimenopausal women with depression

Han-Guang Du, Li Ming, Shu-Jiao Chen, Can-Dong Li

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16739-16744. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16739

Temporal trends in inflammatory bowel disease publications over a 19-years period

Yael Weintraub, Francis B Mimouni, Shlomi Cohen

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16745-16749. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16745

Laparoscopic vs open D2 gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer: A meta-analysis

Zhen-Hong Zou, Li-Ying Zhao, Ting-Yu Mou, Yan-Feng Hu, Jiang Yu, Hao Liu, Hao Chen, Jia-Ming Wu, Sheng-Li An, Guo-Xin Li

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16750-16764. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16750

Xeroderma pigmentosum group D polymorphisms and esophageal cancer susceptibility: A meta-analysis based on case-control studies

Rong Yang, Chong Zhang, Armah Malik, Zhi-Da Shen, Jian Hu, Yi-He Wu

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16765-16773. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16765

Case report of acute-on-chronic liver failure secondary to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Yahuza Siba, Kenechukwu Obiokoye, Richard Ferstenberg, James Robilotti, Joan Culpepper-Morgan

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16774-16778. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16774

Heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the gastric cardia: A case report and literature review

Rafał Filip, Ewa Walczak, Jacek Huk, Radosław P Radzki, Marek Bieńko

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16779-16781. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16779

IgG4-related disease manifesting as an acute gastric-pericardial fistula

James Frydman, Shahar Grunner, Yoram Kluger

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16782-16785. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16782

Duodenum-preserving resection and Roux-en-Y pancreatic jejunostomy in benign pancreatic head tumors

Chun-Hui Yuan, Ming Tao, Yi-Mu Jia, Jing-Wei Xiong, Tong-Lin Zhang, Dian-Rong Xiu

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16786-16792. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16786

Individualized proximal margin for early gastric cancer patients

Xin-Zu Chen, Wei-Han Zhang, Jian-Kun Hu

World J Gastroenterol 20(44):16793-16794. Published online Nov 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i44.16793