World Journal of Gastroenterology - Baishideng Publishing Group

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic risk factors, and hepatocellular carcinoma: An open question

Letiția Adela Maria Streba, Cristin Constantin Vere, Ion Rogoveanu, Costin Teodor Streba

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4103-4110. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4103

Point-of-care testing in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers: Current technology and future directions

Jeremy R Huddy, Melody Z Ni, Sheraz R Markar, George B Hanna

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4111-4120. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4111

Optimum chemotherapy for the management of advanced biliary tract cancer

Marwan Ghosn, Hampig Raphael Kourie, Elie El Rassy, Ralph Chebib, Fadi El Karak, Colette Hanna, Dolly Nasr

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4121-4125. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4121

Thalidomide ameliorates portal hypertension via nitric oxide synthase independent reduced systolic blood pressure

Nicholas G Theodorakis, Yining N Wang, Vyacheslav A Korshunov, Mary A Maluccio, Nicholas J Skill

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4126-4135. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4126

Candidate colorectal cancer predisposing gene variants in Chinese early-onset and familial cases

Jun-Xiao Zhang, Lei Fu, Richarda M de Voer, Marc-Manuel Hahn, Peng Jin, Chen-Xi Lv, Eugène TP Verwiel, Marjolijn JL Ligtenberg, Nicoline Hoogerbrugge, Roland P Kuiper, Jian-Qiu Sheng, Ad Geurts van Kessel

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4136-4149. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4136

Changes in the colon microbiota and intestinal cytokine gene expression following minimal intestinal surgery

Susan Lapthorne, Julie E Bines, Fiona Fouhy, Nicole L Dellios, Guineva Wilson, Sarah L Thomas, Michelle Scurr, Catherine Stanton, Paul D Cotter, Prue M Pereira-Fantini

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4150-4158. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4150

Effects of Institut Georges Lopez-1 and Celsior preservation solutions on liver graft injury

Donia Tabka, Mohamed Bejaoui, James Javellaud, Joan Roselló-Catafau, Jean-Michel Achard, Hassen Ben Abdennebi

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4159-4168. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4159

Increase in apoptosis by combination of metformin with silibinin in human colorectal cancer cells

Cheng-Chia Tsai, Tang-Wei Chuang, Li-Jen Chen, Ho-Shan Niu, Kun-Ming Chung, Juei-Tang Cheng, Kao-Chang Lin

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4169-4177. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4169

Anti-Helicobacter pylori activities of Chenopodium ambrosioides L. in vitro and in vivo

Hui Ye, Yu Liu, Ning Li, Jing Yu, Hong Cheng, Jiang Li, Xue-Zhi Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4178-4183. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4178

Early activated hepatic stellate cell-derived molecules reverse acute hepatic injury

Wen-Ju Chang, Lu-Jun Song, Tuo Yi, Kun-Tang Shen, Hong-Shan Wang, Xiao-Dong Gao, Min Li, Jian-Min Xu, Wei-Xin Niu, Xin-Yu Qin

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4184-4194. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4184

Hydrogen-rich water protects against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in mice

Jing-Yao Zhang, Si-Dong Song, Qing Pang, Rui-Yao Zhang, Yong Wan, Da-Wei Yuan, Qi-Fei Wu, Chang Liu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4195-4209. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4195

Multiphoton microscopy for tumor regression grading after neoadjuvant treatment for colorectal carcinoma

Lian-Huang Li, Zhi-Fen Chen, Xing-Fu Wang, Shuang-Mu Zhuo, Hong-Sheng Li, Wei-Zhong Jiang, Guo-Xian Guan, Jian-Xin Chen

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4210-4215. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4210

Th22 cell accumulation is associated with colorectal cancer development

Yong-Hong Huang, Yun-Fei Cao, Zhi-Yuan Jiang, Sen Zhang, Feng Gao

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4216-4224. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4216

Inhibitory effects of emodin, baicalin, schizandrin and berberine on hefA gene: Treatment of Helicobacter pylori-induced multidrug resistance

Yan-Qiang Huang, Gan-Rong Huang, Ming-Hui Wu, Hua-Ying Tang, Zan-Song Huang, Xi-Han Zhou, Wen-Qiang Yu, Jian-Wei Su, Xiao-Qiang Mo, Bing-Pu Chen, Li-Juan Zhao, Xiao-Feng Huang, Hong-Yu Wei, Lian-Deng Wei

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4225-4231. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4225

Interleukin-21 gene polymorphisms and chronic hepatitis B infection in a Chinese population

Jia-Yan Yao, Kang Chao, Min-Rui Li, Yan-Qing Wu, Bi-Hui Zhong

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4232-4239. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4232

Methyl-methanesulfonate sensitivity 19 expression is associated with metastasis and chemoradiotherapy response in esophageal cancer

Jin-Liang Zhang, Hui-Yun Wang, Qing Yang, Shi-Yong Lin, Guang-Yu Luo, Rong Zhang, Guo-Liang Xu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4240-4247. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4240

Is cholecystectomy a reasonable treatment option for simple gallbladder polyps larger than 10 mm?

Hye Yon Park, Se Hoon Oh, Kwang Hyuck Lee, Jong Kyun Lee, Kyu Taek Lee

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4248-4254. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4248

Correlation between metastatic lymph node ratio and prognosis in patients with extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

Jian-Wei Zhang, Yun-Mian Chu, Zhong-Min Lan, Xiao-Long Tang, Ying-Tai Chen, Cheng-Feng Wang, Xu Che

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4255-4260. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4255

Biliary tract intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: Report of 19 cases

Xing Wang, Yun-Qiang Cai, Yong-Hua Chen, Xu-Bao Liu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4261-4267. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4261

Weekly docetaxel and gemcitabine in previously treated metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Min-Young Lee, Ki Sun Jung, Hae Su Kim, Ji Yun Lee, Sung Hee Lim, Moonjin Kim, Hyun Ae Jung, Sung Min Kim, Jong Mu Sun, Myung-Ju Ahn, Jeeyun Lee, Se Hoon Park, Seong Yoon Yi, In Gyu Hwang, Sang-Cheol Lee, Hee Kyung Ahn, Do Hyoung Lim, Soon Il Lee, Keon Woo Park

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4268-4274. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4268

Preparation of magnetic resonance probes using one-pot method for detection of hepatocellular carcinoma

You-Wei Li, Zheng-Guang Chen, Zhou-She Zhao, Hong-Li Li, Ji-Chen Wang, Zong-Ming Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4275-4283. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4275

Prophylactic antiviral therapy in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in hepatitis B virus patients

Ya-Ping Liao, Jia-Lu Jiang, Wai-Yi Zou, Duo-Rong Xu, Juan Li

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4284-4292. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4284

Arpin contributes to bacterial translocation and development of severe acute pancreatitis

Wen-Sheng Deng, Jian Zhang, Hui Ju, Hong-Mei Zheng, Jiang Wang, Su Wang, Dian-Liang Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4293-4301. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4293

Anxiety and depression in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and their effect on quality of life

Xiao-Jun Yang, Hong-Mei Jiang, Xiao-Hua Hou, Jun Song

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4302-4309. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4302

Polymorphisms of glutathione S-transferase genes and survival of resected hepatocellular carcinoma patients

Kai Qu, Su-Shun Liu, Zhi-Xin Wang, Zi-Chao Huang, Si-Nan Liu, Hu-Lin Chang, Xin-Sen Xu, Ting Lin, Ya-Feng Dong, Chang Liu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4310-4322. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4310

Carbohydrate antigen 19-9 for differential diagnosis of pancreatic carcinoma and chronic pancreatitis

Si-Biao Su, Shan-Yu Qin, Wen Chen, Wei Luo, Hai-Xing Jiang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4323-4333. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4323

Superparamagnetic iron oxide-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging for focal hepatic lesions: Systematic review and meta-analysis

You-Wei Li, Zheng-Guang Chen, Ji-Chen Wang, Zong-Ming Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4334-4344. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4334

Probiotics in Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Min-Min Zhang, Wei Qian, Ying-Yi Qin, Jia He, Yu-Hao Zhou

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4345-4357. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4345

Efficacy of S-1 vs capecitabine for the treatment of gastric cancer: A meta-analysis

An-Bing He, Xiu-Lan Peng, Jia Song, Ji-Xing Zhang, Wei-Guo Dong, Ren-Feng Luo, Yan Tang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4358-4364. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4358

Anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibodies in metastatic colorectal cancer: A meta-analysis

Qi-Bin Song, Qi Wang, Wei-Guo Hu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4365-4372. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4365

Ipilimumab associated colitis: An IpiColitis case series at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Pawan Rastogi, Mohamed Sultan, Aline J Charabaty, Michael B Atkins, Mark C Mattar

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4373-4378. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4373

Failure of interferon-γ pre-treated mesenchymal stem cell treatment in a patient with Crohn’s disease

Andrea Taddio, Alberto Tommasini, Erica Valencic, Ettore Biagi, Giuliana Decorti, Sara De Iudicibus, Eva Cuzzoni, Giuseppe Gaipa, Raffaela Badolato, Alberto Prandini, Andrea Biondi, Alessandro Ventura

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4379-4384. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4379

Fatal submucosal invasive gastric adenosquamous carcinoma detected at surveillance after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection

Akinori Shirahige, Haruhisa Suzuki, Ichiro Oda, Masau Sekiguchi, Genki Mori, Seiichiro Abe, Satoru Nonaka, Shigetaka Yoshinaga, Shigeki Sekine, Ryoji Kushima, Yutaka Saito, Takeo Fukagawa, Hitoshi Katai

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4385-4390. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4385

Myoepithelial carcinoma of the stomach: A diagnostic pitfall

Chih-En Tseng, Yu-Hsi Hsieh, Chang-Kuo Wei, Hsuan-Ying Huang, Chen-Lin Chi

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4391-4396. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4391

Clostridium perfringens infection after transarterial chemoembolization for large hepatocellular carcinoma

Jing-Huan Li, Rong-Rong Yao, Hu-Jia Shen, Lan Zhang, Xiao-Ying Xie, Rong-Xin Chen, Yan-Hong Wang, Zheng-Gang Ren

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4397-4401. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4397

Secondary acute promyelocytic leukemia following chemotherapy for gastric cancer: A case report

Ying-Cheng Zhang, Yu-Qi Zhou, Bing Yan, Jun Shi, Li-Juan Xiu, Yu-Wei Sun, Xuan Liu, Zhi-Feng Qin, Pin-Kang Wei, Yong-Jin Li

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4402-4407. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4402

Mesorectum localization as a special kind of rectal metastasis from breast cancer

Fan Xue, Zhong-Lin Liu, Qing Zhang, Xiang-Nan Kong, Wen-Zhi Liu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4408-4412. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4408

Laparoscope resection of retroperitoneal ectopic insulinoma: A rare case

Jie Liu, Cheng-Wu Zhang, De-Fei Hong, Jia Wu, Hong-Guo Yang, Yuan Chen, Da-Jian Zhao, Yu-Hua Zhang

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4413-4418. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4413

Collagenous nodule mixed simple cyst and hemangioma coexistence in the liver

Zhen-Jiang Zheng, Shu Zhang, Yang Cao, Guang-Chun Pu, Hong Liu

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4419-4422. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4419

Six month abstinence rule for liver transplantation in severe alcoholic liver disease patients

Aiman Obed, Steffen Stern, Anwar Jarrad, Thomas Lorf

World J Gastroenterol 21(14):4423-4426. Published online Apr 14, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i14.4423