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Open AccessTranscriptomic analysis of the effects of Toll-like receptor 4 and its ligands on the gene expression network of hepatic stellate cells
Intact Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) has been identified in hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), the primary fibrogenic cell type in liver. Here, we investigated the impact of TLR4 signaling on the gene expression net...
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Efficacy of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) for the treatment of GERD: a systematic review with meta-analysis
The efficacy of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) performed with the EsophyX device (Redmond, Washington, USA) and its long-term outcomes in gastresophageal reflux disease (GERD) are debated. We, the...
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Short-term safety and efficacy of peroral endoscopic myotomy for the treatment of achalasia in children
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has shown excellent results for the treatment of achalasia in adults, but studies for children are limited. The study was aimed to analyze outcomes of peroral endoscopic myot...
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Open AccessThe role of a multidisciplinary team in the management of portal hypertension
Gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage is the most severe complication of portal hypertension, with a high mortality rate. The current recommendations for gastroesophageal varices include pharmacological treatme...
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Open AccessEffect of endometrial thickness and embryo quality on live-birth rate of fresh IVF/ICSI cycles: a retrospective cohort study
Successful implantation and delivery require both the functional embryo and receptive endometrium in assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles. However, little is known about embryo-endometrial interaction...
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Positive consequences of splenectomy for patients with schistosomiasis-induced variceal bleeding
Patients with hepatic schistosomiasis are at high risk of gastroesophageal variceal bleeding, which is highly torrential and life threatening. This study aimed to assess the effects of splenectomy on patients ...
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Predictive power of portal pressure gradient remeasured shortly after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
The portal pressure gradient (PPG) measured at the time of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) completion (immediate PPG) is easily disturbed by many factors. This study aimed to assess the di...
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Comparing the predictive ability of portoatrial and portocaval gradient after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation for variceal rebleeding
Measuring the portal pressure gradient from the portal vein (PV) to the inferior vena cava (IVC) or to the right atrium (RA) remains controversial. The aim of our study was to compare the predictive ability of...
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CBCT-based three-dimensional dual-phase vascular image fusion: a novel technique for interventional real-time TIPS guidance
Due to the invisibility of the portal vein (PV), how to puncture the PV accurately and safely in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation remains a challenge of the procedure.
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Open AccessAssessment of disease control rate and safety of sorafenib in targeted therapy for advanced liver cancer
The clinical efficacy and safety of sorafenib in patients with advanced liver cancer (ALC) were evaluated based on transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).
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Association of magnetic resonance imaging–derived sarcopenia with outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy
To evaluate whether sarcopenia, diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocol, constitutes a prognosis-associated risk factor in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after hepatectomy.
