Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-08-01DOI: 10.5009/gnl240063
Renato Beas, Ambar Godoy, Dalton A Norwood, Ysaith Orellana Ascencio, Diego Izquierdo-Veraza, Eleazar E Montalvan-Sanchez, Mirian Ramirez, Satya Kurada
{"title":"Cognitive Impairment and Insomnia in Celiac Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Renato Beas, Ambar Godoy, Dalton A Norwood, Ysaith Orellana Ascencio, Diego Izquierdo-Veraza, Eleazar E Montalvan-Sanchez, Mirian Ramirez, Satya Kurada","doi":"10.5009/gnl240063","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240063","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emerging evidence suggests a broader spectrum of celiac disease (CeD) system involvement, including neurological manifestations. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidence from studies assessing the association of cognitive impairment and insomnia with CeD. A total of 259 participants with CeD were included in the studies investigating insomnia and 179 were included in studies investigating cognitive impairment. The overall pooled odds ratio for insomnia in patients with CeD was 1.83 (95% confidence interval, 1.38 to 2.42; I<sup>2</sup>=0.00%). The present study provides valuable insights into the available evidence from studies investigating cognitive impairment in patients with CeD and our systematic review and metaanalysis revealed a significant association between CeD and insomnia.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1080-1084"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11564999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141859489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2023-11-28DOI: 10.5009/gnl230307
Jun-Young Seo, Do Hoon Kim, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Don Choi, Hwa Jung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
{"title":"Differential Diagnosis of Thickened Gastric Wall between Hypertrophic Gastritis and Borrmann Type 4 Advanced Gastric Cancer.","authors":"Jun-Young Seo, Do Hoon Kim, Ji Yong Ahn, Kee Don Choi, Hwa Jung Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung","doi":"10.5009/gnl230307","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: Accurately diagnosing diffuse gastric wall thickening is challenging. Hypertrophic gastritis (HG), while benign, mimics the morphology of Borrmann type 4 advanced gastric cancer (AGC B-4). We compared the features of endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) between them.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: We retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent EUS for gastric wall thickening between 2000 and 2021, selecting HG and pathologically confirmed advanced gastric cancer cases. Ulceration and antral wall thickening were determined via endoscopy, while EUS assessed the 5-layered gastric wall structure, measuring the proper muscle (PM) layer and total wall thickness.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: Male dominance was observed in AGC B-4, and the hemoglobin and albumin levels were significantly lower. The rate of antral wall thickening and presence of ulceration were significantly higher in AGC B-4 cases. Destruction of the PM layers was observed only in AGC B-4 cases, and the PM was significantly thicker in AGC B-4 cases. Forceps biopsy had an excellent success rate in ulcer-present AGC B-4 cases, but only a 42.6% success rate was observed for cases without ulcers, necessitating additional diagnostic modalities. A PM thickness of 2.39 mm distinguished between AGC B-4 and HG effectively. The multivariable analysis showed that a thickened PM layer and the presence of ulceration were significant risk factors for the diagnosis of AGC B-4.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Endoscopic findings of a thickened gastric wall, including antral involvement, and presence of ulcer were significant risk factors for the diagnosis of AGC B-4. EUS findings of destroyed wall layers and a thickened PM of >2.39 mm were the key points of differentiation between HG and AGC B-4.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"961-969"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138444467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-03-21DOI: 10.5009/gnl230383
Seunghan Lee, Soo-Jeong Cho, Hyunsoo Chung, Bokyung Kim, Mi Jin Oh, Yun Suk Na, Jun Hee Lee, Jiyoon Kim, Sang Gyun Kim
{"title":"Risk Assessment of Metachronous Gastric Neoplasm after Endoscopic Resection for Early Gastric Cancer According to Age at <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Eradication.","authors":"Seunghan Lee, Soo-Jeong Cho, Hyunsoo Chung, Bokyung Kim, Mi Jin Oh, Yun Suk Na, Jun Hee Lee, Jiyoon Kim, Sang Gyun Kim","doi":"10.5009/gnl230383","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong><i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication can reduce the incidence of metachronous gastric neoplasm (MGN) after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastric cancer (EGC). This study evaluated the risk of developing MGN after ESD for EGC based on age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data of patients who underwent curative ESD for EGC with <i>H. pylori</i> infection between 2005 and 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were allocated to four groups according to age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication: group 1 (<50 years), group 2 (50-59 years), group 3 (60-69 years), and group 4 (≥70 years).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All patients were followed up for at least 5 years after ESD. The 5-year cumulative incidence of MGN was 2.1%, 7.0%, 8.7%, and 16.7% in groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively (p<0.001), and groups 3 and 4 showed a significant increase in the risk of MGN (hazard ratio [HR], 4.66; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09 to 19.92 and HR, 10.75; 95% CI, 2.45 to 47.12). After adjustments for moderate to severe intestinal metaplasia based on the updated Sydney system, groups 3 and 4 remained significantly associated with MGN (HR, 4.40; 95% CI, 1.03 to 18.84 and HR, 10.14; 95% CI, 2.31 to 44.57).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The incidence of MGN after ESD for EGC increased with age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication. Age at <i>H. pylori</i> eradication ≥60 years was an independent risk factor for MGN, even after adjusting for the presence of advanced intestinal metaplasia.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"992-1001"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565006/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140174265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-07-31DOI: 10.5009/gnl240005
Minwook Kim, Yoojeong Park, You Sun Kim, Sungjin Ko
{"title":"Cellular Plasticity in Gut and Liver Regeneration.","authors":"Minwook Kim, Yoojeong Park, You Sun Kim, Sungjin Ko","doi":"10.5009/gnl240005","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The intestine and liver share a unique regenerative property that sets them apart from other mammalian visceral organs. The intestinal epithelium exhibits rapid renewal, making it one of the fastest renewing tissues in humans. Under physiological conditions, intestinal stem cells within each intestinal crypt continuously differentiate into the different types of intestinal epithelial cells to maintain intestinal homeostasis. However, when exposed to tissue damage or stressful conditions such as inflammation, intestinal epithelial cells in the gastrointestinal tract exhibit plasticity, allowing fully differentiated cells to regain their stem cell properties. Likewise, hepatic epithelial cells possess a remarkable regenerative capacity to restore lost liver mass through proliferation-mediated liver regeneration. When the proliferation-mediated regenerative capacity is impaired, hepatocytes and biliary epithelial cells (BECs) can undergo plasticity-mediated regeneration and replenish each other. The transition of mammalian liver progenitor cells to hepatocytes/BECs can be observed under tightly controlled experimental conditions such as severe hepatocyte injury accompanied by the loss of regenerative capacity. In this review, we will discuss the mechanism by which cellular plasticity contributes to the regeneration process and the potential therapeutic implications of understanding and harnessing cellular plasticity in the gut and liver.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"949-960"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141855366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-02-23DOI: 10.5009/gnl230359
Hee Jin Kim, Nayoung Kim, Jae Young Jang, Sihyun Kim, Jongchan Lee, Hyeon Jeong Oh
{"title":"Influence of Cytokine Genetic Polymorphisms in <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>-Associated Gastric Inflammation According to Sex in South Korea.","authors":"Hee Jin Kim, Nayoung Kim, Jae Young Jang, Sihyun Kim, Jongchan Lee, Hyeon Jeong Oh","doi":"10.5009/gnl230359","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230359","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: The relationship between genetic polymorphisms and gastric inflammation remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of genetic polymorphisms on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> (HP)-associated gastritis according to sex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: Two hundred thirty-two male and 404 female subjects with current HP infection were prospectively enrolled. The genotyping of <i>IL-1B-511</i> C/T, <i>IL-1RN</i> variable number of tandem repeats, <i>IL-6-572</i> G/C, <i>IL-8-251</i> A/T, <i>IL-8-781</i> C/T, <i>IL-10-1082</i> G/A, <i>IL-10-592</i> C/A, <i>TNF-A-308</i> G/A, and transforming growth factor (<i>TGF</i>)-<i>B-509</i> C/T, was determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. The degree of monocyte or neutrophil infiltration, atrophic gastritis, and intestinal metaplasia was evaluated using the updated Sydney system.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: Among the male subjects, moderate/severe atrophic gastritis of the corpus was higher in <i>IL-1B-511</i> CC carriers than in CT and TT carriers independent of age, alcohol consumption, and HP virulence factors (26.9% vs 10.4%; adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 4.377; 95% confidence interval, 1.387 to 13.814). In females, <i>IL-8-251</i> AA carriers were independently and significantly associated with moderate/severe atrophic gastritis of the corpus compared with that in AT and TT carriers (21.4% vs 6.0%, adjusted HR=3.799). In males, the <i>IL-8-251</i> TT genotype was associated with moderate/severe intestinal metaplasia of the corpus compared with the AT and AA genotypes (13.4% vs 5.6%, adjusted HR=3.128), while the <i>IL-10-592</i> CA and CC genotypes were associated with moderate/severe monocyte infiltration of the antrum compared with AA genotype (83.6% vs 71.8%, adjusted HR=2.227).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Genetic polymorphisms in cytokines play different roles in HP-associated gastritis according to sex.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1002-1013"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565013/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139930863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-10-29DOI: 10.5009/gnl240198
Yun Kyu Lee, Dong Hyeon Lee, Sae Kyung Joo, Heejoon Jang, Young Ho So, Siwon Jang, Dong Ho Lee, Jeong Hwan Park, Mee Soo Chang, Won Kim
{"title":"Combi-Elastography versus Transient Elastography for Assessing the Histological Severity of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease.","authors":"Yun Kyu Lee, Dong Hyeon Lee, Sae Kyung Joo, Heejoon Jang, Young Ho So, Siwon Jang, Dong Ho Lee, Jeong Hwan Park, Mee Soo Chang, Won Kim","doi":"10.5009/gnl240198","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240198","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>Combi-elastography is a B-mode ultrasound-based method in which two elastography modalities are utilized simultaneously to assess metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). However, the performance of combi-elastography for diagnosing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and determining fibrosis severity is unclear. This study compared the diagnostic performances of combi-elastography and vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) for identifying hepatic steatosis, fibrosis, and high-risk MASH.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants who underwent combi-elastography, VCTE, and liver biopsy were selected from a prospective cohort of patients with clinically suspected MASLD. Combi-elastography-related parameters were acquired, and their performances were evaluated using area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUROC) analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 212 participants were included. The diagnostic performance for hepatic steatosis of the attenuation coefficient adjusted by covariates from combi-elastography was comparable to that of the controlled attenuation parameter measured by VCTE (AUROC, 0.85 vs 0.85; p=0.925). The performance of the combi-elastography-derived fibrosis index adjusted by covariates for diagnosing significant fibrosis was comparable to that of liver stiffness measured by VCTE (AUROC, 0.77 vs 0.80; p=0.573). The activity index from combi-elastography adjusted by covariates was equivalent to the FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase score in diagnosing high-risk MASH among participants with MASLD (AUROC, 0.72 vs 0.74; p=0.792).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The performance of combi-elastography is similar to that of VCTE when evaluating histology of MASLD.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1048-1059"},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142521745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-05-07DOI: 10.5009/gnl230534
Jung Hun Woo, Hwanhyi Cho, Kihyun Ryu, Young Woo Choi, Sanghyuk Lee, Tae Hee Lee, Dae Sung Kim, In Seok Choi, Ju Ik Moon, Seung Jae Lee
{"title":"Predictors of Choledocholithiasis in Cholecystectomy Patients and Their Cutoff Values and Prediction Model in Korea in Comparison with the 2019 ASGE Guidelines.","authors":"Jung Hun Woo, Hwanhyi Cho, Kihyun Ryu, Young Woo Choi, Sanghyuk Lee, Tae Hee Lee, Dae Sung Kim, In Seok Choi, Ju Ik Moon, Seung Jae Lee","doi":"10.5009/gnl230534","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: In 2019, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) established clinical predictors for choledocholithiasis. Our study was designed to evaluate these predictors within the Korean clinical context, establish cutoff values, and develop a predictive model.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: This retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The relationships between choledocholithiasis and predictors including age, blood tests, and imaging findings were assessed through univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. We established Korean cutoff values for these predictors and developed a scoring system for choledocholithiasis using a multivariate logistic regression. The performance of this scoring system was then compared with that of the 2019 ASGE guidelines through a receiver operating characteristic curve.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: We established Korean cutoff values for age (>70 years), alanine aminotransferase (>26.5 U/L), aspartate aminotransferase (>28.5 U/L), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT; >82.5 U/L), alkaline phosphatase (ALP; >77.5 U/L), and total bilirubin (>0.95 mg/dL). In the multivariate analysis, only age >70 years, GGT >77.5 U/L, ALP >77.5 U/L, and common bile duct dilatation remained significant. We then developed a new Korean risk stratification model from the multivariate analysis, with an area under the curve of 0.777 (95% confidence interval, 0.75 to 0.81). Our model was stratified into the low-risk, intermediate-risk, and high-risk groups with the scores being <1.0, 1.0-5.5, and >5.5, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: Predictors of choledocholithiasis in cholecystectomy patients and their cutoff values in Korean should be adjusted and further studies are needed to develop appropriate guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1060-1068"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565007/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140848664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pharmacological Interventions for Cirrhotic Ascites: From Challenges to Emerging Therapeutic Horizons.","authors":"Yuan Gao, Xin Liu, Yunyi Gao, Meili Duan, Bing Hou, Yu Chen","doi":"10.5009/gnl240038","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ascites is the most common complication in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. This condition results in a severely impaired quality of life, excessive healthcare use, recurrent hospitalizations and significant morbidity and mortality. While loop diuretics and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists are commonly employed for symptom relief, our understanding of their impact on survival remains limited. A comprehensive understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanism of ascites is crucial for its optimal management. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is increasingly believed to play a pivotal role in the formation of cirrhotic ascites, as RAAS overactivation leads to a reduction in urine sodium excretion then a decrease in the ability of the kidneys to excrete water. In this review, the authors provide an overview of the pathogenesis of cirrhotic ascites, the challenges associated with current pharmacologic treatments, and the previous attempts to modulate the RAAS, followed by a description of some emerging targeted RAAS agents with the potential to be used to treat ascites.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"934-948"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565010/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142106750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15Epub Date: 2024-05-07DOI: 10.5009/gnl230494
See Young Lee, Sung Ill Jang, Jae Hee Cho, Min Young Do, Su Yeon Lee, Arong Choi, Hye Sun Lee, Juyeon Yang, Dong Ki Lee
{"title":"Gallstone Dissolution Effects of Combination Therapy with n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Ursodeoxycholic Acid: A Randomized, Prospective, Preliminary Clinical Trial.","authors":"See Young Lee, Sung Ill Jang, Jae Hee Cho, Min Young Do, Su Yeon Lee, Arong Choi, Hye Sun Lee, Juyeon Yang, Dong Ki Lee","doi":"10.5009/gnl230494","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl230494","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/aims: </strong>: Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is the only well-established and widely used agent for dissolving gallstones. Epidemiological and animal studies have suggested potential therapeutic benefits of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) for dissolving cholesterol gallstones. We evaluated whether adding PUFA to UDCA improves gallstone dissolution in patients with cholesterol gallstones.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>: This randomized, prospective, preliminary clinical trial compared the efficacy and safety of UDCA plus PUFA combination therapy (combination group) with those of UDCA monotherapy (monotherapy group). The inclusion criteria were a gallstone diameter ≤15 mm on ultrasonography, radiolucent stones on plain X-ray, and no to mild symptoms. Gallstone dissolution rates, response rates, and adverse events were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>: Of the 59 screened patients, 45 patients completed treatment (24 and 21 in the monotherapy and combination groups, respectively). The gallstone dissolution rate tended to be higher in the combination group than in the monotherapy group (45.7% vs 9.9%, p=0.070). The radiological response rate was also significantly higher in the combination group (90.5% vs 41.7%, p=0.007). In both groups, dissolution and response rates were higher in patients with gallbladder sludge than in those with distinct stones. Four adverse events (two in each group) were observed, none of which were study drug-related or led to drug discontinuation. The incidence of these adverse events was similar in both groups (combination vs monotherapy: 9.5% vs 8.3%, p=0.890).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>: UDCA plus PUFA therapy dissolves cholesterol gallstones more effectively than UDCA monotherapy, without significant complications. Further prospective, large-scale studies of this combination therapy are warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":" ","pages":"1069-1079"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565012/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140847479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gut and LiverPub Date : 2024-11-15DOI: 10.5009/gnl240511
Jung-Wook Kim, Albert C Kim
{"title":"Can Patients with Clarithromycin-Resistant <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection Be Treated with a 7-Day Bismuth-Based Quadruple Therapy?","authors":"Jung-Wook Kim, Albert C Kim","doi":"10.5009/gnl240511","DOIUrl":"10.5009/gnl240511","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12885,"journal":{"name":"Gut and Liver","volume":"18 6","pages":"931-933"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11565009/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142618775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}