Trans-jugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunting(TIPSS)has been in use for many years with great results and many evolutions.The procedure essentially involves the insertion of a metal covert stent to create an...
Background: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein(CTPV) due to portal vein obstruction is a rare vascular anomaly defined as the formation of multiple collateral vessels in the hepatic hilum. This study aimed to...
BACKGROUND Gallbladder perforation is a serious complication of acute cholecystitis.Such perforation is a rare but life-threatening situation that can lead to the formation and rupture of liver hematomas.Here,we repor...
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)(No.2021-I2M-1-058).
The commensal microbiome has been shown to exhibit intimate associations with human health and diseases.Harboring abundant microbes,the gut is involved in regulating the physical and pathological status of liver,inclu...
supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFA0113003);the Key Research and Development Project of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C03046);the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2022ZFJH003);the Research Project of Jinan Microecological Biomedicine Shandong Laboratory(Nos.JNL-2022026C and JNL-2023003C).
Primary sclerosing cholangitis(PSC)is a biliary disease accompanied by chronic inflammation of the liver and biliary stricture.Mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)are used to treat liver diseases because of their immune regul...
Hepatolithiasis(HL)poses a significant risk for cholangiocarcinoma(CCA)development,with reported incidences ranging from 5%-13%.Risk factors include older age,smoking,hepatitis B infection,and prolonged HL duration.Ch...
supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFC2704702).
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy(ICP)is a significant gestational complication in late pregnancy,potentially leading to severe perinatal complications such as intrauterine fetal demise and preterm birth.The Obste...
Supported by a grant from the National R&D Program for Cancer Control,Ministry of Health and Welfare,Republic of Korea,No.HA20C0009.
BACKGROUND Intrahepatic duct(IHD)stones are among the most important risk factors for cholangiocarcinoma(CCC).Approximately 10%of patients with IHD stones develop CCC;however,there are limited studies regarding the ef...
Background and aims:The aim of this study was to review the literature and perform a meta-analysis to clarify the association between intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and risks of long-term maternal hepatobiliary...