[HTML][HTML] Alcohol and hepatocellular carcinoma: a review and a point of view
G Testino, S Leone, P Borro - World journal of gastroenterology …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
It is well recognized that one cause of chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC) is alcohol consumption. Research in Italy and the United States concludes that the …
(HCC) is alcohol consumption. Research in Italy and the United States concludes that the …
Platelet count/spleen diameter ratio: proposal and validation of a non-invasive parameter to predict the presence of oesophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis
E Giannini, F Botta, P Borro, D Risso, P Romagnoli… - Gut, 2003 - gut.bmj.com
Background and aims: Cirrhotic patients frequently undergo screening endoscopy for the
presence of oesophageal varices (OV). In the future, this social and medical burden will …
presence of oesophageal varices (OV). In the future, this social and medical burden will …
[HTML][HTML] Acute alcoholic hepatitis, end stage alcoholic liver disease and liver transplantation: an Italian position statement
…, S Leone, F Lozer, E Scafato, P Borro - World journal of …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Alcoholic liver disease encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases ranging from steatosis
steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis to hepatocellular carcinoma. Forty-four per cent of all …
steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis to hepatocellular carcinoma. Forty-four per cent of all …
Application of the platelet count/spleen diameter ratio to rule out the presence of oesophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis: a validation study based on follow-up
EG Giannini, F Botta, P Borro, P Dulbecco… - Digestive and liver …, 2005 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND.: Screening for oesophageal varices represents an important part of the
diagnostic work-up of cirrhotic patients. We have previously shown that the platelet …
diagnostic work-up of cirrhotic patients. We have previously shown that the platelet …
Influence of mastication on gastric emptying
P Pera, C Bucca, P Borro, C Bernocco… - Journal of dental …, 2002 - journals.sagepub.com
The role of mastication on digestion efficiency remains to be demonstrated. This study
investigates whether masticatory function influences gastric emptying rate. Twelve normal …
investigates whether masticatory function influences gastric emptying rate. Twelve normal …
Comparative effects of levosulpiride and cisapride on gastric emptying and symptoms in patients with functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis
C Mansi, P Borro, M Giacomini… - Alimentary …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Background: The efficacy of several prokinetic drugs on dyspeptic symptoms and on gastric
emptying rates are well‐established in patients with functional dyspepsia, but formal studies …
emptying rates are well‐established in patients with functional dyspepsia, but formal studies …
Serum thrombopoietin levels are linked to liver function in untreated patients with hepatitis C virus-related chronic hepatitis
E Giannini, P Borro, F Botta, A Fumagalli, F Malfatti… - Journal of …, 2002 - Elsevier
Background: Thrombocytopenia can be found in patients with chronic hepatitis related to
hepatitis C virus (HCV). Both hypersplenism and decreased liver production of …
hepatitis C virus (HCV). Both hypersplenism and decreased liver production of …
Hepatocellular carcinoma: diagnosis and proposal of treatment.
G Testino, S Leone, V Patussi, E Scafato, P Borro - Minerva medica, 2016 - europepmc.org
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) ranks third among the causes of cancer deaths globally.
The most frequent causes are the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a combination of alcohol/HCV and …
The most frequent causes are the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a combination of alcohol/HCV and …
Relationship between thrombopoietin serum levels and liver function in patients with chronic liver disease related to hepatitis C virus infection
E Giannini, F Botta, P Borro, F Malfatti… - Official journal of the …, 2003 - journals.lww.com
OBJECTIVES: Thrombopoietin (Tpo) is an important regulator of megakaryocyte maturation
and platelet production, and is mainly produced by the liver. A decrease in Tpo production is …
and platelet production, and is mainly produced by the liver. A decrease in Tpo production is …
13C-galactose breath test and 13C-aminopyrine breath test for the study of liver function in chronic liver disease
EG Giannini, A Fasoli, P Borro, F Botta, F Malfatti… - Clinical …, 2005 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: Liver biopsy examination is the gold standard to diagnose the presence
of cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of both 13C-aminopyrine …
of cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of both 13C-aminopyrine …