Publications by authors named "H Takedatsu"
Extrahepatic malignancies are the leading cause of death in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Of these cancers, pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal; however, the link between NAFLD and pancreatic cancer remains unclear. Recently, various research results have been reported on the association between NAFLD and pancreatic cancer, and the results of compiling this information revealed the following.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Small bowel tumors (SBTs) are difficult to diagnose because of limited opportunities and technical difficulties in evaluating the small bowel. Asymptomatic conditions or nonspecific symptoms make SBT diagnosis more challenging. In Asia, SBTs are reported to be more frequently malignant lymphoma (ML), adenocarcinoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).
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- The study analyzed the role and methods of diagnostic colonoscopy in pediatric patients over two distinct time periods at Kurume University Hospital, comparing data from 2007-2015 to 2015-2022.
- A total of 274 patients were included, revealing a shift in primary indications for colonoscopy from hematochezia to abdominal pain, along with a rise in cases of Crohn's disease and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder.
- The study noted improvements in bowel preparation and sedation techniques, emphasizing the growing importance of colonoscopy for diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases in children.