Publicaties
Secondary anal fissures Universiteit Antwerpen
An anal fissure is a painful tear of the sensitive anoderm, distally from the dentate line. It is a prevalent disorder and impairs quality of life dramatically. Typical or primary fissures are associated with constipation and mostly located at the posterior midline. About 1% of fissures are atypical in appearance and are generally secondary in nature. These secondary fissures should arouse attention and require further exploration for underlying ...
Editorial Universiteit Antwerpen
The orphan MRGPRF receptor is expressed in entero-endocrine cells of the human gut mucosa Universiteit Antwerpen
In the past years, it has become clear that the family of Mas-related G protein-coupled receptors plays a central role in neuro-immune communication at mucosal barrier surfaces, in particular in the skin. Remarkably, MRGPR expression at other mucosal surfaces remains poorly characterized. To fill this gap in our understanding, the present study was undertaken to screen and verify the expression of the human MRGPR family members in the mucosal ...
Posterior compartment prolapse and perineal descent Universiteit Antwerpen
Objective: The aim of our study is to systematically review the literature about available devices facilitating perineal support during defecation in patients with obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) and posterior pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods: We searched for the terms "defecat/ion or ODS" and" pessar/ies or device/aid/tool/perineal/perianal/prolapse and support" in MEDLINE, PubMed and Web of Science. Data abstraction was performed ...
Epidemiological characteristics of a population visiting a patient-centered informative website about irritable bowel syndrome Universiteit Antwerpen
Background and aims: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal pain and an altered bowel habit. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of a population visiting a patient-centered informative website about IBS.Methods: Five digital surveys were used to assess the Rome IV criteria, red flag symptoms, healthcare use, psychological comorbidities, quality of life, symptom severity, diet, ...
IL-22-activated MUC13 impacts on colonic barrier function through JAK1/STAT3, SNAI1/ZEB1 and ROCK2/MAPK signaling Universiteit Antwerpen
Overexpression of the transmembrane mucin MUC13, as seen in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), could potentially impact barrier function. This study aimed to explore how inflammation-induced MUC13 disrupts epithelial barrier integrity by affecting junctional protein expression in IBD, thereby also considering the involvement of MUC1. RNA sequencing and permeability assays were performed using LS513 cells transfected with MUC1 and MUC13 siRNA and ...
Mucin-microbiome signatures shape the tumor microenvironment in gastric cancer Universiteit Antwerpen
Background and aims We aimed to identify mucin-microbiome signatures shaping the tumor microenvironment in gastric adenocarcinomas and clinical outcomes. Methods We performed high-throughput profiling of the mucin phenotypes present in 108 gastric adenocarcinomas and 20 functional dyspepsia cases using validated mucin-based RT-qPCRs with subsequent immunohistochemistry validation and correlated the data with clinical outcome parameters. The ...
Single-day and multi-day exposure to orogastric gavages do not affect intestinal barrier function in mice Universiteit Antwerpen
AIMS Animals involved in common laboratory procedures experience minor levels of stress. The direct effect of limited amounts of stress on gastrointestinal function has not been reported yet. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of single-day and multi-day orogastric gavages on gut physiology in mice. MAIN METHODS Twelve-week old female C57Bl6/J mice were randomized to receive a treatment with sterile water (200 µL) delivered by ...
Rectocele Universiteit Antwerpen
Introduction and hypothesis Women with a symptomatic rectocele may undergo different trajectories depending on the specialty consulted. This survey aims to evaluate potential differences between colorectal surgeons and gynecologists concerning the management of a rectocele. Methods A web-based survey was sent to abdominal surgeons (CS group) and gynecologists (G group) asking about their perceived definition, diagnostic workup, multidisciplinary ...