Publications

Peer-reviewed English-language papers published by the site's author (Hideya Itagaki, MD): 21 case reports, 9 original articles, 5 systematic reviews / meta-analyses. All are listed in PubMed.

The author guidelines comparison and the case-report journal list on this site draw on the experience of submitting to the 19 journals listed here.

2026 (9)

1. Systematic review / meta-analysisAlcoholic cardiomyopathy presenting with severe circulatory failure requiring mechanical circulatory support: A systematic reviewItagaki H, Endo T. Am J Emerg Med. 106:49-54PubMed · DOI
2. Original articleAgent-specific clinical profiles of antibiotic-associated encephalopathy: a dual-database pharmacovigilance study using JADER and FAERSItagaki H. Antibiotics (Basel). 15(9):917PubMed · DOI
3. Case reportSequential changes in urinary crystal morphology in ethylene glycol poisoning: first human LV-SEM characterization of recovery-phase crystalsIto H, Hirose T, Suzuki Y, Yano K, Ishikawa R, Yuki T, Hashimoto H, Anan G, Shimada T, Itagaki H, Abe Y, Endo T, Mori T. CEN Case Rep. 15(5):134PubMed · DOI
4. Systematic review / meta-analysisAcute esophageal necrosis in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis: a systematic review of clinical features and outcomesItagaki H, Endo T. Clin J Gastroenterol. 19(4):713-721PubMed · DOI
5. Original articleAssociation of the lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio with CT-suspected strangulation in hospitalised patients with small bowel obstruction: a retrospective cohort studyItagaki H, Suzuki J, Metoki H, Endo T. Diagnostics (Basel). 16(16):2601PubMed · DOI
6. Systematic review / meta-analysisComputed tomography findings associated with gangrenous cholecystitis: a systematic review and meta-analysisItagaki H, Endo T. Emerg Radiol. Online ahead of printPubMed · DOI
7. Systematic review / meta-analysisTakotsubo cardiomyopathy in myasthenia gravis: a systematic review of case reports with subtype-based analysisItagaki H, Hagino T, Endo T. Int J Emerg Med. 19(1):65PubMed · DOI
8. Systematic review / meta-analysisCefmetazole or flomoxef versus carbapenems in treating patients with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales bacteremia: A systematic review and meta-analysisImai H, Suzuki J, Mizuno T, Takahashi S, Itagaki H, Akaba T, Yoshida M, Endo S. J Infect Chemother. 32(7):103004PubMed · DOI
9. Original articleAscertaining the Kawasaki Disease-Coronavirus Disease 2019 Linkage in a Japanese Administrative Claims DatabaseMizuno T, Suzuki J, Takahashi S, Imai H, Itagaki H, Akaba T, Yoshida M, Endo S. Pediatr Int. 68(1):e70420PubMed · DOI

2025 (7)

1. Case reportAbdominal Ultrasound Detection of Portal Vein Gas in Non-occlusive Mesenteric Ischemia: A Case ReportItagaki H, Suzuki K. Cureus. 17(10):e94305PubMed · DOI
2. Original articleRelationship between shingles and coronavirus disease 2019: a self-controlled case series studyMizuno T, Suzuki J, Takahashi S, Imai H, Itagaki H, Akaba T, Yoshida M, Endo S. Int J Epidemiol. 54(5):dyaf162PubMed · DOI
3. Original articleThe relationship between severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 omicron variant epidemic and acute myocardial infarction: A self-controlled case series studySuzuki J, Mizuno T, Takahashi S, Imai H, Itagaki H, Akaba T, Yoshida M, Endo S. J Infect Chemother. 31(4):102666PubMed · DOI
4. Original articleThe effect of baricitinib and corticosteroid compared to that of corticosteroid monotherapy in severely and critically ill patients with COVID-19: A Japanese multicenter inpatient database studyMizuno T, Suzuki J, Takahashi S, Imai H, Itagaki H, Yoshida M, Endo S. J Infect Chemother. 31(2):102531PubMed · DOI
5. Original articleA retrospective observational study on disseminated herpes zoster in immunocompetent patientsItagaki H, Suzuki J, Imai H, Endo T, Endo S, Kaku M. J Infect Chemother. 31(1):102469PubMed · DOI
6. Original articleThe effect of antibiotic prescription in non-critically ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A Japanese inpatient database studyImai H, Suzuki J, Mizuno T, Takahashi S, Itagaki H, Yoshida M, Endo S, Kodama EN. PLoS One. 20(3):e0318803PubMed · DOI
7. Original articleComparison of tocilizumab and corticosteroid treatment with baricitinib and corticosteroid treatment in severely and critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019Itagaki H, Suzuki J, Mizuno T, Takahashi S, Imai H, Yoshida M, Endo S. Respir Investig. 63(5):949-954PubMed · DOI

2024 (7)

1. Case reportAnti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor (Anti-NMDAR) Encephalitis in Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case ReportItagaki H, Hirano M, Endo T. Cureus. 16(11):e73713PubMed · DOI
2. Case reportA Case of Wunderlich Syndrome Caused by Pyelonephritis Due to Klebsiella pneumoniaeItagaki H, Hagino T, Suzuki K. Cureus. 16(9):e70131PubMed · DOI
3. Case reportVeno-Arterial-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Patient Undergoing Dialysis and Having Cardiopulmonary Failure Due to Coronavirus Disease: A Case ReportItagaki H, Motoyoshi Y, Nagai M, Abe Y, Matsumura N, Endo T. Cureus. 16(9):e69317PubMed · DOI
4. Case reportPost-traumatic Delayed Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Caused by Cervical Osteophytes: A Case ReportYamaguchi T, Itagaki H, Endo T. Cureus. 16(7):e64189PubMed · DOI
5. Case reportThe Usefulness of Reduced Anion Gap and the Possibility of Pupillary Findings in the Treatment of Acute Bromvalerylurea IntoxicationNakayama S, Itagaki H, Endo T. Cureus. 16(6):e61781PubMed · DOI
6. Case reportRapid Progression of Aortitis Caused by Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus Aureus in a Patient With Pneumonia: A Case ReportItagaki H, Ooizumi T, Sanada C, Abe Y, Endo T. Cureus. 16(2):e54674PubMed · DOI
7. Case reportEndogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus mitis: A case reportNakayama S, Itagaki H, Abe Y, Matumura N, Endo T. Medicine (Baltimore). 103(30):e39096PubMed · DOI

2023 (4)

1. Case reportMassive Gastric Dilatation and Multi-Organ Ischemia Due to Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: A Rare Case ReportHideya I, Abe Y, Endo T. Am J Case Rep. 24:e940910PubMed · DOI
2. Case reportOverwhelming Post-splenectomy Infection Caused by Escherichia coli 20 Years After Splenectomy: A Case ReportAbe Y, Itagaki H, Endo T. Cureus. 15(7):e42184PubMed · DOI
3. Case reportA Case of Refractory Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia Treated Successfully With Distal Gastrectomy and Billroth II ReconstructionItagaki H, Suzuki K, Endo T. Cureus. 15(2):e34875PubMed · DOI
4. Case reportSpontaneous Improvement of Aortitis Associated with Severe COVID-19 Infection - A Case ReportShimada T, Itagaki H, Shirota Y, Endo T. Medicina (Kaunas). 59(5):816PubMed · DOI

2022 (2)

1. Case reportRecurrent Takotsubo Syndrome Due to Hypoglycemic AttacksItagaki H, Abe Y, Endo T. Cureus. 14(12):e32527PubMed · DOI
2. Case reportSpinal cord infarction after withdrawal of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for cardiogenic shock: A case reportItagaki H, Suzuki K, Oizumi T, Nakagawa K, Abe Y, Endo T. Medicine (Baltimore). 101(45):e31743PubMed · DOI

2021 (2)

1. Case reportSystemic lupus erythematous presenting with hemorrhagic shock caused by gastric penetration of pancreatic pseudocyst: a case reportItagaki H, Katuhiko S. J Med Case Rep. 15(1):460PubMed · DOI
2. Case reportEncapsulating peritoneal sclerosis caused by cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy: a case reportItagaki H, Katuhiko S. J Med Case Rep. 15(1):35PubMed · DOI

2019 (3)

1. Case reportVitamin K deficiency-induced hemorrhagic shock after thoracentesis: a case reportItagaki H, Hagino T. BMC Gastroenterol. 19(1):58PubMed · DOI
2. Case reportGallbladder hemorrhage during orally administered edoxaban therapy: a case reportItagaki H, Katuhiko S. J Med Case Rep. 13(1):383PubMed · DOI
3. Case reportYellow nail syndrome following multiple orthopedic surgeries: a case reportItagaki H, Katuhiko S. J Med Case Rep. 13(1):200PubMed · DOI

2018 (1)

1. Case reportAcute CPP Crystal Arthritis Presenting as Median Nerve ParalysisItagaki H. Intern Med. 57(19):2915-2916PubMed · DOI

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