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SEPTEMBER 2005: Vol. 6, No. 5 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Neurogenic Inflammation in Acute Pancreatitis
Hegde H, Bhatia M
Department of Pharmacology, National University of Singapore. Singapore
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):417-421.
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HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Pancreatic Stem Cells: A Glimmer of Hope for Diabetes?
Suen PM, Leung PS
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):422-424.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Is Zinc Concentration in Pancreatic Fluid a Marker for Pancreatic Diseases?
Pungpapong S, Scolapio JS, Woodward TA, Wallace MB, Raimondo M
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Jacksonville, Florida, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):425-430.
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Intravenous Selenium Modulates L-Arginine-Induced Experimental Acute Pancreatitis
Hardman J, Jamdar S, Shields C, McMahon R, Redmond HP, Siriwardena AK
HPB Unit, Department of Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary. Manchester, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):431-437.
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Mortality in Acute Pancreatitis: Is It an Early or a Late Event?
Carnovale A, Rabitti PG, Manes G, Esposito P, Pacelli L, Uomo G
Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Departments, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):438-444.
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CASE REPORTS

Solitary Main Pancreatic Ductal Calculus of Possible Biliary Origin Causing Acute Pancreatitis
Chaparala RPC, Patel R, Guthrie JA, Davies MH, Guillou PJ, Menon KV
Department of Academic Surgery, Department of Radiology, and Department of Hepatology, St. James University Hospital. Leeds, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):445-448.
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Mixed Exocrine-Endocrine Tumor of the Pancreas
Ballas KD, Rafailidis SF, Demertzidis C, Alatsakis MB, Pantzaki A, Sakadamis AK
Second Propedeutical Department of Surgery, Aristotles University of Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki, Greece
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):449-454.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis Presenting as Simultaneous Masses in the Pancreatic Head and Gallbladder
Gumbs AA, Kim J, Kiehna E, Brink JA, Salem RR
Department of Surgery, Department of Pathology, and Department of Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):455-459.
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Acute Retinopathy Following Pancreatic Head Resection for Chronic Pancreatitis: A Rare, Severe Complication
Hackert T, Hartwig W, Friess H, Büchler MW, Werner J
Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Heidelberg. Heidelberg, Germany
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):460-463.
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MULTIMEDIA ARTICLE

Echo-Enhanced Ultrasonography: Is It the Future Gold Standard of Imaging in Acute Pancreatitis?
Brocchi E, Piscaglia F, Bonora M, Celli N, Venturi A, Fantini L, Tomassetti P, Corinaldesi R, Pezzilli R
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):464-466.
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PANCREAS NEWS

The Imaging Assessment of the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis May Change in the Near Future
Pezzilli R, Fantini L
Department of Internal Medicine, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):467-469.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5):470-476.
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SUPPLEMENT

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29th National Congress of the
Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP)
Bologna (Italy). September 15-17, 2005

[Invited Commentaries are available in: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005, 7(1 Suppl.):100-156.]

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

(The abstracts are published as submitted by the authors)

Islet-1 Expression in Human Pancreas and in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Albarello L, Andralojc K, Piemonti L, Capitanio V, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Department of Pathology and Surgery, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):477.
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Therapeutic Perspectives of Patients with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Beneduce AA, Balzano G, Reni M, Zerbi A, Nicoletti R, Ortolano E, Villa E, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Radiochemotherapy and Radiology, San Raffaele H. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):477-478.
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No Pathological and/or Clinical Parameters Can Predict the Response to Somatostatin Analogues in Advanced Pancreatic Endocrine Well Differentiated Carcinomas
Bettini R, Falconi M, Butturini G, Mantovani W, Capelli P, Boninsegna L, Festa L, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, Department of Pathology and Health Department, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):478-479.
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Mesenteric Portal Vein Resection during Pancreatectomy for Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas: Is It Worthwile?
Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Gremmo F, Sgambelluri AF, Cappelli C, Balzano E, Dinelli E, Mosca I, Signori S, Funel N, Campani D, Mazzeo S, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases Treatment, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):479.
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Angiogenesis Factors Are Likely Related to the Motility Behavior of Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines
Bonora A, Mafficini A, Maraia G, Bassi C, Sorio C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences and Department of Pathology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy.
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):480.
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Non-Functioning Endocrine Pancreatic Tumors: Factors Predicting Recurrence and Outcome
Capitanio V, Albarello L, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Rocchetti S, Beneduce AA, Varale R, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit and Department of Pathology, San Raffaele H. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):480-481.
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Preliminary Results of a Phase II Trial of Dose-Intense PEFG (Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5-Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine) in Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Cereda S, Dell'Oro S, Passoni P, Bonetto E, Viganò MG, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Staudacher C, Di Carlo V, Reni M
Department of Oncology and Surgery, S. Raffaele H. Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):481-482.
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IgG Type 4 Are not Specific for Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Coato E, Frulloni L, Bernardoni L, Brunelli S, Vaona B, Bovo P, Faitini K, Bonzanini O, Prandelli C, Cavallini G
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):482.
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Surgical and/or Conservative Management of Branch Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: A Prospective Study on 118 Patients
Crippa S, Salvia R, Bettini R, Molinari E, Muselli P, Orciuoli M, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):483.
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Pancreatic Cancer and Immunosuppression: Effects of Interleukin-2 on T-Lymphocytes Subpopulations in the Perioperative Period
Degrate L, Nobili C, Perego E, Franciosi C, Caprotti R, Romano F, Uggeri Fr
Department of Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milano-Bicocca. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):483-484.
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Obesity and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: An Italian Multicenter Study
Fantini L, Pezzilli R, Morselli-Labate AM, Tomassetti P, Migliori M, Manca M, Gullo L
Department of Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):484-485.
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Preclinical Studies for the Development of Active Immunotherapy in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Filipazzi P, Gavazzi F, Zerbi A, Albarello L, Balzano G, Braga M, Dellabona P, Di Carlo V, Protti MP
Laboratorio di Immunologia dei Tumori, Chirurgia Generale II, Anatomia Patologia, Unità di Immunologia Sperimentale, Programma di Immunoterapia e Terapia Genetica dei Tumori, Istituto Scientifico H. San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):485.
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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Mutations: New Insights for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
Fogar P, Navaglia F, Basso D,Greco E, Sperti C, Zambon CF, Falda A, Stranges A, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):486.
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Intraductal Oncocytic Papillary Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
Franceschetti I, Parisi A, Gobbato M, Capelli P, Pecori S, Martignoni G, Zamboni G, Menestrina F
Pathology, University of Verona and University of Sassari. Verona and Sassari, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):486-487.
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Characteristics of Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreatic Resections
Frasson M, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Cristallo M, Gavazzi F, Rocchetti S, Capitanio V, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, San Raffaele H. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):487.
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Laser Microdissection in Pharmacological Study of Pancreatic Cancer
Funel N, Giovanetti E, Campani D, Pollina LE, Mey V, Nannizzi S,Danesi R, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Del Tacca M, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, Division of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy, Division of General Surgery and Transplantation and Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases Treatment. Department of Oncology, University an
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):488.
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Pharmacogenetics of Gemcitabine in Pancreatic Cancer
Giovannetti E, Mey V, Danesi R, Del Chiaro M, Funel N, Boggi U, Orlandini C, Campani D, Iannopollo M, Nannizzi S, Ricci S, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Del Tacca M
Division of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy, Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Division of Pathology, Division of Oncology, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):488-489.
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Effect of the Genetic Inactivation of Kinase Activity of Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase (Pi3k) Gamma in Experimental Acute Pancreatitis
Goffi A, Lupia E, De Giuli P, Marengo S, Bosco O, Locatelli S, Dondi AE, Vlachou A, Hirsch E, Montrucchio G, Emanuelli G
Dipartimento di Fisiopatologia Clinica e Dipartimento di Genetica, Biologia e Biochimica, Università di Torino. Torino, Italy. Anatomia Patologica, Ospedale S. Lazzaro. Alba (CN), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):489-490.
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Isolation and Characterization of Pancreatic Cancer (PC) Diabetogenic Factor: A 14 Aminoacids Peptide Corresponding to the N-Terminal Sequence of a S-100 Calcium Binding Protein
Greco E, Basso D, Fogar P, Pucci P, Flagiello A, Baldo G, Giunco S, Navaglia F, Zambon CF, Falda A, Valerio A, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M
Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Medical and Surgical Sciences, Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy. CEINGE Advanced Biotechnologies and Department of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Naples. Naples, I
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):490-491.
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Common Bile Duct Strictures Due to Chronic Pancreatitis Managed by Self-Expandable Metal Stents (SEMS): Results of a Long-Term Follow-up Study
Iacopini F, Mutignani M, Tringali A, Familiari P, Spada C, Marchese M, Pirozzi GA, Riccioni ME, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopic Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):491.
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Old Done Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis Diagnosis: A Slippery Issue. Case Report
Landoni L, Falconi M, Riva F, Mascetta G, Tonazzo D, Armatura G, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):492.
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Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) in Asymptomatic Hyperamylasemia
Malagò R, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Frulloni L, Patrizi F, Fantini K, Cavallini G, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology and Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):492-493.
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A Study of the Relationship Between Idiopathic Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia and Dyslipidemia
Manca M, Migliori M, Salizzoni E, Calculli L, Serra C, Gaiani S, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Gullo L
Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Bologna, S.Orsola Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):493-494.
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The Impact of Timing on the Efficacy of Foy in the Prevention of Acute Pancreatitis: A Randomised Study Comparing Prior vs. After-ERCP Administration
Manes G, Lombardi G, Pieramico O, Bargiggia S, Bianchi Porro G
Divisione di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale 'L Sacco', Milano, Ospedale 'A Cardarelli', Napoli, Ospedale 'Tappeiner', Merano. Milano, Napoli and Merano, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):494.
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A Prospective Comparison of Secretin Enhanced MRCP and EUS in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Non-Biliary Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Mangiavillano B, Mariani A, Arcidiacono PG, Giussani A, Curioni S, Rossi M, Zanello A, Castellaneta G, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and Department of Radiology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):494-495.
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Prognostic Value of Ki-67 Expression in the Cytologic Identification of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Preliminary Data
Manzoni MF, Franchi GM, Piani C, Cappelletti C, Arcidiacono PG, Albarello L, Doglioni C, Bosi E
Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Pathology Units, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):495-496.
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A Second Look to Anti-TNFalpha Treatment in Acute Pancreatitis: Thumb Down?
Marotta F, Pavasuthipaisit K, Metugriachuk Y, Tsuchiya J, Lorenzetti A, Kuroi O, Fesce E
Hepato-GI Unit, S. Giuseppe Hospital. Milan, Italy. Institute of Science and Technology. Mahidol, Thailand. Biokenkyusho Research Laboratory. Shizuoka, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):496.
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Multidetector CT in Evaluation of the Retroportal Pancreatic Lamina: Correlation with Histopathological Findings
Mazzeo S, Cappelli C, Belcari A, Caproni G, Giannini A, Bertini R, Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Sgambelluri AF, Campani D, Funel N, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):497.
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Nosocomial Non-Biliopancreatic Infections in Acute Pancreatitis
Menchise A, Manes G, Bassano P, Balzano A, Rabitti PG, Uomo G
Departments of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):497-498.
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Pancreticogastrostomy (PG) versus Pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) after Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). A Prospective Randomized Study
Molinari E, Bassi C, Cavallini A, Crippa S, Serini P, Partelli S, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):498.
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Endoscopic Management of External Biliary Fistula after Duodenopancreatectomy
Mutignani M, Tringali A, Spada C, Familiari P, Iacopini F, Marchese M, Perri V, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):498-499.
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A Case of Pancreatic Heterotopy of Duodenal Wall, Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumour and Intraepithelial Neoplasm of Pancreas, and Papillary Carcinoma of Kidney in a Single Patient
Nobili C, Degrate L, Franciosi C, Caprotti R, Romano F, Perego E, Leone BE, Uggeri Fr
Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Pathology, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milan-Bicocca. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):499-500.
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Role of Surgery in Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Cell Carcinoma
Ortolano E, Borri A, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Rocchetti S, Beneduce AA, Frasson M, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit and General Medicine Unit, San Raffaele H. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):500.
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Surgical Treatment of Non-Functioning Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
Pagogna S, Casadei R, Tomassetti P, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Migliori M, Campana D, Zanini N, Minni F
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Anestesiologiche, Chirurgia Generale 'Minni', Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):501.
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Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Pancreas and GIST: Is there a Correlation?
Pagogna S, Zanini N, Tomassetti P, Casadei R, Grottola T, Ricci C, Minni F
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Anestesiologiche, Chirurgia Generale 'Minni', Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):501-502.
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A Misleading Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen Mimicking a Nonfunctional Neuroendocrine Tumor of the Pancreas
Panier Suffat L, Mazza L, Campra D, Farina EC, De Angelis C, Fronda GR
7th Division of General Surgery and Department of Gastroenterology, ASO S. Giovanni Battista, Molinette. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):502-503.
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Peripancreatic Vascular Anatomic Variations: Impact of Radiological Diagnosis with Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDTC) on Surgical Strategy
Pascali E, Calculli L, Casadei R, Amore B, Renzulli M, Fiscaletti M, Zanini N, Gavelli G
Department of Radiology, Radiology Unit III 'Prof. G.Gavelli', Department of Surgery 'Prof. F.Minni', S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):503.
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Excision: 25-Year Experience
Pasquali C, Sperti C, Baratella P, Liessi G, Pedrazzoli S
Clinica Chirurgica IV, Università di Padova. Padua, Italy. Radiologia, Ospedale Civile. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):504.
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The Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis Evaluated Using the SF-12 Questionnaire: A Comparative Study with the SF-36 Questionnaire
Pezzilli R, Morselli-Labate AM, Fantini L, Frulloni L, Cavestro GM, Ferri B, Comparato G, Tomassetti P, Campana D, Gullo L, Corinaldesi C
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy. Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy. Department of Clinical Science, Chair
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):504-505.
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Intraductal Endocrine Tumour of the Pancreas: Report of Two Cases
Reghellin D, Bortesi L, Dalfior D, Capelli P, Martignoni G, Loss R, Zamboni G
Pathology, University of Verona and University of Sassari. Verona and Sassari, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):505-506.
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A Mediastinic Mass of Unknown Origin
Rocchetti S, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Frasson M, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Radiology San Raffaele H. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):506.
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EUS-Guided Puncture of Pancreatic Duct (PD) with Methylene Blue (MB) Injection for Localization of the Pancreatic Orifice after Ampullectomy
Rossi M, Diellou AM, Carrrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):507.
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CFTR, SPINK1 and PRSS1 Genes Mutations in Patients Affected by Sporadic Chronic Pancreatitis
Salacone P, Arduino C, Salmin P, Brusco A, Bacillo E, Gaia E
S.C. Gastroenterologia, Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga. Orbassano (TO), Italy. S.C. Genetica Medica, Ospedale San Giovanni Battista. Turin, Italy. Università degli Studi di Torino, Dipartimento di Genetica, Biologia e Biochimica. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):507-508.
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Prognostic Factors for Resected Pancreatic Cancer: A Proposal for a Prognostic Score
Scaltrini F, Reni M, Bonetto E, Passoni P, Dell'Oro S, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Staudacher C, Villa E, Di Carlo V
Department of Oncology and Surgery, S. Raffaele H. Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):508.
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Recurrence Rate According to the Resection Pancreatic Margin Hystology in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas
Serini P, Salvia R, Mascetta G, Landoni L, Valli L, Giardino A, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):509.
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Conventional Ultrasonography, Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography, and Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in Dectection of Liver Metastases in Patients with Endocrine Tumors of the Pancreas: A Preliminary Comparative Study
Serra C, Mazzotta E, Piscitelli L, Calculli L, Campana D, Pezzilli R, Tomassetti P
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Bologna, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):509-510.
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18FDG PET Is Very Useful in the Follow-up after Resection of Pancreatic and Periampullary Tumours
Sperti C, Pasquali C, Bissoli S, Fiore V, Scelzi E, Mion M, Lessi G, Pedrazzoli S
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Surgical Clinic IV, University of Padua. Padua, Italy. PET Center, Nuclear Medicine, Department of Oncology, and Department of Radiology, Castelfranco Veneto Hospital. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):510-511.
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Non-Functioning Neuroendocrine Tumors (NFET): Role of CT in the Differential Diagnosis with Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
Tapparelli M, Graziani R, Manfredi R, Biasiutti C, Falconi M, Frulloni L, Patrizi F, Cavallini G, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology and Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences. University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):511.
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Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy (HBS) and Magnetic Resonance Cholangio-Pancreatography (MRCP) with Secretin Stimulation (MRCP+S) in Patients Suffering from Recurrent Pancreatitis (RP)
Tomba F, Vaona B, Frulloni L, Bovo P, Bernardoni L, Patrizi F, Biasin S, Katsotourchi A, Giorgetti PG, Cavallini G
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona, Nuclear Medicine Unit of 'Maggiore' Hospital. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):512.
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Increased Levels of Interleukin-18 Binding Protein in the Blood Circulation of Patients with Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Potential Novel Mechanism of Tumor Immune Escape?
Tonel E, Bellone G , Carbone A, Novarino A, Dughera L, Buffolino A, Scirelli T, Addeo A, Bertetto O, Emanuelli G,
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Turin, Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition, and Department of Clinical Oncology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Battista, Molinette. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):512-513.
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Early Pancreatic Cancer and Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: A Case Report
Zanini N, Casadei R, Brillanti S, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Pagogna S, Minni F
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Anestesiologiche, Chirurgia Generale 'Minni', Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):513-514.
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Cytokeratin 19 Expression in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Albarello L, Capitanio V, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Department of Pathology and Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):514.
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Pancreas: Genes and Development
Amella C, Manca M, Sergi C
Institute of Pathology, Department of Pediatric Pathology, Medical University of Innsbruck. Innsbruck, Austria
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):515.
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Characterization of Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Cancer with Multidetector Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance
Amore B, Calculli L, Tomassetti P, Santini D, Casadei R, Gavelli G
Department of Radiological Area 'Prof. G.Gavelli', Department of Surgery 'Prof F.Minni', Department of Pathology 'Prof. G.Martinelli', Department of Internal Medicine 'Prof. R.Corinaldesi', Sant'Orsola Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):515-516.
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Solid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of Pancreas: Casistic Review
Brighenti A, Capelli P, Canizzaro C, Zorzi MG, Martignoni G, Salvia R, Zamboni G, Menestrina F
Pathology, University of Verona and University of Sassari. Endocrinology Surgery, University of Verona. Verona and Sassari, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):516.
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Vascular Thrombosis in Pancreas Transplantation: Multidetector CT in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Vessels and Parenchyma
Cappelli C, Mazzeo S, Pratali A, Belcari A, Caproni G, Giannini A, Bertini R, Vistoli F, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Bartolozzi C
Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):517.
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EUS-FNA Accuracy in Patients with Biliary or Pancreatic Stents
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Diellou AM, Mezzi G, Rossi M, Testoni PA
Endoscopic Ultrasonography Unit, Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Department, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital, IRCCS. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):517-518.
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Celiac Disease: A Cause of Unexplained Elevated Serum Pancreatic Enzymes
Carroccio A, Di Prima A, Iacono G, Scalici C, Montalto G, Pirrone A, Morselli S, Soresi M
Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Palermo, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Di Cristina Hospital. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):518-519.
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Pancreatic Metastases from Renal Carcinoma
Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Dinelli E, Gremmo F, Signori S, Vistoli F, Sgambelluri AF, Mosca I, Balzano E, Funel N, Campani D, Boggi U, Mosca F
Università di Pisa, Divisione di Chirurgia Generale e Trapianti, Centro Regionale di Riferimento per la Cura delle Malattie del Pancreas. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):519.
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Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: Reports on 31 Consecutive Cases
Festa L, Salvia R, Sartori N, Denitto F, Boninsegna L, Barugola G, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):519-520.
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Pancreatic Cystic Tumor: Radiological Diagnosis with Multidetector Computed Tomography and MR
Fiscaletti M, Calculli L, Amore B, Casadei R, Gavelli G
Department of Radiology, Radiology Unit III 'Prof. G.Gavelli', Department of Surgery 'Prof. F. Minni', S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):520-521.
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Differences in Clinical Manifestations in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis and Mutations of CFTR, SPINK1 e PRSS1 Genes
Gaia E, Salacone P, Salmin P, Brusco A, Bacillo E, Arduino C
S.C. Gastroenterologia, Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga. Orbassano (TO), Italy. S.C. Genetica Medica, Ospedale San Giovanni Battista. Turin, Italy. Università degli Studi di Torino, Dipartimento di Genetica, Biologia e Biochimica. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):521.
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Microscopic Residual (R1) after Resection for Pancreatic Carcinoma Influences the Recurrence Type but not Prognosis: A Prospective Study on 88 Patients
Giardino A, Falconi M, Marcucci S, Muselli P, Barugola G, Valli L, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):521-522.
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Evaluation of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors with Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT)
Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Sgrazzutti C, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Del Maschio A
Department of Radiology and Department of Surgery, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):522-523.
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Mutations of the CFTR Gene in Idiopathic Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia
Manca M, Mantovani V, Migliori M, Pezzilli R, Gullo L
Institute of Internal Medicine, University of Bologna, S.Orsola Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):523.
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High Frequency of Chronic Pancreatitis as Detected by Secretin Enhanced MRCP and EUS in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Non-Biliary Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Mangiavillano B, Mariani A, Arcidiacono PG, Carrara S, Giussani A, Castellaneta G, Zanello A, Masci E, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Department of Radiology, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):524.
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Pancreaticopleural Fistula and Conservative Octreotide Treatment: Report of a Case
Mazza L, Panier Suffat L, Campra D, Farina EC, Emanuelli G, Montrucchio G, Fronda GR
7th General Surgery, ASO S. Giovanni Battista, Molinette. 5th General Medicine, University of Turin. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):524-525.
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Vascular Involvement by Pancreatic Neoplasms: Correlation of CT Findings with Surgical and Pathologic Results
Mazzeo S, Cappelli C, Caproni G, Belcari A, Bertini R, Giannini A, Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Gremmo F, Balzano E, Campani D, Funel N, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):525-526.
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State of Art in Diagnosis and Stadiation of Pancreatic Cancer with Multidetector Computed Tomography
Menetti F, Calculli L, Amore B, Casadei R, Gavelli G
Department of Radiology, Radiology Unit III 'Prof. G.Gavelli', Department of Surgery 'Prof. F. Minni'. S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):526.
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Cystic-Solid Papillary Tumour: An Uncommon Neoplasm of the Pancreas
Navarra G, Bonomi S, Mitolo CI, Grassi A, Al Sahlani U, Ventrucci M, Virzì S
Department of Surgery and Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Bentivoglio Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):526-527.
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Acute Pancreatitis: Prognostic Role of the Hemoconcentration
Neri V, Ambrosi A, Fersini A, Tartaglia N, Prete FP, Petito L, Valentino TP, Santacroce C
Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Polyclinic of Foggia. Foggia, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):527.
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PanIN: Report of Two Cases with a Surgical Challenge
Nobili C, Franciosi C, Degrate L, Caprotti R, Romano F, Perego E, Leone BE, Uggeri Fa, Uggeri Fr
Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Pathology, San Gerardo Hospital, University of Milan-Bicocca. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):528.
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Role and Indications of Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) in Neuroendocrine Pancreatico-Duodenal Tumors
Pasquali C, Sperti C, Scappin S, Lunardi C, Chierichetti F, Liessi G, Pedrazzoli S
Surgical Clinic IV, Medical and Surgical Science Department, University of Padua. Padua, Italy. Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, Castelfranco Veneto Hospital. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):528-529.
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Double Pancreatic Lesion in Patient with Past Nefrectomy for Kidney Cancer: Case Report
Pasquali C, Morbin T, Scappin S, Vincenzi V, Parenti A, Pedrazzoli S
Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Clinica Chirurgica IV, Univeristà di Padova. Medicina Generale, Ospedale Civile di Belluno. Anatomia Patologica, Università di Padova. Padua and Belluno, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):529.
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Is there Any Role Left to Ultrasound-Secretin Test in the Magnetic Resonance Era?
Rigo L, Marangoni E, Manfredi R, Pozzi Mucelli R, Carbognin G, Bovo P, Vantini I
Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology and Gastroenterology, 'GB Rossi' University Hospital. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):530.
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Adjuvant Gemcitabine and Concurrent Radiotherapy in Operable Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Phase II Study
Sainato A, Laliscia C, Pasqualetti F, Lencioni M, Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Gremmo F, Mosca F, Cionini L
Department of Radiotherapy, Department of Oncology, and Department of Surgery, Pisa University. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):530-531.
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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumors (IPMTs) of the Pancreas: Contribution of 18-FDG PET to Surgical Decision Making
Sperti C, Pasquali C, Bissoli S, Fiore V, Liessi G, Pedrazzoli S
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Surgical Clinic IV, University of Padua. Padua, Italy. PET Center, Nuclear Medicine, and Department of Radiology, Castelfranco Veneto Hospital. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):531-532.
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PET/CT Impact on Clinical Management of Patients with Pancreatic Lesions
Sperti C, Pasquali C, Bissoli S, Chierichetti F, Liessi G, Pedrazzoli S
Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Surgical Clinic IV, University of Padua. Padua, Italy. Department of Nuclear Medicine and Department of Radiology, Castelfranco Veneto Hospital. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):532-533.
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Endoscopic Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis in Pediatric Patients
Tringali A, Mutignani M, Familiari P, Spada C, Marchese M, Iacopini F, Pirozzi GA, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopi Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):533.
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Persistent Elevation of Serum CA 19-9 without Evidence of Malignant Disease
Ventrucci M, Pozzato P, Cipolla A
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Bentivoglio Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):534.
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The Surgical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Pancreatoduodenal Tumors in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
Zanini N, Casadei R, Tomassetti P, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Migliori M, Campana D, Pagogna S, Minni F
Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche e Anestesiologiche, Chirurgia Generale 'Minni', Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2005; 6(5 Suppl.):534-535.
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