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SEPTEMBER 2006: Vol. 7, No. 5 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Interventional Endosonography for Pancreatic Cancer
Pungpapong S, Noh KW, Raimondo M
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. Jacksonville, Florida, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):441-446.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

The Outcome of a Long-Term Follow-up of Pancreatic Function after Recovery from Acute Pancreatitis
Symersky T, van Hoorn B, Masclee AAM
Department of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Leiden University Medical Center. Leiden, The Netherlands
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):447-453.
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Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines Affect Pancreatic Carcinoma Cell. Endothelial Cell Interactions
ten Kate M, Hofland LJ, van Koetsveld PM, Jeekel J, van Eijck CHJ
Department of Surgery, Erasmus Medical Center. Rotterdam, the Netherlands
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):454-464.
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Characterization of Malignant Pancreatic Cystic Lesions in the Background of Chronic Pancreatitis
Gomez D, Rahman SH, Wong LF, Verbeke CS, McMahon MJ, Menon KV
Division of Academic Surgery, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Leeds, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):465-472.
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CASE REPORTS

Pancreatic Carcinoma Recurrence in the Remnant Pancreas after a Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Dalla Valle R, Mancini C, Crafa P, Passalacqua R
Department of Surgery and Transplantation, University of Parma. Parma, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):473-477.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis Diagnosed on the Basis of Immunohistology Alone. A Case Report
Shimoda M, Kubota K, Sawada T, Katoh M, Furihata M, Iso Y, Ono Y, Fujimori T
Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Dokkyo University School of Medicine. Tochigi, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):478-481.
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Acute Pancreatitis in Association with Campylobacter jejuni-Associated Diarrhea in a 15-Year-Old with CFTR Mutations: Is There a Link?
Kandula L, Khan S, Whitcomb DC, Lowe ME
Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, PA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):482-485.
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Long-Term Survival in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Spinelli GP, Zullo A, Romiti A, Di Seri M, Tomao F, Miele E, Spalletta B, Eramo A, Hassan C, Tomao S
Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, ‘La Sapienza’ University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):486-491.
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Retroperitoneal Enteric Duplication Cyst Presenting as a Pancreatic Cystic Lesion. A Case Report
Upadhyay N, Gomez D, Button MF, Verbeke CS, Menon KV
Division of Surgery, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Leeds, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):492-495.
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Pediatric Pancreatic Hemangioma: A Case Report and Literature Review
England RJ, Woodley H, Cullinane C, McClean P, Walker J, Stringer MD
Children’s Liver and GI Unit, St. James’s University Hospital. Leeds, United Kingdom.
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):496-501.
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MULTIMEDIA ARTICLE

SLIDE SHOW
Issues in Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Singhal D, Kakodkar R, Sud R, Chaudhary A
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. New Delhi, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):502-507.
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PANCREAS NEWS

Pancreatic Ductal Carcinoma: From the Bench to the Bedside
Pezzilli R
Department of Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):508-510.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):511-517.
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SUPPLEMENT

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Milan (Italy). September 21-23, 2006

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Prophylactic Administration of Somatostatin (SS) or Gabexate (GM) Does not Prevent Pancreatic Damage after ERCP. An Updated Meta-Analysis
Andriulli A, Leandro G, Caruso N, Ippolito A, Forlano R, Iacobellis A, Annese V
Gastroenterology, 'Casa Sollievo Sofferenza' and 'De Bellis' Hospitals. San Giovanni Rotondo and Castellana Grotte, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):518.
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Intraductal Papillary Mucin-Producing Tumors (IPMT) of the Pancreas: Role of MR in Predicting Malignancy
Baltieri S, Graziani R, Manfredi R, Tognolini A, Cicero C, Salvia R, Pederzoli P, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology and Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):518-519.
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Pancreatic Surgery in Italy
Balzano G, Capretti G, Zerbi A, Rocchetti S, Milani F, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):519-520.
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The Chimera of Radicality in Pancreatic Cancer Resection
Beneduce AA, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Reni M, Rocchetti S, Cereda S, Albarello L, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Departments of Surgery, Oncology, and Pathology, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):520-521.
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Clinical, Radiological and Histological Findings in Patients with Intraductal Papillary Mucin Neoplasia
Bernardoni L, Katsotourchi A, Scattolini C, Bovo P, Vaona B, Pravadelli C, Ierace S, Frulloni L, Vantini I
Chair of Gastroenterologia, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):521.
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Portal vs. Systemic Venous Drainage in Pancreas Transplantation Alone
Boggi U, Vistoli F, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Croce C, Mosca I, Sgambelluri F, De Lio N, Amorose G, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surger, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):522.
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Surgical Complications in the Modern Era of Pancreas Transplantation
Boggi U, Vistoli F, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Moretto C, Sgambelluri F, Perrone V, Mosca I, Peri A, Amorose G, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surger, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):522-523.
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Apoptosis and Related Intracellular Pathways Strongly Supported Efficacy of Gemcitabine and Trichostatin A in Reducing Pancreatic Cancer Cell Growth
Bonora A, Donadelli M, Piacentini P, Cavallini A, Palmieri M, Pederzoli P
Biochemistry Unit, Departments of Surgical Sciences and Neurological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):523-524.
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Induction Irinotecan/Gemcitabine followed by Twice-Weekly Gemcitabine and Radiation in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Boz G, De Paoli A, Innocente R, Rossi C, Tosolini GC, Pederzoli P, Talamini R,Trovò MG
Departments of Radiotherapy, Surgery, and Epidemiology, CRO. Aviano, Italy. Department. of Surgery, General Hospital of Pordenone. Pordenone, Italy. Endocrinosurgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):524.
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Comparative Study between Balthazar Computed Tomography Severity Index and Mortele Modified Computed Tomography Severity Index for the Assessment of Acute Pancreatitis
Calculli L, Fiscaletti M, Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Fantini L, Zanini N, Gavelli G
Department of Radiology, Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Surgery, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):524-525.
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Are Well Differentiated Endocrine Tumours with Uncertain Behaviour Really Potentially Malignant?
Capitanio V, Zerbi A, Albarello L, Balzano G, Manzoni MF, Capretti G, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Departments of Surgery, Pathology, and Medicine, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):525-526.
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Aspirin and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review
Capurso G, Terrenato I, Moretti A, Koch M, Capurso L, Schunemann H, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, II Medical School, University of Rome 'La Sapienza'; National Cancer Institute Regina Elena. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):526-527.
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Evaluation of Elasto-Sonography for Pancreatic Masses Using Endoscopic Ultrasound
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Mezzi G, Boemo C, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):527.
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Not All the Multifocal Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas Are IPMNs: Two Cases of Multifocal Serous Cystadenomas
Cavallini A, Salvia R, Germenia S, Serini P, Partelli P, Casarotto A, Pederzoli P
Department of General Surgery , 'GB Rossi' Hospital , University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):528.
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Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1 Polymorphism Is Associated with Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Cavestro GM, Bertolini S, Okolicsanyi S, Sereni G, Frulloni L, Cavallaro L, Masselli E, Protti A, Del Rio P, Zanelli P, Sianesi M, Cavallini G, Franzè A, Di Mario F
Department of Clinical Science,University of Parma. Parma, Italy. Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy. Nephrology, Parma Hospital. Parma, Italy. Surgery, University of Parma. Parma, Italy. Gastroenterology, Parma Hospital. Parma, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):528-529.
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CT Findings in Gene Mutation Associated Pancreatitis (GMAP) Compared to Obstructive Pancreatitis
Cicero C, Graziani R, Manfredi R, Motton M, Quattrocchi S, Frulloni L, Pozzi Mucelli R
Departments of Radiology and Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):529-530.
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Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells Skew the Differentiation of Circulating CD34+ Progenitor Cells toward Endothelial Cells
David S, Colonna A, Carbone A, Scirelli T, Emanuelli G, Bellone G
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Turin. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):530-531.
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Distal Pancreatectomies: Laparoscopic Approach
Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Moretto C, Mosca I, De Lio N, Vistoli F, Signori S, Pietrabissa A, Boggi U, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):531.
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SRC Activity Regulates Adhesion, Spreading and Migration of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumour Cells
Di Florio A,,, Capurso G, Milione M, Panzuto F, Geremia R,, Delle Fave G, Sette C,
Department of Public Health and Cell Biology, University 'Tor Vergata'; Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, II Medical School, University 'La Sapienza'; Institute of Experimental Neuroscience, IRCCS 'Fondazione Santa Lucia'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):532.
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ERCP in Pancreatico-Duodenectomy Patients: A Single Tertiary Care Centre Experience
Familiari P, Mutignani M, Trincali A, Iacopini F, Spada C, Marchese M, Perri V, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):532-533.
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The Search of the Stool and Blood K-ras Mutations In Patients With Pancreatic Mass. A Prospective Study
Fantini L, Barassi A, Melzi d'Eril GV, Tomassetti P, Pallotti F, Casade R, Zanini N, Pezzilli R, Corinaldesi R
Department of Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy. Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Milan. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):533-534.
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Genes Involved in Gemcitabine Activity: Pancreas Cancer vs. Primary Cell Cultures
Funel N, Giovannetti E, Campani D, Pollina LE, Di Cristofano C, Mey V, Menicagli M, Nannizzi S, Morelli M, De Nisi MC, Danesi R, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Del Tacca M, Mosca F, Cavazzana A, Bevilacqua G
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology and Division of General Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine; Division of Pharmacology and Chemotherapy, Department of Internal Medicine; University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):534.
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Prevalence of Cystic Dystrophy of the Duodenal Wall in a Surgical Series of Chronic Pancreatitis
Gavazzi F, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Albarello L, Beneduce AA, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Departments of Surgery, and Pathology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):535.
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Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) in the Evaluation of Vascular Involvement in Pancreatic Tumours: Accuracy of 2D vs. 3D Reconstructions to Assess Surgical Resectability
Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Martinenghi C, Cappio S, Balzano G, Del Maschio A
Departmenst of Radiology and Surgery, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):535-536.
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Adjuvant Chemotherapy is Associated to Good Survival in Patients Underwent Extended Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer
Iacono C, Cantore M, Ruzzenente A, Verlato G, Facci E, Zugni C, Campagnaro T, Mambrini A, Fontana M, Pachera S, Guglielmi A
Departments of Surgery, and Medicine and Public Health, University of Verona. Verona, Italy. Department of Oncology, Massa Carrara Hospital. Massa, Carrara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):536-537.
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Endoscopic Treatment of Organized Pancreatic Necrosis (OPN) with Multiple Large-Bore Drainages
Iacopini F, Mutignani M, Familiari P, Tringali A, Spada C, Marchese M, Perri V, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):537.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis as Prodromic Manifestation of POEMS Syndrome. Case Report
Lombardi G, Gallucci F, Menchise A, Suozzo R, Rabitti PG, Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Gastroenterology, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):538.
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PTPRG Expression Correlates with Tolerogenic Phenotype in Dendritic Cells Derived from Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Mafficini A, Bellone G, Bonora A, Crippa S, Vezzalini M, Della Peruta M, Scarpa A, Sorio C
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Turin. Turin, Italy. Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):538-539.
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Traditional Endoscopic EUS-Assisted vs. EUS only Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
Mangiavillano B, Arcidiacono PG, Carrara S, Mariani A, Masci E, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy,Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):539-540.
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IL-6, a Creeping Foe: Further Insights into Its Autocrine Invasiveness Role in Pancreatic Cancer
Mao G, Marotta F, Liu T, Chui DH
Neuroscience Research Institute, Bejing University. Bejing PR China. Hepato-Gastroenterology Unit, S. Giuseppe Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):540.
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Common Polymorphisms in Th1 and Th2 Cytokine Genes and Susceptibility to Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Marasà L, Giacalone A,, Crivello A, Marasà S, Forte GI, Giannitrapani L, Lio D, Montalto G
Pathology Unit, Ascoli Hospital; Clinical Pathology, 'Gruppo di Studio sull'Immunosenescenza', Department of Biopathology and Biomedical Methodologies, University of Palermo; Chair of Internal Medicine, University of Palermo. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):540-541.
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Chronic Hyperamylasemia Unrelated to Pancreatic Diseases: Survey and Follow-up of 37 Patients
Menchise A, Gallucci F, Russo R, Balzano A, Rabitti PG, Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Gastroenterology, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):541-542.
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Pemetrexed and Irinotecan Combination as Second Line Salvage Chemotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: An In Vitro Evaluation
Mercalli A, Sordi V, Di Carlo V, Reni M, Piemonti L
JDRF Telethon Center for Beta Cell Replacement, Department of Surgery, Department of Oncology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):542.
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Correlation between Amylase Value in the Drains Fluid and Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula. Results of a Prospective Study on 137 Resected Patients
Molinari E, Bassi C, Crippa S, Mascetta G, Barugola G, Muselli P, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):543.
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Pancreatic Graft Sparing Total Duodenectomy
Mosca I, Perrone V, Del Chiaro M, Vistoli F, Signori S, Boggi U, Mosca F
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Disease Treatment, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):543-544.
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Multifocal Intraductal Mucin-Producing Tumors of the Side Branches: MR Features and Evolution in Time
Motton M, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Tognolini A, Mehrabi S, Salvia R, Pederzoli P, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology and Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):544-545.
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The Plasma Renin-Angiotensin System in Human Acute Pancreatitis
Pezzilli R, Barakat B, Fantini L, Timpano A, Morselli Labate AM, Corinaldesi R
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Department of Emergency, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):545.
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The Sant'Orsola Algorithm for Pancreatic Cancer: An Interim Report
Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Calculli L, Santini D, Morselli Labate AM, on behalf of NeoPan Study Group
Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):546.
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Exhaled Breath Analysis in Chronic Pancreatitis
Pezzilli R, Morselli Labate AM, Fantini L, Casadei R, Zanini N, Calculli L, Corinaldesi R
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):547.
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Comparison between the Influence of the V39A Mutation and Ca2+ on Trypsinogen Cationic Protein (PRSS1) Activation Evaluated by Molecular Dynamic Simulation Technique
Pugliese L, Arduino C, Salacone P, Salmin P, Gaia E
S.A.F.AN. Bioinformatics. Turin, Italy. Medical Genetics, 'A.S.O. San Giovanni Battista'. Turin, Italy. 'Gastroenterology, 'A.S.O. San Luigi Gonzaga'. Orbassano (TO), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):548.
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Pancreatic Intraductal Adenoma Pyloric Gland-Type with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm and Foci of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Rizzo N, Arrigoni G, Albarello L, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Department of Anatomy and Pathology, Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, Scientific Institute H. San Raffaele, HSR. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):548-549.
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A Fast-Track Clinical Pathway Reduces Delayed Gastric Emptying after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Rocchetti SI, Balzano G, Ortolano E, Beneduce AA, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V
Pancreatic Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):549-550.
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Clinical Findings of Chronic Pancreatitis Associated with Gene Mutations
Scattolini C, Cavestro GM, Graziani R, Manfredi R, Bernardoni L, Katsotourchi A, Pravadelli C, Ierace S, Frulloni L, Vantini I
Chair of Gastroenterology, Institute of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy. Chair of Gastroenterology, University of Parma. Parma, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):550.
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Stem Cell Features of Pancreatic Cancer Cell
Sordi V, Formicola R, Mercalli A, Melzi R, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L
JDRF Telethon Center for Beta Cell Replacement, and Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):550-551.
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Role of PET/CT in the Management of Pancreatic Tumors
Sperti C, Pasquali C, Scappin S, Bissoli S, Chierichetti F, Liessi G, Pedrazzoli S
4th Surgical Clinic, 'Istituto Oncologico Veneto', University of Padua. Padua, Italy. Nuclear Medicine and Radiology, Castelfranco Veneto Hospital. Castelfranco Veneto (TV), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):551-552.
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Characterization of T Cell Responses against Shared Tumor Associated Antigens in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Patients
Tassi E,, Gavazzi F, Zerbi A, Albarello L, Balzano G, Braga M, Dellabona P,, Di Carlo V, Protti MP,
Unit of Tumor Immunology, 2nd General Surgery, Pathology, Unit of Experimental Immunology, and 'Programma di Immunoterapia e Terapia Genetica dei Tumori', S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):552.
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Pancreatic Massive Pleural Effusion in a Patient with Alcoholic Pancreatitis
Ventrucci M, Pozzato P, Venerato S, Vicari S, Cipolla A, Navarra G, Virzì S
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Department of Surgery, Bentivoglio Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):553.
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Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Is There a Role for Neoadjuvant Chemo-Radiation? A Case Report and Literature Review
Zanini N, Casadei R, Angelelli B, Di Marco MC, Serra C, Piscitelli L, Minni F
Department of Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):553-554.
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Left Pancreatectomies and the Pancreatic Remnant: Stapler or Handsewn Closure?
Zanini N, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Fantini L, Ricci C, Grottola T, Minni F
Departments of Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, Internal Medicine, Radiological and Histocytopathological Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):554-555.
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Pancreas Transplantation with Portal Drainage of Endocrine Secretion in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Zuber V, Socci C, Orsenigo E, Castoldi R, Parolini D, Gavazzi F, Panzeri F, Arru P, Polese M, Di Carlo V, Secchi A, Staudacher C
IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. Milan. Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):555.
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POSTER SESSION

The Transcription Factor Pax6 in Human Pancreas and in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Albarello L, Fedele G, Piemonti L, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Pancreas Unit, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):556.
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The Adequate Definition of Operative Mortality after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Balzano G, Zerbi A, Gilardini C, Capitanio V, Gavazzi F, Scaltrini F, Polese M, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):556-557.
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Role of Venous Drainage in Simultaneous Pancreas-Kidney Transplantation
Boggi U, Vistoli F, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Moretto C, Mosca I, Croce C, Pugliese L, Sgambelluri F, Amorose G, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):557-558.
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Contrast-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasound (CE-EUS) in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Masses
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Mezzi G, Boemo C, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):558.
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Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy in Children: Is It Feasible?
Cavallini A, Butturini G, Piccoli M, Boninsegna L, Armatura G, Melotti GL, Pederzoli P
General Surgery B, University Hospital 'GB Rossi'. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):558-559.
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Reconstruction after Pancreaticoduodenectomy with a Double Jejunal Loop: Advantages and Technical Aspects of a Personal Technique
Chirletti P, Caronna R, Cardi M, Pittau G, Schiratti M, Romeo G, Tarantino E, Fanello G, Benedetti M, Marengo M, Sanna T, Spera G, Fusco G, Frantellizzi V
Emergency and Trauma 'B' Surgery, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Umberto I Hospital. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):559.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP): Role of CT in the Diagnosis and Follow-up of the Disease
Cicero C, Graziani R, Manfredi R, Motton M, Baltieri S, Frulloni L, Pozzi Mucelli R
Departments of Radiology and Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):560.
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Sinchronous Multifocal IPMN and Colon Adenocarcinoma in an Elderly Patient: A Possible Strategy
De Raffele E, Buggi F, Lecce F, Mirarchi MT, Lombardi R, Dalla Via B, Cola B
Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplantation, 'Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna', S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):560-561.
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Case Report. Wirsung's Duct Dilatation without Pancreatic Focal Lesions at Imaging: Is It a Cancer of the Pancreatic Head?
Degrate L, Nobili C, Franciosi C, Caprotti R, Perego E, Leone BE, Uggeri Fr
Departments of Surgery and Clinical Pathology, San Gerardo Hospital, University of 'Milano-Bicocca'. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):561-562.
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Preoperative Assessment of Pancreatic Tumors with Linear Endoscopic Ultrasonography and Multi-Detector CT
Di Matteo FM, Pandolfi M, Martino M, Shimpi L, Gabbrielli A, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Digestive Diseases, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome; Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):562.
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Faccioli N, D'Onofrio M, Malagò R, Martone E, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):562-563.
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Quality of Life and Clinical Indicators for Chronic Pancreatitis Patients in a Two-Year Follow-up Study
Fantini L, Pezzilli R, Morselli Labate AM, Gullo L, Corinaldesi R
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):563-564.
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The Transcription Factor Nkx6.1 in Human Pancreas and in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Fedele G, Albarello L, Arrigoni GL, Piemonti L, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Pancreas Unit, Scientific Institute Hospital San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):564-565.
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Peripancreatic Vascular Anatomic Variations: Impact of Radiological Diagnosis with Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) on Surgical Strategy
Fiscaletti M, Calculli L, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Brindisi C, Renzulli M, Gavelli G
Departments of Radiology, Chirurgia, and Internal Medicine, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):565.
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Is Triple Phase Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) Useful in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumours?
Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Martinenghi C, Caborni C, Zerbi A, Del Maschio A
Departments of Radiology, and Surgery, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):566.
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The Dagradi-Serio-Iacono Procedure: Central Pancreatectomy. Personal Experience and Literature Review of 353 Cases
Iacono C, Ruzzenente A, Bortolasi L, Facci E, Frisini M, Pachera S, Guglielmi A
Department of Surgery and Gastroenterology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):566-567.
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Prognostic Factors in Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: An Analysis of 211 Patients Submitted to Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy
Mambrini A, Pacetti P, Iacono C, Fiorentini G, Ballardini M, Orlandi M, Sanguinetti F, Cantore M
Department of Oncology. Massa-Carrara, Italy. First Department of General Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy. Department of Oncology, Empoli, Italy. 'Istituto Oncologico Romagnolo', Forlì, Italy. Department of Radiology. Massa-Carrara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):567.
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Early Bacterial Infection of the Pancreas and Course of Disease in Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in Rats
Manes G, Greco S, Kahl S, Malfertheiner P, Bianchi Porro G
Department of Gastroenterology University Hospital 'L. Sacco'. Milan, Italy. University of Magdeburg. Magdeburg, Germany
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):568.
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Expression and Function of CX3CR1 Receptor for CX3CL1/Fractalkine on Pancreatic Tumour Cells and Its Involvement in Tumour Dissemination
Marchesi F, Malosio ML, Monti P, Destro A, Roncalli M, Doglioni C, Scaltrini F, Di Carlo V, Mantovani A,, Piemonti L, Allavena P
Departments of Immunology and Pathology, 'Istituto Clinico Humanitas'. Rozzano, Italy. JDRF Telethon Center for Beta Cell Replacement, and Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy. Institute of Pathology, University of Milan. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):568-569.
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Same-Day ERCP Following Trans-Duodenal EUS-Guided Needle Aspiration. Need for a Cautious Approach?
Martino M, Di Matteo FM, Pandolfi M, Shimpi L, Costamagna G, Gabbrielli A
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Digestive Diseases, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome. Surgical Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):569.
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Acute Biliary Pancreatitis: Timing of the Endoscopic Sphincterotomy (ES) and of the Videolaparocholecystectomy (VLC)
Neri V, Ambrosi A, Fersini A, Tartaglia N, Valentino TP, Santacroce C
Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Polyclinic of Foggia., Foggia, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):570.
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Association between Preoperative Platelets Count and Tumor Stage in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Patients. Results of an Observational Study
Nobili C, Degrate L, Franciosi C, Caprotti R, Leone BE, Trezzi R, Perego E, Uggeri Fa, Uggeri Fr
Departments of Surgery and Clinical Pathology, San Gerardo Hospital, University of 'Milano-Bicocca'. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):570-571.
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Jaundice and Immunity in Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Is There a Relationship?
Nobili C, Degrate L, Franciosi C, Caprotti R, Perego E, Uggeri Fa, Uggeri Fr
Department of Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, University of 'Milano-Bicocca'. Monza (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):571.
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Use of Fibrin Glue Sealant and Collagen Fleece for the Prevention of Pancreatic Fistula following Distal Panreatectomy
Ortolano E, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Milani F, Scaltrini F, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):571-572.
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The Fate of Pancreatic Serous Cystoadenomas
Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Calculli L, Santini D, Zanini N, Fantini L, Corinaldesi R, Minni F
Departments of Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology and Pathology, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):572-573.
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in the Differential Diagnosis between Exocrine and Endocrine Solid Tumors of the Pancreas
Piscitelli L, Serra C, Tomassetti P, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Campana D, Mazzotta E, Zanini N, Ricci C, Calculli L, Minni F
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery,Department of Radiology,Univeristy of Bologna, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):573.
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Suspected Tuberculosis of the Pancreas Mimicking Pancreatic Cancer. A Case Report
Polese M, Zerbi A, Fumagalli L, Balzano G, Frasson M, Albarello L, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Departments of Surgery, Infectious Disease, and Pathology, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):573-574.
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Laparoscopic versus Open Distal Pancreatectomy: A Retrospective Case-Control Study
Ricci C, Marrano N, Casadei R, Zanini N, Grottola T, Pagogna S, Antonacci N, Minni F
Department of Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):574-575.
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Does Prophylactic Pancreatic Stent Placement Reduce the Risk of Post-ERCP Acute Pancreatitis? Personal Experience
Sciumè C, Geraci G, Pisello F, Facella T, Tinaglia D, Modica G
Section of 'Chirurgia Generale ad Indirizzo Toracico', AOUP 'Paolo Giaccone' Hospital. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):575.
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Isolation and Characterization of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Pancreas to Be Used for Cotransplantation with Islets
Sordi V, Formicola R, Mercalli A, Melzi R, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L
JDRF Telethon Center for Beta Cell Replacement, and Department of Surgery, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):575-576.
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Pancreatic Remnant Treatment after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Pancreaticojejunostomy in a Separate Jejunal Loop
Zanini N, Casadei R, Ricci C, Minni F
First Surgical Clinic, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):576-577.
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Co-Morbidities and Pancreatic Stump Treatment after Pancreaticoduonectomy: Are They Linked to Postoperative Morbidity?
Zanini N, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Ricci C, Grottola T, Pagogna S, Antonacci F, Minni F
Departments of Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, Internal Medicine, Radiological and Histocytopathological Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(5):577.
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