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SEPTEMBER 2007: Vol. 8, No. 5 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Controversies in the Adjuvant Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Saif MW
Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):545-552.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Cyst Fluid Analysis for Pancreatic Cysts
Attasaranya S, Pais S, LeBlanc J, McHenry L, Sherman S, DeWitt JM
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University School of Medicine. Indianapolis, IN, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):553-563.
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Histopathological Sequential Changes in Sodium Taurocholate-Induced Acute Pancreatitis
Kudari A, Wig JD, Vaiphei K, Kochhar R, Majumdar S, Gupta R, Yadav TD, Doley RP
Departments of General Surgery, Pathology, Gastroenterologyand Experimental Medicine; Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Chandigarh, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):564-572.
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Rapid Evolution from the First Episode of Acute Pancreatitis to Chronic Pancreatitis in Human Subjects
Aoun E, Slivka A, Papachristou DJ, Gleeson FC, Whitcomb DC, Papachristou GI
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Pittsburgh, PA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):573-578.
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CASE REPORTS

Cannabinoid-Induced Pancreatitis: A Case Series
Wargo KA, Geveden BN, McConnell VJ
Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Auburn, AL, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):579-583.
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Heterotopic Pancreas as a Leading Point for Small-Bowel Intussusception in a Pregnant Woman
Gurbulak B, Kabul E, Dural C, Citlak G, Yanar H, Gulluoglu M, Taviloglu K
Departments of General Surgery and Pathology, Medical Faculty of Istanbul, Istanbul University. Istanbul, Turkey
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):584-587.
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Heterotopic Pancreas: Report of Two Cases
Erkan N, Vardar E, Vardar R
Departments of Surgery, Pathology and Gastroenterology, Izmir Training and Research Hospital. Bozyaka, Izmir, Turkey
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):588-591.
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Groove Pancreatitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Balakrishnan V, Chatni S, Radhakrishnan L, Narayanan VA, Nair P
Digestive Diseases Institute, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Cochin, Kerala, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):592-597.
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EUS-FNA Contribution in the Identification of Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Case Report
Salla C, Chatzipantelis P, Konstantinou P, Karoumpalis I, Pantazopoulou A, Tsiotos G
Department of Cytology, Athens General Hospital. Athens, Greece
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):598-604.
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Association of Macroamylasemia and Type I Macro-Creatine Kinasemia. A Case Report
Gallucci F, Madrid E, Esposito P, Uomo G
Internal Medicine Unit III, General Medicine Department, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):605-608.
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Successful Partial Pancreatotomy as a Salvage Procedure for Massive Intraoperative Bleeding During Head Coring for Chronic Pancreatitis. Report of a Case
Barreto SG, Shah H, Choksi C, Doctor NH
Department of Surgery, Jaslok and Bhatia General Hospital. Mumbai, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):609-612.
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Pancreaticoureteral Fistula Following Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
Wolf JH, Miller G, Ashinoff R, Dave J, Lefleur RS, Frangos SG, Miglietta MA
Departments of Surgery and Interventional Radiology, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York University School of Medicine. New York, NY, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):613-616.
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Isolated Blunt Duodenal Trauma: Delayed Diagnosis and Favorable Outcome with ''Quadruple Tube'' Decompression
Crippa S, Falconi M, Bettini R, Barugola G, Germenia S, Salvia R, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):617-620.
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MULTIMEDIA ARTICLE

CLINICAL IMAGING

An Autopsy Case of Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Kitano Y, Matsumoto K, Chisaka K, Imazawa M, Takahashi K, Nakade Y, Okada M, Aso K, Yokoyama K, Yamamoto M, Yoshie M, Ogawa K, Haneda M
Second Department of Medicine, Asahikawa Medical College. Asahikawa, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):621-627.
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LETTER

The Pancreas as an Islet Transplantation Site. Confirmation in a Syngeneic Rodent and Canine Autotransplant Model
Stagner JI, L Rilo HL, White KK
Research Service, VA Medical Center. Louisville, KY, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):628-636.
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PANCREAS NEWS

Early Identification of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula May Reduce the Risk of Postoperative Hemorrhage in Pancreatic Resected Patients
Pezzilli R
Department of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):637-639.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5):640-644.
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SUPPLEMENT

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

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Naples (Italy). September 20-22, 2007

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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Spectrum of MRCP Findings in Patients with Asymptomatic Hyperamylasemia and/or Hyperlipasemia
Amodio A, Frulloni L, Scattolini C, Cusumano D, Ierace S, Paon V, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):645.
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Pancreatic Duct Stents in the Prophylaxis of Post-ERCP Pancreatic Damage: A Systematic Analysis of Benefits and Associated Risks
Andriulli A, Forlano R, Napolitano G, Conoscitore P, Caruso N, Pilotto A, Di Sebastiano PL, Leandro G
Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, and Abdominal Surgery, 'Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza' Hospital, IRCCS, San Giovanni Rotondo, FG, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):645-646.
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Sclerosing Cholangitis, Autoimmune Chronic Pancreatitis and Situs Viscerum Inversus Totalis: An Incidental Association?
Antonacci N, Zanini N, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):646-647.
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Multiple Drains after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: An Old-Fashioned Choice?
Beneduce AA, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Rocchetti SI, Ortolano E, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):647.
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Survival and Prognostic Factors at Diagnosis in Non-Functioning Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Analysis of 180 Patients
Boninsegna L, Bettini R, Crippa S, Mantovani W, Capelli P, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Scarpa A , Falconi M
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):648.
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Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor Could Be a New Useful Marker in Pancreatic Cancer and Appears to Be Related to Survival
Bonora A, Sorio C, Furlan F, Maraia G, Mafficini A, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical Sciences and Pathology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):648-649.
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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, De Marchi F, Tosolini GC, Pederzoli P, Talamini R, Trovò MG
Department of Radiotherapy, CRO. Aviano, PN, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):649-650.
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Exocrine Pancreatic Function Assessed by Secretin Cholangio-Wirsung Magnetic Resonance
Brindisi C, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Fiscaletti M, Casadei R, Fantini L, Gavelli G
Department of Radiology, Sant'Orsola-Malpghi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):650.
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Incidence at Diagnosis of Exo-Endocrine Insufficiency in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients: Results of a Prospective Study
Caletti A, Festa L, Padovani M, Crippa S, Frulloni L, Oliani C, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):651.
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Risk Factors for Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Case-Control Study
Capurso G, Falconi M, Panzuto F, Rinzivillo M, Bettini R, Di Fonzo M, Boninsegna L, Cassetta S, Corleto VD, Pederzoli P, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, University 'La Sapienza'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):651-652.
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Application of a Cryotherm® Probe in the Pancreas: Results in an Animal Model
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Albarello L, Addis A, Enderle MD, Boemo C, Petrone MC, Campagnol M, Ambrosi A, Doglioni C, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):652-653.
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‘’Bull’s Eye Calculi’’ in Diagnosis of Gene Mutation Associated Chronic Pancreatitis: The Role of MDCT
Cicero C, Graziani R, Mehrabi S, Casagranda G, Contro A, Frulloni L, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):653-654.
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Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Pancreas Is not an Aggressive Disease. Lessons from 163 Resected Patients
Crippa S, Salvia R, Warshaw AL, Dominguez I, Bassi C, Thayer SP, Falconi M, Capelli P, Mino-Kenudson M, Zamboni G, Lauwers GY, Pederzoli P, Fernandez del Castillo C
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):654.
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A Retrospective Analysis of 248 Consecutive Distal Pancreatectomies
Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Perrone VG, De Lio N, Boggi U, Mosca F
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):654-655.
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Ectopic Spleens in the Tail of the Pancreas Mimicking Multifocal Neuroendocrine Tumors in a Patient with History of Endocrine Neoplasia. A Case Report
Del Chiaro M, Bogazzi F, D'Imporzano S, Manetti L, Croce C, Perrone VG, De Lio N, Boggi U, Martino E, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases; Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism; University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):855-856.
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Correlation with Different Motility and Metastatic Potential in Pancreas Cancer Cell Lines
Della Peruta M, Mafficini A, Moratti E, Vezzalini M, Scarpa A, Laudanna C, Sorio C
Department of Pathology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):656-657.
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Serum Adhesion Molecules in Acute Pancreatitis: Time Course and Early Assessment of the Severity of the Disease
Fantini L, Pezzilli R, Corsi MM, Barassi A, Morselli-Labate AM, D'Alessandro A, Dogliotti G, Malesci A, Corinaldesi R, Melzi d'Eril GV
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S.Orsola Hospital, Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):657.
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Activation of Liver X Receptors Suppresses Proliferation Induces Apoptosis and Reduces Invasiveness in Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Frasson M, Monroy MA, Yerrum S, Daly JM
Department of Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):658.
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Homozygosis Mutation in K-ras Oncogene in Primary Cell Culture from Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Characteristic of the Tumor or Adaptation in Vitro?
Funel N, Baron M, Pollina LE, Del Chiaro M, Salem FA, Boggi U, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Campani D
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):658-659.
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Cellular Transfection Evidence in Pancreatic Tumor Primary Cell Cultures Through Electroporation of Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP)
Funel N, Ippolito M, Pollina LE, Del Chiaro M, Salem AF, Zannini C, Boggi U, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Campani D
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):659-660.
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Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT), Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) and Color-Doppler Ultrasonography (CDU) in Periampullary Tumors: Evaluation of Vascular Involvement of Major Peripancreatic Vessels
Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Martinenghi C, Soldati C, Caborni C, Salvioni M, Venturini M, Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Rocchetti S, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Albarello L, Di Carlo V, Del Maschio A
Department of Radiology, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):660.
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Concomitant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas and Pancreatic Endocrine Neoplasm: Report of Two Cases
Larghi A, Del Chiaro M, Lecca PG, Perrone VG, Marciano E, Spada C, Boggi U, Mosca F, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University of Rome. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):661.
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Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis: Long-Term Follow-up of a Primarily Nonsurgical Treated Patients
Lombardi G, Rabitti PG, Gallucci F, Manes G, Balzano A, Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):661-662.
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Specific Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3beta Ameliorates Cerulein-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in the Mouse
Malleo G, Mazzon E, Genovese T, Di Paola R, Muià C, Bassi C, Thiemermann C, Cuzzocrea S
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):662-663.
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Red Palm Oil Supplementation in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis: Is There Any Beneficial Effect on Serum Fatty Acid Profile and Inflammatory-Oxidative Status?
Marotta F, Naito Y, Kala K, Lorenzetti A, Bozzani A
Hepato-Gastroenterology Unit, S. Giuseppe Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):663-664.
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Role of Scores in Evolution of Severe Acute Pancreatitis Complicated by Multiple Organ Dysfunction and Infection
Padalino P, De Rai P, Ravizzoni C, Gattinoni MP, Marini AM, Caspani L, Gattinoni L
Institute of Emergency Surgery, University of Milan, 'Fondazione Ospedale Policlinico - Milano'. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):664.
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Patient-Reported Outcomes in Subjects Who Underwent Pancreatic Head Resection for Benign and Malignant Diseases. The Interim Report of a Multicenter Study
Pezzilli R, Falconi M, Zerbi A, Casadei R, Fantini L, Valli L, Varale R, Zanini N, Armatura G, Morselli-Labate AM
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):665-666.
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Pancreatic Head Mass. Is always Malignant Tumor?
Russello D, Sofia M, Bonaccorso R, Lombardo R, Randazzo V, Latteri S, La Greca G
Unit of Hepatobiliopancreatic and Mini-invasive Surgery, Department of Surgical Science, Organ Transplantation and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania. Catania, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):666.
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Morphological and Functional Study Using Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) with Secretin Stimulation in Patients Affected by Pancreatitis
Salacone P, De Pascale A, Rizzo L, Lorenzetti D, Fava C, Gaia E
SCDO 'Gastroenterologia', ASO 'San Luigi Gonzaga'. Orbassano, TO, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):667.
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Endocrine Pancreatic Tumors: Usefulness of Mangafodipir Trisodium-Enhanced MR Imaging
Salemi S, Boraschi P, Donati F, Gigoni R, Cossu MC, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Falaschi F, Bartolozzi C
Second Department of Radiology, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):667-668.
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A Case of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Due to Extremely Rare Compound Heterozygous Mutation: Phenotype and Possible Association with Gastrointestinal Damage
Sbrozzi-Vanni A, Begini P, Capurso G, Piane M, Margagnoni G, Marignani M, Chessa L, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, S. Andrea Hospital, University 'La Sapienza'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):668-669.
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Multidisciplinary Approach for Severe Acute Pancreatitis in Children: Our Experience in a Pediatric Surgery Unit
Scarpa MG, D'Alessandro A, Costa L, Chiarenza SF, Fabbro MA, D'Agostino S, Romanato B, Musi L
Pediatric Surgery, S. Bortolo Hospital. Vicenza, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):669-670.
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Recurrent Pancreatitis: Effect of Alcohol on the Progression To Chronic Stage
Scattolini C, Frulloni L, Amodio A, Cusumano D, Ierace S, Paon V, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):670.
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Endotherapy of Recurrent Pancreatitis Following Scarring of the Pancreatic Orifice after Biliary Sphincterotomy
Tringali A, Familiari P, Mutignani M, Iacopini F, Spada C, Marchese M, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):670-671.
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Persistent Elevation of Serum CA 19-9 without Any Evidence of Malignant Disease
Ventrucci M, Pozzato P, Gallucci F, Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine, Bentivoglio Hospital. Bentivoglio, BO, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):671-672.
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Incidental Cystic Lesion of the Pancreas: What Kind of Management?
Zanini N, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Antonacci N, D'Ambra M, Minni F
Department of Surgery, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):672.
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POSTER SESSION

Autoimmune Pancreatitis Associated with Anisakis Infection
Antonacci N, Zanini N, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Ventrucci M, Minni F
Department of Surgery, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):673.
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Bilio-Pancreatic Mini-Invasive Oncologic Surgery in Elderly
Benassai G, Mosella F, Quarto G, Nunziata G, Solimeno G, Mosella G
Department of General, Oncologic and Video Surgery, University of Naples 'Federico II'. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):673-674.
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Intestinal Autotransplantation for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Croce C, D'Imporzano S, Sgambelluri FA, Perrone VG, Mosca F
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):674-675.
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Arterial vs. Pancreatic Phase: Which is the Best Choice in the Evaluation of Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors with Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT)?
Caborni C, Gusmini S, Nicoletti R, Martinenghi C, Soldati C, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Rocchetti S, Arcidiacono PG, Albarello L, Di Carlo V, Del Maschio A
Department of Radiology, Vita-Salute University, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):675.
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Overgrowing Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of Pancreas in Pregnancy: Case Report
Capitanio V, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Merlini F, Albarello L, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):675-676.
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Chronic Pancreatitis: Problems in Diagnosis and Treatment. Two Different Cases
Castello G, La Greca G, Di Stefano A, Greco G, Sofia M, Grasso E, Barbagallo F, Russello D
Department of Surgical Science, Organ Transplantation and Advanced Technologies. University of Catania. Catania, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):676-677.
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Safety and Efficacy of Bioglue® in Preventing Pancreatic Fistula after Major Pancreatic Resections
Cavallini M, Mercantini P, Vitale V, Dente M, Cavallotti C, Saputo S, Ziparo V
Second Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):677.
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HIPK2 Gene Plays a Relevant Role in Human Pancreatic Tumors
Cherubini E, Marchese R, Dominici R, Soddu S, Brunetti E, Sciacchitano S,
'Centro Ricerca Ospedale S. Pietro Fatebenefratelli'; Second Faculty of Medicine, University of Rome 'La Sapienza'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):677-678.
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Pancreatic Leakage in Pancreatic Surgery for Cancer: Our Experience
Cimmino G, Parmeggiani D, Savino N, Cerbone D, Perrotta M
Department of General and Laparoscopic Surgery, 'ASL Napoli'. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):678-679.
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Solid Masses of the Head/Body of the Pancreas: Role of Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT) in the Evaluation of Superior Mesenteric Vein (SMV) involvement to Assess Surgical Strategy
Contro A, Graziani R, Cicero C, Mehrabi S, Casagranda G, Butturini G, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):679.
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Idiopathic Fibrosing Pancreatitis in a Child Mimicking a Head Tumor of the Pancreas
Evola G, Landolfo G, Mastrangelo L, Smerieri E, Siciliani A, Mulas MM, Biolchini F, Liotta S, Jovine E
Department of Surgery, 'Maggiore' Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):680.
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Diagnosis And Follow-up of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions: Possibilities of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography in Comparison with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Pathology
Faccioli N, D'Onofrio M, Malagò R, Graziani R, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, Policlinico G.B. Rossi, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):680-681.
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Role of Fistulography in Postoperative Pancreatic Fistulas
Faccioli N, Molinari E, Comai A, Bassi C, Graziani R, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, 'Policlinico G.B. Rossi', University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):681.
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Heat Shock Responsive Elements (HSEs) Magnify Heat Shock Response of HSP70B’ Inducible Promoter. A Promise For Pancreatic Cancer Gene Therapy
Fadi E, Fogar P, Navaglia F, Zambon CF, Stranges A, Sanzari MC, Greco E, Padoan A, Fasolo M, Tonello F, Montecucco C, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):682.
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Easy Access to the Pancreatic Duct Via the Minor Papilla: The Pancreatic Rendez-Vous Technique
Familiari P, Iacopini F, Mutignani M, Tringali A, Spada C, Marchese M, Perri V, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):682-683.
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High Frequency Mutations of K-ras Gene at Codon 61 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Tissues and Primary Cell Cultures
Funel N, Del Chiaro M, Baron M, Salem AF, Pollina LF, Boggi U, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Campani D
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):683-684.
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Treatment and Outcome of Pancretico-Jejunal Anastomosis Leakage after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Gavazzi F, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Polese M, Capitanio V, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):684.
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Evaluation of CD1a Polymorphism Frequencies in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Giacalone A, Marasà L, Crivello A, Giannitrapani L, Forte GI, Marasà S, Scola L, Montalto G, Lio D
Pathology Unit, Ascoli Hospita, University of Palermo. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):685.
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Pancreatic Cancer Pulls Down Lymphocyte Migration
Greco E, Fogar P, Mazzon C, Fadi E, Kasic T, Valerio A, Navaglia F, Zambon CF, Viola A, Schiavon S, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):685-686.
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Association between Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) of the Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST): A New Extrapancreatic Malignancy to Search for in IPMN?
Larghi A, Ricci R, Lecca PG, Brizi MG, Vecchio FM, Bonomo L, Costamagna G
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):686-687.
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Searching the Arianna Thread between TGF-beta and Pancreatic Cancer Down to the Smad Labyrinth: Only a Trivial Pursuit?
Liu T, Marotta F, Chui DH
Neuroscience Research Institute, Bejing University. Bejing, PR China
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):687-688.
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Reconstruction after Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Results of Two Different Techniques
Maglione V, Campra D, Farina EC, Silvestri S, Mazza L, Boglione L, Marracino M, Fronda GR
Seventh Division of Surgery, 'ASO San Giovanni Battista - Molinette'. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):688.
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Non-Functioning Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Clinical Features, Surgical Treatment and Outcome
Mazza L, Campra D, Farina EC, Resegotti A, Garino M, Gennaro C, Mocchiolo M, Fronda GR
Seventh Division of Surgery, Department of General Surgery, 'ASO San Giovanni Battista - Molinette'. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):688-689.
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Multidetector CT in the Assessment of Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Neoplasms Nature: Comparison between CT and Histological Findings
Mazzeo S, Battaglia V, Cappelli C, Caproni G, Battaglia V, Funel N, Pollina LE, Campani D, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advanced Technologies in Medicine, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):689-690.
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Enteral Nutrition in Severe Acute Pancreatitis: Nasogastric (NG) vs. Nasojejunal (NJ) Tube
Merola E, Piciucchi M, Begini P, Antonelli M, Marignani M, Capotondi C, Baccini F, Panzuto P, Capurso G, Delle Fave G
Unit of Digestive and Liver Disease, S. Andrea Hospital, University 'La Sapienza'. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):690-691.
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The Risk of Unnecessary Pancreatic Resection in Case of Misdiagnosed Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen
Ortolano E, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Beneduce AA, Capretti G, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):691.
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The Pancreatic Cancer Derived N-Terminal Peptide of S100A8 Stimulates Insulin Exocytosis and HepG2 Cell Growth
Padoan A, Greco E, Fogar P, Valerio A, Fadi E, Schiavon S, Fasolo M, Vigolo S, De Carlo E, Stranges A, Navaglia F, Zambon CF, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):691-692.
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Antineoplastic Treatments in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer in Italy: A Survey from a Referral High Volume Center
Padovani M, Festa L, Caletti A, Oliani C, Boninsegna L, Valli L, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):692-693.
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Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Evaluation with MR Imaging and MR Pancreatography
Salemi S, Boraschi P, Donati F, Gigoni R, Cossu MC, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Falaschi F, Bartolozzi C
Second Department of Radiology, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):693.
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Malignant Insulinoma: Report of Unusual Site of Recurrence
Silvestri S, Campra D, De Angelis C, Chiusa L, Cassine D, Cucinelli M, Maglione V, Fronda GR
Seventh Division of General Surgery, 'ASO S.Giovanni Battista - Molinette'. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):693-694.
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Non Pylorus-Preserving versus Pylorus-Preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Our Experience.
Sunseri A, Li Volsi F, Sciumè C, Modica G
General and Thoracic Surgery Section, University Hospital 'Paolo Giaccone'. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):694-695.
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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms and Pancreatic Cancer
Zanini N, Ricci C, Bacchelli C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):695.
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Solid Serous Cystic Tumor of the Pancreas. A Case Report
Zanini N, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Antonacci N, D'Ambra M, Minni F
Department of Surgery, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2007; 8(5 Suppl.):696.
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