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NOVEMBER 2008: Vol. 9, No. 6 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) in Pancreatic Cancer: Is It Ready for Prime Time?
Chang BW, Saif MW
Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale Cancer Center. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):676-682.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Distinct Autoantibodies Against Exocrine Pancreatic Antigens in European Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Non-Alcoholic Chronic Pancreatitis
Hardt PD, Ewald N, Bröckling K, Tanaka S, Endo T, Kloer HU, Bretzel RG, Jaeger C, Shimura H, Kobayashi T
Third Medical Department, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg. Giessen, Germany.
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):683-689.
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Morbimortality Indicators in Severe Acute Pancreatitis
De Campos T, Cerqueira C, Kuryura L, Parreira JG, Soldá S, Perlingeiro JAG, Assef JC, Rasslan S
Emergency Unit of the Medical Sciences Faculty of the Santa Casa of São Paulo. São Paulo, SP, Brazil
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):690-697.
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CASE REPORTS

A Resected Case of Solitary Pancreatic Metastasis from Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
Mori N, Sawada T, Satoh H, Kawaguchi M, Hara H, Matsushita K
Department of Internal Medicine, Yokohama Sakae Kyosai Hospital. Yokohama, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):698-703.
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Intraoperative Hand Held Gamma Probe Detection of a Recurrent Nonfunctional Neuroendocrine Tumor
Van Haren RM, Fitzgerald TL
College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University. Lansing, MI, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):704-707.
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Gemcitabine-Induced Pulmonary Toxicity During Adjuvant Therapy in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer
Shaib W, Lansigan F, Cornfeld D, Syrigos K, Saif MW
Hospital of Saint Raphael, Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):708-714.
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Permanent Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus Due to a C96Y Heterozygous Mutation in the Insulin Gene. A Case Report
Ahamed A, Unnikrishnan AG, Pendsey SS, Nampoothiri S, Bhavani N, Praveen VP, Kumar H, Jayakumar RV, Nair V, Ellard S, Edghill EL
Department of Endocrinology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Cochin, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):715-718.
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Obstructive Jaundice in a Patient with Mycosis Fungoides Metastatic to the Pancreas. EUS Findings
Gottlieb K, Anders K, Kaya H
Endoscopic Ultrasound, Deaconess Medical Center Department of Pathology, Cancer Care Northwest. Spokane, WA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):719-724.
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Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Cystic Dystrophy of the Duodenal Wall in Heterotopic Pancreas. A Case Report and Revision of the Literature
Galloro G, Napolitano V, Magno L, Diamantis G, Nardone G, Bruno M, Mollica C, Persico G
Department of General, Geriatric Oncological Surgery and Advanced Technology, University of Naples “Federico II”, School of Medicine. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):725-732.
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Revisiting Metastatic Adult Pancreatoblastoma. A Case and Review of the Literature
Charlton-Ouw KM, Kaiser CL, Tong GX, Allendorf JD, Chabot JA
Department of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center. New York, NY, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):733-738.
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LETTERS

Interaction between Capecitabine and Gemcitabine with Warfarin in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer
Saif MW, Wasif N
Yale Cancer Center, Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):739-743.
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Radiation Recall Phenomenon Secondary to Bevacizumab in a Patient with Pancreatic Cancer
Saif MW, Ramos J, Knisely J
Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):744-747.
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PANCREAS NEWS

Hepatic Failure and Hepatorenal Syndrome Secondary to Erlotinib. Safety Reminder
Saif MW
Yale Cancer Center, Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):748-752.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):753-760.
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GRATITUDE

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008, Vol. 9

Thank you to Reviewers
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Thank you to Authors
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6):765-771.
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SUPPLEMENT

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

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32nd National Congress of the
Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP)
Montecatini Terme, PT (Italy). October 2-4, 2008

(The abstracts are published as submitted by the authors)

MafB Expression in Normal Human Pancreas and Pancreatic Endocrine Tumours
Albarello L, Burocchi A, Capitanio V, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L, Doglioni C
Pathology Unit, Department of Surgery, Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and TEAM, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):772.
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Transcription Factors Islet-1, Pax6, Nkx2.2, Nkx6.1, MafB and Pdx-1 in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumours
Albarello L, Zerbi A, Capitanio V, Piemonti L, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Pathology Unit, Department of Surgery, Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and TEAM, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):773.
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Behaviour of CA 19-9 in Patients Suffering from Autoimmune Pancreatitis Before and After Steroid Therapy
Amodio A, Scattolini C, Frulloni L, Katsotourchi A, Pravadelli C, Campagnola P, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):773-774.
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Preliminary Data on Simultaneous Evaluation of HER-2, EGFR and TOPO II alpha in Ductal Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Baiocchi GL, Rossi E, Gheza F, Portolani N, Villanacci V, Giulini SM
Surgical Clinic and Pathology, University of Brescia. Brescia, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):774.
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Management of Duodenal Polyps in FAP: Personal Experience from 1986 to 2008
Bargellini T, Di Martino C, Giudici F, Valanzano R, Nucci A, Tonelli F
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University Hospital. Florence, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):775.
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A New Preoperative Work-up for Pancreatic Cancer: Lessons from 110 Cancer-Related Deaths in Resected Patients
Barugola G, Falconi M, Germenia S, Gulino F, Zarantonello F, Partelli S, Armatura G, Capelli P, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Departments of Surgery and Pathology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):775-776.
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Therapeutic Perspectives of Patients with Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: An Update
Beneduce AA, Reni M, Cereda S, Passoni M, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Nicoletti R, Villa E, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Radiochemotherapy and Radiology, San Raffaele Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):776.
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Endoscopic Ultrasonography in the Follow-up of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasia of the Pancreas
Boemo C, Carrara S, Petrone MC, Doglioni C, Arcidiacono PG, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Department of Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):777.
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Comparison of Cytology and Histology in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasia
Boemo C, Carrara S, Petrone MC, Doglioni C, Arcidiacono PG, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Department of Pathology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):777-778.
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Pancreatectomies Associated to Vascular Resections: Report of 181 Cases
Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Mosca I, De Lio N, Perrone VG, Sgambelluri FA, Mosca F
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):778-779.
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Robotic Pancreatectomies: Early Experience in a High Volume Center
Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Moretto C, Signori S, D’Imporzano S, Croce C, Peri A, Mosca F
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):779.
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Are Atypical Resections of the Pancreas Safe and Effective in Treating Small Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors?
Boninsegna L, Falconi M, Zerbi A, Crippa S, Capitanio V, Bettini R, Balzano G, Pederzoli P, Di Carlo V
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):779-780.
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Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor: A New Useful Marker for Diagnosis and Prognosis in Pancreatic Cancer?
Bonora A, Sorio C, Furlan F, Maraia G, Mafficini A, Pederzoli P
Departments of Surgical Sciences and Pathology, Medical Research Laboratories, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):780-781.
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Pancreas Transplantation Inside Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Referral Pattern, Demand Forecasting and Organ Availability
Bonucchi D, Mori G, Benozzi L, Longhitano E, Gerunda G, Ghini F, Gissara Z, De Amicis S, Albertazzi V, Piattoni J, Albertazzi A
Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Hospital Health Management, Transplant Surgery, Policlinico Hospital of Modena. Modena, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):781.
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Idiopathic Pancreatitis
Bottino C, Dardano G, D’Ambrosio G
Emergency Surgery and General Surgery, Lavagna Hospital, ASL Chiavarese. Lavagna (GE), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):782.
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Pancreatic Tuberculosis vs. Cystic Pancreatic Tumor: A Case Report
Brindisi C, Fiscaletti M, Oboldi D, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Casadei R
Department of Radiology, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):782-783.
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Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas and Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Challenge for the Diagnostic Imaging
Brindisi C, Morabito R, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Santini D
Department of Radiology, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):783.
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Focus on Options in Pancreatic Surgery
Butera F, Oldani A, Sabatini F, Bagnasacco A, D’Agostino G, Garavoglia M
Surgical Clinic, University of "Piemonte Orientale - A. Avogadro", Azienda Ospedaliera "Maggiore della Carità". Novara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):783-784.
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68-Ga-DOTATOC-PET, EUS and CT in Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Camellini L, Versari A, Grassi E, Carlinfante G, Frasoldati A, Sassatelli R, Azzolini F, Sereni G, Tioli C, Iori V, Decembrino F, Fraternali A, Asti M, Giunta F, Salvo D, Sandonà F, Biolchini F, Gallo C, Tamagnini I
Endoscopy Unit, S. Maria Nuova Hospital. Reggio Emilia, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):784-785.
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UICC-R Classification and Distance of the Tumour from Rescetion Margin Are Inadequate to Predict Local Recurrence After Pancreatic Cancer Resection
Capitanio V, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Stratta G, Reni M, Cereda S, Albarello L, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):785-786.
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Circulating Markers of Angiogenesis in the Pancreas Carcinoma: An Evaluation of Prognostic Roles
Capretti GL, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Merlini F, Frasson M, Stratta G, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L
Pancreas Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):786.
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Risk Factors for Pancreatic Endocrine Tumours: A Multicenter Case-Control Study
Capurso G, Falconi M, Panzuto F, Rinzivillo M, Bettini R, Boninsegna L, Cassetta S, Corleto V, Pederzoli P, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, Second Medical School, University "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):786-787.
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Pancreatoduodenectomy with Enucleation of Liver Nodules for Neoplasia of Uncertain Origin: A Case Report
Carobbi A, Romagnani F, Antonelli G
Unit of General Surgery, USL , "Ospedali Riuniti Val di Chiana". Montepulciano, SI, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):787-788.
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Pancreatoduodenectomies in a Not Referring Centre: Early Experience After 15 Months
Carobbi A, Romagnani F, Antonelli G
Unit of General Surgery, USL , "Ospedali Riuniti Val di Chiana". Montepulciano, SI, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):788-789.
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Complication Rate After EUS-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration of Pancreatic Lesions: A Large Single Center Experience
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Mezzi G, Petrone MC, Boemo C, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):789.
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Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Patients with Obstructive Jaundice: Does a Biliary Stent Interfere with the Final Diagnosis?
Carrara S, Arcidiacono PG, Mezzi G, Petrone MC, Boemo C, Perri F, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Scientific Institute San Raffaele. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):790.
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Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients Submitted to Pancreatic Surgery: Role of Multidetector CT (MDCT)
Casagranda G, Graziani R, Contro A, Cicero C, Baglio I, Brandalise A, Butturini G, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):790-791.
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A Prospective Study Comparing Ultrasound, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound and Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Achieving the Correct Staging in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patient
Cena C, Butturini G, D’Onofrio M, Armatura G, Faccioli N, Crippa S, Salvia R, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):791.
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PEXG (P: Cisplatin, E: Epirubicin, X: Capecitabine, G: Gemcitabine) versus PDXG (D: Docetaxel) Regimen in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Randomized Phase II Trial
Cereda S, Mazza E, Passoni P, Nicoletti R, Arcidiacono PG, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Di Carlo V, Villa E, Reni M
Department of Oncology, S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):792.
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"Bull’s Eye Calculi" in Diagnosis of Gene Mutation Associated Chronic Pancreatitis (GMAP): the Role of MDCT. Final Results
Cicero C, Graziani R, Casagranda G, Contro A, Baglio I, Brandalise A, Scattolini C, Frulloni L, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):792-793.
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Lymphoepithelial Cyst of the Pancreas
Clemente G, Giordano M, De Rose AM, Sarno G, Grande G, Ricci R, Vecchio FM, Nuzzo G
Department of Surgery (Hepatobiliary Unit), Catholic University of Sacred Heart, A. Gemelli Medical School. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):793-794.
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Role of Multidetector CT (MDCT) in Diagnosing Complications in Patients Submitted to Pancreatic Surgery
Contro A, Graziani R, Casagranda G, Cicero C, Brandalise A, Baglio I, Butturini G, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):794-795.
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Prognostic Relevance of Lymph Node Ratio and Number of Resected Nodes After Curative Resection of Invasive Ampullary Carcinoma
Crippa S, Falconi M, Domínguez I, Barugola G, Capelli P, Germenia S, Gulino F, Beghelli S, Scarpa A, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):795.
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Conservative Treatment and Surgical Timing of Severe Acute Pancreatitis (SAP) in a Casistic’s Review
D’Agostino G, Bagnasacco A, Oldani A, Sabatini F, Garavoglia M
Surgical Clinic, University of "Piemonte Orientale", "Azienda Ospedaliera Maggiore della Carità". Novara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):795-796.
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Gemcitabine Based Chemoradiation in Unresectable Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Long Term Analysis
D’Agostino GR, Mattiucci GC, Ippolito E, Ciurlia E, Luzi S, Mantini G, Picardi V, Macchia G, Morganti AG, Valentini V
Radiotherapy, "Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):796-797.
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The Clinical Management and Outcome of Hemorrhage after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Results in a Continuous Series of 755 Patients
Dal Molin M, Butturini G, Casetti L, Crippa S, Scopelliti F, Mansueto GC, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):797.
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Pancreas Paraganglioma: A Surgical Challenge
Dalla Valle R, Busi N, Tamborrino E
Department of Emergency, Emergency Surgery, Parma University Hospital. Parma, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):798.
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Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Effectiveness of the International Study Group of Pancreatic Fistula Definition: Results in 147 Consecutive Patients
Daskalaki D, Butturini G, Molinari E, Crippa S, Dal Molin M, Casarotto A, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):798-799.
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The Role of Intraoperative Ultrasonography (IOUS) in Pancreatic Surgery for Multifocal Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs)
De Raffele E, Mirarchi M, Calculli L, Santini D, Dalla Via B, Vaccari S, Cola B
General Surgery Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna. Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):799.
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Wait and See: the Actual Clinical Approach to Branch Duct IPMN
Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Perrone VG, Sgambelluri AF, Mazzeo S, Boraschi P, Morelli L, Mosca F, Boggi U
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):800.
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Surgically Treated IPMN of the Pancreas: A Single Institution Experience
Del Chiaro M, Perrone VG, Costa F, Gennai A, Croce C, Funel N, Campani D, Mosca F, Boggi U
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):800-801.
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Surgical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas: Results and Prognostic Factors
Del Chiaro M, De Lio N, Croce C, Perrone VG, Signori S, Campani D, Funel N, Bogazzi F, Mosca F, Boggi U
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):801-802.
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Preliminary Experience with Intraoperative Ultrasound and Contrast Enhanced Intraoperative Ultrasound During Resective Pancreatic Surgery
Del Fabbro D, Spinelli A, Muselli P, Torzilli G, Montorsi M
Third Department of General Surgery, "Istituto Clinico Humanitas IRCCS". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):802-803.
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GemOx in Combination with Erlotinib (E) in Pancreatic Cancer (PC)
Di Cicilia R, Macchini M, Di Marco M, Nobili E, Calculli L, Casadei R, Biasco G
Department of Oncology, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):803.
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Src Family Kinases Regulate the mTOR Pathway in Pancreatic Endocrine Cells
Di Florio A, Adesso L, Capurso G, Geremia R, Sette C, Delle Fave G
Department of Public Health and Cell Biology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):803-804.
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GemOx in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (APC): Experience in 31 Patients
Di Marco M, Macchini M, Di Cicilia R, Nobili E, Biasco G
Department of Hematology and Oncology "L. e A. Seràgnoli", University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):804-805.
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Evaluation of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumors with Secretin-Stimulated MR Pancreatography
Donati F, Boraschi P, Salemi S, Gigoni R, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C, Falaschi F
Second Department of Radiology, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):805.
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Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Role of Fistulography
Faccioli N, Molinari E, Perandini S, Bassi C, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, G.B. Rossi Hospital, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):805-806.
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Analogues of Vitamin E Epitomised by Alpha-Tochopherol Succinate (alpha-TOS) for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: "In Vitro" Results Induce Caution for "In Vivo" Applications
Fadi E, Greco E, Padoan A, Fogar P, Zambon CF, Navaglia F, Stranges A, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):806-807.
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Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumors in MEN-1 Syndrome with Intraductal Growth into the Main Pancreatic Duct
Fassan M, Pizzi S, Pasquali C, Sperti C, Pedrazzoli S, Parenti A
Pathology, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):807.
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A Surgical Navigator for Laparoscopic Pancreatic Interventions
Ferrari V, Megali G, Capelli C, Pietrabissa A, Mosca F
EndoCAS Center, Department of Oncology, Transplant and New Technologies in Medicine and Unit of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):807-808.
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Imaging of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumors of the Pancreas: A Single Center Experience
Fiscaletti M, Brindisi C, Calculli L, Morabito R, Pezzilli R, Casadei R
Department of Radiology, University of Bologna, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):808.
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy Is a Feasible Procedure in Octogenarians
Frasson M, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Beneduce AA, Capretti G, Mulas I, Pecorelli N, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):809.
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The Unaspected Outcome of a Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Treated with RFA and …
Frigerio I, Girelli R, Salvia R, Tinazzi Martini P, Capelli P, Bassi C
HPB Unit, Pederzoli Clinic. Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):809-810.
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3D In Vitro Model of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: New Strategy to Study Pancreatic Ductal Carcinoma
Funel N, Danti S, Salem AF, Pollina LE, Del Chiaro M, Pietrabissa A, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Boggi U, Campani D
Division of Surgical Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):810-811.
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Detection of Pancreatic Islet and Beta-Cell Surfaces in Diabetic Mouse Model: A Quantitative Computerized Approach
Funel N, Masini M, Novelli M, De Tata V, Paolini M, Martano M, Soleti A, Masiello P, Campani D
Department of Oncology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):811.
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Laser Microdissection (LMD) and Primary Cell Cultures Improve Pharmacogenetic Analysis in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Allowing the Use of Gene Expression Levels and WHO Grading as Prognostic Markers
Funel N, Giovannetti E, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Mey V, Boggi U, Salem AF, Nannizzi S, Del Tacca M, Bevilacqua G, Mosca F, Danesi R, Campani D
Division of Surgical Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):812.
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Duplications of PRSS1 Gene in Italian Patients Affected by Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis
Galfrè C, Salacone P, Arduino C, Ungari S, Maffè A, Salmin P, Gaia E
Unit of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Analytical Laboratory, Department of Chemical/Clinical and Microbiological Analysis Laboratory, Carle Hospital. Cuneo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):812-813.
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Functional Results After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Galli A, Sabatini F, Bagnasacco A, Oldani A, D’Agostino G, Garavoglia M
Surgical Clinic, University of "Piemonte Orientale - A. Avogadro", "Azienda Ospedaliera Maggiore della Carità". Novara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):813.
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PPP-Syndrome (Panniculitis-Polyarthritis-Pancreatitis): A Case Report
Gallucci F, Madrid E, Rabitti PG, Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):814.
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Quality of Life in Long-Term Survivors After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Germenia S, Salvia R, Mazzarella F, Malleo G, Partelli S, Rossini R, Inama M, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):814-815.
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Diagnostic Role of [18F]-FDG-PET/CT in the Preoperative Evaluation of Pancreatic Lesions
Giacobino A, Novarino A, Douroukas A, Arena V, Manazza AD, Pelosi E, Ciuffreda L
PET Service Facility, IRMET, AOU S. Giovanni Battista. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):815.
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Asymptomatic Pseudocyst of Pancreas: A Strange Case of Undifferentiated Carcinoma
Giardino A, Girelli R, Frigerio I, Tinazzi Martini P, Bassi C, Salvia R, Pederzoli P
HPB Unit, Pederzoli Clinic. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):816.
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Pancreatic Carinoma Disappeared After Radiofrequency Ablation: A Case Report
Giardino A, Girelli R, Frigerio I, Barbi E, Bassi C, Salvia R, Pederzoli P
HPB Unit. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):816-817.
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Pancreaticoduodenctomy with Mesentericoportal Vein Resection: Safe and Worthwhile?
Giovanelli M, Platto M, Pinelli D, Lucianetti A, Corno V, Guizzetti M, Zambelli M, Tagliabue F, Marin S, Colledan M
Third General Surgery, Liver and Lung Transplant Unit, "Ospedali Riuniti". Bergamo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):817-818.
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Duct-to-Mucosa Pancreaticojejunostomy
Giovanelli M, Platto M, Pinelli D, Lucianetti A, Corno V, Guizzetti M, Zambelli M, Tagliabue F, Marin S, Colledan M
Third General Surgery, Liver and Lung Transplant Unit, "Ospedali Riuniti". Bergamo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):818.
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Insulinomas in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN-1): Up-Dated Surgical Approach
Giudici F, Fratini G, Nesi G, Brandi ML, Tonelli F
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Florence. Florence, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):818-819.
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Early and Late Complications in Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy with Splenic Vessels Sacrifice. A Single Centre Experience
Inama M, Butturini G, Manfredi R, Melotti GL, Piccoli M, Falconi M, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of General and Gastroenterological Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):819-820.
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Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Preliminary Evaluation of the Appropriateness of 18F-FDG PET Imaging in Surgical Decision Making
Iozzo P, Giorgetti A, Del Chiaro M, Peri A, Borrelli V, Croce C, Boggi U, Mosca F, Salvadori PA
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Disease, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):820.
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Role of Radiation Dose in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Ippolito E, Mattiucci GC, Ciurlia E, Balducci M, D’Agostino GR, Di Napoli N, Smaniotto D, Deodato F, Morganti AG, Valentini V
Radiotherapy, "Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):821.
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Problem in Diagnosis and Intraoperative Treatment in Case of Rare Peripancreatic Tumors
La Greca G, Sofia M, Sparatore F, Latteri S, Chisari A, Castello G, Russello D
Unit of Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgical Science, Organ Transplantations and Advanced Technologies, Cannizzaro Hospital. University of Catania. Catania, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):821-822.
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Early Fractalkine Receptor (CX3CR1) Activation in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Is Associated with Local Neural Invasion
Laghi L, Bianchi P, Marchesi F, Allavena P, Montorsi M, Mantovani A, Malesci A,
Gastroenterology, Istituto Clinico Humanitas. Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):822-823.
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Subcellular Immunohistochemical Localization of Somatostatin Receptor SSTR2A in Endocrine Pancreatic Tumors: A Critical Methodological Approach
Lega S, Montinari E, Ceccarelli C, Campana D, Casadei R, Calculli L, Tomassetti P, Pezzilli R, Santini D
Pathology, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):823-824.
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Laparoscopic Approach for Treatment of Distal Pancreatic Tumors
Lezoche E, Paganini AM, D’Ambrosio G, Barchetti L, Ursi P, Fabiani B, Scoglio D
Endolaparoscopic Surgery and Advanced Techonologies, Department of Surgery "Paride Stefanini", "La Sapienza" University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):824.
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Magnetic Resonance Colangiopancreatography in Asymptomatic Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia
Lucrezio L, Calculli L, Salizzoni L, Migliori M, Casadei R, Gullo L
Institute of Internal Medicine, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):824-825.
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Beneficial Effect of a Non-Peptidyl Low Molecular Weight Radical Scavenger on Cultured Human Islets Function
Lupi R, Del Guerra S, D’Aleo V, Soleti A, Paolini M, Martano M, Bugliani M, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Filipponi F, Marchetti P
Metabolic Unit, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):825-826.
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A Prospective Randomized Study on the Safety of Precut Papillotomy with Analysis of the Factors Associated to the Development of Complications During ERCP
Manes G, Di Giorgio P, Ardizzone S, Giannattasio F, Bianchi Porro G
Unit of Gastroenterology, "L. Sacco" Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):826.
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Evaluation of VEGF-A, IL-6 and TNF-alpha Polymorphism Frequencies in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Marasà L, Giacalone A, Giannitrapani L, Marasà M, Montalto G
Pathology Unit, "M. Ascoli" Hospital. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):827.
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In Dubiis Abstine. Protease-Activated Receptor 2 in Macrophage-Monocyte During the Progression of Acute Pancreatitis: Hints From Two Different Experimental Models
Marotta F, Yadav H, Shinozawa J, Hirobayashi T, Naito Y
Hepatogastroenterology Department, S.Giuseppe Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):827-828.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis: A Case Report
Martellucci J, Tanzini G
First General Surgery, University of Siena. Siena, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):828-829.
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The Clinical Challenge of Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Martellucci J, Tanzini G
First General Surgery, University of Siena. Siena, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):829.
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Diagnostic Value and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Biopsy in Pancreatic Masses
Martini G, Serra C, Casadei R, Ricci C, Pezzilli R, Antonacci N, Santini D, Monari F, Alagna V, D’Ambra M, Corinaldesi R, Minni F
Surgical Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):829-830.
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Histological, Immunohistochemical and Ultrastructural Features of Pancreatic Islets in a New Murine Diabetes Model with Reduced Beta Cell Mass After Treatment with a Novel Antioxidant Agent
Masini M, Funel N, Novelli M, De Tata V, Paolini M, Soleti A, Campani D, Masiello P
Department of Experimenal Pathology BMIE, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):830-831.
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IORT in Pancreatic Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Analysis
Mattiucci GC, Valentini V, D’Agostino GR, Morganti AG, Calvo F, Garcia-Sabrido JL, Seldmayer F, Fastner G, Krempien R, Passoni P, Di Carlo V, Reni M
Radiotherapy, "Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):831-832.
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Multidetector CT Assessing Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Neoplasms Nature. Comparison with Histological Findings
Mazzeo S, Battaglia V, Cappelli C, Caproni G, Novaria L, Pontillo-Contillo B, Funel N, Pollina LE, Campani D, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases Treatment. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):832.
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Predictive Value of Multidetector CT in Determination of Pancreatic Cancer Resectability
Mazzeo S, Capelli C, Battaglia V, Caproni G, Novaria L, Pontillo-Contillo B, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Pisa University Hospital, Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases Treatment. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):833.
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Accurancy of Imaging Pre-Surgery TNM Stadiation in Funtional and Nonfuntional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Mehrabi S, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Motton M, Falconi M, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):833-834.
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Acinar Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: Experience on Nine Cases
Merlini F, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Ortolano E, Capitanio V, Albarello L, Pecorelli N, Di Carlo V
Unit of Pancreas, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):834.
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Multifocal Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) of the Pancreas from Mild Dysplasia to Invasive Carcinoma: A Case Report
Mirarchi M, De Raffele E, Calculli L, Santini D, Dalla Via B, Vaccari S, Cola B
Unit of General Surgery, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):835.
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Looking at an "Evidenced Based Fast Track" Pancreatic Surgery: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Molinari E, Crippa S, Partelli S, Regi P, Malleo G, Daskalaki D, Butturini G, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Surgical Department, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):835-836.
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Interventional Ultrasounds in Pancreas Transplantation: Single Center Experience
Morelli L, Di Candio G, Campatelli A, Pugliese L, Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Vistoli F, Signori F, Moretto C, Giannarelli R, Coppelli A, Barsotti M, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Pietrabissa A, Boggi U, Mosca F
Regional Referral Centre for the Treatment of Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):836-837.
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Allograft Rejection in Pancreas Transplantation: Evaluation of Color Doppler Ultrasound’s Diagnostic Role Based on 41 Graft Biopsies
Morelli L, Campatelli A, Di Candio G, Pugliese L, Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Vistoli F, Signori S, Moretto C, Caprili G, Giannarelli R, Coppelli A, Barsotti M, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Pietrabissa A, Boggi U, Mosca F
Regional Referral Centre for the Treatment of Pancreatic Diseases, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):837.
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Main Pancreatic Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumors: Accuracy of MR Imaging in Predicting Clinical Behavior, Compared to Histopathology
Motton M, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Mehrabi S, Salvia R, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):838.
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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumors (IPMT) of Mixed Type: Magnetic Resonance (MR) and MR Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) Characterization and Pattern, Compared with Histopathology
Motton M, Manfredi R, Graziani R, Mehrabi S, Salvia R, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):838-839.
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Carboidrate Antigen (CA) 19-9 Change During Chemotherapy for Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma
Ortolano E, Reni M, Cereda S, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Mulas I, Passoni P, Di Carlo V, Villa E
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):839-840.
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Early Changes of Long Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) Serum Levels in Acute Pancreatitis and Their Potential Association with Disease Severity
Pacetti V, Delconte G, Bianchi P, Peri G, Omodei P, Pezzilli R, Laghi L, Montanelli A, Mantovani A, Malesci A
Department of Gastroenterology, "IRCCS-Istituto Clinico Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):840.
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Pancreatic Cancer Biomarkers Discovery by SELDI-TOF-MS
Padoan A, Navaglia F, Fogar P, Greco E, Tonidandel L, Fadi E, Zambon CF, Bozzato D, Seraglia R, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):841.
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Robotic Radiosurgery in Pancreatic Cancer: Toxicity and Results
Panizzoni G, Baiocchi C, Favretto S, Gugliemi RB, D’Alessandro A
Department of Radiation Therapy, ULSS Vicenza, "St. Bortolo" General Hospital. Vicenza, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):841-842.
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Invasive Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Carcinomas of the Pancreas: A Multivariate Analysis of Prognostic Factors
Partelli S, Salvia R, Mantovani W, Fernandez del Castillo C, Bassi C, Falconi M, Warshaw LA, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):842.
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Magnetic Resonance Cholagio-Pancreatography with Secretin Stimulation in the Evaluation of Chronic Pancreatitis
Pazè F, Gned D, De Pascale A, Solitro F, Salacone P, Gaia E, Fava C
Unit of Radiology, ASU San Luigi Gonzaga. Orbassano (TO), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):843.
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Long-Term Follow-up in an Asymptomatic Traumatic Damage of the Main Pancreatic Duct Revealed by an Isolated Hyperamylasemia
Piciucchi M, Merola E, Attilia F, Capotondi C, Di Giulio E, Angeletti S, Capurso G, Delle Fave G
Unit of Digestive and Liver Disease, Second Medical School, "La Sapienza" University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):843-844.
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A New Compound Heterozygous Mutation of PRSS1 And CFTR Genes as Cause of Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis
Piciucchi M, Corleto VD, Gambardella S, Gullotta F, D’Apice MR, Lucidi V, Novelli G, Delle Fave G
Unit of Digestive and Liver Disease, Second Medical School, "La Sapienza" University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):844-845.
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Acinar Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: Analysis from a Single Institutional Series of Resected Patients and Literature Review
Pisani M, Butturini G, Auriemma A, D’Onofrio M, Capelli P, Scarpa A, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):845-846.
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Role of VEGF and Its Receptors in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours
Pizzi S, Alaggio R, Guidolin D, Pasquali C, Sperti C, Callegaro S, Pedrazzoli S, Parenti A
Pathology, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):846.
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Prognostic Significance of CK19 Expression in Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumors
Pizzi S, Alaggio R, Guidolin D, Pasquali C, Sperti C, Callegaro S, Pedrazzoli S, Parenti A
Pathology, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):846-847.
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Apolipoprotein AI Regulaory Protein 1 (ARP-1) Regulates Tumor Behaviour of Mia-Paca-1 Pancreatic Cancer Cell Line
Polvani S, Ottanelli B, D’Amico M, Mello T, Cioni L, Buccoliero F, Lisi F, Ceni E, Galli A
FiorGen, Farmacogenomic Foundation. Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):847.
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Selecting Families Eligible to Screening for Pancreatic Cancer: Application of a Mendelian Model to a Large Series of Consecutive Cases
Presciuttini S, Del Chiaro M, Zerbi A, Falconi M, Balzano G, Boggi U, Capretti G, Salvia R, Sartori N, Pederzoli P, Di Carlo V, Mosca F
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Diseases Treatment, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):848.
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Estimation of a System for Grading of Complications After Pancreatic Surgery
Rangelova E, Permert J, Ansorge C, Strömmer L, Andrén-Sandberg Å, Segersvärd R
Division of Surgery, CLINTEC at Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge. Stockholm, Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):848-849.
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Evidence for Nutritional Recommendations in Chronic Pancreatitis. A Critical Review
Rangelova E, Segersvärd R, Andrén-Sandberg Å, Löhr JM
Division of Surgery, CLINTEC at Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge. Stockholm, Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):849-850.
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Exocrine Pancreatic Function During the Recovery Phase of Acute Pancreatitis
Rega D, Pezzilli R, Simoni P, Morselli-Labate AM, Ricci C, Casadei R, Calculli L
Surgical Unit, University of Bologna, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):850.
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An Italian Survey of Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PA) Treatment Over the Last Decade
Reni M, Cereda S, Pasetto L, Passardi A, Milella M, Cantore M, Aprile G, Tronconi MC, Berardi R, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Di Carlo V, Falconi M
Departments of Oncology and Surgery, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):851.
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A Clinical Practice Survey of Stage III Pancreatic Carcinoma (PC) Treatment
Reni M, Cantore M, Berardi R, Tronconi MC, Aprile G, Milella M, Cereda S, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Di Carlo V, Falconi M
Department of Oncology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):852.
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Long-Term Survival in Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
Ricci C, Campana D, Morselli-Labate AM, Antonacci N, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, Calculli L, Santini D, D’Ambra M, Monari F, Tomassetti P, Minni F
Surgical Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):853.
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Are There Prognostic Factors Related to Recurrence in Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumors?
Ricci C, Campana D, Morselli-Labate AM, Antonacci N, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, Calculli L, Santini D, D’Ambra M, Alagna V, Tomassetti P, Minni F
Surgical Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):853-854.
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Radiofrequency Ablation of Unresectable Pancreatic Carcinoma: Preliminary Results
Ricci C, Serra C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Antonacci N, Rega D, Martini G, Calculli L, Santini D, D’Ambra M, Minni F
Surgical Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):854-855.
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Fagan’s Nomogram: Is It Useful in Routine Clinical Setting?
Ricci C, Antonacci N, Rega D, Calculli L, Santini D, Alagna V, Monari F, Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Minni F
Surgical Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):855-856.
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Effects of Toll-Like Receptor 9 Ligands on Human Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells
Rocchi J, Chifenti B, Ricci V, Funel N, Collecchi P, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Mosca F, Campani D, Boggi U, Pistello M, Cavazzana A, Bevilacqua G, Ceccherini Nelli L, Maggi F
Virology Section and Retrovirus Centre, Department of Experimental Pathology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):856.
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Tumor Size at Presentation is the Key for Managing Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas
Rossini R, Salvia R, Partelli S, Crippa S, Barugola G, Massignani M, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):857.
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Apoptosis in a Series of GEP-NET
Russo D, Raggi F, Ultimieri F, Del Chiaro M, Brogioni S, Lombardi M, Funel N, Campani D, Manetti L, Raffaelli V, Boggi U, Martino E, Bogazzi F
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):857-858.
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Low-Dose Radiotherapy Enhances Cellular Growth in a In Vitro Model for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Salem AF, Funel N, Di Matino F, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bevilacqua G, Campani D
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, Pisa University. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):858.
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Transfection of SIRNA for ERK1-2 in Primary Pancreatic Cancer Cells Cultures by Electroporation Reduce the Cell Growth In Vitro
Salem AF, Funel N, Pollina LE, Boggi U, Del Chiaro M, Mosca F, Bevilaqua G, Campani D
Division of Surgical, Molecular and Ultrastructural Pathology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):859.
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MR Imaging versus PET-CT in the Differential Diagnosis of Focal Pancreatic Lesions
Salemi S, Boraschi P, Donati F, Gigoni R, Giorgetti A, Del Chiaro M, Campani D, Boggi U, Falaschi F
Second Department of Radiology, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):859-860.
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Insulin Independence in IDDM Patients After Transplantation of Pancreas from Pediatric Donors
Santagostino I, Socci C, Orsenigo E, Caldara R, Parolini D, Aldrighetti L, Castoldi R, Zuber V, Frasson M, Tomajer V, Casiraghi T, Secchi A, Di Carlo V, Staudacher C
Scientific Institute San Raffaele, University "Vita e Salute". Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):860.
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Onset of Exocrine and Endocrine Insufficiency in Patients Suffering from Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP)
Scattolini C, Frulloni L, Amodio A, Katsotourchi A, Pravadelli C, Cristofori C, Vettorato E, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):861.
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Easy Management of Pancreaticoduodenectomy Early Massive Hemorrage After Reconstruction with Anterior Pancreogastroanastomosis
Scopelliti F, Butturini G, Salvia R, Esposito A, Dal Molin M, Bassi C
Department of Surgical and Gastroenterological Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):861-862.
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Mapping of Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer
Selvaggi F, Edling C, Palmieri C, Maffucci T, Di Sebastiano P, Innocenti P, Falasca M
Inositide Signalling Group, Centre for Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. London, UK
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):862.
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Report of Isolated Pancreatic Tubercolosis Diagnosed with EUS-FNA Cytology
Silvestri S, Capozzi MP, Pacchioni D, Bussolati G, De Angelis C, Robecchi A
First Division of General Surgery, AOU S.Giovanni Battista-Molinette. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):862-863.
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Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: Our Experience
Siquini W, Stortoni P, Cardinali A, Tranà C, Coletta P, Fianchini A
Surgical Clinic, "Università Politecnica delle Marche". Ancona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):863-864.
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Atypical Colon Wall Metastases from Pancreatic Tail Cancer
Sofia M, Gagliardo S, Ricotta A, Chisari A, Sparatore S, Scala V, Lombardo R, La Greca G
Unit of Emergency Surgery, Department of Surgical Science Organs Transplantations and Advanced Technologies, Cannizzaro Hospital, University of Catania. Catania, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):864.
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Outcome of Pancreatic Resection for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Sperti C, Berselli M, Frison L, Pasquali C, Moro M, Beltrame V, Pedrazzoli S
Fourth Surgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):864-865.
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A Reappraisal of Distal Pancreatectomy for Carcinoma of the Body and Tail of the Pancreas
Sperti C, Berselli M, Frison L, Pasquali C, Moro M, Beltrame V, Pastorelli D, Pedrazzoli S
Fourth Surgical Clinic, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):865.
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Low Frequency of Microsatellite Instability among European Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Spinelli A, Brecht A, Laghi L, Bianchi P, Schumacher G, Röcken C, Gräntzdörffer I, Roncalli M, Neuhaus P, Montorsi M, Malesci A
Department of Gastroenterology, "IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):866.
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Mutational Assay of the Neprylisin Gene Promoter in Human Pancreatic Disorder: Preliminary Results
Tavano F, di Mola FF, De Bonis A, Parrella P, Palladino T, Mascetta G, di Sebastiano P
Department of Surgery, IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):866-867.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Assessment of Cystic Pancreatic Lesions and Comparison with Echoendoscopyc Rates
Territo AM, Larghi A, Brizi MG, Vecchioli AS, Costamagna G, Bonomo L
Institute of Radiology, Department of Bioimaging and Radiological Sciences, "Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):867-868.
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Severe Acute Biliary Pancreatitis: A Proposal for a Minivasive Approach
Valentino TP, Santacroce C, Fersini A, Tartaglia N, Ambrosi A, Neri V
Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia, Polyclinic of Foggia. Foggia, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):868.
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Outcome of Pancreas Transplant with a Minimum Follow-up of 5 Years
Vistoli F, Boggi U, Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Amorese G, Barsotti M, Marchetti P, Rizzo G, Mosca F
Regional Referral Center for Pancreatic Disease Treatment. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):868-869.
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Zero Thrombosis after Pancreas Transplantation with Cold Ischemia Time Below 10 Hours
Vistoli F, Karam G, Boggi U, Giral M, Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Moretto C, Mosca F, Soulillou JP, Cantarovich D
Regional Referral Center for Treatment of Pancreatic Diseases, Tuscany Region and University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):869-870.
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In-Situ Expression of Tumour Stem-Cell Markers in Human Pancreatic Carcinoma
Vizio B, Mauri FA, Novarino A, Prati A, Giacobino A, Ciuffreda L, Bellone G
Department of Clinical Physiopathology, University of Turin. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2008; 9(6 Suppl.):870.
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