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SEPTEMBER 2009: Vol. 10, No. 5 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Lung Injury in Acute Pancreatitis
Pezzilli R, Bellacosa L, Felicani C
Department of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):481-484.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

The Effect of a Heavy Exercise Program on the Distribution of Pancreatic Hormones in the Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rat
Howarth FC, Marzouqi FMA, Al Saeedi AMS, Hameed RS, Adeghate E
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University. Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):485-491.
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Pancreatic Leak Related Hemorrhage Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy. A Case Series
Tsirlis T, Vasiliades G, Koliopanos A, Kopanakis N, Katseli A, Tsipras H, Margaris H
Third Surgical Department, “G. Genimmatas” General Hospital. Athens, Greece
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):492-495.
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Are Large Side Holes Associated with Reduced Rates of Pancreatic Stent Occlusion? Results of a Prospective Study
Buscaglia JM, DiMaio CJ, Pollack MJ, Shin EJ, Harris MD, Richards R, Chak A, Kantsevoy SV, Jagannath SB, Okolo PI III
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, MD, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):496-500.
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BACE1 is a Newly Discovered Protein Secreted by the Pancreas which Cleaves Enteropeptidase In Vitro
Hoffmeister A, Dietz G, Zeitschel U, Mössner J, Rossner S, Stahl T
Department of Internal Medicine II, University of Leipzig. Leipzig, Germany
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):501-506.
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Incidental Pancreatic Cysts: A Frequent Finding in Liver-Transplanted Patients as Assessed by 3D T2-Weighted Turbo Spin Echo Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
Girometti R, Intini SG, Cereser L, Bazzocchi M, Como G, Del Pin M, Baccarani U, Toniutto P, Zuiani C
Institute of Radiology, Department of Medical and Morphological Research, University of Udine. Udine, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):507-514.
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Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors among Patients with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: Real Association or Just a Coincidence?
Gill KRS, Scimeca D, Stauffer J, Krishna M, Woodward TA, Jamil LH, Wallace MB, Nguyen JH, Raimondo M
Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic. Jacksonville, FL, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):515-517.
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A Pilot Study of Octreotide LAR® vs. Octreotide tid for Pain and Quality of Life in Chronic Pancreatitis
Lieb JG II, Shuster JJ, Theriaque D, Curington C, Cintrón M, Toskes PP
Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Florida. Gainesville, FL, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):518-522.
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CASE REPORTS

Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma Treated with Gemcitabine and Sunitinib Malate. A Case Report
Bharthuar A, Pearce L, Litwin A, LeVea C, Kuvshinoff B, Iyer R
Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Buffalo, NY, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):523-527.
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Successful Preoperative Localization of a Small Pancreatic Insulinoma by Diffusion-Weighted MRI
Anaye A, Mathieu A, Closset J, Bali MA, Metens T, Matos C
Department of Medical Imaging, University Clinics of Brussels, “Erasme” Hospital. Brussels, Belgium
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):528-531.
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Heterotopic Pancreatic Tissue Obstructing the Gallbladder Neck: A Case Report
Weppner JL, Wilson MR, Ricca R, Lucha PA Jr
Medical Corps, United States Navy, General Surgery Department, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Portsmouth, VA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):532-534.
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Surgical Resection after TNFeradeTM Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Chadha MK, Litwin A, Levea C, Iyer R, Yang G, Javle M, Gibbs JF
Department of Medicine, Roswell Park Cancer Institute and State University of New York at Buffalo. Buffalo, NY, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):535-538.
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Autoimmune Pancreatitis with Multiorgan Involvement. A Case of Pericardial Involvement
Nayar M, Charnley R, Scott J, Haugk B, Oppong K
Department of Gastroenterology, Freeman Hospital. Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):539-542.
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Solid Appearance of Pancreatic Serous Cystadenoma Diagnosed as Cystic at Ultrasound Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Imaging
D’Onofrio M, Gallotti A, Martone E, Pozzi Mucelli R
Department of Radiology, University Hospital G.B. Rossi, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):543-546.
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Managing Arterial Collaterals Due to Coeliac Axis Stenosis During Pancreaticoduodenectomy
El-Ghazaly Harb ST, O’Sullivan AW, Marangoni G, Heaton ND, Rela M
Institute of Liver Studies, Kings College Hospital. London, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):547-549.
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Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis. A Case Report
Igarashi H, Ito T, Yoshinaga M, Oono T, Sakai H, Takayanagi R
Department of Gastroenterology, National Hospital Organization, Beppu Medical Center. Beppu, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):550-553.
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Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas Undetected by Multidetector CT, Endoscopic Ultrasound, or Intraoperative Ultrasound
Chan M, Scaife C, Thaker HM, Adler DG
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine. Salt Lake City, UT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):554-556.
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Metastasis-Induced Acute Pancreatitis in a Patient with Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lungs
Tanaka H, Nakazawa T, Yoshida M, Miyabe K, Okumura F, Naitoh I, Hayashi K, Ando T, Ohara H, Joh T
Department of Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Nagoya, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):557-561.
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Late Recurrence after Surgical Resection of a Pancreatic Tumor in von Hippel-Lindau Disease
Corleto VD, Cotesta D, Petramala L, Panzuto F, Pagnini C, Masoni L, Verrienti A, Delle Fave G, Filetti S, Letizia C
Department of Digestive and Liver Disease, Second School of Medicine, “Sapienza” University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):562-565.
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Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome Presenting as Ischemic Pancreatitis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vyas A, Kadikoy H, Haque W, Abdellatif A
Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, TX, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):566-569.
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MULTIMEDIA ARTICLE

CLINICAL IMAGING

Ascaris lumbricoides-Induced Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis during EUS for a Suspected Small Pancreatic Tumor
Mangiavillano B, Carrara S, Petrone MC, Arcidiacono PG, Testoni PA
Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):570-572.
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LETTERS

Gemcitabine-Induced Hepatitis in a Pancreatic Cancer Patient Receiving Adjuvant Therapy following Metastasectomy
Saadati H, Peccerillo J, Kaley K, Schilsky ML, Saif MW
Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):573-575.
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Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: An Underdiagnosed Cause of Diarrhea in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Bustillo I, Larson H, Saif MW
Yale Cancer Center, Yale University School of Medicine. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):576-578.
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Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Cancer Patients and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Erkan M, Bilgi O, Mutluoglu M, Uzun G
Section of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital. Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):579-580.
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REPLY

Management of Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
Saif MW
Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center. New Haven, CT, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):581-582.
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PANCREAS NEWS

Do We Really Need a New Category of Severity for Patients with Acute Pancreatitis?
Uomo G
Department of Internal Medicine, “Cardarelli” Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):583-584.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 4; 10(5):585-588.
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SUPPLEMENT

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

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33rd National Congress of the
Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP)
Rozzano, MI (Italy). October 15-17, 2009

(The abstracts are published as submitted by the authors)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Phosphorylation of EIF4E by MNK Supports Proliferation of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Adesso L, Di Florio A, Geremia R, Capurso G, Delle Fave G, Sette C
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, II Medical School, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy.
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):589.
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Pancreatic Specific Transcription Factors and CK19 in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Clinico-Pathological Correlations and Survival Analysis
Albarello L, Zerbi A, Angiolini R, Capitanio V, Di Carlo V, Doglioni C
Pancreas Unit, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):589-590.
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Prevalence of Pancreas Divisum (PD) in Patients with Different Pancreatic Diseases
Amodio A, Frulloni L, Katsotourchi A, Bernardoni L, Viaro T, Nienstedt R, Campagnola P, Agugiaro F, Benini L, Gabbrielli A, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):590.
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Smoking as a Co-Factor for Causation of Chronic Pancreatitis: A Meta-Analysis
Andriulli A, Botteri E, Almasio P, Vantini I, Uomo G, Maisonneuve P
On behalf of an ad-hoc Committee of the "Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas"
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):590-591.
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Analysis of CFTR, SPINK1 AND PRSS1 Mutations in Italian Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis
Arduino C, Maffè A, Salacone P, Ungari S, Salmin Paola, Gaia E
S.C. Medical Genetics, A.O. "S. Giovanni Battista". Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):591.
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Surgical and Pathological Results of Resection after Downstaging for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Barugola G, Partelli S, Gulino F, Crippa S, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona, "Policlinico GB Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):591-592.
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Prognostic Clinical-Pathological Factors Associated with the Recurrence after Radical Resection for Pancreatic Endocrine Carcinomas (PECs)
Boninsegna L, Panzuto F, Bettini R, Capelli P, Scarpa A, Dalle Fave GF, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, Verona University. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):592.
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Bone Marrow as an Alternative Site for Islet Transplantation
Cantarelli E, Melzi R, Mercalli A, Sordi V, Ferrari G, Lederer CW, Mrak E, Rubinacci A, Ponzoni M, Sitia G, Guidotti LG, Bonifacio E, Piemonti L
"San Raffaele" Diabetes Research Institute (HSR-DRI), "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):592-593.
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Patterns of Recurrence after Resection for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Capretti G, Balzano G, Reni M, Zerbi A, Cereda S, Ridolfi C, Nicoletti R, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit - Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):593.
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Blockade of Plasminogen alpha-Enolase Interaction Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer Cell Lines Invasion
Ceruti P, Cappello P, Principe M, Novelli F
Center for Experimental Research and Medical Studies (CeRMS) and University of Turin, "San Giovanni Battista" Hospital. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):593-594.
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Main-Duct and Combined IPMNS Are the Same Clinical Entity and Distinct from Branch-Duct IPMNS
Crippa S, Fernández-del Castillo C, Salvia R, Domínguez I, Bassi C, Thayer SP, Falconi M, Partelli S, Mino-Kenudson M, Capelli P, Paini M, Pederzoli P, Warshaw AL
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):594.
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Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: An Interim Report of a Prospective Controlled Randomized Study
D'Ambra M, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Barbieri E, Di Marco MC, Rega D, Ricci C, Macchini M, Angelelli B, Serra C, Bruno A, Lega S, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):595.
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The Modification of a Preoperative Prognostic Factor Can Improve the Overall Survival in Patients with Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Degrate L, Nobili C, Scotti MA, Garancini M, Bagnariol F, Caprotti R, Franciosi C, Uggeri F
Department of Surgery, "San Gerardo" Hospital, "Milano-Bicocca" University. Monza, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):595-596.
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Identification of Coxsackievirus in Tissue and Serum of Patients with Idiopathic Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
Di Leo M, Mariani A, Sordi V, Giussani A, Piemonti L, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):596.
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Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (APC): A Monocenter Experience in 53 Patients. Is it Possible a Second Line Treatment?
Di Marco MC, Macchini M, Di Cicilia R, Nobili E, Biasco G
L e A Seràgnoli Department of Hematology and Oncological Sciences, University of Bologna, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):596-597.
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Detection of IgG Antibodies against a Helicobacter Pylori-Derived Protein Is Typical of Sera from Patients with Autoimmune Pancreatitis
Frulloni L, Katsotourchi A, Amodio A, Viaro T, Nienstedt R, Campagnola P, Agugiaro F, Gabbrielli A, Benini L, Lunardi C, Puccetti A, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona.Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):597.
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CXCR4+ but not CD133+ or ESA+/CD24+/CD44+ Phenotype Identifies a Subpopulation of Cancer Cell with Stem Cell Features in Pancreatic Cancer Primary Tumor and Cell Lines
Gargaglia E, Dugnani E, Sordi V, Mercalli A, Fomicola R, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Doglioni C, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L
Diabetes Research Institute (HSR-DRI), Department of Surgery, Core of Molecular Pathology; "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):597-598.
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Radiofrequency Ablation in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Preliminary Results
Giardino A, Frigerio I, Girelli R, Salvia R, Barbi E, Bacchion M, Armatura G, Crippa S, Malleo G, Bassi C
HPB Unit, Pederzoli Clinic. Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):598.
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Significant Association of DNA Repair Polymorphisms with Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Treated with Polychemotherapeutic Regimens
Giovannetti E, Pacetti P, Reni M, Alecci C, Giancola F, Ghidini M, Mambrini A, Leon GL, Cereda S, Funel N, Orlandi M, Rezzonico S, Del Chiaro M, Danesi R, Peters GJ, Cantore M
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):599.
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Virtual MDCT Pancreatoscopy of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas
Mazzeo S, Battaglia V, Cappelli C, Pontillo-Contillo B, Vallini V, Bartolozzi C
Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):599-600.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Monitoring the Response to Chemotherapy with Diffusion-Weighted Sequences
Orsi MA, Losio C, De Cobelli F, Reni M, Cereda S, Villa E, Del Maschio A
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS "San Raffaele" Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):600.
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Pancreatic Cancer Gene Therapy with Heat Inducible Diphtheria Toxin Variant CRM197 (DTA197): In Vivo Preliminary Results
Padoan A, Fogar P, Navaglia F, Moserle L, Zambon CF, Greco E, Fadi E, Moz S, Bozzato D, Indraccolo S, Pedrazzoli S, Parenti A, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):600-601.
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ARP-1 Silencing Inhibits Pancreatic Tumor Growth in Nude Mice
Polvani S, Ottanelli B, Foresta V, Buccoliero F, Ceni E, Cioni L, Mello T, Tarocchi M, Martini F, Rossi M, Moretti R, Messerini L, Milani S, Galli A
Fiorgen, Farmacogenomic Foundation. Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):601.
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Adjuvant PEFG (Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5-Fluorouracil, Gemcitabine) or Gemcitabine in Pancreatic Cancer: A Randomized Phase II Trial
Reni M, Cereda S, Aprile G, Tronconi MC, Milandri C, Passoni P, Rognone A, Saletti P, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Villa E
S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):601-602.
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The Usefulness of Clavien Grading System in Evaluating the Complications after Pancreatic Surgery. A Prospective Single Center Study
Ricci C, Casadei R, D'Ambra M, Rega D, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Buscemi S, Lega S, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):602.
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Substance P Pathway Is Alterated in Chronic Pancreatitis
Tavano F , Di Mola FF, Mascetta G, Carella M, Barbano R, Parrella P, Büchler MW, Friess H, Di Sebastiano P
Department of Surgery, IRCCS "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Hospital. San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):603.
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Diagnostic and Prognostic Implications of Autoantibodies to Phosphorylated alpha-Enolase in Pancreatic Cancer
Tomaino B, Cappello P, Capello M, Fredolini C, Novarino A, Alessio M, Nisticò P, Giovarelli M, Milella M, Novelli F
Center for Experimental Research and Medical Studies (CeRMS), "San Giovanni Battista" Hospital. Turin, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):603.
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Simultaneous Occurrence of Somatostatin-Staining Endocrine Tumors and Adenocarcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater in a Patient with Von Recklinghausen’s Disease and Multiple GISTs: A Case Report
Antonini F, Belfiori V, Capelli P, Lo Cascio M, Manfredi C, Piergallini S, Falconi M, Macarri G
Department of Gastroenterology, Politechnic University of Marche, "A Murri" Hospital. Fermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):604.
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Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: Who Really Benefit from Resection?
Barugola G, Partelli S, Sartori N, Capelli P, Panzeri F, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona, "Policlinico GB Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):604.
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Functional and Metabolic Recovery after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Long Way Home
Beneduce AA, Rocchetti SI, Bissolati M, Pecorelli N, Di Carlo V, Braga M
Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):604-605.
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Preoperative Oral Administration of High Concentration Mixtures in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Malignancy: A Safe Procedure?
Beneduce AA, Rocchetti SI, Bissolati M, Pecorelli N, Di Carlo V, Braga M
Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):605.
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Unusual Paraneoplastic Syndrome in Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) of the Pancreas
Bertani H, Greco M, Messerotti A, Di Benedetto F, Manta R, Floridia A, Casoni F, Losi L, Conigliaro R
Digestive Endoscopy, NOCSAE. Modena, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):606.
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Non-Functioning Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: Any Correlation of Tumor Size with Malignancy?
Bettini R, Boninsegna L, Partelli S, Capelli P, Bassi C, Pederzoli P, Scarpa A, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):606-607.
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Circulating Tumor Cells in Resectable Pancreatic Cancer: A New Prognostic Marker?
Bissolati M, Rocchetti S, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Sandri MT, Zorzino L, Cassatella MC, Di Carlo V, Braga M
Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):607.
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Pancreatic and Extrapancreatic Lesions in Patients with Intrapapillary Mucinous Tumors of the Pancreas: A Single Center Experience
Brindisi C, Calculli L, Morabito R, Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Santini D, Zompatori M
Department of Radiology, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):607-608.
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Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) of Liver Metastasis from Pancreatic Well Differentiated Endocrine Carcinoma
Capitanio V, Papa M, Zerbi A, Vitali G, De Cobelli F, Venturini M, Angiolini R, Del Maschio A, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):608.
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Multidetector CT Assessing Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Neoplasm Nature: Correlation between MDCT and Histological Findings
Cappelli C, Battaglia V, Mazzeo S, Pontillo-Contillo B, Caproni G, Funel N, Pollina LE, Campani D, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U, Mosca F, Bartolozzi C
Division of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):608-609.
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A Retrospective Cohort Study on External Drainage of the Pancreatic Duct for High-Risk Pancreatic Anastomosis
Capretti G, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Milani F, Merlini F, Varale R, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, IRCCS "San Raffaele". Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):609.
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Biliary Strictures following Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Single-Institution Experience after 755 Consecutive Patients
Dal Molin M, Butturini G, Partelli S, Daskalaki D, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Surgical and Anaesthesiological Department, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):609-610.
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Two Layer Open Pancreaticogastrostomy: A Prospective Initial Experience in a Low Volume Center
Dalla Valle R, Busi N, de Angelis N
U.O. Emergency Surgery, "Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Parma". Parma, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):610.
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Managing Unsuspected Tumor Invasion of the Superior Mesenteric-Portal Vein During Surgery for Pancreatic Head Cancer: A Case Report
D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, Calculli L, Laterza M, Poli F, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):610-611.
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“Binding” Pancreaticojejunostomy after Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Preliminary Results of a New Technique to Treat the Pancreatic Stump
D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, Calculli L, Sciannamea G, Lega S, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):611.
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En-Bloc Vascular Resection for “Locally Advanced” Pancreatic Cancer
Del Chiaro M, Croce C, Perrone VG, D'Imporzano S, De Lio N, Cappelli C, Mazzeo S, Funel N, Campani D, Mosca F, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):612.
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Robotic Pancreatectomies
Del Chiaro M, Moretto C, Croce C, D'Imporzano S, Perrone V, Vistoli F, De Lio N, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):612.
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Resection of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs) of the Pancreas: The Role of Intraoperative Ultrasonography (IOUS)
De Raffele E, Mirarchi M, Calculli L, Santini D, Vaccari S, Cola B
U.O. General Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):613.
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A Fast-Track Programme in Pancreatic Surgery: Prospective Single Center Experience
Di Sebastiano P, Festa L, De Bonis A, Ciuffreda A, Andriulli A, di Mola FF
Department of Surgery, IRCCS "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Hospital. San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):613.
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Is CD133 a Marker of Cancer Stem Cells in Ductal Pancreatic Cancer?
Dugnani E, Sordi V, Mercalli A, Formicola R, Albarello L, Doglioni C, Di Carlo V, Piemonti L
Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):614.
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Quality of Life in Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Pancreas
Fabbri MC, Ricci C, Pezzilli R, Campana D, Morselli-Labate AM, Casadei R, Rega D, Alagna V, Tomassetti P
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):614.
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Pancreatic Cancer Alters Human CD4+ T Lymphocyte Function: A Piece of the Immunevasion Puzzle
Fadi E, Fogar P, Greco E, Pantano G, Padoan A, Bozzato D, Facco M, Sanzari MC, Teolato S, Semenzato G, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):615.
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Endocrine (beta-Cell) Functional Index and beta-Cell Mass in a Murine Diabetic Model: Which Is the Best?
Funel N, Masini M, Novelli M, De Tata V, Paolini M, Martano M, Soleti A, Masiello P, Campani D
Department of General and Transplant Surgery, Hospital and University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):615-616.
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PMP22 Gene Duplication in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Funel N, Pelliccioni S, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Michelucci A, Simi P, Mosca F, Boggi U, Campani D
Division of General and Transplant Surgery and ARPA Foundation, Hospital and University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):616.
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Selective Effect of Ukrain in Primary Pancreatic Tumor Cell Cultures
Funel N, Giovannetti E, Nowicky W, Pollina LE, Del Chiaro M, Peters GJ, Mosca F, Boggi U, Campani D
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Hospital-University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):616-617.
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Early and Late Complications in Laparoscopic Spleen Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy with or without Splenic Vessels Sacrifice: A Case Control Study
Inama M, Butturini G, Manfredi R, Melotti GL, Picolli M, Perandini S, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):617.
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Clinical and Radiological Findings of Patients Suffering from Chronic Pancratitis (CP) Associated with Cystic Distrophy of the Duodenal Wall (CDDW) compared to alcoholic CP (ACP)
Katsotourchi A, Frulloni L, Amodio A, Viaro T, Nienstedt R, Campagnola P, Agugiaro F, Gabbrielli A, Benini L, Vantini I
Department of Biomedical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):617-618.
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Non-Neoplastic Mimickers of Invasive Pancreatic Carcinoma Associated to Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm
Lega S, Poli F, Panzacchi R, Montinari E, Casadei R, Ricci C, D'Ambra M, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D
Department of Pathology, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):618.
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Role of Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy (CRT) and Chemoyherapy alone in Pancreatic Cancer: Experience in 25 Patients
Macchini M, Di Cicilia R, Vecchiarelli S, de Rosa F, Nobili E, Di Marco MC, Biasco G
"L e A Seràgnoli" Department of Hematology and Oncological Sciences, University of Bologna, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):618-619.
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Chronic Pancreatitis Associated with Serous Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas: A New Issue to Be Explored
Malleo G, Partelli S, Crippa S, Capelli P, Esposito A, Rossini R, Massignani M, Bassi C, Salvia R
General Surgery B, Department of Surgery, "GB Rossi" Hospital, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):619.
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Systemic Gemcitabine and Capecitabine plus Intra-Arterial Epirubicin and Cisplatin as Second-Line Chemotherapy in Gemcitabine-Failure Pancreatic Cancer
Mambrini A, Pacetti P, Pezzuolo D, Orlandi M, Tartarini R, Cantore M
Department of Oncology, Carrara City Hospital. Carrara, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):620.
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Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) Impact on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management in Pancreatic Diseases (PD)
Manta R, Messerotti A, Bertani H, Dabizzi E, Conigliaro R
U.O.C. Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, "Nuovo Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense". Baggiovara (MO), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):620-621.
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COX-2 Gene CpG Islands Methylation Status and SNP-765G>C as Potential Biomarkers of Prognosis in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Marasà L, Giacalone A, Giannitrapani L, Gregorio V, Marasà S, Soresi M, Montalto G
Pathology Unit, "Ascoli" Hospital. Palermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):621.
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The Chemokine Receptor CX3CR1 Is Involved in the Neural Tropism and Malignant Behavior of Ductal Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Marchesi F, Piemonti L, Fedele G, Destro A, Roncalli M, Albarello L, Doglioni C, Bianchi P, Laghi L, Malesci M, Reni M, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Mantovani A, Allavena P
Department of Immunology and Inflammation, IRCCS Clinical Institute "Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):621-622.
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Water, Fire and Burning Ashes: May Aquaporin Kinetic and Gene Expression Help Figuring out further Understanding of Acute Oedematous Pancreatitis?
Marotta F, Naito Y, Yadav H, Daccò R
Emergency Unit, SG Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):622.
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Serum and Urine Trypsinogen Activation Peptide in Assessing Post-ERCP Pancreatic Damage
Martino M, Giussani A, Pezzilli R, Mariani A, Gabbrielli A, Morselli-Labate AM, Barassi A
Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Campus Biomedico. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):623.
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Role of CCL2/MCP-1 in Islet Transplantation
Melzi R, Mercalli A, Sordi V, Cantarell E, Nano R, Maffi P, Sitia G, Guidotti LG, SecchiA, Bonifacio E, Piemonti L
Units of Beta Cell Biology, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):623-624.
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Rapamycin Does not Adversely Affect Intrahepatic Islet Engraftment in Mice and Improves Early Islet Engraftment in Human
Melzi R, Maffi P, Nano R, Sordi V, Mercalli A, Scavini M, Secchi A, Bonifacio E, Piemonti L
Beta Cell Biology Unit, Diabetes Research Institute, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):624.
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Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation after Pancreaticoduodenectomy with Complications: Two Case Reports
Milani F, Piemonti L, Maffi P, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Nano R, Ridolfi C, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit - Department of Surgery, "S. Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):624-625.
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Ukrain (NSC 631570) in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Nowicky A, Karoly S
Ukrainian Anti-Cancer Institute. Vienna, Austria
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):625.
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Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWI) of Pancreatic Focal Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment
Orsi MA, Losio C, De Cobelli F, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Di Carlo V, Del Maschio A
Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, IRCCS "San Raffaele" Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):625-626.
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The Pancreatic Cancer Derived S100A8 N-Terminal Peptide Augments Intracellular Ca2+ Oscillations and Insulin Release
Padoan A, Greco E, Fogar P, Scorzeto M, Fadi E, Valerio A, Bozzato D, Navaglia F, Zambon CF, Reggiani C, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Special Therapies, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):626.
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Resume of Work after Distal Pancreatectomy: Laparoscopic Approach Is Better. A Single Institution Comparative Study in 116 Patients
Partelli S, Butturini G, Crippa S, Malleo G, Casetti L, Melotti GL, Piccoli M, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery and Anaesthesiology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):626-627.
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Hypofractionated Radiotherapy with Tomotherapy Concomitant to Chemotherapy in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. Early Results of a Phase I Study
Passoni P, Slim N, Reni M, Cereda S, Cattaneo GM, Alongi F, Di Muzio N
Radiotherapy, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):627.
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Planning Design of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma (LAPC) Using Four Dimentional Computed Tomography (4DCT) Technique and Tomotherapy (TT)
Passoni P, Cattaneo GM, Slim N, Broggi S, Di Muzio N
Department of Radiotherapy, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):627-628.
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Pancreatic Metastases from Melanoma: Outcomes of Five Consecutive Pancreaticoduodenectomies in a Single Institution
Pecorelli N, Zerbi A, Balzano G, Albarello L, Merlini F, Capretti G, Angiolini R, Di Carlo V
Pancreas Unit - Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):628.
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Follow-up of Patients with Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis and not Dilated Pancreatic Ducts by Repeated EUS
Petrone MC, Mariani A, Arcidiacono PG, Giussani A, Di Leo M, Testoni PA
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University, Scientific Institute "San Raffaele". Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):629.
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Serum Leptin, but no Adiponectin and RAGE, Is Able to Distinguish between Chronic Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Diseases
Pezzilli R, Ricci C, Barassi A, Corsi MM, Morselli-Labate AM, Casadei R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Melzi d'Eril G
Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):629.
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Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Outcome of Early Onset Pancreatic Cancer Subjects Compared to Older Patients
Piciucchi M, Capurso G, Valente R, Cavallini M, Romiti A, Marchetti P, Ziparo V, Delle Fave G
Department of Digestive and Liver Disease, "S.Andrea" Hospital, II Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, "La Sapienza" University. Rome Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):630.
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Robotic Cyst-Jejunostomy (and Cholecystectomy) for the Treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: A Case Report
Pisano R, Moretto C, D'Imporzano S, Vistoli F, Croce C, Del Chiaro M, Boggi U
U.O. General Surgery and Trasplantation of Uremic and Diabetic Patients, "Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana". Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):630-631.
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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm: A Pathological Study of “Minimal Invasion”
Poli F, Lega S, Panzacchi R, Casadei R, Ricci C, Rega D, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D
Department of Pathology, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):631.
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PES-003, a New Pro-Drug for Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
Polvani S, Calamante M, Ottanelli B, Foresta V, Pieraccini G, Moneti G, Buccoliero F, Ceni E, Cioni L, Mello T, Tarocchi M, Milani S, Luchinat C, Galli A
Fiorgen, Farmacogenomic Foundation. Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):631-632.
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Successful Percutaneous Drainage of Post-Acute Pancreatitis Pseudocyst
Pozzato P, Navarra G, Vicari S, Virzì S, Ventrucci M
Department of Internal Medicine, "Bentivoglio" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):632.
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A Rare Case of Malignant Insulinoma
Rega D, Casadei R, D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Morabito R, Buscemi S, Poli F, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):633.
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Preliminary Results on the Role of Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography for Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Analysis of 26 Patients
Rega D, Casadei R, Serra C, Pezzilli R, Ricci C, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Morabito R, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):633-634.
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Natural History of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report
Rega D, Casadei R, D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Monari F, Lega S, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):634.
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The Adenosquamous Pancreatic Cancer. A Review of Literature and Report of 6 Cases
Regi P, Butturini G, Capelli P, D'Onofrio M, Mascetta G, Cena C, Pederzoli P, Bassi C
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):634-635.
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A Randomized Phase II Trial of Two Different Four-Drug Combinations in Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: Cisplatin, Gemcitabine, Capecitabine, Epirubicin or Docetaxel
Reni M, Cereda S, Rognone A, Passoni P, Belli C, Balzano GP, Zerbi A, Di Carlo V, Villa E
S. Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):635.
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Total Pancreatectomy: Indications, Results and Quality of Life
Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Monari F, Lega S, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):636.
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Is Enucleoresection a Viable Option for Endocrine Pancreatic Tumors less than 4 cm in Diameter?
Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Laterza M, Poli F, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):636.
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Is there a Correct Management of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions? A Single Centre Experience
Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Alagna V, Lega S, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):637.
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Incidental Pancreatic Cystic Lesions. A Single Centre Experience
Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Alagna V, Serra C, Lega S, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):637-638.
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Are there Predictive Malignant Factors in Pancreatic Cystic Tumors? A Single Centre Experience
Ricci C, Casadei R, Serra C, Pezzilli R, Rega D, D'Ambra M, Calculli L, Alagna V, Poli F, Santini D, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):638.
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Learning Curve for Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery: Data from a Four-Month Experience
Ridolfi C, Zuliani W, Balzano G, Zerbi A, Milani F, Di Carlo V, Braga M
Department of Surgery, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):638-639.
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Incidence and Risk Factors for Secondary Cancers in Patients with Sporadic Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Rinzivillo M, Capurso G, Panzuto F, Bettini R, Boninsegna L, Pederzoli P, Falconi M, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease, "Sapienza" University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):639.
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Preoperative Administration of Antioxidants in Pancreatic Surgery: Double-Blind Rondomised Clinical Trial
Rocchetti SI, Bissolati M, Beneduce AA, Pecorelli N, Di Carlo V, BragaM
Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):639-640.
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Secretomes of Pancreatic Cancer vs. Normal Cell Lines Analysed and Compared by Aglobal Proteomic/Bioinformatic Approach
Schiarea S, Solinas G, Allavena P, Fanelli R, Chiabrando C
"Mario Negri" Institute of Pharmacological Research. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):640.
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Mesenchymal Cells Appearing in Pancreatic Tissue Culture are Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells with the Capacity to Improve Transplanted Islet Function
Sordi V, Melzi R, Mercalli A, Formicola R, Doglioni C, Ferrari G, Nano R, Chwalek K, Lammert E, Bonifacio E, Piemonti L
Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):641.
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Duodenopancreatic Traumatic Injuries: Statistical Analysis of Prognostic Factors Can Lead Surgeon's Therapeutic Challenge
Tugnoli G, Di Saverio S, Antonacci N, Ciaroni V, Biscardi A, Montanari N, Cancellieri F, Coniglio C, Gordini G, Baldoni F
Emergency Surgery and Trauma Surgery Unit (Head Dr. F. Baldoni), "Maggiore" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):641-642.
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Acute Pancreatitis Complicating Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Report of 5 Cases
Uomo G, Di Costanzo GG, Gallucci F, Niola R, Addario L, Rabitti PG
Department of Internal Medicine, Cardarelli Hospital. Naples, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):642.
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A Case of Mucin-Hypersecreting Intrahepatic Bile Duct Tumor Occurring Simultaneously with a Pancreatic Intraductal Papillay Mucinuous Tumor
Valente R, Iannicelli E, Piciucchi M, Federici G, Di Giulio E, Ziparo V, Capurso G, Delle Fave G
Unit of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Second Medical School, "La Sapienza" University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):643.
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Prognostic Relevance of Lymph Node Metastases and Adjuvant Treatment for Patients with Invasive Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs) of the Pancreas
Vasile E, Del Chiaro M, Funel N, Caponi S, Croce C, Perrone V, Sainato A, Pasqualetti F, Coppola M, Cionini L, Campani D, Falcone A, Boggi U, Mosca F
"Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Pisana", University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):643-644.
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Value of Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas
Vicari S, Pozzato P, Navarra G, Venerato S, Virzì S, Ventrucci M
Department of Internal Medicine, "Bentivoglio" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2009 Sep 25; 10(5 Suppl.):644.
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Gem-Resistant Pancreatic Carcinoma Cells Capan-2 Are Enriched in Cancer Stem Cells That Can be Targeted by Disulfiram
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