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SEPTEMBER 2011: Vol. 12, No. 5 - Table of Contents

EDITORIAL

Pain in Pancreatic Cancer: Does Drug Treatment Still Play a Role?
Uomo I
Department of Pharmacy, P. Borsellino Hospital. Marsala (TP), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):435-437.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Resection Status, Age and Nodal Involvement Determine Survival among Patients Receiving Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Moghanaki D, Mick R, Furth EE, Sohal D, Salmon PM, Behbahani A, Morgans AK, Miller SM, Giantonio BJ, Whittington RW, Haller DG, Rosato EF, Plastaras JP
Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):438-444.
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Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy with Resection of the Splenic Vessels. Should One Rely on the Short Gastric Arteries?
Egorov VI, Yashina NI, Zhurenkova TV, Petukhova MV, Starostina NS, Zarinskaya SA, Dmitriyeva KA, Shevchenko TV, Petrov RV
Vishnevsky Institute of Surgery. Moscow, Russia
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):445-457.
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CASE REPORTS

Heterotopic Pancreas of the Gallbladder Associated with Chronic Cholecystitis and High Levels of Amylasuria
Klimis T, Roukounakis N, Kafetzis I, Mouziouras V, Karantonis I, Andromanakos N
Department of Pathology, Third Hospital of Social Insurance Institute. Athens, Greece
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):458-460.
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Successful Diagnosis and Management of Biliary Cast Syndrome in a Liver Transplant Patient Using Single Operator Cholangioscopy
Navaneethan U, Venkatesh PGK, Al Mohajer M, Gelrud A
Department of Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Institute, the Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland, OH, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):461-463.
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A Minute Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with Lipomatous Pseudohypertrophy of the Pancreas
Izumi S, Nakamura S, Tokumo M, Mano S
Department of Surgery, Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital. Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):464-468.
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Hemosuccus Pancreaticus Associated with Severe Acute Pancreatitis and Pseudoaneurysms: A Report of Two Cases
Ray S, Das K, Ray S, Khamrui S, Ahammed M, Deka U
Division of Surgical Gastroenterology, School of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research. Kolkata, West Bengal, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):469-472.
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Cystic Pancreatic Lymphangioma. The First Report of a Preoperative Pathological Diagnosis by Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration
Bhatia V, Rastogi A, Saluja SS, Kumar M, Bihari C, Kalayarasan R, Gupta NL
Medical Hepatology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS). New Delhi, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):473-476.
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Diffuse Pancreatic Lesion Mimicking Autoimmune Pancreatitis in an HIV-Infected Patient: Successful Treatment by Antiretroviral Therapy
Leurquin-Sterk G, Schepers K, Delhaye M, Goldman S, Verset L, Matos C
Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Clinics of Brussels, ''Erasme'' Hospital. Brussels, Belgium
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):477-481.
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Severe Impaired Deambulation in a Patient with Vitamin D and Mineral Deficiency Due to Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Christensen AT, Østergård T, Andersen V
Medical Department, Viborg Regional Hospital. Viborg, Denmark
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):482-484.
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Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis Presenting as an Isolated Left Perinephric Abscess: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Thandassery RB, Mothilal SKR, Singh SK, Khaliq A, Kumar L, Kochhar R, Singh K, Kochhar R
Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Chandigarh, India
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):485-488.
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Pancreatic Leak After Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Managed by Transpapillary Pancreatic Duct Stenting
Reddymasu S, Oropeza-Vail MM, Williamson S, Jafri F, Olyaee M
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Creighton University Medical Center. Omaha, NE, USA
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):489-490.
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LETTER

Posterior Approach Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Does It Really Improve Long-Term Survival in Pancreatic Head Cancer?
Dumitrascu T, Popescu I
Center of General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, Fundeni Clinical Institute. Bucharest, Romania
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):491-492.
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REPLY

The Role of Wide Excision of Occult Cancer Tissue Harbored Posteriorly to the Superior Mesenteric Artery
Kurosaki I, Minagawa M, Takano K, Takizawa K, Hatakeyama K
Division of Digestive and General Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences. Niigata, Japan
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):493-494.
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PANCREAS NEWS

Early Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis: Do Not Forget the Need for Water
Pezzilli R, Imbrogno A, Fabbri D, Corinaldesi R
Pancreas Unit, Department of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):495-496.
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PANCREAS ALERTS

JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Sep 9; 12(5):497-501.
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SUPPLEMENT

CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS

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35th National Congress of the
Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP)
Peschiera del Garda, VR (Italy). October 13-15, 2011

(The abstracts are published as submitted by the authors)

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

A 13-Year Single Institution Experience with 4-Drug Regimens in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (PA)
Belli C, Balzano GP, Cereda S, Passoni P, Ghidini M, Rognone A, Cappio S, Nicoletti R, Arcidiacono PG, Villa E, Di Carlo V, Reni M
San Raffaele Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):502.
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Long-Term Study of Residual Pancreatic Function After Pancreogastric or Pancreojejunal Pylorus-Preserving Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Benini L, Bassi C, Magro A, Agugiaro F, Butturini G, Campagnola P, Rostello A, Massella A, Moser L, Gabbrielli A, Panzeri F, Salvia R, Falconi M, Manfredi R, Pozzi Mucelli R, Frulloni L, Pederzoli P, Vantini I
Department of Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):502-503.
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Laparoscopic Robot-Assisted Pancreas Transplantation
Boggi U, Vistoli F, Signori S, Croce C, Amorese G, Consani G, Guarracino F, D'Imporzano S, De Lio N, Belluomini MA, Caniglia F, Marchetti P, Mosca F
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):503.
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Management of Insulinomas: Perioperative and Long-term Outcomes Following Enucleations and Pancreatic Resections in 198 Patients
Boninsegna L, Zerbi A, Crippa S, Capitanio V, Balzano GP, Pederzoli P, Di Carlo V, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. Department of Surgery, IRCCS "Ospedale San Raffaele, Vita e Salute" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):503-504.
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Functional Characterization of Genetic Susceptibility to Pancreatic Cancer
Campa D, Rizzato C, Hoheisel J, Giese N, Werner J, Lorenzo-Bermejo J, William Greenhalf, Eithne Costello, Neoptolemos JP, Büchler M, Bauer A, Canzian F
German Cancer Research Center. Heidelberg, Germany
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):504.
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Molecular Characterization of Primary Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cell Cultures
Cangi MG, Pecciarini L, Talarico A, Magliacane G, Grassini G, Dal Cin E, Santambrogio G, Doglioni C
Pathology Unit, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):504-505.
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The Burden of Grade C Pancreatic Fistula After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Capretti G, Pecorelli N, Merlini F, Angiolini MR, Nano R, Piemonti L, Castoldi R, Baccari P, Braga M, Carvello M, Balzano G
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):505.
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A Real-World Analysis of the Outcome of Patients with IPMN and Indication for Surgery According to IAP Criteria in Whom Surgery Is Not Performed Due to Advanced Age or Comorbidities
Capurso G, Del Chiaro M, Antonelli M, Piciucchi M, Leonardi G, Iannicelli E, Cavallini M, Ziparo V, Boggi U, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease, School of Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):506.
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Meta-Analysis of the Placebo Rate of Abdominal Pain Remission in Clinical Trials of Chronic Pancreatitis
Capurso G, Cocomello L, Benedetto U, Cammà C, Delle Fave G
Unit of Digestive and Liver Disease, II School of Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome. Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):506-507.
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Markers of Tissue Hypoperfusion and Short-Term Outcomes After Major Pancreatic Surgery
Chandrabalan VV, Madurska M, McKay CJ, Carter CR, Dickson EJ
Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Glasgow, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):507.
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Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Fecal Elastase-1 (FE-1) Value Is a Strong Independent Predictor of Poor Survival
Crippa S, Partelli S, Frulloni L, Minniti C, Laiti S, Benini L, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona, Policlinico "GB Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):507-508.
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Hypofractionated Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Non-Metastatic Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: Preliminary Results
Castiglioni S, Zerbi A, Arcangeli S, Bignardi M, Mancosu P, Tozzi A, Navarria P, Montorsi M, Scorsetti M
Division of Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, "Humanitas" Clinical Institute. Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):508.
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Clinical, Morphological and Functional Aspects of Patients Suffering from Pancreatitis Associated with Mutations of CFTR and SPINK1 Genes
De Marchi G, Frulloni L, Amodio A, Katsotourchi AM, Viaro T, Niensted R, Tumelero T, Gabbrielli A, Benini L, Vantini I
Department of Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):508-509.
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Pancreatectomy Plus resection of Peripancreatic Arteries: A Single Institution Experience
Del Chiaro M, Costa F, De Lio N, Signori S, D'Isidoro C, Mosca F, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):509.
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Long-Term Survival of Patients Undergoing Pancreatectomy Plus Vein Resection and Suffering Postoperative Complications
Del Chiaro M, Segersvärd R, Costa F, D'Isidoro C, Ansorge C, Lundell L, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):510.
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148 Consecutive Patients with LAPC Treated with RFA: Results of Long-Term Follow-up
Frigerio I, Regi P, Giardino A, Girelli R, Salvia R, Fontana M, Bassi C
HPB Unit, "Casa di Cura Pederzoli". Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):510-511.
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The Effect of Prophylactic Transpapillary Pancreatic Stent Insertion on Leakage Rate After Distal Pancreatectomy: Results of a Randomized, Clinical Trial
Frozanpor F, Lundell L, Segersvärd R, Arnelo U
Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Surgery, Söder Hospital. Stockholm, Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):511.
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Microvascular Density (MVD) in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (pNET): Correlation with MDCT Post-Contrastographic Pattern and the Neoplasms Nature
Funel N, Pontillo B, Cappelli C, Pollina LE, Boggi U, Perrone V, Bartolozzi C, Mosca F, Campani D
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):511-512.
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Minor Papilla Sphincterotomy Is an Effective Therapy in Recurrent Pancreatitis Due to Santorinicele: Experience of a Single Centre
Garribba A, Bernardoni L, Rostello A, Manfredi R, Frulloni L, Benini L, Vantini I, Gabbrielli A
Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):512.
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Cefazolin is Inappropriate as Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Pancreatic Surgery
Gavazzi F, Fiore B, Ridolfi C, Morelli P, Zerbi A, Montorsi M
Pancreatic Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS "Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):512-513.
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Synergistic Interaction of Novel Lactate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors with Gemcitabine in Hypoxic Models of Pancreatic Cancer
Giovannetti E, Sciarrillo R, Granchi C, Leon LG, Funel N, Macchia M, Avan A, Minutolo F, Peters GJ
Medical Oncology, VU University Medical Center. Amsterdam, The Netherlands
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):513.
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Significant Association Between DNA Repair Polymorphisms and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Patients Treated with Gemcitabine/Platinum Combination Chemotherapy
Giovannetti E, Reni M, Pacetti P, Mambrini A, Vasile E, Lucchesi M, Ghidini M, Funel N, Avan A, Cereda S, Cantore M, Peters GJ
Surgery, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):514.
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Growth Pattern of Serous Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: Observational Study with Long-Term Magnetic Resonance Surveillance and Recommendations for Treatment
Malleo G, Bassi C, Rossini R, Manfredi R, Butturini G, Massignani M, Paini M, Pederzoli P, Salvia R
Unit of General Surgery B, "G.B. Rossi" Hospital, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):514-515.
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Pancreatic Tumors in Childhood and Adolescence: Uncommon Neoplasms with Favorable Outcome
Marchegiani G, Crippa S, Malleo G, Partelli S, Capelli P, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):515.
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Comparing RECIST and Choi's Criteria After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Patients with Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
Monari F, D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Buscemi S, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Santini D, Di Marco MC, Macchini M, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital". Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):515-516.
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Hyperglycemia-Induced S100A8 and S100A9 Target Akt and NF-kB Signaling in Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Moz S, Zambon CF, Bozzato D, Padoan A, Fogar P, Sperti C, Greco E, Fadi E, Navaglia F, Pelloso M, Rossi E, Pasquali C, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):516.
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Branch Duct Intraductal Papillary-Mucinous Neoplasia: Thin Red Line Walking Between Surgery and Surveillance
Paini M, Zamboni G, Malleo G, Marchegiani G, Pea A, Mascetta G, Pennacchio S, Bassi C, Salvia R
General Surgery B, Department of Surgery, "G.B. Rossi Hospital", University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):516-517.
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Pattern and Clinical Predictors of Lymph Node Involvement in Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Pancreas
Partelli S, Cherif R, Boninsegna L, Gaujoux S, Crippa S, Couvelard A, Scarpa A, Sauvanet A, Ruszniewski P, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):517.
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Does Preoperative Chemotherapy Affect Short-Term Outcome After Pancreatic Resection? A Case-Match Analysis
Pecorelli N, Capretti G, Reni M, Cereda S, Balzano G, Castoldi R, Doglioni C, Ariotti R, Braga M
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):517-518.
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Single Step EUS-Guided Transmural Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Analysis of Technical Feasibility, Efficacy, and Safety in a Single Center
Petrone MC, Di Leo M, Carrara S, Boemo C, Arcidiacono PG
San Raffaele Scientific Institute, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):518.
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Electroporation of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines Enhances the Anti-Tumor Effect of Bleomycin and Cisplatin
Prejanò S, Corbo V, Battista M, Cadossi R, Bassi C, Scarpa A
Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University of Verona, "Policlinico G.B. Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):518-519.
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Pancreas-Preserving Duodenectomy is a Safe Alternative to High-Risk Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Premalignant Duodenal Lesions
Rangelova EB, Del Chiaro M, Lundell L, Segersvärd R
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Karolinska University Hospital. Stockholm, Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):519.
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PTEN Loss is a Marker of Poor Prognosis in Surgically Resected Chemotherapy Treated Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Reni M, Balzano G, Cereda S, Belli C, Magliacane G, Cangi MG, Doglioni C
IRCCS "San Raffaele". Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):519-520.
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New WHO Classification for Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors: A Better Model?
Ricci C, Monari F, Buscemi S, D'Ambra M, Campana D, Tomassetti P, Taffurelli G, Santini D, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):520.
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Post-Operative Analgesia After Pancreatic Surgery: Safety and Efficacy of Continuous Wound Infusion of Ropivacaine
Ridolfi C, Gavazzi F, Fiore B, Leone N, Spoto M, Zerbi A, Montorsi M
Pancreatic Surgery, University of Milan, IRRCS "Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):520-521.
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A Twist in the Tale After Pancreatic Resection for Cystic Neoplasms: When Histological Examination Reveals a "Whipple for Nothing"
Salvia R, Paiella S, Pennacchio S, Marchegiani G, Malleo G, Pea A, Paini M, Falconi M, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of Surgery, Verona University Hospital "G.B. Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):521.
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Positron Emission Tomography vs. International Consensus Guidelines in Detecting Malignancy of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas
Sperti C, Beltrame V, Tona F, Bissoli S, Chierichetti F, Pedrazzoli S, Pasquali C
Pancreatic and Digestive Endocrine Surgical Unit, Surgical Clinic IV, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):522.
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The Heterotrimeric G15 Protein May Support Sustained PKD1 Activation
Zanini S, Giovinazzo F, Sinnett-Smith J, Rozengurt E, Bassi C, Innamorati G,
Laboratory for Translational Surgery, University Laboratory for Medical Research (LURM), University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):522-523.
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POSTER SESSION

Activation of MNK2/eIF4E Pathway by the Splicing Factor SRSF1 Supports Pancreatic Cancer Cell Survival to Genotoxic Stress
Adesso L, Calabretta S, Barbagallo F, Pilozzi E, Capurso G, Geremia R, Delle Fave G, Sette C
Digestive and Liver Disease, Second School of Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):523.
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Contribution of HLA-DRB1*04 Allele to the Genetic Susceptibility of Autoimmune Pancreatitis: Preliminary Data
Amodio A, Frulloni L, Goni E, Martorana D, Zuppardo RA, Katsotourchi AM, De Marchi G, Vantini I, Cavestro GM
Department of Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):523-524.
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Accuracy and Safety of US guided FNA in One-Day Hospital Setting
Armatura G, Girelli R, Frigerio I, Girdino A, Regi P, Barbi E, Gobbo S, Stucchi E, Salvia R, Bassi C
Pederzoli Clinic. Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):524.
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Diabetes Associated with Disease of Exocrine Pancreas: A Prospective Observational Study
Balzano G, Stratta G, Dugnan E, Nini A, Braga M, Angiolini MR, Piemonti L
Department of Surgery and Diabetes Research Institute, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):524-525.
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Patterns of Recurrence After Curative Resection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Barugola G, Manzoni A, Neri A, Inama M, Tamburrino D, Rossato R, Pederzoli P, Falconi M
Department of Surgery, University of Verona, "Policlinico G.B. Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):525.
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FDG-PET Incidental Detection of Second Cancer During Investigation for Pancreatic Diseases
Beltrame V, Bissoli S, Chierichetti F, Milanetto AC, Morbin T, Pasquali C, Sperti C
Pancreatic and Digestive Endocrine Surgical Unit, Fourth Surgical Clinic, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):525-526.
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Fecal Elastase-1 and Steatorrhea in Patients with Chronic Pancreatic Disorders or with Pancreatic Resections
Benini L, Agugiaro F, Magro A, Campagnola P, Butturini G, Massella A, Moser L, Gabbrielli A, Bassi C, Panzeri F, Falconi M, Pederzoli P, Frulloni L, Vantini I
Department of Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):526.
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Development and Molecular Characterization of a Gemcitabine-Resistant Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cell Subpopulation
Calabretta S, Adesso L, Geremia R, Capurso G, Delle Fave G, Sette C
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, Second School of Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):526-527.
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A Prognostic Score to Predict Major Complications After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Capretti G, Pecorelli N, Balzano G, Ariotti R, Braga M
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):527.
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MR Analysis and Evolution Over Time of Multifocal Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Confined to Secondary Ducts
Castelli FMC, Manfredi R, Pozzi Mucelli R
Institute of Radiology, University of Verona, "Policlinico G.B. Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):527-528.
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Obstructive Jaundice Negatively Impairs Dynamic Exercise Performance in Patients Undergoing Major Pancreatic Surgery
Chandrabalan VV, McMillan DC, McKay CJ, Carter CR, Dickson EJ
Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Glasgow, United Kingdom
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):528.
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Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) and Quantitative Perfusion Analysis in the Assessment of Neuroendocrine Liver Metastases
Chiesara F, Baccini F, Merola E, Rinzivillo M, Panzuto F, Capurso G, Delle Fave G
Digestive and Liver Disease Unit, Second School of Medicine, University of Rome "La Sapienza". Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):528-529.
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Immune Suppression in Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Coin S, Malleo G, Brutti N, Mandruzzato S, Zanovello P, Bronte V, Pederzoli P, Bassi C, Monsurrò V
Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, University of Verona Medical School. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):529.
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O6-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase Expression and Methylation Status in Non-Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Carcinomas
Corbo V, Bersani S, Amato E, Beghelli S, Cataldo I, Boninsegna L, Capelli P, Falconi M, Scarpa A
ARC-NET Research Centre, University of Verona, "Policlinico GB Rossi". Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):530.
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Leakage of Biliojejeunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Is It Possible to Recognize Risk Factors?
D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Buscemi S, Monari F, Laterza M, Taffurelli G, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):530.
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Total Pancreatectomy Versus Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple Procedure): Morbidity and Mortality in Short and Long Time
Dazzi A, Ercolani G, Cescon M, Morelli C, Lauro A, Ravaioli M, Zanello M, Ravaioli M, Cucchetti A, Del Gaudio M, Zanfi C, Pinna AD
Liver and Multiorgan Transplant Unit, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):531.
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Advanced Age Should Not Exclude Patients from Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Del Chiaro M, Rangelova E, Ansorge C, Blomberg J, Andrén-Sandberg Å, Segersvärd R
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Karolinska University Hospital. Stockholm, Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):531.
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Circulating Lymphocyte Subsets in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Fabbri D, Imbrogno A, Casadei R, Ricci C, Morselli-Labate AM, Di Marco MC, Vecchiarelli S, Pezzilli R
Departments of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):532.
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Clinical Relevance of Circulating and Splenic Immature Myeloid Cells in Pancreatic Diseases
Fogar P, Fadi E, Falconi M, Sperti C, Greco E, Moz S, Bozzato D, Tamburrino D, Pelloso M, Padoan A, De Franchis G, Zambon CF, Navaglia F, Rossi E, Pedrazzoli S, Pederzoli P, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):532-533.
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Outcome of a Short Term Chemotherapy in Stage III Pancreatic Carcinoma: A Selection for Local Ablative Treatment?
Frigerio I, Regi P, Girelli R, Giardino A, Fontana M, Salvia R, Bassi C
HPB Unit, "Casa di Cura Pederzoli", Peschiera del Garda, (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):533.
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Preoperative Pancreas CT/MRI Characteristics Predict Fistula Rate After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Frozanpor F, Loizou L, Ansorge C, Segersvärd R, Lundell L, Albiin N
Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet. Stockholm Sweden
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):533-534.
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Downregulation of Krüppel-Like Factor 4 Expression and P53 Mutation Are Associated with High Frequency of Pancreatic Intraepithelial Lesions in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Funel N, Morelli M, Giovannetti E, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Mosca F, Boggi U, Cavazzana A, Campani D
Division of General and Transplantation Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):534.
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PMP22 Genetic Alteration and Modulation of PMP22 Expression by NSC-631570 in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
Funel N, Pelliccioni S, Cacciato Insilla A, Denaro M, Giovannetti E, Pollina LE, Del Chiaro, Michelucci A, Simi P, Mosca F, Boggi U, Campani D
Experimental Surgical Pathology, Department of Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):534-535.
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Critical Role of Laser Microdissection for Genetic and Epigenetic Analyses in Pancreatic Cancer: Ten Years of Monocentric Experience
Funel N, Giovannetti E, Del Chiaro M, Pollina LE, Mosca F, Boggi U, Campani D
Division of General and Transplantation Surgery, Pisa University Hospital, University of Pisa. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):535.
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Hepatic Artery Variants Do Not Affect Outcome in Pancreatic Surgery
Gavazzi F, Ridolfi C, Fiore B, Montorsi M, Zerbi A
Pancreatic Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS "Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):536.
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Circulating Metalloproteinase-3 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 in Patients with Ductal Pancreatic Neoplasms
Imbrogno A, Fabbri D, Casadei R, Ricci C, Vecchiarelli S, Di Marco MC, Barassi A, Morselli-Labate AM, Melzi d'Eril GV, Pezzilli R
Department of Digestive Diseases and Internal Medicine, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital, University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):536.
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Do Risk Factors for Pancreatic Fistula Really Exist? A Fifteen-Year Single Institution Experience
Inama M, Butturini G, Malleo G, Panzeri F, Bassi C, Pederzoli P
Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):537.
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Role of CA 19-9 Concentration as an Independent Prognostic Factor in Unresectable Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDCA) Treated with GemOx
Macchini M, Vecchiarelli S, Sina S, Ricci C, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Biasco G, Di Marco M
Department of Hematology and Oncological Sciences "L. e A. Seràgnoli", "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):537.
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Methylation-Associated Down-Regulation of RASSF1A and Up-Regulation of RASSF1C in Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
Malpeli G, Amato E, Boninsegna L, Falconi M, Scarpa A
Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, the Hospital and University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):538.
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RASSF1A Methylation and Chromosome 3p Alterations in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Malpeli G, Amato E, Barbi S, Dandrea M, Bassi C, Scarpa A
Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, the Hospital and University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):538.
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Presence of Extra-Abdominal Metastases Affects Survival in Digestive Endocrine Tumors
Merola E, Panzuto F, Rinzivillo M, Boninsegna L, Iannicelli E, Pilozzi E, Campana D, Tomassetti P, Capurso G, Scarpa A, Falconi M, Delle Fave G
Department of Digestive and Liver Disease, Sant'Andrea Hospital, II Medical School, Sapienza University. Rome, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):539.
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Left Pancreatectomy for Neuroendocrine Pancreatic Tumors
Moletta L, Milanetto AC, Sperti C, Alaggio R, Pedrazzoli S, Pasquali C
Pancreatic and Digestive Endocrine Surgical Unit, Fourth Surgical Clinic, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):555.
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Interventional Radiology For Hemorrhage After Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Mosconi C, D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Renzulli M, Laterza M, Giampalma E, Casadei R, Golfieri R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):540.
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Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Complications After Pancreatic Resection
Mosconi C, D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Renzulli M, Giampalma E, Casadei R, Golfieri R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):540.
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Discovery of New Serum Biomarkers for Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis by MALDI-TOF Analysis
Padoan A, Seraglia R, Moz S, Greco E, Fogar P, Pasquali C, Fadi E, Bozzato D, Pelloso M, Zambon CF, Navaglia F, Rossi E, Di Chiara A, Pavanello G, Pedrazzoli S, Plebani M, Basso D
Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):541.
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathways for Pancreatic Surgery: Preliminary Result of Safety and Adherence
Pecorelli N, Capretti G, Balzano G, Martani C, Casiraghi U, Castoldi R, Merlini F, Angiolini MR, Ariotti R, Beretta L, Braga M
Pancreas Unit, Department of Surgery, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):541-542.
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Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Series of 12 Cases
Pedica F, Cataldo I, Gobbo S, Regi P, Bassi C, Capelli P
Department of Pathology and Diagnostics, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):542.
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Cystic "Feminine" Pancreatic Neoplasms in Men. Do Any Hormonal and/or Phenotypic Alterations Correlate with These Uncommon Entities?
Regi P, Salvia R, Cena C, Girelli, G, Frigerio I, Bassi C
Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):542-543.
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Predicting Factors of Long-Term Survival After Radiofrequency Ablation for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Our Experience from a Series of 131 Consecutive Cases
Regi P, Girelli R, Frigerio I, Giardino A, Salvia R, Bassi C
Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):543.
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Are Sendai's Criteria Always Effective in Management of IPMN? A Single Center Experience
Ricci C, Taffurelli G, D'Ambra M, Buscemi S, Laterza M, Pezzilli R, Calculli L, Santini D, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):543-544.
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Is Binding Pancreaticojejeunostomy a "Panacea" for the Pancreatic Fistula? Results of a Multicentric Prospective Non-Randomized Study
Ricci C, Silvestri S, Casadei R, Campra D, Ercolani G, D'Ambra M, Fronda G, Pinna AD, Minni F
"Prof. Minni" Surgical Unit, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):544.
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Preliminary Results of Pancreatic Sphincterotomy as Treatment of Symptomatic IPMN
Rostello A, Bernardoni L, Garribba A, Castagnini A, Manfredi R, Frulloni L, Benini L, Vantini I, Gabbrielli A
Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):544-545.
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MiRNAs with a Prognostic Significance in Pancreatic Cancer
Tavano F, di Mola FF, Burbaci FP, Piepoli A, Panza A, Copetti M, Lombardi L, Maiello E, Andriulli A, di Sebastiano P
Division of Surgery, "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza" Hospital, IRCCS. San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):545.
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CASE REPORTS

Cystic Dystrophy of the Duodenal Wall in Heterotopic Pancreas: Is Octreotide Useful?
Antonini F, Buscarini E, Belfiori V, Piergallini S, Lo Cascio M, Manfredi C, Macarri G
Department of Gastroenterology, Polytechnic University of Marche, "Murri" Hospital. Fermo, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):546.
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Acinar Cell Cystadenoma of the Pancreas: Case Report of an Unusual Cystic Tumor
Buscemi S, Monari F, Ricci C, Taffurelli G, Santini D, Casadei R, Pezzilli R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):546-547.
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Locally Advanced Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer Become Resectable After Stereotactic Radiotherapy: A Case Report
Castiglioni S, Ridolfi C, Gavazzi F, Arcangeli S, Mancosu P, Tozzi A, Navarria P, Scorsetti M, Montorsi M, Zerbi A
Division of Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery, " Humanitas" Clinical Institute. Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):547.
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Incidental, Non-Functioning, Pancreatic Endocrine Tumor. Is Follow-Up a Good Choice?
D'Ambra M, Ricci C, Campana D, Nori F, Monari F, Buscemi S, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):547-548.
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A Case of Pancreatic Endometrial Cyst
De Lio N, Belluomini MA, Costa F, Gennai A, Perrone VG, Del Chiaro M, Vistoli F, Signori S, Croce C, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery in Uremic and Diabetic Patient, "Cisanello" Hospital, AOUP. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):548.
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Synchronous Serous and Mucinous Cystic Tumors of the Pancreas: Case Report
De Lio N, Costa F, Gennai A, Belluomini MA, Perrone VG, Del Chiaro M, Signori S, Vistoli F, Croce C, Boggi U
Division of General and Transplant Surgery, Pisa University Hospital. Pisa, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):548.
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Case Report and Review of the Literature of Mature Cystic Teratomas of the Pancreas
Degrate L, Mauri G, Misani M, Maternini M, Garancini M, Romano F, Uggeri F
Department of General Surgery, San Gerardo Hospital, University of "Milano-Bicocca". Monza, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):549.
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Case Report: EUS-Assisted Rendezvous ERP for Minor Papilla Endotherapy
Di Leo M, Petrone MC, Giussani A, Arcidiacono PG, Testoni PA, Mariani A
Division of Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, "San Raffaele" Scientific Institute, "Vita-Salute San Raffaele" University. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):549.
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Stenosis of the Celiac Trunk and Aberrant Branch of Superior Mesenteric Artery Complicating Angiographic Management of Post-Pancreatectomy Hemorrhage: A Case Report
Fiore B, Gavazzi F, Ridolfi C, Pedicini V, Piemonti L, Montorsi M, Zerbi A
Pancreatic Surgery, University of Milan, IRCCS "Humanitas". Rozzano (MI), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):550.
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Management of a Hypervascular Pancreatic Mass: Could We Do Better?
Frigerio I, Nicoli N, Regi P, Girelli R, Giardino A, Cena C, Salvia RV, Bassi C
HPB Unit, "Casa di Cura Pederzoli". Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):550-551.
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Abdominal Wall Metastasis from Pancreatic Carcinoma Treated with Electrochemotherapy (ECT): Report of Two Cases
Giardino A, Girelli R, Regi P, Frigerio I, Salvia R, Bassi C
HPB Unit, "Casa di Cura Pederzoli". Peschiera del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):551.
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Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen
Gobbo S, Luchini C, Regi P, Girelli R, Frigerio I, Tinazzi P, Capelli P
Unit of Pathological Anatomy, "Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli". Peschiera Del Garda (VR), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):551-552.
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Hepatic Metastasis from Gastrinoma and Non-Functioning Pancreatic Head Tumor in MEN I: What Does It Means?
Laterza M, Ricci C, Campana D, D'Ambra M, Santini D, De Giorgio R, Tomassetti P, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):552.
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Solid Pancreatic Hamartoma: Report of Two Cases
Marcolini L, Parisi A, Gobbo S, Pedica F, Zamboni G, Chilosi M, Capelli P
Department of Diagnostic Pathology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):552-553.
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Adenosquamous Carcinoma of the Papilla of Vater Associated with a Small Bowel GIST. A Case Report
Moletta L, Sperti C, Bissoli S, Iaria L, Pedrazzoli S, Pasquali C
Unit of Pancreatic and Digestive Endocrine Surgery, Fourth Surgical Clinic, University of Padua. Padua, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):553.
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Small Asymptomatic Branch Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas with Mural Nodules. Should It Be Resected?
Monari F, Taffurelli G, Buscemi S, Ricci C, Calculli L, Pezzilli R, Casadei R, Minni F
Department of Surgery, "Sant'Orsola-Malpighi" Hospital. Bologna, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):553-554.
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An Intriguing Case of Serum CA 19-9 Elevation
Pozzato P, Vicari S, Ventrucci M
Department of Internal Medicine. "Bentivoglio" Hospital. Bentivoglio (BO), Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):554.
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The Role of Surgery as Mandatory Strategy to Obtain a Histological Diagnosis for a Solid Peripancreatic Lesion of Uncertain Origin. A Case Report
Regi P, Cena C, Frigerio I, Giardino A, Fontana M, Girelli R
Department of Surgery and Oncology, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):554-555.
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Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis in a Young Female After a Hepatico-Digiuno Anastomosis Due to Sludge in the Bile Duct Remnant and an Unrecognised Pancreaticobiliary Maljunction: A Case Report
Rostello A, Bernardoni L, Garribba AV, Manfredi R, Frulloni L, Benini L, Vantini I, Gabbrielli A
Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Verona. Verona, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):555.
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Pancreatic Lymphoepithelial Cyst in a 62-Year-Old Woman
Valenti F, Sartori PV, Pagni F, Costantini M, Costanzi A, Mirando A, Leone BE, Maggioni D
Department of Surgery, "Desio" Hospital. Milan, Italy
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2011 Oct 11; 12(5):556.
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