Erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein for the prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The 2012 international consensus guidelines for the management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas stratified patients into 2 clinical categories, "high-risk stigmata" and "worrisome features," and recommended different therapeutic strategies for these groups. The aim of this st...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Aso T,Ohtsuka T,Matsunaga T,Kimura H,Watanabe Y,Tamura K,Ideno N,Osoegawa T,Takahata S,Shindo K,Ushijima Y,Aishima S,Oda Y,Ito T,Mizumoto K,Tanaka M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mammalian targets of rapamycin inhibitors (mTORi) are considered second-line immunosuppression agents because of associated increases in rejection and impaired wound healing. Recent reports indicate mTORi have been linked to improved survival, decreased inflammatory response in pancreatitis, and antiprolifer...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Siskind EJ,Liu C,Collins DT,Emery E,Steen E,Tran E,Stodghill J,Piper J,Jonsson J,Ortiz J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of papillary cystic tumor (PCT) of the pancreas in a 55-year-old woman is described. She presented with a gradually enlarging and painless abdominal mass for > 26 years. The tumor was encapsulated and measured 16 x 12 x 10 cm. The gross features and conventional light microscopic appearance of this tumor were c...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lee WY,Tzeng CC,Jin YT,Chow NH,Yip CM,Lee JC

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Clinical trials are a prerequisite for evidence-based medicine. Trial representativity by internal and external validities is an assumption for a transfer into the real world. METHODS:A questionnaire addressing several forms of bias was established. Randomized controlled trials for adjuvant treatment of pan...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Sorg C,Schmidt J,Büchler MW,Edler L,Märten A

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated how well phase II trials in locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer (LAMPC) meet current recommendations for trial design. METHODS:We conducted a systematic review of phase II first-line treatment trial for LAMPC. We assessed baseline characteristics, type of comparison, and primary e...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tang M,Chen J,Goldstein D,Links M,Lord S,Marschner I,Simes RJ,Lee CK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors investigated if timing of medical treatment is associated with the analgesic effect of pregabalin or placebo in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Sixty-four patients received pregabalin (150-300 mg twice a day) or matching placebo for 3 consecutive weeks. Responders to treatment w...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Olesen SS,Graversen C,Bouwense SA,Wilder-Smith OH,van Goor H,Drewes AM

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of a potent and long-acting bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist (HOE140) on acute pancreatitis induced by retrograde infusion of trypsin and taurocholate into the pancreatic duct was studied in rats. HOE140 was administered subcutaneously immediately before and 3 h after the induction of pancreatitis and the ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kanbe T,Naruse S,Kitagawa M,Nakae Y,Hayakawa T

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Adhesion molecules are involved in the inflammatory response during acute pancreatitis (AP). We investigated the effect of dexamethasone (Dx) on intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) expression during AP and its consequences on leukocyte recruitment and pancreatic damage. METHODS:Acute pancreatitis was...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ramudo L,Yubero S,Manso MA,Sanchez-Recio J,Weruaga E,De Dios I

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease worldwide for its high mortality. Gemcitabine has become the frontline option for the treatment of this disease since its approval. However, resistance to the drug has been on the rise in recent years. Searching for other chemotherapeutic agents therefore has attracted ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Zhang M,Sun C,Shan X,Yang X,Li-Ling J,Deng Y

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To confirm the accuracy of guided percutaneous aspiration (GPA) in distinguishing sterile from infected pancreatic necrosis, we have performed Brown-Brenn tissue Gram stains on pancreatic and peripancreatic necrotic tissue removed operatively in 15 patients. In eight patients judged to have sterile necrosis on the bas...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Banks PA,Gerzof SG,Chong FK,Worthington MG,Doos WG,Sullivan JG,Johnson WC

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：METHODOLOGY:The authors performed the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in 17 cases of pancreatic ductal cell carcinoma (PDC) and five cases of normal pancreatic tissues to determine the expression of tumor necrosis factor -related apoptosis-inducing factor (TRAIL) and its five receptors in PDC. ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Satoh K,Kaneko K,Hirota M,Masamune A,Satoh A,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Pancreatic trauma is rare and often missed during initial assessment of patients with abdominal trauma. This study reviews our experience of managing pancreatic trauma at a tertiary referral center and discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. METHODS:A retrospective study of our prospectively ma...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Thomas H,Madanur M,Bartlett A,Marangoni G,Heaton N,Rela M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role of insulin in the potentiation effect of secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK) on pancreatic exocrine secretion, the pancreas was isolated from rats and perfused with modified Krebs-Henseleit solution containing glucose at three concentrations. Intraarterial glucose at concentrations of 2.5, 10, a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lee YL,Kwon HY,Park HS,Lee TH,Park HJ

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the effect of comprehensive cryosurgery (ablation of intrapancreatic and extrapancreatic tumors) plus immunotherapy in metastatic pancreatic cancer. METHODS:We divided 106 patients (57 men, 49 women; median age, 65 years) into the cryoimmunotherapy (31 pati...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Niu L,Chen J,He L,Liao M,Yuan Y,Zeng J,Li J,Zuo J,Xu K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we introduce our rapid-production model for pancreatic duct adenocarcinomas and describe the mechanisms of pancreatic duct carcinogenesis so far elucidated in Syrian golden hamsters. It is evident that a series of histogenetic steps are involved, leading from hyperplasia through atypical hyperplasia t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Konishi Y,Tsutsumi M,Tsujiuchi T

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to evaluate diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasound strain ratio elastography in patients with focal pancreatic masses and to determine the cutoff value between the pancreatic malignancies and inflammatory pancreatic masses using reference areas different than those used by othe...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Rustemović N,Kalauz M,Grubelić Ravić K,Iveković H,Bilić B,Ostojić Z,Opačić D,Ledinsky I,Majerović M,Višnjić A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ATM protein anticipates in the initiation of the DNA repair signal pathway and also mediates cell cycle arrest and repair. ATM deficiency predictably results in radiosensitivity, germ cell degeneration, chromosomal instability, immunodeficiency, and an extreme predisposition to tumors. Moreover, studies found that ATM...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Yu G,Zhu MH,Zhu Z,Ni CR,Zheng JM,Li FM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of developing postoperative complications following pancreatic resection depends mainly on how difficult it is to perform a proper pancreaticointestinal anastomosis. We have evaluated the serum pancreolauryl test, a rapid tubeless pancreatic function test, as a simple preoperative predictor of the degree of p...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Friess H,Malfertheiner P,Isenmann R,Kühne H,Beger HG,Büchler MW

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stimulation of the exocrine pancreas with cholecystokinin analogues leads to a variety of intraacinar processes, many coupled to energy consumption. It was hypothesized that extensive ATP depletion could play a role in the pathophysiology of acute pancreatitis, especially in the hyperstimulation (cerulein) model. Mice...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lüthen RE,Niederau C,Ferrell LD,Grendell JH

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of a commercially available enzyme immunoassay method for the determination of lipase concentration in human duodenal fluid is reported. Variations in the test procedure have been investigated. A sample incubation and a conjugate incubation of 1 h at 37 degrees C are necessary. There is substantial agr...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hafkenscheid JC,Hessels M,Kerstens PJ,Lamers CB

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six patients with pancreatic head carcinoma entered a protocol, but only 20 were suitable for resection and evaluation of long-term survival. They were nine males and 11 females, with a mean age of 64.3 years. Following surgical resection, 10 Gy was delivered to the tumor bed intraoperatively. Postoperative rad...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Crucitti F,Doglietto GB,Frontera D,Viola G,Morganti AG,Valentini V,Alfonsi G,Trodella L,Cellini N

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical, histopathologic, immunohistochemical, and genetic analyses of 2 osteoclastic giant cell tumors of the pancreas are presented. The neoplasms were composed of osteoclastic giant cells and pleomorphic cells (PCs). The tissue-specific markers gave evidence of mesenchymal nature of the osteoclastic giant cells, a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Lukás Z,Dvorák K,Kroupová I,Valásková I,Habanec B

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the degree of pancreatic secretory alterations assessed by secretin-cerulein test (S-C) in relation to various morphological changes detected by real-time ultrasonography (US) in 42 patients affected by chronic pancreatitis. Exocrine insufficiency was found in 41 patients (97.6%), while morphological a...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Bolondi L,Priori P,Gullo L,Santi V,Li Bassi S,Barbara L,Labó G

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate whether the previously described differentiating islet-like aggregates of human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cells (PANC-1) develop glucose response and exhibit intercellular communication. METHODS:Fura 2-loaded PANC-1 cells in serum-free medium were assayed for changes in cytoso...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hiram-Bab S,Shapira Y,Gershengorn MC,Oron Y

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study we investigated the relationship between specific HLA antigens and sporadic pancreatic cancer in Greek population. METHODS:The allele frequencies of serologically and molecular defined class I and II HLA antigens were studied in 60 unrelated patients with pancreatic cancer histologically confirme...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kouerinis IA,Zografos G,Tarassi KE,Athanasiades TH,Liontos M,Gorgoulis VG,Korkolis D,Konstandoulakis MM,Fotiadis CI,Androulakis G,Papasteriades CA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of exogenously administered lactate and pyruvate on blood perfusion in endogenous and transplanted islets. METHODS:Anesthetized Wistar-Furth rats were given lactate or pyruvate intravenously, and regional blood perfusion was studied 3 or 30 minutes late...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Barbu A,Johansson Å,Bodin B,Källskog Ö,Carlsson PO,Sandberg M,Börjesson JL,Jansson L

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study is to assess the prognostic significance of late parenchymal pancreas necrosis as observed on serial contrast-enhanced computed tomographic (CT) scan. METHODS:Eighty-four patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis were included. All initial CT scans were examined on complete contr...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Wijffels NA,van Walraven LA,Ophof PJ,Hop WC,van der Harst E,Lange JF

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown that the DU-PAN-2 antigen is elevated in approximately 70% of serum samples obtained from pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients, and within the normal range (less than 400 U/ml) in 99% of normal subjects. In this study, the DU-PAN-2 antigen level of the serum and pancreatic ductal fluid in pat...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mahvi DM,Seigler HF,Meyers WC,Kalthoff H,Schmiegel WH,Metzgar RS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultivation and preservation of human pancreatic ductal cells have remained a challenge. With a defined culture medium and refinement of culturing techniques, we have been able to maintain human pancreatic ductal cells without any genetic manipulation in culture for more than 16 months. Freshly isolated ductal fragmen...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ulrich AB,Schmied BM,Matsuzaki H,El-Metwally T,Moyer MP,Ricordi C,Adrian TE,Batra SK,Pour PM

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the diagnostic significance of the K-ras point mutations at codon 12 in duodenal lavage fluid (DLF) compared with pure pancreatic juice (PPJ). The DLF was easily and safely collected by injecting distilled water into the duodenum and then aspirating through the working channel of the endoscope during endo...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Nakamura Y,Onda M,Uchida E

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00