Assessment of the Rate of Decrease in Serum IgG4 Level of Autoimmune Pancreatitis Patients in Response to Initial Steroid Therapy as a Predictor of Subsequent Relapse.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the computed tomography (CT) pancreatic parenchyma attenuation value and clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF). METHODS:The medical records of 115 patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy and preoperative dynamic CT were...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Maehira H,Iida H,Mori H,Kitamura N,Miyake T,Shimizu T,Tani M

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to identify the computed tomography (CT) features that may differentiate nonfunctioning pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-PanNETs) with lymph node (LN) metastasis from NF-PanNETs without lymph node metastasis. METHODS:We retrospectively analyzed 166 NF-PanNETs in 166 patients who had unde...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Choi SH,Kim HJ,Kim SY,Byun JH,Kim KW,Song KB,Kim SC,Kim MH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the trends and death rates of pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis in Japan over the past four decades. It is a disturbing fact that the death rate due to pancreatic cancer is rising, parallel to that of lung cancer and colon cancer and that it is affecting primarily the elderly 65 years and older in both se...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Oomi K,Amano M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to document the natural history of chronic hereditary pancreatitis and to compare its evolution to that of chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. Twelve subjects with chronic hereditary pancreatitis were followed up for a mean duration of 15.8 years (range, 1-23) and compared to subjects with chroni...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Paolini O,Hastier P,Buckley M,Maes B,Demarquay JF,Staccini P,Bellon S,Caroli-Bosc FX,Dumas R,Delmont J

更新日期：1998-10-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Our study aim was to determine encapsulated islet graft viability in an omentum pouch and the effect of fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF-1) released from our redesigned alginate microcapsules on the function of the graft. METHODS:Isolated rat islets were encapsulated in an inner core made with 1.5% low-viscos...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Pareta R,McQuilling JP,Sittadjody S,Jenkins R,Bowden S,Orlando G,Farney AC,Brey EM,Opara EC

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Octreotide is used to treat patients with neuroendocrine tumors. Previous reports show that octreotide long-acting repeatable (LAR) dose and patient body weight affect nadir plasma octreotide levels (approximately 1250, 2500, 5000, and 11,000 pg/mL for LAR doses of 10, 20, 30 and 60 mg/mo). However, plasma oc...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Woltering EA,Salvo VA,O'Dorisio TM,Lyons J 3rd,Li G,Zhou Y,Seward JR,Go VL,Vinik AI,Mamikunian P,Mamikunian G

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to perform an external validation of 2 Asian prognostic indices for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. METHODS:A score was calculated in patients treated with frontline therapy derived from the factors Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status, localization...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Haas M,Laubender RP,Klose C,Schulz C,Mansmann U,Boeck S,Heinemann V

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Angiogenesis plays a major role in tumor progression and metastasis; however, its role in pancreatic cancer (PC) remains unclear. The aim of the study was to explore the cumulative evidence concerning the impact of microvessel density (MVD), an estimator of angiogenesis, on resected PC patients. METHODS:A s...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ntellas P,Dadouli K,Perivoliotis K,Sogka E,Pentheroudakis G,Ioannou M,Hadjichristodoulou C,Tepetes K,Mauri D

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Laparoscopic techniques have been slow to establish a role in pancreatic surgery. Worldwide, laparoscopic left pancreatectomy (LLP) is gaining in popularity; however, there remains little published data from the United Kingdom.We aimed to evaluate the results of LLP performed in a single UK pancreatic unit. ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Mowbray NG,Al-Sarira A,Al-Sarireh B

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a specific cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor antagonist (L364,718) and a gastrin receptor antagonist (L365,260) on gastrin-releasing peptide-10 (GRP-10)-stimulated pancreatic secretion were investigated in the anesthetized rat. GRP-10 stimulated pancreatic exocrine secretion in a dose-dependent manner. A d...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Terashima H,Debas HT,Bunnett NW

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Pancreatic anastomotic leakage remains a major troublesome complication after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Thus, various technical modifications regarding the pancreatic anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy have been attempted to minimize anastomotic leakage. We have performed duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojeju...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hayashibe A,Kameyama M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Single-institution studies have shown improved outcomes among patients with a pathologic complete response (pCR) following neoadjuvant therapy. We sought to evaluate the impact of pCR and near-complete response (nCR) on overall survival (OS) using a large national database. METHODS:The National Cancer Datab...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Sell NM,Lee GC,Fernández-Del Castillo C,Ferrone CR,Warshaw AL,Hong TS,Blaszkowsky LS,Lillemoe KD,Qadan M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sex-determining region Y (SRY) box 9 (SOX9) is an important transcription factor required for development and has been implicated in several types of cancer. Sex-determining region Y box 9 has never been linked to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Tanaka T,Kuroki T,Adachi T,Ono S,Hirabaru M,Soyama A,Kitasato A,Takatsuki M,Hayashi T,Eguchi S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Attaining high-quality RNA from the tissues or organs of deceased donors used for research can be challenging due to physiological and logistical considerations. In this investigation, METHODS: RNA Integrity Number (RIN) was determined in pancreatic samples from 236 organ donors and used to define high (≥6.5...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Philips T,Kusmartseva I,Gerling IC,Campbell-Thompson M,Wasserfall C,Pugliese A,Longmate JA,Schatz DA,Atkinson MA,Kaddis JS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:During the past decade, numerous studies in both humans and animals have demonstrated that C-peptide, although not influencing blood sugar control, might play a role in preventing and potentially reversing some of the chronic complications of type 1 diabetes. The aim of this paper is to present an up-to-date...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Marques RG,Fontaine MJ,Rogers J

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) activity is increased in experimental acute pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to evaluate treatment with the selective iNOS inhibitors AR-C (AR-C102222AA) and L-NIL (L-N6-(1-iminoethyl)-lysine) in experimental acute pancreatitis. METHODS:Acute pancreatitis was in...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Sandstrom P,Brooke-Smith ME,Thomas AC,Grivell MB,Saccone GT,Toouli J,Svanvik J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal and neonatal pancreatic islets have lower insulin secretory responses compared with adult islets. In culture conditions and after treatment with mammosomatotropic hormones, neonatal islets undergo maturation of the secretory machinery that might involve regulation of cell-cell contacts within the islet. This stu...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Collares-Buzato CB,Leite AR,Boschero AC

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The circulating neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been shown to be a prognostic factor for a variety of tumors. In this study, we evaluated the prognostic significance of NLR in a large cohort of Chinese patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDACs). METHODS:A total of 381 patients with PDAC w...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Ben Q,An W,Wang L,Wang W,Yu L,Yuan Y

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have shown that pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide (PACAP) stimulates at very low concentration insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. In addition, PACAP has been evidenced in pancreatic nervous fibers surrounding the islets, the core of the islet, and the capillaries. The aim of t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Petruzzo P,Cappai A,Spiga S,Picciau S,Serra G,Fattore L,Onali P,Brotzu G

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The contribution of overexpressed microRNA-21 and -221 (miR-21 and miR-221) to the malignant phenotype was determined by inhibiting these miRNAs using antisense oligonucleotides. METHODS:The effects of antisense to miR-21 and miR-221 on cell proliferation, cell cycle arrest, induction of apoptosis, combinat...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Park JK,Lee EJ,Esau C,Schmittgen TD

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis (ARP), pancreas divisum, and no other etiologic factors, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with minor papilla endoscopic sphincterotomy (miES) is often performed to enlarge the minor papillary orifice, based on limited data. The aims of this s...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Coté GA,Durkalski-Mauldin VL,Serrano J,Klintworth E,Williams AW,Cruz-Monserrate Z,Arain M,Buxbaum JL,Conwell DL,Fogel EL,Freeman ML,Gardner TB,van Geenen E,Groce JR,Jonnalagadda SS,Keswani RN,Menon S,Moffatt DC,Papach

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated whether neoadjuvant therapy followed by surgical resection improves the clinical outcome for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer with radiologic artery involvement (BRPC-A). METHODS:We reviewed 143 BRPC-A patients from among 330 pancreatic cancer patients, including 111 potent...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Hirono S,Kawai M,Okada KI,Miyazawa M,Shimizu A,Kitahata Y,Ueno M,Yamaue H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Emphysematous pancreatitis is characterized by the presence of intraparenchymal pancreatic air in the setting of necrotizing pancreatitis. Mortality and morbidity rates approach approximately 40% and 100%, respectively. Traditionally, emphysematous pancreatitis was an indication for surgical intervention. The...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kvinlaug K,Kriegler S,Moser M

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：:Atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) binding sites in adult rat exocrine pancreas were studied by autoradiography using slide-mounted frozen tissue sections with mono-iodinated ANF (101-126) as the tracer. Radiolabel was displaced by unlabeled atrial peptide (IC50 = 2 X 10(-11) M). High specific labeling was found in pancr...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Chabot JG,Morel G,Kopelman H,Belles-Isles M,Heisler S

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A comparative study of antibacterial activity of pancreatic juice was conducted on six mammalian species. Pancreatic juice collections were conducted as acute (rabbit, guinea pig, rat) and chronic (pig, sheep, cattle) experiments, in the former before and after stimulation [cholecystokinin (CCK) and secretin] and in t...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Pierzynowski SG,Sharma P,Sobczyk J,Garwacki S,Barej W,Weström B

更新日期：1993-09-01 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：:The role of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium on pancreatic exocrine secretion were observed using sham-operated and parathyroidectomized dogs. First, exocrine secretion of the pancreas stimulated with secretin and cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8) was examined in vivo 3 weeks after parathyroidectomy. Secondly, ...

journal_title：Pancreas

authors： Kuroda T,Shiohara E,Haba Y,Kaneko G,Hanazaki K,Kajikawa S,Iida F

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00