MicroRNA co-expression networks exhibit increased complexity in pancreatic ductal compared to Vater’s papilla adenocarcinoma [PDF]
iRNA expression abnormalities in adenocarcinoma arising from pancreatic ductal system (PDAC) and Vater’s papilla (PVAC) could be associated with distinctive pathologic features and clinical cancer behaviours.
Andriulli, Angelo +14 more
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Eluation of adjuvant chemoradiation therapy for ampullary adenocarcinoma: the Johns Hopkins Hospital - Mayo Clinic collaborative study [PDF]
Background The role of adjuvant chemoradiation therapy for ampullary carcinoma is unknown. Previous literature suggests that certain populations with high risk factors for recurrence may benefit from adjuvant chemoradiation. We combined the experience of
Amol K Narang +15 more
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Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater
Abstract Experience in treating tumours of the ampulla of Vater in the North West region of the UK is reviewed. The results of local resection, radical resection and palliative bypass in 61 cases have been compared. Local resection in this series offers a better survival than radical procedures at one, two, three and five years.
P W, Brandt-Rauf +2 more
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Updated management of malignant biliary tract tumors: an illustrative review [PDF]
The management of malignant biliary tumors (MBTs) is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Guidelines and methods of staging for biliary tumors have recently been released by main international societies, altering the clinical and radiologic
Cannavale, Alessandro +6 more
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Gemcitabine-based fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy with or without platinum in unresectable biliary tract cancer: a retrospective study [PDF]
Background There is no standard palliative chemotherapy regimen in biliary tract cancers (BTC). Fluoropyrimidine or gemcitabine, with or without platinum, are most frequently used.
Mi-Jung Kim +43 more
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Background Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater with distant metastases is regarded as unresectable. Systemic chemotherapy is basically the treatment of choice for such tumors. Case presentation A 68-year-old woman was referred to our hospital and diagnosed
Yo Sato +12 more
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Clinicopathological Study of Carcinoma of the Ampulla of Vater with Special Reference to MUC1, MUC2 and MUC5AC Expression [PDF]
Introduction: The ampulla of Vater consists of papilla, common channel, distal common bile duct and the distal main pancreatic duct. Ampullary carcinomas arise from two different types of mucosa, reflecting their broad histomorphological spectrum ...
Maithili Mandar Kulkarni +5 more
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Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is carried out under moderate sedation mostly by use of propofol, opioids and benzodizepines. The aim of study is to assess difficulty in cannulation of ampulla of vater with the use of fentanyl.
Ashis Pun +3 more
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Small-bowel capsule endoscopy with panoramic view: results of the first multicenter, observational study (with videos). [PDF]
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The first small-bowel video-capsule endoscopy (VCE) with 360° panoramic view has been recently developed. This new capsule has a wire-free technology, 4 high frame-rate cameras, and a long-lasting battery life.
Anastasios Koulaouzidis +45 more
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Segmental resection of the duodenum for gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) [PDF]
Background Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most frequent mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract. The biological appearance of these tumors reaches from small lesions with benign appearance to aggressive sarcomas.
Rudolf Mennigen +33 more
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