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The differentiation of cholesterol and pigment gallstones [PDF]
Gallbladder biles and stones were obtained at 116 cholecystectomies for symptomatic gallstone disease. All 33 patients younger than 50 years had cholesterol stones, whereas 40% of the older patients had pigment stones.
Carey +5 more
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Cholangioscopy for biliary diseases
Purpose of review Cholangioscopy is a mini-invasive endoscopic procedure, which consists in a direct intraductal visualization of the biliary tract. The purpose of this review is to summarize the technique, the clinical applications, as well as future perspectives of cholangioscopy.
Becq, Aymeric +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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Radiation therapy for primary carcinoma of the extrahepatic biliary system. An analysis of 63 cases. [PDF]
From 1976 to 1988, 63 patients received radiation therapy for primary cancers of the extrahepatic biliary system (eight gallbladder and 55 extrahepatic biliary duct). Twelve patients underwent orthotopic liver transplantation.
Carr, BI +4 more
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99mTc-macroaggregated albumin (MAA) imaging is performed before transarterial radioembolization (TARE), in which SPECT/CT is presumed more precise than planar image. However, additive role of SPECT/CT has not been well established.
Mai Hong Son +6 more
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TRPM8 deficiency attenuates liver fibrosis through S100A9-HNF4α signaling
Background Liver fibrosis represent a major global health care burden. Data emerging from recent advances suggest TRPM8, a member of the transient receptor potential (TRP) family of ion channels, plays an essential role in various chronic inflammatory ...
Qiang Liu +19 more
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Cordycepin Induces S Phase Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Gallbladder Cancer Cells
Gallbladder cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the biliary tract, and this condition has a rather dismal prognosis, with an extremely low five-year survival rate.
Xu-An Wang +18 more
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Application progress of CT radiomics in gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor in the gastrointestinal tract, with complex biological characteristics and varying risks, and the treatment methods and prognosis of patients with different risks are quite ...
MA Ben, ZHAO Cheng, SHU Yijun, DONG Ping
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Fifteen years of clinical liver transplantation [PDF]
Liver transplantation in humans was first attempted more than 15 yr ago. The 1-yr survival has slowly improved until it has now reached about 50%. In our experience, 46 patients have lived for at least 1 yr, with the longest survival being 9 yr. The high
Abouna +65 more
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TRPM8 contributes to liver regeneration via mitochondrial energy metabolism mediated by PGC1α
Impairment of liver regeneration leads to severe morbidity in acute and chronic severe liver disease. Transient receptor potential melastain 8 (TRPM8) is involved in a variety of processes, including temperature sensing, ion homeostasis, and cell ...
Xiaohua Lei +20 more
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