221. (Journal Article): New Frontiers in the Pharmacological Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: The Cytokines

Demols A, Deviere J
 
ABSTRACT: Acute pancreatitis is a major complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), its incidence varying with the indications for the procedure (less than 5% for ...

222. (Journal Article): Assessment of Platelet Adhesiveness and Aggregation in Mild Acute Pancreatitis Using the PFA-100TM System

Mimidis K, Papadopoulos V, Kartasis Z, Baka M, Tsatlidis V, Bourikas G, Kartalis G
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Acute pancreatitis constitutes a systemic inflammatory process which is often accompanied by thrombosis and bleeding disorders. The role of platelets in the pathophysiolog...

223. (Journal Article): Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Complicated with Obstructive Jaundice. A Case Report

Saftoiu A, Iordache S, Ciurea T, Dumitrescu D, Popescu M, Stoica Z
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm rupture is a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis, with severe prognosis and high mortality. Angiography is usually required for confirmatio...

224. (Journal Article): Proximal Migration of a 3 French Pancreatic Stent in a Patient with Pancreas Divisum: Suggested Technique for Successful Retrieval

Horwhat JD, Jowell P, Branch S, Fleishman L, Gress FG
 
ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Pancreatic stents may be placed during therapeutic ERCP for a variety of indications. One such indication is to prophylax against the development of pancreatitis following...

225. (Journal Article): The Role of HLA Class I Gene Variation in Autoimmune Diabetes

Sia C, Weinem M
 
ABSTRACT: The use of DNA-based genetic typing has enabled the identification of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) susceptible and protective major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II all...

226. (Journal Article): Characterization of dendritic cells that induce tolerance and T regulatory 1 cell differentiation in vivo.

Wakkach A, Fournier N, Brun V, Breittmayer JP, Cottrez F, Groux H
 
ABSTRACT: Active suppression is mediated by a subpopulation of CD4(+) T cells that prevents autoimmunity. However, the mechanisms involved in their differentiation in vivo are currently unde...

227. (Journal Article): Development of lupus-like autoimmune diseases by disruption of the PD-1 gene encoding an ITIM motif-carrying immunoreceptor.

Nishimura H, Nose M, Hiai H, Minato N, Honjo T
 
ABSTRACT: PD-1, a 55 kDa transmembrane protein containing an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibitory motif, is induced in lymphocytes and monocytic cells following activation. Aged C57BL/6(...

228. (Journal Article): Is Zinc Concentration in Pancreatic Fluid a Marker for Pancreatic Diseases?

Surakit Pungpapong, James S Scolapio, Timothy A Woodward, Michael B Wallace, Massimo Raimondo
 
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES: An imbalance of free radicals and scavenging processes has been implicated in the pathogenesis of pancreatic tissue injury. Gradual decreases in antioxidant enzyme expr...

229. (Journal Article): Antisecretory vs. Antiproteasic Drugs in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: The Evidence-Based Medicine Derived from a Meta-Analysis Study

Andriulli A, Caruso N, Quitadamo M, Forlano R, Leandro G, Spirito F, De Maio G
 
ABSTRACT: Uncertainties still exist about the clinical benefit of pharmacological prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis by either antisecretory drugs such as somatostatin and its long-acting ...

230. (Journal Article): Antisecretory Agents for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Rationale for Use and Clinical Results

Poon RTP, Fan ST
 
ABSTRACT: Acute pancreatitis is the most common complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Over the past decade, there has been notable research on the use of var...