We investigated the intra-operative application of intraperitoneal perfusion of hyperthermic chemotherapy and its effects on cardiovascular status and oxygen consumption and delivery in 11 patients… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To elucidate the role of various bcl-2 family molecules in the regulation of apoptosis and the progression of urothelial cancer, in relation to standard prognosticators.
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BACKGROUND
Atrophic papulosis (Köhlmeier-Degos disease) is a rare disease of unknown aetiology. The cutaneous signs--papular skin lesions with central porcelain-white atrophy and surrounding… (More)
Prolongation of the QT interval may produce potentially hazardous arrhythmias. The effects of midazolam or propofol, followed by suxamethonium on the QT interval have been investigated. Thirty… (More)
AIMS
Disruption of apoptotic cell death has been implicated in tumour aggressiveness in colonic carcinogenesis. The Fas-Fas ligand (FasL) system is involved in the execution of apoptosis induced by… (More)
In an attempt to clarify the controversial issues related to prognosis and therapeutic aspects of phyllodes tumors (PT), we retrospectively reviewed all cases of PT treated in our hospital during the… (More)
The response of micro-ribonucleic acid (miRNA) expression to exercise has not been studied in saliva, although saliva combines non-invasive collection with the largest number of miRNA species among… (More)
BACKGROUND
Biliary strictures after resectional liver surgery is a severe complication and remains a challenge. In this study we present our experience with intrahepatic cholangiojejunostomy (IHCJ)… (More)
We have studied the analgesic effects of somatostatin during surgery and its influence on the plasma glucose levels and the liver enzyme profile in 40 ASA 1 or 2 patients undergoing surgery for… (More)