BACKGROUND
The objective of this study was to examine the clinicopathologic characteristics of solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) of the pancreas, including the risk factors for disease recurrence… (More)
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The concentration of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta1) was examined in the ligamentum flavum of lumbar spinal stenosis and disc herniation.
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To investigate the… (More)
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The expression of Fas receptor, an apoptosis-related protein, on disc cells was examined in surgically obtained disc specimens.
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To assess the fate of disc cells in herniated… (More)
Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) is increasingly performed for lesions of the body and tail of the pancreas. We analyzed the clinical characteristics of the largest series of patients to date… (More)
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An examination of surgically obtained herniated lumbar disc tissues performed by using immunohistochemical staining and the DNA nick end labeling method.
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To investigate the… (More)
STUDY DESIGN
A case report and review of the literature.
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To describe the diagnosis and successful treatment of a synovial cyst arising from the transverse ligament in a patient with os… (More)
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Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (P-AVM) is an extremely rare condition that can be accompanied by fatal complications. We have attempted to identify the possible management guidelines… (More)
Thorough examination of ABO blood type in cynomolgus monkeys is an essential experimental step to prevent humoral rejection during transplantation research. In the present study, we evaluated current… (More)
Internal fixation with instrumentation often accompanies surgical fusion to augment spinal stability, provide temporary fixation while the surgical fusion mass unites, and enhance postoperative… (More)
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Duct-to-duct (DD) anastomosis is an accepted procedure for biliary reconstruction in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). However, biliary complication rates in LDLT recipients have… (More)