Annals of surgery
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To study alterations of serum levels of the pancreatic reg family of proteins in two models of acute pancreatitis. ⋯ After induction of pancreatitis, serum levels of reg I and III protein differ significantly. Reg III/PAP levels are a sensitive marker of pancreatic injury and early in the disease may be a useful prognostic indicator for disease severity.
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To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of laparoscopic hepatectomy in patients with solid liver tumors. ⋯ Laparoscopic surgery of the liver is feasible. The use of this new technical approach offers many advantages but requires extensive experience in hepatobiliary surgery and laparoscopic skills. The authors' experience suggests that laparoscopic procedures should be reserved for benign tumors in selected cases. Its application must be verified by further studies.
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To determine whether female sex steroids have any salutary effects on the depressed cardiovascular and hepatocellular functions following trauma and hemorrhage in male animals. ⋯ Administration of estrogen appears to be a useful adjunct for restoring cardiovascular and hepatocellular functions after trauma-hemorrhage in male rats.