Background Data: Multiple series have reported on the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic
liver surgery. Small and medium sized procedures have become commonplace in many …

Background Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is an increasingly important
diagnosis in solid organ transplant recipients, with rising incidence and mortality. We describe …

There is international variability in the determination of death. Death in donation after
circulatory death (DCD) can be defined by the permanent cessation of brain circulation. Post-…

Hypertonic Saline Resuscitation of Hemorrhagic Shock Diminis... : Annals of Surgery
Hypertonic Saline Resuscitation of Hemorrhagic Shock Diminishes Neutrophil Rolling and …

Objectives Portal vein embolization (PVE) can facilitate the resection of previously unresectable
colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases. Bevacizumab is being used increasingly in …

Background Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is the standard
in the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions, in particular when combined with rapid onsite …

B cell development in mouse bone marrow depends critically upon IL-7. To examine the
possible in vivo trophic role of IL-7, we have quantitated apoptosis and Bcl-2 family proteins in …

BACKGROUND: Delirium is common in intensive care unit patients and is associated with
worse outcome.OBJECTIVE: To identify early risk factors for delirium in patients admitted to …

Introduction Critically ill cirrhosis patients awaiting liver transplantation (LT) often receive
prioritization for organ allocation. Identification of patients most likely to benefit is essential. The …

The systemic inflammation that occurs in shock states is believed to promote overexuberant
microcirculatory activation, the release of toxic proteases and oxygen radicals causing …