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Pretreatment of Rho Kinase Inhibitor Inhibits Systemic Inflammation and Prevents Endotoxin-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Systemic inflammatory mediators play an important role in the development of sepsis. In this study, we analyzed the role of Rho kinase in the activation of immune response and acute lung injury in a mouse model of sepsis.Oncological and Functional Outcomes of Intersphincteric Resection for Low Rectal Cancer
The intersphincteric resection technique has been used to extend the opportunity for sphincter preservation in patients with very low rectal cancer. The aim of this study is to assess the long-term oncological and functional outcomes of intersphincteric resection.Obesity and Weight Loss at Presentation of Lung Cancer are Associated with Opposite Effects on Survival
Lung cancer is the second most common neoplasm and the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. In cancer, weight loss and obesity are associated with reduced survival. However, the effect of obesity or weight loss at presentation on lung cancer survival has not been well studied.Lack of Survival Benefit Following Adjuvant Radiation in Patients with Retroperitoneal Sarcoma: A SEER Analysis
The benefit of radiation therapy (RT) among patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) is controversial. We performed a retrospective analysis of the effect of RT on survival among RPS patients using a nationwide cancer registry.Improved Survival with Lymph Node Sampling in Wilms Tumor
We sought to determine the impact of number of lymph nodes examined on survival for Wilms tumor (WT).Heme Oxygenase-1 Promoter Polymorphism is a Predictor of Disease Relapse in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Current available preoperative diagnostic workup is insufficient to differentiate between benign and malignant pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNET). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the potential prognostic role of the promoter GTn repeat polymorphism (GTn) of the heme oxygenase-1 gene in PNET.Impact of Complications After Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastasis on Patient Survival
In some patients with colorectal liver metastases it is not clear whether liver resection or isolated liver perfusion is the best treatment option. For instance, the risk of complications after surgery may be so substantial and affect subsequent survival. Aim of the present study is to compare complication occurrence and its effect on survival after liver resection and perfusion.
