Background:Precut sphincterotomy has been widely performed to facilitate selective biliary access when standard cannulation attempts failed during endoscopic re
Background:Monocyte-derived fibrocytes play an important role in the progression of fibrosis in the skin,lungs,heart and kidney.However,the contribution of fibr
Background:Positron emission tomography(PET)imaging is a non-invasive functional imaging method used to reflect tumor spatial information,and to provide biologi
Background: Major hepatic resection, predominantly performed for oncologic intent, is a complex procedure with the potential for severe intraoperative hemorrhag
Background: Central hepatectomy(CH) is more difficult than extended hepatectomy(EH) and is associated with greater morbidity. In this modern era of liver manage
Background: Cirrhotic patients are susceptible to Clostridium difficile infection(CDI), however, the high risk factors are not clear. The present study aimed to
Background:Currently,surgical resection represents the only curative treatment for pancreatic cancer(PC),however,the majority of tumors are no longer resectable