For all their similarities in structure and common chemistry, the functions of the amino thiols
in vascular biology are remarkably different. This review details the basic chemistry of …

Background The Argon Plasma Coagulator (APC) is a device intended for thermal
coagulation of tissue. Having been introduced in open and laparoscopic surgery, APC was …

Background: ERCP has become widely available for the diagnosis and treatment of benign
and malignant pancreaticobiliary diseases. In this prospective study, the overall complication …

Pancreatitis is the most common complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP). Because of the potential risks and consequences of post-ERCP pancreatitis…

The model hydrogen peroxide-myeloperoxidase-chloride system is capable of generating
the powerful oxidant hypochlorous acid, which can be quantitated by trapping the generated …

OBJECTIVES: Identification of patients at risk for severe disease early in the course of acute
pancreatitis (AP) is an important step to guiding management and improving outcomes. A …

Background Recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and chronic pancreatitis (CP) are associated
with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The etiology of RAP and CP is complex, …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: It is important to identify patients with acute pancreatitis who are at
risk for developing persistent organ failure early in the course of disease. Several scoring …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Alcohol has been implicated in the development of chronic pancreatitis
(CP) in 60%–90% patients, although percentages in the United States are not known. …

Background Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an important tool
used by clinicians in the diagnosis and management of pancreaticobiliary disease. The …