Published in World J Gastroenterol on December 01, 2001
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A prospective longitudinal study examining the quality of life of patients with esophageal carcinoma. Cancer (2000) 1.71
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Development of an EORTC disease-specific quality of life module for use in patients with gastric cancer. Eur J Cancer (2001) 1.58
Clinical and psychometric validation of an EORTC questionnaire module, the EORTC QLQ-OES18, to assess quality of life in patients with oesophageal cancer. Eur J Cancer (2003) 1.56
Two phase III trials of tauromustine (TCNU) in advanced colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol (1995) 1.53
Cohort study in South and West England of the influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with oesophageal and gastric cancers. Br J Surg (2002) 1.43
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Development of an EORTC questionnaire module to be used in quality of life assessment for patients with oesophageal cancer. The EORTC Quality of Life Study Group. Eur J Cancer (1996) 1.05
The prognostic value of quality of life scores during treatment for oesophageal cancer. Gut (2001) 1.04
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Prospective comparison of endoscopic ultrasonography and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the detection of bile duct stones. Br J Surg (1997) 1.01
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Health-related quality of life among patients with adenocarcinoma of the gastro-oesophageal junction treated by gastrectomy or oesophagectomy. Br J Surg (2008) 0.96
A technique for raising tragal perichondrium. Clin Otolaryngol (2010) 0.96
Diffuse oesophageal spasm: diagnosis by ambulatory 24 hour manometry. Gut (1997) 0.95
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IGFBP-3 prolongs the p53 response and enhances apoptosis following UV irradiation. Int J Cancer (2000) 0.93
Assessment of satisfaction with care after inpatient treatment for oesophageal and gastric cancer. Br J Surg (2004) 0.93
The role of preoperative TIPSS to facilitate curative gastric surgery. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol (2003) 0.93
Influence of specialization on the management and outcome of patients with pancreatic cancer. Br J Surg (2003) 0.92
Isolation and quantification of canine islet tissue for transplantation. Transplantation (1987) 0.91
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Oesophageal cancer staging using endoscopic ultrasonography. Br J Surg (1998) 0.88
Comparison of harvesting methods for islet transplantation. Br J Surg (1986) 0.88
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Evidence implicating a mid-region sequence of IGFBP-3 in its specific IGF-independent actions. J Cell Biochem (2002) 0.86
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Expanding metal stents in the gastrointestinal tract. Br J Surg (1995) 0.84
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Long-term cryogenic storage of purified adult human islets of Langerhans. Diabetes (1989) 0.83
Ambulatory measurement of oesophageal function: clinical use of a new pH and motility recording system. Br J Surg (1992) 0.82
Human papillomavirus and oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in the UK. Eur J Surg Oncol (1997) 0.82
Plasminogen activators in oesophageal carcinoma. Br J Surg (1996) 0.81
Brush cytology in the diagnosis of neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus. Dis Esophagus (1997) 0.81
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Amplification of cyclin D1 and MDM-2 in oesophageal carcinoma. Eur J Surg Oncol (1999) 0.81
A prospective study of patient reported outcomes in pancreatic and peri-ampullary malignancy. World J Surg (2013) 0.80
The isolation and purification of human pancreatic islets. Transplant Proc (1987) 0.80
Patient selection and timing of dynamic computed tomography in acute pancreatitis. Br J Surg (1993) 0.80
Islet cell transplantation in diabetic dogs: studies of graft function and storage. Br J Surg (1984) 0.80
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Diet, reflux and the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus in Africa. Br J Surg (1998) 0.77
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Loss of heterozygosity at microsatellite marker sites for tumour suppressor genes in oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Eur J Surg Oncol (1998) 0.77
Diurnal insulin and glucose profiles following transplantation of fresh and cryopreserved canine pancreatic islets. Br J Surg (1989) 0.76
Long-term normoglycemia in pancreatectomized dogs following pancreatic islet allotransplantation and cyclosporine immunosuppression. Transplantation (1987) 0.76
Prolonged cryopreservation of purified human pancreatic islets. Diabetes (1989) 0.76
Islet autotransplantation in the pancreatectomized dog: effect of time on graft function. World J Surg (1984) 0.76
Cyclosporine A immunosuppression of allotransplanted canine pancreatic islets. Transplant Proc (1987) 0.76
Diffuse esophageal spasm. Dig Dis Sci (1992) 0.75
Getting the best quality: use the right instrument. J R Soc Med (1995) 0.75
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in operable adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) (2001) 0.75
An update in the palliative management of malignant dysphagia. Eur J Surg Oncol (2001) 0.75
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Gas and liquid reflux during transient lower oesophageal sphincter relaxation. Gut (1999) 0.75
Failure of canine islet allotransplantation after kidney transplantation. Diabetes (1989) 0.75
Successful autotransplantation of cryopreserved dispersed pancreatic grafts in dogs. Transplantation (1984) 0.75
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Nothing new under the sun: the management of epistaxis. J Laryngol Otol (1998) 0.75
Dispersed pancreatic graft cryopreservation in the dog: in vivo assessment of preservation protocols. Cryobiology (1987) 0.75
The metabolic effects of islet transplantation in the diabetic dog. Transplant Proc (1984) 0.75
A century at the cutting edge. Br J Surg (2013) 0.75
The effects of immunosuppression on islet transplant function in the dog. Transplant Proc (1987) 0.75
Metabolic comparison between canine islet autografts with portal and peripheral venous drainage. Transplant Proc (1987) 0.75
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) 87--the management of oesophageal and gastric cancer. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) (2008) 0.75
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Prior renal transplantation does not facilitate subsequent canine islet allograft survival. Br J Surg (1989) 0.75
The place of research in surgical training. Br J Hosp Med (1995) 0.75
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Long-term mass storage of purified human pancreatic islets. Transplant Proc (1988) 0.75
Use of intravenous normal immunoglobulin in high doses as a possible safer alternative to oral steroids in managing HIV-associated immune thrombocytopenic purpura. J Infect (1986) 0.75
The effects of transplant mass on insulin release by collagenase-dispersed pancreatic fragments in the diabetic dog. World J Surg (1984) 0.75
Demonstration of pancreatic parenchyma by digital subtraction techniques during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Clin Radiol (1985) 0.75