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Feasibility and effectiveness of a new algorithm in preventing hepatic artery thrombosis after liver transplantation. J Gastrointest Surg (2008) 1.41
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Synergistic activity of sorafenib and sulforaphane abolishes pancreatic cancer stem cell characteristics. Cancer Res (2010) 1.40
Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 regulates vascular endothelial growth factor expression in human pancreatic cancer. Pancreas (2003) 1.40
TG13 surgical management of acute cholecystitis. J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Sci (2013) 1.39
Desmoplastic reaction influences pancreatic cancer growth behavior. World J Surg (2004) 1.39
Acquired resistance of pancreatic cancer cells towards 5-Fluorouracil and gemcitabine is associated with altered expression of apoptosis-regulating genes. Oncology (2002) 1.38
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Cachexia worsens prognosis in patients with resectable pancreatic cancer. J Gastrointest Surg (2008) 1.29
Control of T-cell-mediated immune response by HLA class I in human pancreatic carcinoma. Clin Cancer Res (2005) 1.29
Surgical strategies for liver transplantation in the case of portal vein thrombosis--current role of cavoportal hemitransposition and renoportal anastomosis. Clin Transplant (2006) 1.29