Surgery (Scholarly Publications): Recent submissions
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Acute urinary retention in a young man secondary to colonic irrigation: a case report
(BioMed Central, 2009)Introduction Autonomic innervation of the bladder is complex and regulated by a hierarchy of mechanisms of the central nervous system. Any dysfunction in these regulatory mechanisms can lead to acute urinary retention. Case ... -
The role of prostacyclin synthase and thromboxane synthase signaling in the development and progression of cancer
(2010)Prostacyclin synthase and thromboxane synthase signaling via arachidonic acid metabolism affects a number of tumor cell survival pathways such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, tumor cell invasion and metastasis, and ... -
Management of synchronous adenocarcinoma of the esophago-gastric junction and ampulla of Vater: case report of a surgically challenging condition
(BioMed Central, 2009)We report herein a case of a synchronous presentation of an adenocarcinoma of esophagago-gastric junction type II and an ampullary tumor that was treated by combined Whipple's pancreaticoduodenectomy, total gastrectomy and ... -
An unusual presentation of Boerhaave Syndrome: a case report
(BioMed Central, 2009)We present a unique case of Boerhaave Syndrome that may highlight the spectrum of barotrauma from a Mallory-Weiss tear to full-thickness perforation. In this case, perforation only became evident following air insufflation ... -
Management of gastro-bronchial fistula complicating a subtotal esophagectomy: a case report
(BioMed Central, 2009)Background The development of a fistula between the tracheobronchial tree and the gastric conduit post esophagectomy is a rare and often fatal complication. Case presentation A 68 year old man underwent radical ... -
COX-2 protects against thrombosis of the retinal vasculature in a mouse model of proliferative retinopathy.
(Molecular Vision, 2006)Purpose: Cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2) and prostaglandins regulate angiogenesis in several settings, including cancer and ischemia. In the eye, both selective inhibitors of COX-2 and nonselective COX inhibitors are ... -
Mechanisms controlling cell cycle arrest and induction of apoptosis after 12-lipoxygenase inhibition in prostate cancer cells.
(American Association for Cancer Research, 2002)Extensive studies have implicated the role of dietary fatty acids in prostatecancer progression. Platelet-type 12-Lipoxygenase (12-LOX) has beenshown to regulate growth, metastasis, and angiogenesis of prostate cancer. The ... -
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) upregulates BCL-2 and inhibits apoptosis in human and murine mammary adenocarcinoma cells
(2001)Tumour progression is regulated by the balance of proliferation and apoptosis in the tumour cell population. To date, the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in tumour growth has been attributed to the induction ... -
The role of endotoxin/lipopolysaccharide in surgically induced tumour growth in a murine model of metastatic disease
(Nature Publishing Group, 1999)Surgical removal of a primary tumour is often followed by rapid growth of previously dormant metastases. Endotoxin or lipopolysaccharide, a cell wall constituent of Gram-negative bacteria, is ubiquitously present in air ... -
Overexpression of platelet-type 12-lipoxygenase promotes tumor cell survival by enhancing alpha(v)beta(3) and alpha(v)beta(5) integrin expression.
(American Heart Association, 2003)Background? Pulmonary hypertension induced by chronic hypoxia is characterized by thickening of pulmonary artery walls, elevated pulmonary vascular resistance, and right-heart failure. Prostacyclin analogues reduce pulmonary ... -
General Practice Referral Letters 'Tell me what you want'
(2007)Background: Good quality referral letters are an essential part of good clinical care and act as the interface between healthcare professionals in Primary and Secondary care. The letters should have enough information to ...
