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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary malignant liver tumor and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, current diagnostic tools are often invasive and technically limi...
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Open AccessProteomic analysis of decellularized mice liver and kidney extracellular matrices
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a three-dimensional network of proteins that encases and supports cells within a tissue and promotes physiological and pathological cellular differentiation and functionality....
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Open AccessClinical impact of a celiac axis stenosis in patients undergoing hepatobiliary surgery
Celiac axis stenosis (CAS) often is an incidental finding in terms of diagnostic for hepatobiliary surgery since most cases remain asymptomatic. It remains unclear whether CAS is a risk factor for postoperativ...
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Open AccessPerfusion-Based Recellularization of Rat Livers with Islets of Langerhans
Artificial organs might serve as alternative solutions for whole organ transplantation. Decellularization of a liver provides a non-immunogenic matrix with the advantage of three afferent systems, the portal v...
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Open AccessComment on: Simple implantation is safe for patients with totally implantable venous access ports
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Open AccessTotally implantable venous access port insertion via open Seldinger approach of the internal jugular vein—a retrospective risk stratification of 500 consecutive patients
Modern oncological treatment algorithms require a central venous device in form of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP). While most commonly used techniques are surgical cutdown of the cephalic vei...
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Open AccessIn vitro recellularization of decellularized bovine carotid arteries using human endothelial colony forming cells
Many patients suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are dependent on bypass surgery. However, in some patients no suitable replacements (i.e. autologous or prosthetic bypass grafts) are available. A...
