The role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in tumor neovascularization of human colorectal
carcinoma is yet to be delineated. One hundred colorectal carcinoma specimens were evaluated …

KiSS‐1 is a promising candidate tumor‐suppressor gene and may play a key role in the
metastatic cascade. The expression profile and the role of KiSS‐1 in cancer progression are …

OBJECTIVE: Opinions are conflicting about 3-field lymph node dissection (3FLND) during
esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. In the current study, we sought to determine the …

Purpose: Angiogenesis plays an important role in a multitude of biological processes including
those of tumorigenesis and cancer progression. Hypoxia is the prime driving factor for …

Background Risk analysis of pulmonary complications after extended esophagectomy with
three‐field lymph node dissection (3FLND) has been little reported in the literature. Methods …

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the ideal volume of perfusate for arthrocentesis
of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMDs). PATIENTS AND METHODS: …

BACKGROUND PTEN is a candidate tumor‐suppressor gene in a variety of malignant
tumors. The prognostic importance of PTEN product protein (PTEN) and its correlation with …

Inorder to establish the appropriate time for [123l@ vIlBGhuman myocard'ialimagingto assess
the a&energic nerveactivity, the time coursesof metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) intra-…

Patients with stage T3N0∼2M0 gastric carcinoma (n = 108) were studied for relevant prognostic
factors. Peritoneal lavage cytology (PLC) was performed in all. In univariate analysis, 5‐…

Background. Advanced age is considered to be a relative contraindication for radical
esophagectomy with a three-field lymph node dissection. Methods. Preoperative risks, …