Neuroendocrine enteropancreatic tumors (NEEPTs) include tumors developing from the
pancreatic islets and the duodenal loop, and those developing from gut serotonin-secreting …

BACKGROUND AND AIM The circulating peptide leptin produced by fat cells acts on central
receptors to control food intake and body weight homeostasis. Contrary to initial reports …

Endocrine tumours of the pancreas (ETPs) are rare neoplasms that are frequently malignant.
Despite their usual slow growth, metastases do occur and have a major impact on …

In 1998 and 1999, a delphi consensus procedure was performed to establish guidelines for
standardised diagnostic imaging of neuroendocrine tumours. The procedure included four …

Clinical Impact of Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy in the Management of Patients with
Neuroendocrine Gastroenteropancreatic T Page 1 25. Smith-Jones PM, Fridrich R, Kaden …

Background. Liver metastases of endocrine tumors are of major prognostic significance. The
various therapeutic approaches have given disappointing results; however, locoregional …

PURPOSE: Anal incontinence affects approximately 10 percent of adult females. Damage to
the anal sphincters has been considered as the cause of anal incontinence after childbirth in …

To determine whether an elemental diet or a polymeric defined formula diet would be more
effective for treating active Crohn's disease, we conducted a prospective randomised clinical …

PURPOSE: Thrombosed external hemorrhoids and anal fissures are common and are
responsible for severe discomfort during childbirth. However, the real incidence of these …

Objective: To assess whether psyllium, a soluble dietary fibre, could, at an acceptable dose
(7.4 g), delay gastric emptying of a low-calorie meal, and reduce hunger feeling and energy …