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1. Clinical features of autoimmune pancreatitis.

Author: Kawa S; Hamano H;
Institution: Center for Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Shinshu University, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621, Japan.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 May;42 Suppl 18:9-14.
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2. Diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis using its five cardinal features: introducing the Mayo Clinic's HISORt criteria.

Author: Chari ST;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 May;42 Suppl 18:39-41.
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3. Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Kim MH; Kwon S;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 388-1 Pungnap-2dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 138-736, Korea.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 May;42 Suppl 18:42-9.
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4. Prognosis of autoimmune pancreatitis.

Author: Kamisawa T; Okamoto A;
Institution: Department of Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 May;42 Suppl 18:59-62.
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5. Relation between chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in the light of surgical management.

Author: Bednarz W; Olewiniski R; Wojczys R; Czopnik P; Sutkowski K;
Institution: Ist Department of General, Gastroenterological and Endcorine Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw, Poland.
Journal: Hepatogastroenterology. 2007 Mar;54(74):578-80.
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6. Long-term Prognosis of Autoimmune Pancreatitis without and with Corticosteroid Treatment.

Author: Hirano K; Tada M; Isayama H; Yagioka H; Sasaki T; Kogure H; Nakai Y; Sasahira N; Tsujino T; Yoshida H; Kawabe T; Omata M;
Institution: University of Tokyo, Japan.
Journal: Gut. 2007 May 24;.
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7. Assessment of the quality of life in chronic pancreatitis using Sf-12 and EORTC Qlq-C30 questionnaires.

Author: Pezzilli R; Morselli-Labate AM; Fantini L; Campana D; Corinaldesi R;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. raffaele.pezzilli@aosp.bo.it
Journal: Dig Liver Dis. 2007 Dec;39(12):1077-86. Epub 2007 Aug 9.
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8. The diagnostic criteria for autoimmune chronic pancreatitis: it is time to make a consensus.

Author: Kwon S; Kim MH; Choi EK;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Journal: Pancreas. 2007 Apr;34(3):279-86.
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9. Pancreatic enzyme therapy for pancreatic exocrine insufficiency.

Author: Dominguez-Munoz JE;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, C/ Choupana, s/n, E-15706-Santiago de Compostela, Spain. enriquedominguezmunoz@fienad.com
Journal: Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2007 Apr;9(2):116-22.
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10. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound for diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Gleeson FC; Topazian M;
Institution: Miles and Shirley Fiterman Center for Digestive Diseases, Mayo Clinic and College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Journal: Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2007 Apr;9(2):123-9.
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11. Factors associated with abnormal gastric emptying in alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Rosa-E-Silva L; Troncon LE; Gallo L Jr; Foss MC; Passos AD; Perdona GC; Achcar JA; Oliveira RB;
Institution: Department of Medicine, Londrina School of Medicine, State University of Londrina, Londrina, State of Parana, Brazil.
Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar;41(3):306-11.
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12. Clinical significance of main pancreatic duct dilation on computed tomography: Single and double duct dilation.

Author: Edge MD; Hoteit M; Patel AP; Wang X; Baumgarten DA; Cai Q;
Institution: Division of Digestive Diseases, 1365 Clifton Road, NE, Suite B1262, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States. qcai@emorv.edu.
Journal: World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar 21;13(11):1701-5.
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13. Rapid evolution from the first episode of acute pancreatitis to chronic pancreatitis in human subjects.

Author: Aoun E; Slivka A; Papachristou DJ; Gleeson FC; Whitcomb DC; Papachristou GI;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Journal: JOP. 2007 Sep 7;8(5):573-8.
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14. Clinical and radiological outcome of patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis associated with gene mutations.

Author: Frulloni L; Scattolini C; Graziani R; Cavestro GM; Pravadelli C; Amodio A; Manfredi R; Scarpa A; Vantini I;
Institution: Department of Biochemical and Surgical Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. luca.frulloni@univr.it
Journal: Pancreas. 2008 Nov;37(4):371-6.
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15. Chronic pancreatitis: what you should know.

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Journal: Am Fam Physician. 2007 Dec 1;76(11):1693-4.

16. Is pancreatic core biopsy sufficient to diagnose autoimmune chronic pancreatitis?

Author: Bang SJ; Kim MH; Kim do H; Lee TY; Kwon S; Oh HC; Kim JY; Hwang CY; Lee SS; Seo DW; Lee SK; Song DE; Jang SJ;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea.
Journal: Pancreas. 2008 Jan;36(1):84-9.
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17. A degradation-sensitive anionic trypsinogen (PRSS2) variant protects against chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Witt H; Sahin-Toth M; Landt O; Chen JM; Kahne T; Drenth JP; Kukor Z; Szepessy E; Halangk W; Dahm S; Rohde K; Schulz HU; Le Marechal C; Akar N; Ammann RW; Truninger K; Bargetzi M; Bhatia E; Castellani C; Cavestro GM; Cerny M; Destro-Bisol G; Spedini G; Eiberg H; Jansen JB; Koudova M; Rausova E; Macek M Jr; Malats N; Real FX; Menzel HJ; Moral P; Galavotti R; Pignatti PF; Rickards O; Spicak J; Zarnescu NO; Bock W; Gress TM; Friess H; Ockenga J; Schmidt H; Pfutzer R; Lohr M; Simon P; Weiss FU; Lerch MM; Teich N; Keim V; Berg T; Wiedenmann B; Luck W; Groneberg DA; Becker M; Keil T; Kage A; Bernardova J; Braun M; Guldner C; Halangk J; Rosendahl J; Witt U; Treiber M; Nickel R; Ferec C;
Institution: Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Charite University Hospital, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany. heiko.witt@charite.de
Journal: Nat Genet. 2006 Jun;38(6):668-73. Epub 2006 May 14.
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18. Estimation of the prevalence and incidence of chronic pancreatitis and its complications.

Author: Levy P; Barthet M; Mollard BR; Amouretti M; Marion-Audibert AM; Dyard F;
Institution: Pole des Maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Service de Gastroenterologie-Pancreatologie, APHP, Hopital Beaujon, Clichy. philippe.levy@bjn.ap-hop-paris.fr
Journal: Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2006 Jun-Jul;30(6-7):838-44.
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19. Characterization of malignant pancreatic cystic lesions in the background of chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Gomez D; Rahman SH; Won LF; Verbeke CS; McMahon MJ; Menon KV;
Institution: Division of Academic Surgery, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Journal: JOP. 2006 Sep 10;7(5):465-72.
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20. Assessment of oxidative stress in chronic pancreatitis patients.

Author: Verlaan M; Roelofs HM; van-Schaik A; Wanten GJ; Jansen JB; Peters WH; Drenth JP;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, PO Box 9101, Nijmegen 6500 HB, The Netherlands. m.verlaan@mdl.umcn.nl
Journal: World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Sep 21;12(35):5705-10.
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21. Mortality risk factors in chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Seicean A; Tantau M; Grigorescu M; Mocan T; Seicean R; Pop T;
Institution: 3rd Medical Clinic, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Str. Croitorilor no. 19-21, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania. andradaseicean@yahoo.com
Journal: J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2006 Mar;15(1):21-6.
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22. Factors associated with insulin and narcotic independence after islet autotransplantation in patients with severe chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Ahmad SA; Lowy AM; Wray CJ; D'Alessio D; Choe KA; James LE; Gelrud A; Matthews JB; Rilo HL;
Institution: Pancreatic Disease Center, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA.
Journal: J Am Coll Surg. 2005 Nov;201(5):680-7. Epub 2005 Sep 23.
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23. Clinical manifestations of patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Chen WX; Zhang WF; Li B; Lin HJ; Zhang X; Chen HT; Gu ZY; Li YM;
Institution: Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310003, China. chenweixing@hotmail.com
Journal: Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int. 2006 Feb;5(1):133-7.
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24. Diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis: current knowledge.

Author: Ammann RW;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospital, Zurich.
Journal: Swiss Med Wkly. 2006 Mar 18;136(11-12):166-74.
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25. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Talamini G; Zamboni G; Salvia R; Capelli P; Sartori N; Casetti L; Bovo P; Vaona B; Falconi M; Bassi C; Scarpa A; Vantini I; Pederzoli P;
Institution: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy. giorgio.talamini@univr.it
Journal: Pancreatology. 2006;6(6):626-34. Epub 2006 Nov 28.
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26. Comparison of endoscopic ultrasound chronic pancreatitis criteria to the endoscopic secretin-stimulated pancreatic function test.

Author: Conwell DL; Zuccaro G; Purich E; Fein S; Vargo JJ; Dumot JA; Vanlente F; Lopez R; Trolli P;
Institution: Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Pancreas Clinic, Section of Endoscopy and Pancreaticobiliary Disease, Laboratory Medicine and Biostatistics and Epidemiology and ChiRhoClin, Incorporated, Burtonsville, Maryland, USA.
Journal: Dig Dis Sci. 2007 May;52(5):1206-10. Epub 2007 Mar 27.
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27. Quality of life and clinical indicators for chronic pancreatitis patients in a 2-year follow-up study.

Author: Pezzilli R; Morselli Labate AM; Fantini L; Gullo L; Corinaldesi R;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University di Bologna, Bologna, Italy. pezzilli@aosp.bo.it
Journal: Pancreas. 2007 Mar;34(2):191-6.
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28. Evaluation of pancreatic endocrine and exocrine function in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis.

Author: Ito T; Kawabe K; Arita Y; Hisano T; Igarashi H; Funakoshi A; Sumii T; Yamanaka T; Takayanagi R;
Institution: Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan. itopapa@intmed3.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Journal: Pancreas. 2007 Mar;34(2):254-9.
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29. Treatment of bleeding pseudoaneurysms in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Udd M; Leppaniemi AK; Bidel S; Keto P; Roth WD; Haapiainen RK;
Institution: Department of Surgery, Meilahti Hospital, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 4, P.O. Box 340, 00029, Hus, Finland, marianne.udd@hus.fi.
Journal: World J Surg. 2007 Mar;31(3):504-10.
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30. Pancreatic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).

Author: Dumonceau JM; Vonlaufen A;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland.
Journal: Endoscopy. 2007 Feb;39(2):124-30.
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31. Differential effect of opioids in patients with chronic pancreatitis: an experimental pain study.

Author: Staahl C; Dimcevski G; Andersen SD; Thorsgaard N; Christrup LL; Arendt-Nielsen L; Drewes AM;
Institution: Centre for Visceral Biomechanics and Pain, Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital Aalborg, Denmark.
Journal: Scand J Gastroenterol. 2007 Mar;42(3):383-90.
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32. Possibility of diagnosing early-stage chronic pancreatitis by endoscopic retrograde pancreatography.

Author: Kamisawa T; Matsukawa M;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome Hospital, 3-18-22 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8677, Japan.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan;42 Suppl 17:103-7.
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33. Balloon-catheter endoscopic retrograde pancreatography-compression study for diagnosis of early-stage pancreatitis.

Author: Maeshiro K; Ikeda S; Yasunami Y; Nakayama Y; Hamada Y;
Institution: First Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, 7-45-1 Nanakuma, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka, 814-0180, Japan.
Journal: J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan;42 Suppl 17:95-102.
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34. Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP in the pediatric age group.

Author: Issa H; Al-Haddad A; Al-Salem AH;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Qatif Central Hospital, P. O. Box 61015, Qatif, 31911, Saudi Arabia.
Journal: Pediatr Surg Int. 2007 Feb;23(2):111-6. Epub 2006 Dec 6.
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35. Idiopathic fibrosing pancreatitis in children--a single-center experience.

Author: Deshpande AV; LaHei ER; Shun A; Martin HC; O'Loughlin EV;
Institution: Department of General Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, Sydney N.S.W. 2145, Australia. sushrudh@hotmail.com
Journal: J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Dec;41(12):1987-91.
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36. Accuracy of endoscopic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis: a prospective comparison study.

Author: Pungpapong S; Wallace MB; Woodward TA; Noh KW; Raimondo M;
Institution: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan;41(1):88-93.
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37. High prevalence of hypothyroidism in patients with autoimmune pancreatitis.

Author: Komatsu, Kenichi; Hamano, Hideaki; Ochi, Yasuhide; Takayama, Mari; Muraki, Takashi; Yoshizawa, Kaname; Sakurai, Akihiro; Ota, Masao; Kawa, Shigeyuki;
Institution: Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto 390-8621, Japan.
Journal: Dig Dis Sci 2005 Jun;50(6):1052-7.
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38. Autoimmune pancreatitis.

Author: Ketikoglou, I; Moulakakis, A;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Hippocration General Hospital, Athens, Greece. ketik@teledomenet.gr
Journal: Dig Liver Dis 2005 Mar;37(3):211-5. Epub 2004 Dec 15.
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39. Quality of life in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Pezzilli, R; Morselli Labate, A M; Ceciliato, R; Frulloni, L; Cavestro, G M; Comparato, G; Ferri, B; Corinaldesi, R; Gullo, L;
Institution: Department of Internal Medicine, Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy. pezzilli@orsola-malpighi.med.unibo.it
Journal: Dig Liver Dis 2005 Mar;37(3):181-9. Epub 2004 Dec 21.
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40. Diabetes mellitus worsens antioxidant status in patients with chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Quilliot, Didier; Walters, Evelyne; Bonte, Jean-Paul; Fruchart, Jean-Charles; Duriez, Patrick; Ziegler, Olivier;
Institution: Service de Diabetologie, Maladies Metaboliques et Nutrition, Hopital Jeanne d'Arc, CHU de Nancy, France. d.quilliot@chu-nancy.fr
Journal: Am J Clin Nutr 2005 May;81(5):1117-25.
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41. Symptoms and quality of life in chronic pancreatitis assessed by structured interview and the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-PAN26.

Author: Fitzsimmons, Deborah; Kahl, Stefan; Butturini, Giovanni; van Wyk, Marc; Bornman, Phillipus; Bassi, Claudio; Malfertheiner, Peter; George, Steve L; Johnson, Colin D;
Institution: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.
Journal: Am J Gastroenterol 2005 Apr;100(4):918-26.
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42. Cigarette smoking accelerates progression of alcoholic chronic pancreatitis.

Author: Maisonneuve, P; Lowenfels, A B; Mullhaupt, B; Cavallini, G; Lankisch, P G; Andersen, J R; Dimagno, E P; Andren-Sandberg, A; Domellof, L; Frulloni, L; Ammann, R W;
Institution: Epidemiology Unit, European Institute of Oncology, Via Ripamonti 435, 20141 Milan, Italy. patrick.maisonneuve@ieo.it
Journal: Gut 2005 Apr;54(4):510-4.
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