Impact of stable PGI₂ analog iloprost on early graft viability after liver transplantation: a pilot study.

Background: Ischemia/reperfusion injury after liver transplantation (LT) may be associated with primary graft dysfunction (PDF) or non-function. Prostaglandins were demonstrated to be beneficial in reducing ischemic injury by improving microcirculation and protecting endothelial cells. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the continuously administered prostaglandin I(2) analog iloprost on allograft function after LT.

Relationship between degree of chromosomal aberration and survival in intestinal-type gastric cancer - a preliminary report based on three cases of hepatic metastasized gastric cancer with long-time survival.

Background: Gastric cancer is one of the most frequent malignancies worldwide. More than 50% of all patients present with advanced stage of disease, with long-time survival of less than 5%. In selected subgroups, palliative gastric resection seems to be beneficial for survival and improved quality of the remaining life time, but is still controversially discussed.