Author Correction: Laparoscopic Versus Open Liver Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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Chai-Qin-Cheng-Qi Decoction and Carbachol Improve Intestinal Motility by Regulating Protein Kinase C-Mediated Ca Release in Colonic Smooth Muscle Cells in Rats with Acute Necrotising Pancreatitis.

Chai-Qin-Cheng-Qi decoction (CQCQD) improves intestinal motility in acute pancreatitis (AP), but the mechanism(s) require elucidation. We investigated the effects of CQCQD and carbachol, a prokinetic agent, on colonic smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in L-arginine-induced necrotising AP model in rats. In treatment groups, intragastric CQCQD (20 g/kg, 2 hourly × 3 doses) or intraperitoneal carbachol (60 g/kg) was given 24 hours after induction of AP.

Laparoscopic Versus Open Liver Resection for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The effects of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) and open liver resection (OLR) on oncological outcomes for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CCLM) remain inconclusive. Major databases were searched from January 1992 to October 2016. Effects of LLR vs OLR were determined.

Translational Insights Into Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors in Experimental Acute Pancreatitis.

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disorder of the exocrine pancreas frequently associated with metabolic causes, contributing factors, or consequences, including hypertriglyceridemia, obesity, and disorders of intermediary metabolism, respectively. To date, there is no specific therapy for this disease. Future optimal therapy should correct both inflammatory and metabolic components of the disease.

Meta-analysis of subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy vs pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Aim: To investigate the differences in outcome following pylorus preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPPD) and subtotal stomach-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy (SSPPD).

Methods: Major databases including PubMed (Medline), EMBASE and Science Citation Index Expanded and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in The Cochrane Library were searched for comparative studies between patients with PPPD and SSPPD published between January 1978 and July 2014. Studies were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Prediction of the severity of acute pancreatitis on admission by carboxypeptidase-B activation peptide: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The assessment of acute pancreatitis severity on admission currently remains a challenge to clinicians. A single, rapid biochemical marker would be preferable to clinical and radiological scoring systems. The aim of this study was to undertake a meta-analysis on the value of carboxypeptidase-B activation peptide (CAPAP) in predicting severity of acute pancreatitis on admission.