Hydrophobic AEROSILR972 Fumed Silica Nanoparticles Incorporated Monolithic Nano-Columns for Small Molecule and Protein Separation by Nano-Liquid Chromatography.

A new feature of hydrophobic fumed silica nanoparticles (HFSNPs) when they apply to the preparation of monolithic nano-columns using narrow monolithic fused silica capillary columns (e.g., 50-µm inner diameter) was presented.

Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Liver Mimicking Metastasis on 18F-FDG PET/CT.

A 62-year-old woman with history of stage III endometrial cancer was found to have a small enhancing liver lesion on follow-up abdominal CT and MRI, suspicious for metastasis. Subsequent F-FDG PET/CT was performed, demonstrating intense uptake within the liver lesion, consistent with metastasis. Subsequently, laparoscopic wedge liver lesion resection was performed.

Gas-Forming Liver Abscess versus Emphysematous Hepatitis: A Radiologic Diagnostic Dilemma-A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

A 38-year-old diabetic woman, with history of cholecystectomy and ventral hernia repair, was hospitalized due to sudden-onset abdominal pain and fever. Computed tomography revealed a mixed collection containing necrotic debris and emphysematous change in the left lobe of the liver mainly in segments II and III. These radiological findings suggested emphysematous hepatitis (EH).

Organic polymer-based monolithic capillary columns and their applications in food analysis.

In recent years, the use of organic polymer monolithic capillary columns in separation science has gained popularity due to the fact that they are easy to fabricate and do not require retaining frits. These materials have been applied in different fields including foods, proteomics, and pharmaceuticals. The interest in food analysis still needs to develop in order to increase the sensitivity towards micro/nano-scale food applications for food samples of < 5 μg (e.

Combined vaginal and abdominal approach to sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity in women: a preliminary experience.

Background: Natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery is an emerging surgical phenomenon. Although the development of "pure" natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgical techniques in humans has been slowed by major technical hurdles, "hybrid" or combined variants have been increasingly reported. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) is a commonly performed treatment of morbid obesity.

Evaluation of IGL-1 preservation solution using an orthotopic liver transplantation model.

Aim: To compare, in a pig liver transplantation model, the protective effect of UW with that of IGL-1, a high-sodium preservation solution containing polyethylene glycol (PEG) as an oncotic supply.

Methods: All livers were harvested and grafted orthotopically according to standard techniques. The livers were washed out and preserved for 7 h in IGL-1 (n = 6) or in UW solution (n = 7) at 4 degree centigrade.

The outcome of 400 consecutive liver grafts using the aortic perfusion-only technique.

The goal of this study is to establish the effect of cadaveric liver retrieval, using the technique of aortic perfusion only, on liver graft function, and to identify associated potential risk factors for graft dysfunction. The authors reviewed the outcome of 400 consecutive, orthotopic, cadaveric liver transplantation retrieved by the technique of aortic perfusion only. Relevant parameters pertaining to the donor, recipient, procurement, graft and peri-operative variables are analyzed to assess their influence on graft function.

Capillary electrophoresis and fluorescence studies on molecular beacon-based variable length oligonucleotide target discrimination.

Molecular beacons (MBs) are oligonucleotide probes having a compact hairpin structure, with a fluorophore attached to one end and a quencher molecule attached to the other end. In its native state, the fluorophore is quenched by virtue of its proximity to the quencher molecule. Upon hybridization with its complementary oligonucleotide target, fluorescence is elicited due to a conformational change that results in separation of the fluorophore and quencher molecule.

Surfactant-mediated capillary electrochromatography with octadecyl-silica- packed capillary columns for the separation of nonpolar compounds. Case of pyrethroid insecticides.

Capillary electrochromatography (CEC) with octadecyl-silica-packed capillary columns was evaluated in the separation of nonpolar compounds, e.g., pyrethroid insecticides, using surfactant-rich mobile phases.