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Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is one of specific surfactant proteins constituting pulmonary surfactant. Recent studies have revealed that SP-D is detected in various non-pulmonary tissues and is involved in the host defense and immunomodulation. However, the relationship between SP-D and liver diseases has not yet been investigated. The aim of this study was to detect the immunolocalization of SP-D...
Aim: We previously reported a low occlusion rate with covered Wallstents for malignant biliary obstruction, but stent‐related complications other than occlusion posed a problem. A modified covered Wallstent insertion method based on stent characteristics was evaluated to reduce stent‐related complications.
Methods: A total of 138 patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction received covered...
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