Does satellite cell dysfunction contribute to the progressive muscle atrophy in myotonic dystrophy type 1?
Our results indicate that alterations in the basic functions of the satellite cells progressively impair the muscle mass maintenance and/or regeneration resulting in gradual muscular atrophy.
Biliary strictures after liver transplantation can be accurately detected by MRCP in patients after choledocho-chledochostomy. However, the diagnostic value of MRCP is lower if liver transplantation was performed in combination with a bilio-digestive anastomosis. This may be due to the less exact depiction of the anastomosis in the bowel wall. Thus, it is crucial to know the type of biliary anastomosis before choosing a diagnostic procedure.