[Classification of varices with Doppler ultrasonography mapping. Clinical and hemodynamic correlation].

abstract：BACKGROUND:In this study all patients observed between January 1993 and October 1997 with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) have been analyzed in order to describe the impact of treatment modality on survival. METHODS:Medical records of 56 patients with MPM (44 male, 12 female, median age = 59 yrs) were reviewed. I...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Melloni G,Puglisi A,Ferraroli GM,Carretta A,Ceresoli G,Calori G,Zannini P

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aetiology and clinical manifestations most commonly noted in pseudocysts of the pancreas are briefly described. Particular attention is given to the treatments of lesions operated under emergency conditions and the clinical aspects of pancreatic effusions sometimes encountered during the course of the disease. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Garavoglia M,Fronticelli C,Mioli P

更新日期：1977-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High resolution magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a non invasive imaging modality for depicting the pancreatobiliary tree. It can demonstrate dilation, stenosis and intraductal filling defects of both the biliary and the pancreatic duct. The imaging quality of high resolution MRCP is exce...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Puglisi F,Magialetti A,Carriero A,Capuano F,De Fazio M,Verzillo F,Martines G,Simone M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Warthin's tumour is a much debated clinical case-characterised by the presence of epithelial proliferation and lymphoreticular stroma. Numerous controversies concern this type of tumour so much so that recently is was even denied that it can be considered a real tumour. The present paper aims to review the state of th...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Pomatto E,Carbone V,Corradi L,Vercellino V

更新日期：1993-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Examination of the rectum by pathologists is instrumental in the management of patients affected by rectal carcinoma. That role includes evaluation of multiple gross and microscopic features that convey prognostic implications. The analysis is based on the authors' experience handling rectal specimens along with revie...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Berho M,Bejarano PA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Postoperative air leaks and in particular persistent air leaks (>5 days) after pulmonary resection still represent a common complication and the first cause of hospital stay delay. Aim of this experimental trial was to investigate the efficacy of the use of bovine pericardium strips (in terms of reduction of postop...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Lococo F,Cesario A,Margaritora S,Nachira D,Leuzzi G,Porziella V,Meacci E,Vita ML,Congedo MT,Granone P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophagectomy is a surgical operation which requires technical expertise to decrease the morbidity and mortality frequently associated with this advance procedure. Various minimally invasive esophagectomy techniques have been developed to decrease the negative impact of esophageal resection. Recently, robotic assisted...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Abbas H,Rossidis G,Hochwald SN,Ben-David K

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The finding of Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but important event owing to the highly aggressive nature of this neoplasm. The authors report three cases of Merkel cell carcinoma with different onsets which were representative of the possible range of clinical symptoms and the prognosis of this pathology. In two cases...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Del Rio P,Borgia GL,Lampugnani R

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dorsal formation in a newborn girl proved to have been caused by an intestinal cyst, thus forming part of the rare classification of split notochord malformations. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Georgacopulo P

更新日期：1975-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors underline that, although rarely found, leiomyomas of the gastrointestinal tract are the most frequent benign tumours of the small intestine. On occasions, from being a simple autoptic finding or diagnosed during the course of explorative laparotomy, they may be responsible for emergency abdominal surgery, ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Piemonte F,D'Avino V,Barone G,Di Marzo S,Rizzo GM,Costanzo G,Mercogliano A,De Simone G

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Severe obesity is a major health problem affecting more than 1,000,000 people in Italy, with a 95% failure rate of nonsurgical treatments. We report our over five-years experience with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP), evaluating the postoperative course of the patients undergoing 3 different gastro-e...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Parini U,Fabozzi M,Brachet Contul R,Lale Murix E,Millo P

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A clinical case of cloacogenic anal carcinoma is reported. These neoplasms, deriving from embryonal residuals at different levels of the ano-rectal junction, have a better prognosis than squamous carcinomas; the surgical alternative to abdomino-perineal resection is a simple local exeresis for small tumours that do no...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Corno F,Capozzi MP,Tapparo A,Ponti V,Garrone C,Toppino M

更新日期：1989-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this article is to present a new method for treating spontaneous pneumothorax, the one window plus puncture method (1WP) in which a thin endoscope is used. METHODS:With the patient in the lateral position and under one-lung ventilation, a one-window working port was created on the ventral side. An intro...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Iwazaki M,Inoue H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillomatosis of the biliary tract is characterised by multicentric papillary lesions of intra and extrahepatic biliary epithelium. It's a rare benign neoplasm of the biliary tract that causes obstructive jaundice with a high rate of malignant transformation. We described a case of papillomatosis of the biliary tract...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Guglielmi A,Caputi Jambrenghi O,Verzillo F,Cimmino A,De Fazio M,Scardigno A,Memeo V

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reference is made to the literature and personal experience in an assessment of the rôle of total parenteral nutrition in ulcerative colitis. An estimate is made of the position of this form of treatment with respect to conventional medical and surgical management, and its influence on the natural course of the diseas...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Confalonieri F,Marcolli G,Guarneri A,Mascheroni V

更新日期：1979-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A microbiological assessment was made of 829 urine specimens to determine the percentage incidence of different bacterial species and their susceptibility to antibiotic treatment. It was found that E. coli was most common, followed by Pseudomonas, Proteus, Staphylococcus, Candida, faecal Streptococcus, and Shigella. T...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Dominici C,Morozzi B

更新日期：1978-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study is to investigate the value of surgical treatment for lung cancer in the elderly. Results are compared with findings in younger patients operated on during the same period (1985-1990). METHODS:137 patients 70 years of age or older (range: 70 yrs-87 yrs) (group A) underwent surgical...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Loizzi M,Sardelli P,Sollitto F,Bolognese R,Lopez C,Pizzigallo MA,Lacitignola A

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The factors underlying late thrombosis of aortobifemoral by-pass are analysed on the basis of personal experience and reported data. They are considered to be due to progressive degradation of the prosthesic tissue and, particularly, to the lack of an adequate back flow route, apart from any faults in the actual const...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Pietri P,Adovasio R,Alagni G

更新日期：1979-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：:After a description of the basic criteria for the correct formulation of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for use in the assessment of different levels in the intellectual process (memorising, data interpretation, problem solving) a package of computer programs for the use of MCQ in the assessment of what has been lear...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Beghi M,Saviano MS

更新日期：1989-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Following a brief review of the various types of local anesthesia, including a recent method using EMLA cream, the paper focuses on the different complications which arise in relation to the technique used. Treatment protocols are also analysed in relation to the toxic stage. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Giordano V,Milazzo A,Carpinteri A

更新日期：1992-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Morbid Obesity is increasing worldwide at fast pace with associated co-morbidities also on the rise. Considering that Obesity is one of the main risk factor for developing a Ventral Hernia this will results that in the future we will experience a rise in those hernia in patients undergoing any abdominal surgery. There...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Lomanto D,Shabbir A

更新日期：2020-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura represent a rare clinicopathological entity: 456 cases only have been reported since 1991. A interesting case of solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is described here, because it turned up in a female patient followed up for a bilateral breast cancer and so with the exact determi...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Trombetta F,Sandrucci S,Moscato R,Satolli MA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The haemodynamic premises for extra-anatomical by-pass in the treatment of stenosis and obstructions of the subclavian and vertebral arteries are discussed with a report on a surgically treated series. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Barile C,Merlo M,Conforti M,Nessi F,Pegoraro M,Verri A,Buzzacchino A

更新日期：1989-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Among the other complications of enterostomy, prolapse deserves particular mention on account of the therapeutic problems involved in its correction. Based on a report of the authors' personal experience, the paper focuses on the mechanisms of onset and, above all, on the most appropriate forms of treatment, before co...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Barbuscia M,Gorgone S,Di Pietro N,Sampiero G,Labruto G,Trimboli C,Trovato M

更新日期：1990-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:From October 1997 until March 1999, we performed this procedure in three patients suffering from suppurated echinococcal liver cyst. Trocar sites are approximately the same to those already known for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A thoracostomy tube is inserted through the abdominal wall and under direct vision is for...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Sgourakis G,Gemos K,Dedemadi G,Spetzouris N,Gyftakis H,Salapa P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increased risk of colorectal cancer has been reported in first-degree relatives of affected patients, and following cholecystectomy or partial gastrectomy for benign peptic ulcer disease. The aim of this study was to examine the incidence of these potential risk factors in 197 patients (127 males, 70 females, mean ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Civitelli S,Civitelli B,Landini T,Pacchiarotti MC,Mancini A,Tanzini G

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer of the extrahepatic biliary tract is a rare disease related to a severe prognosis. The resection of the extrahepatic biliary tract is a complex procedure and the preoperative assessment of resectability is made difficult because of the malignancies. Biliary cancer resection can be curative in some patients but ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： La Greca G,Puleo S,Li Destri G,Di Carlo I,Lombardo R,Rodolico M,Di Cataldo A,Licata A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripheral lymphadenopathy can be caused by benign disease, or it could be a manifestation of underlying hematological disease or metastasis of a yet undiagnosed malignant condition. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and image-guided core biopsy usually make up the first line of investigation. There are...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Campanelli M,Cabry F,Marasca R,Gelmini R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One-hundred seventy four consecutive patients who underwent curative resection for gastric and colorectal cancer between 1983 and 1985, were studied prospectively to evaluate the roles of sequential CEA, TPA and GICA determinations and independent clinical examinations, in the early diagnosis of resectable recurrences...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Barillari P,Ricci M,Broglia S,Manetti G,Cerasi A,Cesareo S,Calcaterra D,Cioè I,Caronna R,Sammartino P

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Augmented reality (AR) enables the superimposition of virtual reality reconstructions onto clinical images of a real patient, in real time. This allows visualization of internal structures through overlying tissues, thereby providing a virtual transparency vision of surgical anatomy. AR has been applied to neurosurger...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Rancati A,Angrigiani C,Nava MB,Catanuto G,Rocco N,Ventrice F,Dorr J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00