abstract：:Askin's tumour is a rare malignant small cell neoplasia of the thoracic wall; it most often effects females during childhood and is characterised by limited survival. The authors report a recent case of Askin's tumour in a young adult male. The case was characterised by multiple recidivation but a long survival. The a...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Oliaro A,Filosso PL,Casadio C,Ruffini R,Pischedda F,Molinatti M,Porrello C,Platania G,Maggi G

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-hypertrophic breast ptosis are common diseases. Various degree of ptosis and different involutions of the breast tissue can condition the surgical treatment. Plastic surgery must provide the best surgical treatment in any case. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Marconi F,Gallucci A,Zannetti G,Marra M,Di Giovanni P,Sideri M

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diaphragmatic hernia described by Morgagni in 1761 and by Larrey in 1829 is a rare diaphragmatic anomaly that may be considered nearly always congenital. It is called in so many ways, but the authors think that "anterior diaphragmatic hernia of Morgagni-Larrey" is the most correct name. Usually asymptomatic in the...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Arzillo G,Aiello D,Priano G,Roggero F,Buluggiu G

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays the laparoscopic cholecystectomy has become the main surgical therapy in the treatment of cholecysto-lithiasis. At the beginning the treatment of cholecysto-choledochal lithiasis was the sequential endoscopic-laparoscopic therapy. In fact, the endoscopic sphincterotomy allows transpapillary ablation of Common...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Liguori L,Cucchi MC,Fonti G,Garulli G,Ucchino G

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multicentre study has been done to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pefloxacin, a new fluoroquinolone, when given intravenously for surgical prophylaxis. 440 patients (224 males, 216 females), mean age 51.7 +/- 27.3 (SD) years and mean weight 68.4 +/- 12.6 kg, were admitted to the study. The diagnoses for ad...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Leo P,Mangione S

更新日期：1994-10-01 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：:This paper is a critical review of the clinical records of 20 patients who underwent a Transduodenal Sphincteroplasty (PSP), from October 1990 to January 1992 at our Department (General Surgery). The age was 64.9 (14.2) years (mean and standard deviation), but 14 (70%) of those patients were older than 60 (range: 63 t...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Gorini P,Fogli L,Belcastro S

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical treatment of advanced forms of spinocellular carcinoma of the oral cavity (stages 3-4) has been integrated for a number of years with cycles of chemo- and/or radiotherapy both before and after surgery. This chemo-radio-surgical therapeutic protocol consists of four distinct stages, separated by precise treatm...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Pomatto E,Berutto M,Falco V,Bocca M,Vercellino V

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of severe revascularization syndrome which occurred following traumatic vascular lesion to a lower limb. They focus attention on the mechanisms which make this syndrome more frequent and more severe in traumatic lesions as opposed to that observed following acute arterial obstruction secondar...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： De Blasis G,Sedici A,D'Elia M,Palladini I,Scipioni L

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emergency surgery is required for performed colonic diverticulitis. Surgical indications are not uniform in literature. In the experience of the authors the operations have been performed in the case of peritonitis subsequent to the perforation or in the case of failure of the conservative treatment. Twenty-four patie...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Caldana G,Caron R,Florianello F,Musazzi M,Morbidelli A

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of entero-vesical fistula in Crohn's disease is presented. Clinical manifestations, diagnostic means and surgical treatment of the lesion are discussed. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Garritano A,Chindamo M,Pastorina E

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease or toxic nodular goiters and carcinoma of the thyroid remains uncertain. The incidence of thyroid carcinoma varies considerably from as low as 0.3% to as high as 16.6% with a higher rate in toxic nodular goiters than in diffuse goiters and in endemic goit...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Nicolosi A,Addis E,Calò PG,Tarquini A

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experience of 1240 patients suffering from varicose veins of the lower limbs and operated from December 1987 to October 1992, is reported. In order to obtain an objective valuation of functional and aesthetic results, a table with subjective symptoms and clinical and instrumental signs was filled in, before the sur...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Sciannameo F,Ronca P,Alberti D

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infected vascular grafts are associated with very high rates of limb loss and mortality. "Classic" treatment has invariably included graft excision. Recent reports have suggested that a more conservative approach may be indicated in selected cases, leaving the graft in place and using an aggressive local treatment ass...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Celoria G,Falco E,Nardini A,Gadducci G,Stefani R,Neviani AL

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss their experience of six cases of cancer of the gastric stump observed by them in the period from 1988 to 1992 inclusive. All the patients were operated; five total gastrectomies and a gastric re-resection were effected. In association also the spleen was removed in four patients, in one of them a h...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Nardi M,D'Amico G,Basti M,Pitrelli N,Casciani E,Cellini G

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early detection of breast cancer is of primary importance, as one method which many reduce the unacceptably high mortality rate associated with this disease. In fact, it is well stated that the most concrete possibility of therapeutic success in the treatment of breast cancer is represented by early treatment, whi...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Bellantone R,Rossi S,Lombardi CP,De Fazio S,Agresti M,Pastore G,Crucitti F

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors make a wide-ranging review of the literature, examine the epidemiological aspect of fail chest and underline the importance of its correct anatomopathological classification for a more qualified physiopathologist, diagnostic and therapeutic approach. They make a historical excursion on volet's treatment an...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Bononi M,De Cesare A,Atella F,Fiori E,Angelini M,Cangemi V,Piat G

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy now represents a valid alternative to traditional surgery in the treatment of gallstone diseases. For the past twenty years laparotomic cholecystectomy has represented the golden standard of gallstone treatment given its extremely low mortality rate (0.5%) and equally acceptabl...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Marino BM,Bigliani S,Drago GW,Kiss A,Rossi R,Vitale L

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper reports a case of splenic rupture during the course of chronic pancreatitis, an event rarely reported in the literature. The anatomical arrangement of organs and peripancreatic vessels is a predisposing factor for this complication. There are essentially three different but correlated pathogenetic hypotheses...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Nincheri Kunz M,Evaristi L,Pera M,Veneroso A,Cozzani R,Caliendo L

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrasonic scalpel has been used for some time in surgery in tissue with a predominantly cellular component since it can be used selectively on the parenchymatous component while respecting the vasculo-stromal component. On the basis of their earlier experience and using a versatile ultrasonic device currently uti...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Palmieri B,Criscuolo M,Gozzi G

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period March 1991-June 1992 5 single lung transplantations were successfully performed at the Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico in Milan. All patients underwent regular fibrobronchoscopies within the context of a complex follow-up programme in order to monitor the resolution of the bronchial anastomosis and ide...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Zannini P,Melloni G,Solca M,Cavagnoli R

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vagal paragangliomas are rare tumors of neural crest origin. This neoplasm is generally located at various points along the peripheral distribution of the vagus nerve, in the region of the jugular and nodose ganglia, just beneath the perineurium of the nerve, but may arise anywhere along the course of the vagus nerve....

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Miani S,Boneschi M,Erba M,Giordanengo F

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Explorative laparotomies and palliative surgery for pancreatic carcinoma have been reduced due to improved diagnostic tools, the spread of laparoscopic techniques and the growing use of external biliary drainage and endoprostheses. By comparing two successive observation periods the authors point out that, owing to th...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Lasagna B,Garino M,Resegotti A,Balbo G

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe the application of Nissen-Rossetti fundoplication for the treatment of hiatus hernia using a laparoscopic approach. They report excellent results both immediately after surgery and in the medium term. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Rendano F,Cammarota G,de Werra C,Mazzeo M

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid is a highly aggressive neoplasm with quickly total course. It is characterized by an average survival of 4-12 months. It infiltrates precociously into the windpipe, oesophagus, vessels of the neck and gives distant metastases in 10-48% of cases. In 30.8 to 80% of cases, this carcino...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Cannizzaro MA,De Maria A,Fazzi C,Mazzone G,Terminella A,Fiorenza G,Veroux PF

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-transfusion represents a clinical method used for the restoration of haematic losses that, in recent years has been employed more and more widely in the surgical ambit. The utilisation of this method has become increasingly frequent because of the high diffusion of haemotransmitted diseases, and of the incidences...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Horvath F,Lippolis G,Capuano LG,Falvo L,Sorrenti S,Camelo M,Bove A,Catania A,De Antoni E

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors discuss the question of the reappearance of esophageal peristalsis following surgical or dilating treatment in patients with a diagnosis of cardiospasm. On the basis of their experience and an extensive review of the literature, the authors affirm that the reappearance of motor activity should not be attri...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Paolini A,Tosato F,Passaro U,Scocchera F,Vasapollo L

更新日期：1993-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this work is to assess the list of fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis of lesions of the parotid. Thirty-nine patients suffering from parotid pathology were subjected to cytology examination through fine needle aspiration. Thirty seven patients subjected to surgical operation have a histological compari...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Marrazzo A,Taörmina P,La Bara G,Scaffidi S,Lupo F,Filosto L,Grasso G,Midiri M,Bazan P

更新日期：1993-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analysed 90 cases of symptomatic cholelithiasis treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 27% of the cases studied suffered from microlithiasis, 44% from multiple calculosis with calculi measuring 1 to 2 cm in diameter, 25% from single calculi measuring up to 4 cm in diameter, and 4% from a benign prolifer...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Occhioni G,Pinna R,Nonnis R,Padula G,Pisano I,Mastino GP,Sini G,Spissu M,Satta G,Trignano M

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Successful closure of a iatrogenic tracheoesophageal fistula by means of bronchoscopic application of fibrin glue in a 77-year old patient is reported. The fistula was completely obliterated after a single application of the glue, with resolution of the clinical and radiological signs. The procedure may be suggested a...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Scappaticci E,Ruffini E,Oliaro A,Mancuso M,Filosso PL,Rastelli M

更新日期：1993-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report their experience on 313 liver transplantations performed in 255 patients. In 51.7% the indication to liver transplant was the cirrhosis, post alcoholic in 39.5% and post-hepatitis in 24.1%. The global mortality was 34.9% (89/255) with an actuarial survival of 53% at 74 months. We registered 10 cases...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Moreno González E,García García I,Gómez Sanz S,González-Pinto I,Loinaz Segurola C,Jiménez C,Trombatore G

更新日期：1993-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Ingestion of a corrosive agent results in a life-threatening clinical condition that requires emergency intensive care and often surgical intervention. Treatment is multifactorial and varies with the extent and depth of the injury. We report a case of a young 24-year-old man with accidental ingestion of sulphonic acid...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Erba M,Boneschi M,Miani S,Morbidelli A

更新日期：1993-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a wide variety of extrathoracic pathologies may be associated to tracheo-pulmonary lesions, this paper draws attention to tumour pathologies due to their frequency and the difficulties involved in their treatment in relation to the question of "whether to carry out treatment" as well as the importance of timi...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Bassi N,Callegari P,Perini M,Tedeschi U,D'Erminio A,Corà A,Ricciardi G

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper reports a case of digestive hemorrhage due to duodenal varices in a cirrhotic patient. The authors emphasise the extreme rarity and severity of this pathology and, in accordance with the literature, underline the difficulty of selecting the correct approach. ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Cristin A,Siliotto G,Brosolo P,Snidero D

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After an introduction on the various aetiological factors involved in toxic megacolon, its onset, medical treatment and indications to surgery, the paper describes personal experience with seven cases. The report highlights the importance of medical treatment which is recommended as the appropriate initial therapeutic...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Falco E,Nardini A,Celoria G,Battistini M,Gadducci G,Stefani R,Zappia F,Rollandi R,Montrucchio E,Stefanini T

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors outline the stages of abdominoperineal surgery due to rectal cancer to achieve the reconstruction of perineal-stomic continence. The operation is simple to perform, without particular vascular risks and sepsis; it does not necessitate temporary abdominal colostomy and, lastly, does not oblige postoperative...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Musiani R

更新日期：1993-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemangiopericytoma is a rare and solitary solid tumor originating from pericytes, which are contractile pericapillary cells, first identified and described by Zimmermann in 1923. This neoplasm occurs most commonly in the lower extremities and retroperitoneum. The Authors describe the case of a patient affected with a ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Clerici D,Colombo E,Griffa B,Basilico V,Maternini F,Grecchi F

更新日期：1993-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Following the exclusion of the ventilation of a lung, perfusion is arrested as a consequence of the Von Euler and Liljestrand vasoconstrictive reflex. However it is as yet unknown how long this phenomenon takes to manifest itself in human beings. In order to verify whether hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction follows im...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Melloni G,Frigo V,Solca M,Mancini S,Negri G,Zannini P

更新日期：1993-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a retrospective study of four patients treated for sigmoid volvulus at the Clinica Chirurgica II of IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo of Pavia between April 1974 and June 1989. They are collected from a series of 74 consecutive operations for colonic obstruction not related to hernias of the inguinal-crur...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Cabano F,Vezzulli I,Venegoni A,Resta E,De Medici A

更新日期：1993-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of associated injuries (thoracoabdominal trauma with multiple rib and sternum fractures, perforation of the small intestine, abdominal cutaneous ecchymosis) caused by a seat belt, and describe the possible seat-belt mechanisms of lesion in road accidents. Some clinical aspects are discussed; ...

journal_title：Minerva chirurgica

authors： Orsi O,Sforza F,Zuppichini F,Lazzarin G,Rotta L

更新日期：1993-05-15 00:00:00