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Testori A, Giudici VM, Alloisio M, Cioffi U. Case Report: COVID-19 Pneumonia Following Left Pneumonectomy for Lung Cancer Complicated by Empyema and Bronchopleural Fistula. Front Surg 2021; 8:679757. [PMID: 34095211 PMCID: PMC8177669 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.679757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Background: Venous and arterial thromboembolism is commonly reported in critically ill COVID-19 patients, although there are still no definitive statistical data regarding its incidence. Case presentation: we report a case of a patient who fell ill with Covid during hospitalization for a pneumonectomy complicated by empyema and bronchopleural fistula. The patient, despite being cured of COVID, died after 14 days for pulmonary thromboembolism. Conclusion: Our case strengthens the suggestion of adequate thromboprophylaxis in all hospitalized COVID patients and of increasing prophylaxis in critically ill patients even in the absence of randomized studies
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Baisi A, Mazzucco A, Caffarena G, Cioffi G, Guttadauro A, Cioffi U. Case Report: Mediastinal Mass in SARS-COV-2 Pandemic: A Word of Caution. Front Surg 2021; 8:648759. [PMID: 33732730 PMCID: PMC7959173 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.648759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a new disease with some manifestations not yet well-known. Sharing experiences in this topic is crucial for the optimal management of the patients. Case Presentation: Left upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) due to a mediastinal mass strongly suspected of lymphoproliferative disease in a patient affected by SARS-CoV-2, disappearing at the resolution of the viral infection. Conclusion: Before proceeding to surgical biopsy, mediastinal mass in SARS-CoV-2 patients must be revaluated after the resolution of the infection.
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Testori A, Perroni G, Carlo CD, Crepaldi A, Alloisio M, Cioffi U. Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the lung in an HIV-positive patient. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:1122-1125. [PMID: 33594833 PMCID: PMC8017251 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Primary lung signet-ring cell carcinomas are a rare entity and only a few cases of pure signet-ring cell carcinomas of the lung are reported in the English literature. They usually have an aggressive behavior and a poor prognosis because in most cases they are identified at an advanced stage. We present a unique case of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the lung because the patient was HIV positive, a heavy smoker, and also the tumor, discovered incidentally during chest x-ray, was a pure type of signet-ring cell carcinoma. Surgical therapy associated with chemoradiotherapy represents the gold standard in the care of these patients.
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Gerosa M, Incarbone N, Di Fratta E, Mari GM, Guttadauro A, Cioffi U, Maggioni D. Incarcerated sigmoid large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma in an inguinal hernia. J Surg Case Rep 2021; 2021:rjaa585. [PMID: 33604019 PMCID: PMC7880701 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) of the colon are extremely rare aggressive tumors. A 79-year-old man presented at our hospital for muco-hematic diarrhea, weight loss and incarcerated hernia in his left groin. Colonoscopy revealed sigmoid stenosis. Computed tomography confirmed an incarcerated hernia containing sigmoid mass and massive abdominal adenopathy. In absence of colonic obstruction, the patient underwent elective palliative sigmoid resection and colostomy by laparoscopic approach, and direct hernia repair through inguinal access. Histopathological examination revealed a large cells sigmoid NEC. We report the first case of large-cell neuroendocrine colon cancer incarcerated in an inguinal hernia. Due to the advanced stage, we have performed a palliative laparoscopic resection in order to reduce surgical trauma, confirm pre-operative results and minimize post-operative complications, and direct hernia repair through inguinal access.
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Raveglia F, Moneghini L, Cariati M, Baisi A, Guttadauro A, Cioffi U, Scarci M. Case Report: Multidisciplinary Approach for a Rare Case of Thymic Vascular Malformation. Front Surg 2021; 7:624615. [PMID: 33511152 PMCID: PMC7835703 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.624615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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We report the rare case of a 2.5 cm in size mass diagnostic for residual thymus associated with venous vascular malformation (ISSVA classification, 2008) in a 58 years old man. Diagnosis was obtained only after surgical removal that was complicated by a sudden massive bleeding (about 1,500 cc) requiring emergency conversion to median sternotomy. Difficulty in preoperative diagnosis, rarity of histologic pattern, and surgical challenges make this case very interesting for surgeons, pathologists and radiologist. Our message, dealing with mediastinal masses, is: (a) differential diagnosis between the more frequent solid antero-superior mediastinal tumors and vascular malformation should be always considered (b) preoperative angiography should always be performed in case of uncertain diagnosis (c) coil embolization should always be considered to reduce potentially fatal bleeding (d) histologic differentiation with other thymic neoplasms must be always considered.
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Correction to: Length of hospitalization is associated with selected biomarkers (albumin and lymphocytes) and with co-morbidities: study on 4000 patients. Biomark Res 2021; 9:3. [PMID: 33419449 PMCID: PMC7792300 DOI: 10.1186/s40364-020-00255-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Testori A, Alloisio M, Cariboni U, Costa F, Voulaz E, Bottoni E, De Simone M, Rahal D, Cioffi U. Voluminous schwannoma type 'ancient' of the cervicothoracic district removed through a cervicotomic approach. J Surg Case Rep 2020; 2020:rjaa402. [PMID: 33024542 PMCID: PMC7524608 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Schwannomas are generally benign tumors, well delimited, resulting from nerve sheaths that are frequently found in the thorax, mainly in the posterior mediastinum. We report a 58-year-old patient who carried out investigations following the appearance of a large right supraclavicular cervical mass associated with anisocoria and eyelid ptosis, histologically diagnosed as ancient schwannoma, completely removed through a cervicotomic approach without opening the chest.
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Testori A, Cioffi U, Ciulla MM, Bottoni E, Cariboni U, Perroni G, Alloisio M. Surgery at the frontline at the time of the COVID-19 outbreak. Thorac Cancer 2020; 11:3057-3059. [PMID: 32935917 PMCID: PMC7605992 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Raveglia F, De Pasquale L, Cioffi U, Ghilardi G, De Simone M, Falleni M, Baisi A. Unexpected thymoma in a challenging case of hyperparathyroidism. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:1425-1428. [PMID: 32884767 PMCID: PMC7455415 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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We report the case of a woman with primary hyperparathyroidism suspected of mediastinal ectopic parathyroid adenoma revealed to be a thymoma. Our aim was to focus on some possible criticisms in distinguishing between ectopic parathyroid and thymus.
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Tagliabue F, Burati M, Chiarelli M, Fumagalli L, Guttadauro A, Arborio E, De Simone M, Cioffi U. Robotic vs laparoscopic right colectomy – the burden of age and comorbidity in perioperative outcomes: An observational study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 12:287-297. [PMID: 32774767 PMCID: PMC7385514 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v12.i6.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have shown the safety, feasibility and oncologic adequacy of robotic right hemicolectomy (RRH). Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH) is considered technically challenging. Robotic surgery has been introduced to overcome this technical limitation, but it is related to high costs. To maximize the benefits of such surgery, only selected patients are candidates for this technique. In addition, due to progressive aging of the population, an increasing number of minimally invasive procedures are performed on elderly patients with severe comorbidities, who are usually more prone to post-operative complications.
AIM To investigate the outcomes of RRH vs LRH with regard to age and comorbidities.
METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 123 minimally invasive procedures (68 LRHs vs 55 RRHs) for right colon cancer or endoscopically unresectable adenoma performed in our Center from January 2014 until September 2019. The surgical procedures were performed according to standardized techniques. The primary clinical outcome of the study was the length of hospital stay (LOS) measured in days. Secondary outcomes were time to first flatus (TFF) and time to first stool evacuation. The robotic technique was considered the exposure and the laparoscopic technique was considered the control. Routine demographic variables were obtained, including age at time of surgery and gender. Body mass index and American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status were registered. The age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (ACCI) was calculated; the tumor-node-metastasis system, intra-operative variables and post-operative complications were recorded. Post-operative follow-up was 180 d.
RESULTS LOS, TFF, and time to first stool were significantly shorter in the robotic group: Median 6 [interquartile range (IQR) 5-8] vs 7 (IQR 6-10.5) d, P = 0.028; median 2 (IQR 1-3) vs 3 (IQR 2-4) d, P < 0.001; median 4 (IQR 3-5) vs 5 (IQR 4-6.5) d, P = 0.005, respectively. Following multivariable analysis, the robotic technique was confirmed to be predictive of significantly shorter hospitalization and faster restoration of bowel function; in addition the dichotomous variables of age over 75 years and ACCI more than 7 were significant predictors of hospital stay. No outcomes were significantly associated with Clavien-Dindo grading. Sub-group analysis demonstrated that patients aged over 75 years had a longer LOS (median 6 -IQR 5-8- vs 7 -IQR 6-12- d, P = 0.013) and later TFF (median 2 -IQR 1-3- vs 3 -IQR 2-4- d, P = 0.008), while patients with ACCI more than 7 were only associated with a prolonged hospital stay (median 7 -IQR 5-8- vs 7 -IQR 6-14.5- d, P = 0.036).
CONCLUSION RRH is related to shorter LOS when compared with the laparoscopic approach, but older age and several comorbidities tend to reduce its benefits.
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Leporati A, Raveglia F, Cioffi U, De Simone M, Ghelma F, Baisi A. Metastatic lung cancer presenting as thoracic empyema. A Case report. Clin Case Rep 2020; 8:484-486. [PMID: 32185041 PMCID: PMC7069862 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Increased cancer risk in patients with inflammatory and infectious diseases has been reported in many studies and lung cancer-associated empyema in <0.3% patients. We present a patient with empyema in whom the final diagnosis was metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. Purulent pleural fluid obtained by drainage or thoracentesis must always been examined because the association of malignant tumors and empyema should be taken into consideration.
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Rizzi A, Raveglia F, Scarci M, Cioffi U, Baisi A. The best strategy to control pain after thoracic surgery: multimodal strategy against pain. VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACIC SURGERY 2019; 4:26-26. [DOI: 10.21037/vats.2019.05.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2024] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Cioffi U, Raveglia F, De Simone M, Baisi A. Ground-glass opacities: A curable disease but a big challenge for surgeons. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2019. [PMID: 28633207 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.03.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Gerosa M, Costanzi ATM, Brenna F, Felisaz PF, Mari GM, Cioffi U, Maggioni D. Laparoscopic subtotal colectomy for synchronous colon high-grade dysplasia adenomas in intestinal malrotation: A case report and literature review. Clin Case Rep 2019; 7:1741-1746. [PMID: 31534739 PMCID: PMC6745350 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Intestinal malrotation is an embryologic anomaly rarely presenting in adults especially in association with colon cancer. Fully laparoscopic colonic resection has not yet described in literature for adenomas in malrotation. Preoperative assessment of vascular anatomy by computed tomography is considered mandatory to perform safely laparoscopic surgery.
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Tagliabue F, Burati M, Chiarelli M, Marando A, Simone MD, Cioffi U. Left colonic metastasis from primary hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7:2044-2048. [PMID: 31423436 PMCID: PMC6695552 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i15.2044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 06/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for 5-6% of all human cancers. Considering the extrahepatic metastasis, the main organs involved are lymphnodes, lung, bone and adrenal gland. Usually colon metastasis is very rare, especially on the left sided colon.
CASE SUMMARY We report a case of a 70 years-old man hepatitis B carrier with HCC treated four times with trans-arterial chemoembolization, presented to our surgical department complaining of gastrointestinal bleeding. A colonoscopy revealed a mass of 4 cm of the sigmoid colon with signs of bleeding. The computed tomography showed a mass originated from the sigmoid colon of 3.5 cm, and the presence of HCC in segment VI and VII, without portal vein thrombosis. Due to the large size of the mass and the active bleeding, the patient underwent a left colectomy. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient was discharged in fifth post-operative day. Histological examination revealed that the neoplasm was characterized by a diffuse proliferation of epithelial cells with an hepatoid differentiation. So, the presence of a history of HCC of the liver and the histopathological features supported the diagnosis of metastasis from the liver.
CONCLUSION Although rare, colon metastasis from an HCC can be left-sided and can present with acute bleeding.
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Reintervention After Limited Lung Resection: Clinical Condition Compared With Hospital Characteristics. Ann Thorac Surg 2019; 109:613. [PMID: 31299235 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Raveglia F, Rizzi A, Cioffi U, Baisi A. Invited letter about wound retractor advantages in thoracic surgery. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:S1438-S1440. [PMID: 31245155 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.03.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Raveglia F, Scarci M, Cioffi U, Baisi A. Ultimate management of post thoracotomy morbidities: a set of surgical technique and peri-operative precautions. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:S370-S375. [PMID: 30997224 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.12.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Baisi A, Raveglia F, De Simone M, Cioffi U. Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Pneumothorax: Real Alternative to Multiportal? Ann Thorac Surg 2019; 105:1281. [PMID: 29571336 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2017] [Accepted: 07/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Raveglia F, Scarci M, Cioffi U, Baisi A. Intra-operative conversion during video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery lobectomy is not a failure as long as emergency is avoided. J Thorac Dis 2019; 11:638-642. [PMID: 31019747 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.02.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Testori A, De Simone M, Bottoni E, Alloisio M, Voulaz E, Cioffi U. Malignant pleural mesothelioma: Is reconstruction of the diaphragm necessary in left pleurectomy/decortication? A case report. Clin Case Rep 2019; 7:299-301. [PMID: 30847193 PMCID: PMC6389464 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 11/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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We describe a case of complete intrathoracic stomach and intestinal herniation after pleurectomy/decortication due to diaphragm reconstruction without mesh. Is reconstruction with mesh always necessary? Can lung sparing obviate the tension on residual diaphragm? These are the questions not well described to which we try to give an answer.
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Ciulla MM, Vivona P, Lemos A, Sozzi F, Cioffi U, Testori A. Atrial fibrillation, an epiphenomenon of acute Stanford type-A aortic dissection with suspected intimo-intimal intussusception. Clin Case Rep 2018; 6:1791-1794. [PMID: 30214765 PMCID: PMC6132104 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Supraventricular arrhythmias can sometimes be "only" epiphenomena appearing during acute hypoxia, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and thrombosis. Indeed, atrial fibrillation is not rare in acute aortic dissection as it is estimated in about one half of patients and may be secondary to a perfusion deficit of the sinoatrial node artery.
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Raveglia F, De Simone M, Cioffi U, Baisi A. Lung Cancer Screening Feasibility Beyond Highly Specialized Centers. Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 107:327. [PMID: 30118706 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Baisi A, Raveglia F, De Simone M, Cioffi U. Could Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery Operative Time Influence Conversion to Thoracotomy? Ann Thorac Surg 2018; 105:1576. [PMID: 29685234 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] [Imported: 07/29/2024]
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Gerosa M, Chiarelli M, Guttadauro A, De Simone M, Tagliabue F, Costa M, Terragni S, Cioffi U. Wirsung atraumatic rupture in patient with pancreatic pseudocysts: a case presentation. BMC Gastroenterol 2018; 18:52. [PMID: 29685110 PMCID: PMC5913810 DOI: 10.1186/s12876-018-0781-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] [Imported: 07/29/2024] Open
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Background Pancreatic duct disruption is a challenging condition leading to pancreatic juice leakage and consequently to pancreatic fluid collections. The manifestations of pancreatic main duct leak include pseudocysts, walled-off necrosis, pancreatic fistulas, ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions. Pseudocyst formation is the most frequent outcome of a pancreatic duct leak. Case presentation We describe a case of a 64-year old man with large multiple pancreatic cysts discovered for progressive jaundice and significant weight loss in the absence of a previous episode of acute pancreatitis. Computed tomography scan showed lesion with thick enhancing walls. The main cyst dislocated the stomach and the duodenum inducing intra and extrahepatic bile ducts enlargement. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography revealed a communication between the main pancreatic duct and the cystic lesions due to Wirsung duct rupture. Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology did not show neoplastic cells and cyst fluid analysis revealed high amylase concentration. Preoperative exams were suggestive but not conclusive for a benign lesion. Laparotomy was necessary to confirm the presence of large communicating pseudocysts whose drainage was performed by cystogastrostomy. Histology confirmed the inflammatory nature of the cyst wall. Subsequently, the patient had progressive jaundice resolution. Conclusion Pancreatic cystic masses include several pathological entities, ranging from benign to malignant lesions. Rarely pseudocysts present as complex cystic pancreatic lesions with biliary compression in absence of history of acute pancreatitis. We describe the rare case of multiple pancreatic pseudocysts due to Wirsung duct rupture in absence of previous trauma or acute pancreatitis. Magnetic resonance showed the presence of communication with the main pancreatic duct and endoscopic ultrasound fine needle aspiration suggested the benign nature of the lesion.
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