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Nunziante Cesaro S, Rau JV, Chilingarov NS, Balducci G, Sidorov LN. Mass and FTIR spectroscopic investigations of gaseous manganese tetrafluoride. Inorg Chem 2001; 40:179-81. [PMID: 11195379 DOI: 10.1021/ic000175+] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Caputo F, Musardo G, Savini P, Balducci G, Marchi G, Corbelli C, Bernardi M, Addolorato G, Stefanini GF. Occult colon cancer in a patient with an unexplained episode of pulmonary embolism. HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY 2000; 47:165-7. [PMID: 10690603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The association between venous thromboembolism and cancer has been widely documented and the main factor responsible for cancer-induced venous thromboembolism is considered mostly linked to a hypercoagulation state induced by the cancer itself. There is no consensus on investigative strategies for occult cancer in a patient with a thrombophilic condition. We report a patient who manifested an isolated episode of pulmonary embolism without specific evident sources of venous thromboembolism. The routine clinical and laboratory work-up to detect an occult cancer did not reveal any malignancy. A history of duodenal ulcer in association with a recent slight alteration in bowel habits led us to perform an esophagogastroduodenoscopy which was negative for malignancy, and a barium enema followed by colonoscopy, which revealed the presence of a tumor limited to the large intestine. An unexplained clinically evident hypercoagulation state, even in the presence of mild clinical symptoms, needs more thorough diagnostic strategies when simple methods of screening for occult cancer are negative.
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Balducci G, Bocchetti T, Petrocca S, Meli L. [Intestinal occlusion due to a giant lipoma of the cecum]. G Chir 2000; 21:17-9. [PMID: 10732375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Lipomas of the colon are localised in 90% of cases at submucous level, they are usually solitary and may be sessile or pedunculated. They are almost always asymptomatic; only when they are of a certain size they become manifest, causing alterations of the alveus, rectorrhagia, abdominal pain or intestinal transit alteration. They are often discovered by chance during endoscopic or radiological examination.
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Ceccanti M, Balducci G, Attilia ML, Romeo M. Diagnóstico, aproximación terapéutica y rehabilitación del alcohólico. Adicciones 1999. [DOI: 10.20882/adicciones.615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Balducci G, Frontoni M, Bocchetti T, Angelini D, Di Giacomo G, Ziparo V. Malignant gastric carcinoid and paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY = ACTA CHIRURGICA 1999; 165:1193-6. [PMID: 10636557 DOI: 10.1080/110241599750007766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Addolorato G, Balducci G, Capristo E, Attilia ML, Taggi F, Gasbarrini G, Ceccanti M. Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB) in the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: A Randomized Comparative Study Versus Benzodiazepine. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 1999. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1530-0277.1999.tb04049.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Addolorato G, Balducci G, Capristo E, Attilia ML, Taggi F, Gasbarrini G, Ceccanti M. Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome: a randomized comparative study versus benzodiazepine. Alcohol Clin Exp Res 1999; 23:1596-604. [PMID: 10549990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benzodiazepine has been shown to be one of the most effective class of drugs in the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) has recently been introduced in the treatment of alcohol problems, including AWS. At present there are no comparative studies between benzodiazepines and GHB in AWS treatment. The aim of the present randomized, controlled, single-blind study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GHB compared with diazepam in the treatment of AWS. METHODS Sixty alcoholics affected by AWS were enrolled in the study. Diazepam (0.5-0.75 mg/kg body weight for 6 days, tapering the dose 25% daily until day 10) was administered orally to 30 patients (25 males, 5 females; mean age 44.3 +/- 10.9 years); GHB (50 mg/kg body weight for 10 days) was administered orally to 30 patients (26 males,4 females; mean age 41.7 +/- 10.4 years). The Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol-revised scale (CIWA-Ar) was used to evaluate the AWS physical symptoms. The State Anxiety Inventory test for current anxiety assessment and the Zung self-rating Depression Scale for current depression assessment were performed. RESULTS Eight patients (26.6%) in the diazepam group and 4 patients (13.3%) in the GHB group dropped out. Both treatments were effective in reducing AWS. No significant difference was found between the groups in CIWA-Ar total score at baseline and at the different times of observation. Considering the CIWA-Ar subscore and Zung scale, a significant reduction of anxiety on day 4 (p < 0.02), agitation on day 5 (p < 0.02) and time of recovery of depression on day 5 (p < 0.02) was observed in the GHB group with respect to the diazepam group. Drowsiness and vertigo developed after initial drug administration in the GHB (19.2%) and diazepam (36.4%) groups and quickly resolved in both groups. CONCLUSIONS GHB is as effective in the management of AWS as benzodiazepine and it seems to be quicker in reducing anxiety, agitation, and depression. Both drugs are safe and well-tolerated in AWS management.
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Balducci G, Petrocca S, Meli L, Ziparo V. [Colorectal neoplasms in patients with ulcerative rectocolitis. Their surgical treatment and follow-up]. CHIRURGIA ITALIANA 1999; 51:271-5. [PMID: 10633834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), especially those with a long-term standing or severe disease, show a higher incidence of colorectal neoplasms. Dysplasia represents the most important risk-factor for malignancy in patients with UC. From 1989 to 1999, 71 patients with UC, were surgically treated at our Institution. Indications for surgery were: non responding disease or refractory bleeding in 61; pathologic evidence of severe dysplasia during endoscopic surveillance in 5 patients, evidence of a neoplasm in the remaining 5 patients. Operative mortality was 1.4%. Infections of the surgical wound has been the most common postoperative complication. In 4 cases pouchitis has been reported. In 7 patients because of progression of the proctitis a second surgical treatment has been made. When surgical treatment is indicated in the course of ulcerative colitis, several operations may be performed. In the large majority of patients, total colectomy, mucosectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the procedure of choice.
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Boltalina OV, Markov VY, Borschevskii AY, Galeva NA, Sidorov LN, Gigli G, Balducci G. Saturated Vapor Pressure and Sublimation Enthalpy of Fluorine Derivatives of C60. J Phys Chem B 1999. [DOI: 10.1021/jp983786k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ziparo V, Bocchetti T, Balducci G, Angelini D, Di Giacomo G, Mercantini P, Lucandri G, Antonelli M, Canuzzi P. [An appendiceal-vesical fistula in a patient with cystic fibrosis]. G Chir 1998; 19:387-9. [PMID: 9835182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Cystic fibrosis is an hereditary disease in which abnormally viscous secretion of exocrine glands causes chronic pulmonary infections and gastrointestinal disorders. The authors report the case of a patient with cystic fibrosis and appendicitis complicated by appendico-vesical fistula. The appendico-vesical fistula has been described during appendicitis; its association with the cystic fibrosis however has never been reported in the literature.
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Balducci G, Gigli G, Meloni G. Dissociation energies of the Ga2, In2, and GaIn molecules. J Chem Phys 1998. [DOI: 10.1063/1.477041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Balducci G, Fornasiero P, Di Monte R, Kaspar J, Meriani S, Graziani M. An unusual promotion of the redox behaviour of CeO2-ZrO2 solid solutions upon sintering at high temperatures. Catal Letters 1995. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00817058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Gozzi D, Caputo R, Cignini PL, Tomellini M, Gigli G, Balducci G, Cisbani E, Frullani S, Garibaldi F, Jodice M, Urciuoli GM. Quantitative measurements of helium-4 in the gas phase of Pd+D2O electrolysis. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0022-0728(94)03608-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gozzi D, Caputo R, Cignini PL, Tomellini M, Gigli G, Balducci G, Cisbani E, Frullani S, Garibaldi F, Jodice M, Urciuoli GM. Calorimetric and nuclear byproduct measurements in electrochemical confinement of deuterium in palladium. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0022-0728(94)03607-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Lucandri G, D'Elia G, Chiavellati L, Sterpetti A, Meloni E, Canuti W, Balducci G, Ziparo V, Stipa F, Stipa S. [Unusual location of hydatid cysts: clinical and therapeutic aspects]. G Chir 1994; 15:529-37. [PMID: 7727221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Among patients treated for hydatidosis, unusual sites are observed in 5-30% of cases, with highest rates in endemic areas; on these basis during the diagnostic work up of masses arising from peritoneum, spleen, mediastinum, kidney and muscle, this possibility should be always taken into account. In fact, only a preoperative diagnosis allows a correct therapeutic approach, especially when synchronous lesions coexist. In this paper the Authors report their experience in the treatment of 66 (5.2%) hydatid cysts developed in unusual sites, out of 1275 patients treated for hydatidosis from 1949 to 1993. They discuss the main pathogenetic and clinical features as well as the therapeutic management of these atypical lesions.
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Lucandri G, Mungo M, Meloni E, Balducci G, Stipa F, Ziparo V, Stipa S, Teofili MT. [Papillomatous lesions of the biliary tract]. G Chir 1994; 15:124-7. [PMID: 8060779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Biliary papillomatosis is a rare entity, characterized by single or multiple lesions arising from the biliary epithelium, leading to relapsing attacks of obstructive jaundice and cholangitis. Usually considered a benign disease, progression to malignancy has though been reported. In this paper the case of a 72 year old patient, with a single papilloma of the left hepatic duct treated by left hepatectomy, is discussed. The main histological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of this unusual pathology are then examined, with a complete review of the Literature.
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Stipa S, Balducci G, Ziparo V, Stipa F, Lucandri G. Total shunting and elective management of variceal bleeding. World J Surg 1994; 18:200-4. [PMID: 8042323 DOI: 10.1007/bf00294401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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A 20-year experience with treatment of esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis is reported. Considering that total shunts are well tolerated immediately after operation (hospital mortality rate for all elective procedures being 6.4%), that they offer a good protection against rebleeding (rebleeding variceal rate of 7.6%), and that they offer the same long-term survival as given by other shunts (5- and 10-year survival rates of 57% and 31%, respectively), the authors affirm that these kinds of shunts are still useful in well selected cases. Late follow-up results of a prospective randomized trial of elective mesocaval shunts compared to portacaval shunt have shown no significant differences in operative mortality, rebleeding rates, encephalopathy rates, or survival. Based on this information, the authors currently use portacaval shunt as their operation of choice.
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Alessio E, Balducci G, Lutman A, Mestroni G, Calligaris M, Attia W. Synthesis and characterization of two new classes of ruthenium(III)-sulfoxide complexes with nitrogen donor ligands (L): Na[trans-RuCl4(R2SO)(L)] and mer, cis-RuCl3(R2SO)(R2SO)(L). The crystal structure of Na[trans-RuCl4(DMSO)(NH3)] · 2DMSO, Na[trans-RuCl4(DMSO)(Im)] · H2O, Me2CO (Im = imidazole) and mer, cis-RuCl3(DMSO)(DMSO)(NH3). Inorganica Chim Acta 1993. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1693(00)81659-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Dockx O, Troisi R, Balducci G, Geubel A, Rahier J, de Hemptinne B, de Ville de Goyet J, Kestens PJ, Otte JB. [Role of liver transplantation in the treatment of metastatic disease of the liver]. Acta Chir Belg 1992; 92:164-7. [PMID: 1384255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The authors report their experience of liver transplantation for metastatic tumor in 6 patients. Although good palliation can be offered with prolonged survival in some patients, secondaries of the liver remain the poorest indication for liver transplantation. A prospective multicentric study would be needed to evaluate the usefulness of post-transplantation chemotherapy.
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Costa G, Tavagnacco C, Balducci G. Electrochemical investigation of dioxygen interaction with two cobalt chelates in solution and at the electrode surface. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1991. [DOI: 10.1016/0022-0728(91)85303-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Guido M, Balducci G. Identification and stability of U2O2, U2O3, and U2O4 gaseous oxides molecules. J Chem Phys 1991. [DOI: 10.1063/1.461652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Riggio O, Ariosto F, Merli M, Caschera M, Zullo A, Balducci G, Ziparo V, Pedretti G, Fiaccadori F, Bottari E. Short-term oral zinc supplementation does not improve chronic hepatic encephalopathy. Results of a double-blind crossover trial. Dig Dis Sci 1991; 36:1204-8. [PMID: 1893805 DOI: 10.1007/bf01307509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The effect of short-term oral zinc supplementation (zinc sulfate 600 mg/day) on hepatic encephalopathy, was assessed in a double-blind, crossover trial. Fifteen cirrhotic patients with stable, chronic hepatic encephalopathy were randomized to receive either oral zinc or a placebo for 10 days. Following a two-week washout period, these were crossed over to the alternate treatment. Conn's index, which comprises the evaluation of the mental state, asterixis, number connection test, EEG record, and plasma ammonia, was used to score the degree of hepatic encephalopathy, both at the beginning and end of each treatment period. Serum zinc was significantly raised after oral zinc administration and reached the levels observed in cirrhotics without hepatic encephalopathy. Despite this, however, no modification in the parameters included in Conn's index were observed. In conclusion, this study failed to confirm that short-term oral zinc supplementation improves chronic hepatic encephalopathy.
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Hauters P, de Hemptinne B, Carlier M, Malaise J, Ottobrelli A, Delaby J, Balducci G, Kestens PJ, Otte JB. Long-term analysis of glomerular filtration rate and hypertension in adult liver transplant recipients treated with cyclosporine A. Transplant Proc 1991; 23:1458-9. [PMID: 1989264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lucandri G, Di Giulio E, Meli C, Balducci G, Risi D, Castaldo P, Capotondi C, Alessi G, Ziparo V, Stipa S. [The echographic aspects of the splenoportal axis in patients with esophageal varices]. MINERVA CHIR 1991; 46:13-7. [PMID: 2034370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In the present study the A. try to assess the usefulness of ultrasound in detecting blending risk in portal hypertension. Endoscopic and sonographic findings of 35 cirrhotic patients with esophageal varices were compared to a control group of 27 hepatopathy patients without portal hypertension, observed in the same department and in the same interval. The medium caliber of portal vein was 14.64 +/- 2.59 and 11.8 +/- 1.33 mm, respectively in the study and in the control group (p less than 0.01). Statistic correlations were also found in subgroups of patients with varices of different degrees. A portal vein greater than 16 mm was found in 10 of 11 patients with large varices; this pattern provides a sensitivity of 71.4% and a specificity of 94.1%. In our experience this echographic finding should represents a clear indication for close endoscopic follow-up, even in patients without previous bleeding from esophageal varices.
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Costa G, Balducci G, Alessio E, Tavagnacco C, Mestroni G. Electrochemistry of sodium trans-bis(dimethyl sulphoxide) tetrachlororuthenate(III) and mer-trichlorotris(dimethyl sulphoxide) ruthenium(III): the first and complete electrochemical characterization of chlorodimethyl sulphoxide ruthenium(III) complexes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1990. [DOI: 10.1016/0022-0728(90)87233-a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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