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Gonzalez-Vallejo I, Jacques VLR, Boschetto D, Rizza G, Hadj-Azzem A, Faure J, Le Bolloc'h D. Time-resolved structural dynamics of the out-of-equilibrium charge density wave phase transition in GdTe 3. Struct Dyn 2022; 9:014502. [PMID: 38143930 PMCID: PMC10748500 DOI: 10.1063/4.0000131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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We use ultrafast electron diffraction to study the out-of-equilibrium dynamics of the charge density wave (CDW) phase transition in GdTe3, a quasi-two-dimensional compound displaying a unidirectional CDW state. Experiments were conducted at different incident fluences and different initial sample temperatures below Tc. We find that following photo-excitation, the system undergoes a non-thermal ultrafast phase transition that occurs in out-of-equilibrium conditions. The intrinsic crystal temperature was estimated at each time delay from the atomic thermal motion, which affects each Bragg peak intensity via the Debye Waller factor. We find that the crystal temperature stabilizes with a 6 ps timescale in a quasi-equilibrium state at temperature T q . e . . We then relate the recovery time of the CDW and its correlation lengths as a function of T q . e . . The charge density wave is suppressed in less than a picosecond while its recovery time increases linearly with incident fluence and initial temperature. Our results highlight that the dynamics is strongly determined by the initial sample temperature. In addition, the transient CDW phase recently observed along the transverse direction in LaTe3 and CeTe3 is not observed in GdTe3.
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- LOA, CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
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- LSI, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, CEA/DRF/IRAMIS, CNRS, Ecole polytechnique, Route de Saclay, Palaiseau, France
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- LOA, CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Palaiseau, France
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Carlevato R, Chiofalo V, Spinelli L, Giglioli F, Carucci P, Rolle E, Rizza G, Faletti R, Romagnoli R, Saracco G, Fonio P, Iorio G, Guarneri A, Ricardi U. PH-0499 SABR as a treatment option for HCC patients: efficacy and toxicity profile. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07350-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Morale W, Sessa C, Alessandrello I, Aprile G, Galeano D, Giglio E, Ficara V, Musumeci S, Scollo V, Zuppardo C, Baglieri A, Rizza G, Bonomo P, Modica S, Patriarca G, Elia R, Aliquò A, Musso S. [The management of nephropathic patients during the Covid-19 pandemic: the experience of Ragusa]. G Ital Nefrol 2021; 38:38-02-2021-05. [PMID: 33852221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The public emergency caused by Covid-19 has forced health services to reorganize in order to separate positive patients from negative ones. In nephrology, this reorganization involves several levels of assistance concerning hospitalizations, ambulatory care and haemodialysis. Within the Complex Unit of Nephrology in Ragusa, the distribution of nephro-dialytic resources has involved four different hospitals, hence ensuring haemodialysis services for asymptomatic and pauci-symptomatic Covid-19 patients as well as for patients in Covid-Unit, Sub-Intensive Therapy and Intensive Care Unit. In this complex context, we had to create a common protocol involving all the professionals who provide assistance in our Unit, across the different structures. We also report some encouraging data that seem to indicate the effectiveness of the protocols put in place.
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- Walter Morale
- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Direzione Sanitaria Ospedale "Maggiore", Modica (RG), Italy
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- Direzione Generale Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Direzione Generale Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- Direzione Generale Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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- U.O.C Nefrologia e Dialisi, P.O. "Maggiore" di Modica. Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Ragusa, Ragusa, Italy
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Romagnoli R, Martini S, Giacometti R, David E, Martina MC, D'Errico A, Grigioni WF, Strignano P, Rizza G, Mirabella S, Amoroso A, Salizzoni M. Successful Urgent Liver Retransplantation for Donor-Transmitted Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:1938-9. [PMID: 26752588 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- R Romagnoli
- Liver Transplantation Center, General Surgery Unit 2U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, Gastrohepatology Unit, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Regional Transplantation Center, Piedmont, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Radiology Unit 3U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Specialty, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine (DIMES), "F. Addarii" Institute of Oncology and Transplant Pathology, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Specialty, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine (DIMES), "F. Addarii" Institute of Oncology and Transplant Pathology, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, General Surgery Unit 2U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, General Surgery Unit 2U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, General Surgery Unit 2U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Regional Transplantation Center, Piedmont, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, General Surgery Unit 2U, Molinette Hospital, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Cascone V, Rizza G, Garozzo G, Antolino A, Firrincieli M, Caruso F, Scorsone C, Bellavia G. GM-006 Monitoring of waiting times for anticancer chemotherapy as an indicator of quality performance. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2016-000875.362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Cascone V, Rizza G, Smeriglio A, Tomaino A. DI-021 Lack of BCG for the treatment of bladder cancer: pharmacoeconomic and clinical impact. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000436.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Bellavia G, Scorsone C, Cascone V, Rizza G. CP-014 Trabectedin plus pegylated liposomial doxorubicin in relapsed ovarian cancer: outcomes in award-treated patients and Platinum Free Interval. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000436.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Caruso F, Cascone V, Meli S, Rizza G. DD-005 COBUS clinical audit: a vehicle to improve prescribing of albumin. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000436.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Bellavia G, Scorsone C, Cascone V, Rizza G. CP-015 Skin toxicity as an early predictor of effectiveness in patients with colon cancer treated with cetuximab. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000436.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cascone V, Tomaino A, Florio P, Cristani M, Rizza G. TCH-015 Evaluation of the Chemical and Physical Stability of Sodium Dichloroacetate, an Orphan Drug For Rare Metabolic Diseases. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000276.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Rizza G, Bellavia G, Scorsone C, Cascone V. DGI-020 Cost and Effectiveness of Targeted Treatment with Cetuximab or Bevacizumab as Maintenance Treatment in Patients with Colorectal Cancer. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000276.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Cascone V, Caruso F, Sammatrice D, Rizza G. DGI-076 Use of Colony Stimulating Factors (CSF-G) in Febrile Neutropenia in Patients Undergoing Cancer Chemotherapy. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2013-000276.342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Afra B, Rodriguez MD, Trautmann C, Pakarinen OH, Djurabekova F, Nordlund K, Bierschenk T, Giulian R, Ridgway MC, Rizza G, Kirby N, Toulemonde M, Kluth P. SAXS investigations of the morphology of swift heavy ion tracks in α-quartz. J Phys Condens Matter 2013; 25:045006. [PMID: 23238277 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/25/4/045006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The morphology of swift heavy ion tracks in crystalline α-quartz was investigated using small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and transmission electron microscopy. Tracks were generated by irradiation with heavy ions with energies between 27 MeV and 2.2 GeV. The analysis of the SAXS data indicates a density change of the tracks of ~2 ± 1% compared to the surrounding quartz matrix for all irradiation conditions. The track radii only show a weak dependence on the electronic energy loss at values above 17 keV nm(-1), in contrast to values previously reported from Rutherford backscattering spectrometry measurements and expectations from the inelastic thermal spike model. The MD simulations are in good agreement at low energy losses, yet predict larger radii than SAXS at high ion energies. The observed discrepancies are discussed with respect to the formation of a defective halo around an amorphous track core, the existence of high stresses and/or the possible presence of a boiling phase in quartz predicted by the inelastic thermal spike model.
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- B Afra
- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics and Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia.
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Dawi EA, Vredenberg AM, Rizza G, Toulemonde M. Ion-induced elongation of gold nanoparticles in silica by irradiation with Ag and Cu swift heavy ions: track radius and energy loss threshold. Nanotechnology 2011; 22:215607. [PMID: 21451236 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/22/21/215607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Systematic investigations of the energy loss threshold above which the irradiation-induced elongation of spherical Au nanoparticles occurs are reported. Silica films containing Au nanoparticles with average diameters of 15-80 nm embedded within a single plane were irradiated with 12-54 MeV Ag and 10-45 MeV Cu ions at 300 K and at normal incidence. We demonstrate that the efficiency of the ion-induced nanoparticle elongation increases linearly with the electronic energy transferred per ion track length unit from the energetic ions to the silica film. Ion beam shaping occurs above a threshold value of the specific electronic energy transfer. Three relevant regions are identified with respect to the original size of the Au nanoparticles. For 15 and 30 nm diameter particles, elongation occurs for electronic stopping power larger than 3.5 keV nm(-1). For Au nanoparticles with 40-50 nm diameter an electronic stopping power above 5.5 keV nm(-1) is required for elongation to be observed. Elongation of Au nanoparticles with 80 nm diameter is observed for electronic stopping between ∼ 7-8 keV nm(-1). For all combinations of ions and energies, the ion track temperature profiles are calculated within the framework of the thermal spike model. The correlation between experimental results and simulated data indicates a thermal origin of the increase in the elongation rate with increasing the track diameter.
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- E A Dawi
- Debye Institute for Nanomaterials, Nanophotonics Section, Utrecht University, PO Box 80000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Ridgway MC, Giulian R, Sprouster DJ, Kluth P, Araujo LL, Llewellyn DJ, Byrne AP, Kremer F, Fichtner PFP, Rizza G, Amekura H, Toulemonde M. Role of thermodynamics in the shape transformation of embedded metal nanoparticles induced by swift heavy-ion irradiation. Phys Rev Lett 2011; 106:095505. [PMID: 21405636 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.106.095505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Swift heavy-ion irradiation of elemental metal nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in amorphous SiO(2) induces a spherical to rodlike shape transformation with the direction of NP elongation aligned to that of the incident ion. Large, once-spherical NPs become progressively more rodlike while small NPs below a critical diameter do not elongate but dissolve in the matrix. We examine this shape transformation for ten metals under a common irradiation condition to achieve mechanistic insight into the transformation process. Subtle differences are apparent including the saturation of the elongated NP width at a minimum sustainable, metal-specific value. Elongated NPs of lesser width are unstable and subject to vaporization. Furthermore, we demonstrate the elongation process is governed by the formation of a molten ion-track in amorphous SiO(2) such that upon saturation the elongated NP width never exceeds the molten ion-track diameter.
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- M C Ridgway
- Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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Allegra A, Marino A, Coffaro F, Lama A, Rizza G, Scaglione P, Sammartano F, Santoro A, Volpes A. Is there a uniform basal endometrial gene expression profile during the implantation window in women who became pregnant in a subsequent ICSI cycle? Hum Reprod 2009; 24:2549-57. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dep222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Sangermano M, Yagci Y, Rizza G. In Situ Synthesis of Silver−Epoxy Nanocomposites by Photoinduced Electron Transfer and Cationic Polymerization Processes. Macromolecules 2007. [DOI: 10.1021/ma702051g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- M. Sangermano
- Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Politecnico di Torino, C. so Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, I-10129 Torino, Italy, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, TR-34469, Istanbul, Turkey, and Laboratoire des Solides Irradiés, Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau Cedex, France
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- Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Politecnico di Torino, C. so Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, I-10129 Torino, Italy, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, TR-34469, Istanbul, Turkey, and Laboratoire des Solides Irradiés, Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau Cedex, France
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- Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica, Politecnico di Torino, C. so Duca degli Abruzzi, 24, I-10129 Torino, Italy, Department of Chemistry, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, TR-34469, Istanbul, Turkey, and Laboratoire des Solides Irradiés, Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau Cedex, France
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Sangermano M, Acosta Ortiz R, Garcia Valdez A, Berlanga Duarte L, Amerio E, Priola A, Rizza G. Developments of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Free Radical-Cationic Dual Cured Coatings. Polym Bull (Berl) 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-007-0833-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Allegra A, Marino A, Coffaro F, Scaglione P, Sammartano F, Rizza G, Volpes A. GnRH antagonist-induced inhibition of the premature LH surge increases pregnancy rates in IUI-stimulated cycles. A prospective randomized trial. Hum Reprod 2006; 22:101-8. [PMID: 17032732 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Our prospective randomized controlled trial was designed to assess whether the use of GnRH antagonists can improve the success rate of controlled ovarian stimulation (COS)/intrauterine insemination (IUI) treatments, via inhibition of the premature LH rise. METHODS A total of 104 patients were randomly divided, using a randomization list, into two groups: in group A (n = 52), recombinant FSH (rFSH) was given with GnRH antagonist Cetrorelix, and in group B (n = 52), the patients received rFSH alone in a manner similar to that of group A. The primary outcome measure was clinical pregnancy rate per couple. RESULTS The pregnancy rate per patient was 53.8% in group A and 30.8% in group B (P = 0.017). The rate of premature LH surge was 7% in group A and 35% in group B (P < 0.0001). A premature luteinization was observed in two cycles of 144 in group A (1.4%) and in 16 cycles of 154 in group B (10.4%) (P = 0.001). The mean values of LH and progesterone were significantly lower in patients receiving GnRH antagonist than in those who did not (3.3 +/- 3.3 mIU/ml in group A versus 9.9 +/- 7.9 mIU/ml in group B, P < 0.0001, for LH; 1.3 +/- 1.1 ng/ml versus 2.1 +/- 1.9 ng/ml for group A and B, respectively, P < 0.0001, for progesterone). CONCLUSION The use of GnRH antagonist in COS/IUI cycles improves pregnancy rate, preventing the premature LH rise and luteinization.
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- A Allegra
- ANDROS Day Surgery, Reproductive Medicine Unit, Palermo, Italy.
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Aragona F, Pepe P, Motta M, Saita A, Raciti G, La Rosa P, Nicolosi D, Dammino A, Minaldi G, Rizza G, Azzarello G, Aragona C, Rotondo S, Orestano L, Serrao A, Amico F, Dibenedetto G, Cosentino V, Iurato C, Raffino S, Gulletta M, Calarco A, Paola Q, Barbera M, Gulino V, Capizzi G, Orestano F. Incidence of Prostate Cancer in Sicily: Results of a Multicenter Case-Findings Protocol. Eur Urol 2005; 47:569-74. [PMID: 15826745 DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2004.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2004] [Accepted: 11/17/2004] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To establish the incidence of prostate cancer (PCa) in Sicily in patients who entered an early detection protocol. METHODS From February 2002 to February 2004, 16,298 subjects aged 40-75 entered the protocol. Patients with suspicious DRE, PSA>10 ng/ml, PSA<or=2.5 ng/ml, from 2.6 to 4 ng/ml or from 4.1 to 10 ng/ml with F/T PSA of <or=15%, <or=20% and <or=25% respectively underwent needle biopsy according to an extensive protocol. RESULTS 3266 patients were eligible for biopsy; PSA was <or=4 in 12.7% and <or=10 ng/ml in 63.9% of patients. A PCa was found in 1171 cases (36.9%) with a relationship between PCa incidence and PSA and age respectively (chi2-test, p<0.0001); 51.8% of patients with PCa had a PSA<10 and 8.8% a PSA<4 ng/ml; 49% were clinically staged as T1c. The estimated odds ratios for each age group showed increased risk for PCa in the fourth decade with PSA between 2.6 and 4 ng/ml (12.5 times higher) and in the fifth decade with PSA between 4.1 and 10 ng/ml (6.2 times higher). CONCLUSIONS Age and serum PSA levels are the major risk factors for PCa. On their basis it is possible to modulate the most suitable timing for early diagnosis in individual patients.
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- F Aragona
- Urology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Cannizzaro, Via Messina 829, 95126 Catania, Italy.
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Dunlop A, Jaskierowicz G, Rizza G, Kopcewicz M. Partial crystallization of an amorphous alloy by electronic energy deposition. Phys Rev Lett 2003; 90:015503. [PMID: 12570624 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.90.015503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2002] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The first experimental evidence is reported of crystallization induced in an amorphous alloy by a high density of electronic excitation deposited along the path of swift heavy ions. The formation of nanocrystalline iron boride phases was observed in an amorphous Fe73.5Cu1Nb3Si13.5B9 alloy irradiated at low temperature with 5 GeV Pb ions up to fluences of 1 x 10(11) ions cm-2. No evidence for the formation of the Fe(Si) phase was found. This phenomenon was interpreted in terms of the relaxation of the high level of energy deposited in electronic excitations along the path of Pb ions in the target, which induces extensive stress and strain that could destabilize the amorphous structure.
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- A Dunlop
- Laboratoire des Solides Irradiés, Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique/Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau, France.
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Lapira G, Rizza G, De Grande G. An uncommon case of cutaneous facial metastasis as the first manifestation of renal carcinoma. Urologia 1998. [DOI: 10.1177/039156039806500107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The authors report an unusual case of a 67-year-old man without urinary symptoms, with facial neoplasm. After biopsy, histological findings revealed a clear cell metastasis from renal carcinoma. Intravenous pyelography plus abdominal and brain CT scan were therefore performed, revealing renal cancer with widespread metastasis, making surgery impossible. Given the peculiarity of this case, the authors also give data from international literature which show that this type of first manifestation of renal carcinoma is very uncommon.
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- G. Lapira
- Divisione Urologica - Azienda Ospedaliera Umberto I° - Siracusa
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- Divisione Urologica - Azienda Ospedaliera Umberto I° - Siracusa
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- Divisione Urologica - Azienda Ospedaliera Umberto I° - Siracusa
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Basile G, Fusto A, Cannamela G, Rizza G. [Bladder hernia]. Ann Ital Chir 1995; 66:363-9. [PMID: 8526305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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A case of bladder hernia in a 61 years old patient affected by benign prostatic hypertrophy is presented. Pre-operative diagnosis was made by cystography. After an adenomiomectomy of the prostate, the patient underwent the resection of the herniated bladder which gave the bladder its normal shape with only a slight reduction of its capacity. Inguino-scrotal bladder hernias are very rare; recognized predisponing factors are weakening of muscular and connective structures of the inguinal canal, and bladder hypotonia secondary to urethro-prostatic obstruction. These hernias, according to the anatomical position of the hernial sac, bladder and peritoneum, are classified in paraperitoneal (most frequent), intraperitoneal and extraperitoneal. The typical symptom of this disease is the two-stage micturition: the patient after a first spontaneous voiding, presses the mass and voids again. Other than cystography, useful diagnostic means are urography and cystoscopy which may confirm the diagnosis and rule out associated urinary disease. The treatment consists of either simple reduction of the bladder hernia, if the hernia is small, or resection of the herniated portion of the bladder, if the hernia is large or is associated with other diseases (e.g. tumors). Bladder resection is then followed by closure of the bladder wall in two layers and by inguinal hernia repair.
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- G Basile
- Istituto di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e Pronto Soccorso, Università di Catania
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Rizza G, Rinella P, Saglimbene F, Minardo G, Basile F. [Diverticulum of the male urethra associated with calculosis. A clinical contribution]. G Chir 1988; 9:779-82. [PMID: 3155185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Calì V, Pepe G, Saglimbene F, Consoli S, Mangiameli A, Buscarino S, Rizza G. [The role of the Milligan-Morgan operation modified according to the technic of St. Mark's Hospital in the treatment of stage III and IV hemorrhoidal disease]. MINERVA CHIR 1988; 43:1545-8. [PMID: 3231301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Buffone A, Caragliano V, Arcidiacono D, Rizza G, Vadalà V, Vadalà G. [Adenocarcinoma of the jejunum. A clinical contribution]. MINERVA CHIR 1988; 43:1283-5. [PMID: 3205394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Bonfiglio S, Basile G, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Sanfilippo G, Buffone A, Vadalà G. [4 cases of gastric leiomyoblastoma]. MINERVA CHIR 1988; 43:611-8. [PMID: 3173727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Califano L, De Luca F, Rizza G. [Juvenile xanthogranuloma. Apropos of 3 cases]. Minerva Pediatr 1987; 39:663-8. [PMID: 3118157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Caccamo F, Furneri PM, Di Marco R, Scimone MC, Rizza G. La Mezlocillina Nel Trattamento Delle Uretriti Non Gonococciche. Urologia 1987. [DOI: 10.1177/039156038705400407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Cattedra di Dermatologia Sperimentale
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Ingegneros L, Pepe G, Pepe F, Monciino P, Rizza G, Parano E, Basile F, Calì V. [Surgical therapy in gastroesophageal reflux disease]. MINERVA CHIR 1987; 42:1023-6. [PMID: 3627512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Affiliation(s)
- G. De Grande
- (Ospedale Umberto I° dell'U.S.L. 26 - Siracusa, Divisione Urologica - Primario: dott. E. Aliffi)
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- (Ospedale Umberto I° dell'U.S.L. 26 - Siracusa, Divisione Urologica - Primario: dott. E. Aliffi)
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- (Ospedale Umberto I° dell'U.S.L. 26 - Siracusa, Divisione Urologica - Primario: dott. E. Aliffi)
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Cardì F, Sandonato L, Basile F, Rizza G, Catania G. [Right ovarian vein syndrome]. MINERVA CHIR 1985; 40:63-8. [PMID: 3990990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Cirino E, Bonfiglio S, Vadalà G, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Basile G. [Complications and sequelae of enlarged total gastrectomy]. MINERVA CHIR 1984; 39:401-10. [PMID: 6462498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Vadalà G, Vadalà V, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Taranto S, Buffone A. [Papilloma of the gallbladder]. Chir Ital 1983; 35:1014-20. [PMID: 6395977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Gall-bladder papilloma, although rare to be found, should be considered as a precancerous lesion, the sole treatment of which is the surgical one. The authors, starting from three cases of such pathology, they had the opportunity to observe, deal with histogenesis, symptomatology and treatment of such disease, and indicate the possibility for a careful diagnosis through the modern diagnostical means.
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Vadalà G, Buffone A, Ingegneros L, Vadalà V, Giarlotta R, Rizza G. [Our experience with closed injuries of the pancreas]. Chir Ital 1983; 35:697-708. [PMID: 6680871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The authors illustrate the types of anatomo-pathologic lesions, symptomatology, diagnostical means and treatment of pancreatic blunt trauma. They describe their experience about 4 cases (1,94%) of pancreatic trauma out of 210 abdominal blunt trauma. They, moreover, emphasize the usefulness of laparoscopy as an investigating mean offering a sure diagnostical reliability.
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Vadalà G, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Riolo G, Restivo F, Vadalà V, Buffone A. [Spontaneous hemoperitoneum]. Chir Ital 1983; 35:709-14. [PMID: 6241114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The authors report their experience of 11 cases of hemoperitoneum due to hemorrhagic endoabdominal neoformation, diagnosed through laparoscopy, and the diagnosis of which was confirmed by the biopsy under the sight. They describe the casuistry observed: 4 hepatic neoplasms (11,9%); 4 ovary neoplasmus (12,1%); 1 neuroblastoma (10%); 2 ovary endometriosic cysts (16,6%). They, at last, emphasize the usefulness of laparoscopy as an investigating mean offering a sure diagnostical reliability.
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Vadalà G, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Buffone A, Vadalà V, Riolo G, Bianca T. [Closed injuries of the liver]. Chir Ital 1983; 35:680-96. [PMID: 6395975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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The authors shortly illustrate the etiopathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis, complications and treatment of liver blunt trauma. They describe their experience of 33 hepatic lesions out of 210 abdominal blunt trauma with a 12,1% mortality, and emphasize the usefulness of the laparoscopic investigation in the precocious diagnosis of such disease.
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Vadalà G, Buffone A, Rizza G, Ingegneros L, Vadalà V, Cirino E. [Hemoperitoneum caused by rupture of a hepatic neoplasm]. MINERVA CHIR 1983; 38:1295-8. [PMID: 6227839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Polto F, Musumeci S, Vadalà G, Morici V, Rizza G. [Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism by special elastic stockings. Our clinical experience]. MINERVA CHIR 1980; 35:1931-6. [PMID: 7290405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Rizza G, Bartolotta G, Vacirca F, Rasà G, Pecorella G, Fusto A. [Retrovesical hydatid cyst fistulized into the bladder, associated with multiple hepatic and epiploic hydatidosis (contribution on pelvic echinococcosis in humans)]. Chir Ital 1980; 32:1394-414. [PMID: 7018717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Polto F, Musumeci S, Vadalà G, Morici V, Rizza G. [Graduated and constant compression of the lower extremities in the prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and of pulmonary thromboembolism. Clinical trial]. Chir Ital 1979; 31:996-1007. [PMID: 396049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The authors report their experience with graded-pressure elastic hose (TED Stockings) for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs and pulmonary embolism in high-risk, bedridden postoperative patients. The trial was designed according to a closed sequential program and gave positive, statistically significant results in terms of preventing pathology with this type of hose.
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Deodato G, Polto F, Cirino E, Rizza G, Ippolito O, Nicolosi M. [Experimental studies on revascularization of the ischemic kidney by direct implantation of the splenic artery]. Chir Patol Sper 1971; 19:314-26. [PMID: 5163975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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