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Iancu I, Iancu B. Interacting with chatbots later in life: A technology acceptance perspective in COVID-19 pandemic situation. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1111003. [PMID: 36726494 PMCID: PMC9884968 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1111003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Introduction Within the technological development path, chatbots are considered an important tool for economic and social entities to become more efficient and to develop customer-centric experiences that mimic human behavior. Although artificial intelligence is increasingly used, there is a lack of empirical studies that aim to understand consumers' experience with chatbots. Moreover, in a context characterized by constant population aging and an increased life-expectancy, the way aging adults perceive technology becomes of great interest. However, based on the digital divide (unequal access to technology, knowledge, and resources), and since young adults (aged between 18 and 34 years old) are considered to have greater affinity for technology, most of the research is dedicated to their perception. The present paper investigates the way chatbots are perceived by middle-aged and aging adults in Romania. Methods An online opinion survey has been conducted. The age-range of the subjects is 40-78 years old, a convenience sampling technique being used (N = 235). The timeframe of the study is May-June 2021. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic is the core context of the research. A covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) has been used to test the theoretical assumptions as it is a procedure used for complex conceptual models and theory testing. Results The results show that while perceived ease of use is explained by the effort, the competence, and the perceive external control in interacting with chatbots, perceived usefulness is supported by the perceived ease of use and subjective norms. Furthermore, individuals are likely to further use chatbots (behavioral intention) if they consider this interaction useful and if the others' opinion is in favor of using it. Gender and age seem to have no effect on behavioral intention. As studies on chatbots and aging adults are few and are mainly investigating reactions in the healthcare domain, this research is one of the first attempts to better understand the way chatbots in a not domain-specific context are perceived later in life. Likewise, judging from a business perspective, the results can help economic and social organizations to improve and adapt AI-based interaction for the aging customers.
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- Ioana Iancu
- Department of Communication, Public Relations, and Advertising, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Computer Science Department, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania,*Correspondence: Bogdan Iancu,
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Ciocan A, Margarit S, Bartos A, Ciobanu L, Iancu I, A Ciocan R, Al Hajjar N. Emergency liver resection for non-traumatic lesions. A systematic review. Ann Ital Chir 2023; 94:580-586. [PMID: 38131361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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AIM Primary liver tumors have an incidence of 20% regarding benign tumors respectively 5.7% of the overall incident cases of cancer. In any major hepatic injury, the surgical treatment has two main goals: hemostasis and excision of the affected liver segments. We aimed to systematic review the non-traumatic emergency liver resections, in order to raise concern about a rather rare, but difficult to treat hepatic pathology, which implies divergent therapeutical approach, and emergency liver surgery remains the first or backup option. METHODS A literature survey was performed guided by the words "liver resections", "major liver resections", "emergency liver resection". "hepatocellular carcinoma" using four databases: Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science and Embase. All titles referred in English, published from 2000 until 2021, were checked for eligibility. RESULTS Six publications were considered relevant for major liver resections in emergency, from a total of 331 articles that were reviewed. Large hepatocellular carcinomas and adenomas were the most common types of tumors found at risk for spontaneous rupture. The patients with hemodynamic instability, reduced liver function and large tumors had lower long-term survival and disease-free survival. Major hepatectomy was indicated as a viable solution for prolonging survival rate, whenever the patient's general status permits it per primam. CONCLUSIONS Emergency major liver resection for tumoral causes prolongs survival even if the cause is usually malignant. The tumor can be resected with negative resection margins, respecting the correct oncological requirements, both per primam or staged approach according to each case specifically. KEY WORDS Adenoma, Emergency, Hemorrhage, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Liver Resection, Liver Tumors.
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Bartos A, Mărgărit S, Bocse H, Krisboi I, Iancu I, Breazu C, Plesa-Furda P, Brînzilă S, Leucuta D, Iancu C, Puia C, Al Hajjar N, Ciobanu L. Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111810. [PMID: 36362961 PMCID: PMC9695297 DOI: 10.3390/life12111810] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Recent single-center retrospective studies have focused on laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) in elderly patients, and compared the outcomes between the laparoscopic and open approaches. Our study aimed to determine the outcomes of LPD in the elderly patients, by performing a systematic review and a meta-analysis of relevant studies. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted utilizing the Embase, Medline, PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane databases to identify all studies that compared laparoscopic vs. open approach for pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Results: Five retrospective studies were included in the final analysis. Overall, 90-day mortality rates were significantly decreased after LPD in elderly patients compared with open approaches (RR = 0.56; 95%CI: 0.32−0.96; p = 0.037, I2 = 0%). The laparoscopic approach had similar mortality rate at 30-day, readmission rate in hospital, Clavien−Dindo complications, pancreatic fistula grade B/C, complete resection rate, reoperation for complications and blood loss as the open approach. Additionally, comparing with younger patients (<70 years old), no significant differences were seen in elderly cohort patients regarding mortality rate at 90 days, readmission rate to hospital, and complication rate. Conclusions: Based on our meta-analysis, we identify that LPD in elderly is a safe procedure, with significantly lower 90-day mortality rates when compared with the open approach. Our results should be considered with caution, considering the retrospective analyses of the included studies; larger prospective studies are required.
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- Adrian Bartos
- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (S.M.)
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (S.M.)
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Medicine Faculty, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Prof. Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Bartos A, Iancu I, Ciobanu L, Onaciu A, Moldovan C, Moldovan A, Moldovan RC, Tigu AB, Stiufiuc GF, Toma V, Iancu C, Al Hajjar N, Stiufiuc RI. Hybrid Lipid Nanoformulations for Hepatoma Therapy: Sorafenib Loaded Nanoliposomes-A Preliminary Study. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2022; 12:2833. [PMID: 36014698 PMCID: PMC9414144 DOI: 10.3390/nano12162833] [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] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor that has received increasing attention due to its high efficacy in hepatocellular carcinoma treatment. However, its poor pharmacokinetic properties (limited water solubility, rapid elimination, and metabolism) still represent major bottlenecks that need to be overcome in order to improve Sorafenib's clinical application. In this paper, we propose a nanotechnology-based hybrid formulation that has the potential to overcome these challenges: sorafenib-loaded nanoliposomes. Sorafenib molecules have been incorporated into the hydrophobic lipidic bilayer during the synthesis process of nanoliposomes using an original procedure developed in our laboratory and, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first paper reporting this type of analysis. The liposomal hybrid formulations have been characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) that provided useful information concerning their shape, size, zeta-potential, and concentration. The therapeutic efficacy of the nanohybrids has been evaluated on a normal cell line (LX2) and two hepatocarcinoma cell lines, SK-HEP-1 and HepG2, respectively.
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- Adrian Bartos
- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Surgery, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Medicover Hospital, 407062 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics-Biophysics, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics-Biophysics, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Surgery, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- MedFuture—Research Center for Advanced Medicine, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400337 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics-Biophysics, “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Pleşa-Furda P, Iancu I, Cioltean C, Breazu C, Brinzilă S, Odaini A, Bocşe H, Herdean A, Bartoş D, Turculeţ C, Iancu C, Bartoş A. Abdominal Sepsis - Current Definitions and Practice. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021; 116:S16-S27. [PMID: 35274608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Abdominal sepsis remains the second most common source of sepsis, a life-threatening condition that became a global health priority in the medical field research. Open abdomen is part of the damage control surgery, a life-saving strategy in a well-selected group of surgical patients with severe abdominal sepsis and intra-abdominal hypertension. Definitions and recommendations in the management of abdominal sepsis and open abdomen have gradually evolved, as a reflection of the progress of both the comprehension of physiopathological mechanisms involved in sepsis and the technology of different temporary abdominal closure systems. The aim of this paper is to make an up-to-date literature narrative review of the definitions and current practice guidelines in abdominal sepsis, with illustration of clinical experience in the management of open abdomen wounds. In the past decades, progress has been made in the management of abdominal sepsis, with greatly ameliorated survival rates. Rapid diagnosis, extensive comprehension of the physiopathological mechanisms of sepsis, adapted fluid resuscitation, antimicrobial therapy and damage-control surgery, orchestrated by a multy-disciplinary team, play an equally important role in the prognosis of a patient.
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Munteanu L, Iancu I, Breazu C, Cioltean C, Brânzilă S, Odainii A, Furda P, Bocşe H, Herdean A, Bartoş D, Bartoş A. Rare Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Focus on Pancreatic Pathology and Visceral Artery Aneurysms. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021; 116:S5-S15. [PMID: 35274607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Beside the common situations of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) managed by endoscopy, there are clinical situations when the endoscopic approach is limited by the amount of blood, the hemodynamic instability, the intermittent nature of bleeding and a proper diagnosis and treatment requires radiological interventional methods and even surgery. The pancreatic pathology is rarely considered as a possible cause for patients that presents in emergencies with GIB. The rupture of visceral artery aneurysms (VAAs), without underlying pancreatic pathology, should also be regarded in the differential diagnosis of GIB. Even the natural history of VAAs is not well understood, there is a potential risk of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneal cavity and retroperitoneal space, that can result in death. In this paper, we aim to review the rare causes of GIB focusing on pancreatic pathology and VAAs, unrevealed by the underlying pathology and presenting in the emergency department with bleeding symptoms and signs.
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Bocşe H, Bartoş D, Iancu I, Brînzilă S, Hajjar NA, Puia C, Iancu C, Bartoş A. Portojejunostomy: A Salvage Technique for Extrahepatic Bile Ducts Surgery. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021; 116:480-483. [PMID: 34498570 DOI: 10.21614/chirurgia.116.4.480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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As laparoscopic surgery has evolved, open cholecystectomy has been replaced with a new minimally invasive approach which is considered nowadays the gold-standard technique. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy has brought multiple advantages in terms of outcomes; however, the incidence of complex biliary injuries has been noticed. The portojejunostomy was first performed for pediatric patients with biliary atresia, involving the attachment of a Roux-en- Y loop to the porta hepatis in order to restore the bilioenteric continuity. In complex cases, with no options of reconstruction after biliary lesions, this technique has become a salvage procedure in adult surgery.
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Iancu I, Bartoş A, Cioltean C, Brânzilă S, Bocşe H, Herdean A, Hajjar NA, Puia C, Iancu C, Bartoş D. Up to Date and Perspectives for Hepatocellular Carcinoma\'s Intraoperative Ultrasound. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2021; 116:399-408. [PMID: 34498561 DOI: 10.21614/chirurgia.116.4.399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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With all the technological progress registered so far, hepatocellular carcinoma is still a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, the optimal management being ensured only by a personalized attitude, offered by a multidisciplinary approach. Ultrasound plays an essential role in the guidelines for this neoplasm, the intraoperative application being mandatory to increase the survival of these patients, when the surgical approach is possible and indicated. This paper highlights the main indications for intraoperative ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, along with areas that have developmental potential.
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This paper summarizes the current knowledge of intraoperative ultrasonography (IOUS) in open and laparoscopic ab-dominal surgery. The abdominal IOUS contributes to the diagnosis and staging (for parenchymal organ tumors), to establish surgical procedure and to guide surgical maneuvers. The main applications are represented by liver, biliary tract and pancreatic pathology. Diagnostic approaches are frequently combined with therapeutic purposes. The technique, equipment, training, benefits and limits of IOUS in abdominal surgery are discussed and cases from our experience are used as examples.
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- Adrian Bartoș
- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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- Profesor Octavian Fodor Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, 19-21 Croitorilor Street, 400162, Cluj, Romania Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babes, Cluj-Napoca, 400012, Cluj, Romania.
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Iancu I, Bartoș A, Cioltean CL, Breazu C, Iancu C, Bartoș D. Role of radio-ablative technique for optimizing the survival of patients with locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma (Review). Exp Ther Med 2021; 22:853. [PMID: 34178126 PMCID: PMC8220652 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.10285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most common and frequently diagnosed malignant tumor of the pancreas with few treatment options and poor life expectancy. Despite the advances in the surgical field, 40% of the patients are diagnosed with locally advanced disease which is not suitable for surgery. Radio-frequency ablation (RFA) has been described as a new ‘weapon’ in the multimodal treatment of PDAC, representing a cytoreductive procedure which must be completed with radiotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy. A systematic research was carried out utilizing the PubMed database in regards to this subject, to evaluate the role of RFA in PDAC management. Abstracts, letters-to-the-editor and non-English language manuscripts were excluded. The literature showed that RFA can be used in open and laparoscopic surgery but it is also feasible for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS-guided RFA) or percutaneous approach. Even though we found optimistic and encouraging reports on overall survival (OS), randomized studies are still required to corroborate these findings. Our review research underline that surgical resection remains the only radical treatment option, RFA being a safe and feasible technique reserved for unresectable, non-metastatic pancreatic tumors. Its combination with oncological treatment can improve the OS of these patients.
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- Ioana Iancu
- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Anatomy and Embryology Department, 'Iuliu Hațieganu' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Surgery, 'Iuliu Hațieganu' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 400162 Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Anatomy and Embryology Department, 'Iuliu Hațieganu' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400006 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Pop M, Bartos D, Anton O, Rusu I, Ciobanu L, Breazu C, Iancu I, Iancu C, Bartos A. Desmoid tumor of the mesentery. Case report of a rare non-metastatic neoplasm. Med Pharm Rep 2021; 94:256-259. [PMID: 34013199 PMCID: PMC8118213 DOI: 10.15386/mpr-1620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Desmoid tumors (DT) are rare non-metastatic neoplasms that occur through myofibroblast proliferation in musculoaponeurotic or fascial structures of the body, being commonly diagnosed in young women during pregnancy or in the post-partum period. We present the case of a 38-year-old woman, who recently gave birth, manifesting non-specific abdominal symptoms. Computed tomography indicated the presence of a solitary tumor arising from the intestinal wall or from the mesentery. Surgery confirmed the diagnosis, revealing a tumor that was localized at the level of the jejunal mesentery, having about 7 cm in diameter, in tight contact with the duodenum and the mesenteric vessels. “En bloc” resection of the tumor was performed, together with the involved enteral loops followed by end-to-end anastomosis of the jejunum. Histopathological examination of the surgical specimen sustained the diagnosis of desmoid tumor.
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- Miana Pop
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Radiology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Anesthesia, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Department of Surgery, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Iancu I, Bartos A, Bartos D, Herdean A, Betea I, Szabo B, Breazu C, Ciobanu L, Iancu C, Mitre C. Nanomedicine and contrast enhanced imaging. Applications in cancer diagnosis and therapy. Ann Ital Chir 2021; 92:105-115. [PMID: 34031282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Nanotechnology and its applications in medicine made us live a new era of healthcare, particularly in oncology. The objective of this paper is to review the contribution of nanotechnology in clinical use of contrast agents for gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis and follow-up and to offer an overview of the impact of nanotechnology in the management of cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this regard, we reviewed the main areas of expertise where nanotechnology has contributed to the improvement of diagnostic methods (CE-US, CE-CT, MRI), along with the therapeutic applications that nanoparticles can have. Last but not least, the article highlights the potential that theragnostic molecules can have in the diagnosis and treatment of neoplasia, including those in an advanced stage. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS Nanomedicine has the ability to improve the specificity and sensitivity of cancer diagnosis, together with the enhancing of the systemic cytostatic effect by developing nano bioconjugates that have a wider effect, higher tumor selectivity and thus, lower systemic toxicity. KEY WORDS Ablative treatment, Cancer, Contrast enhanced imaging, Drug delivery, Nanomedicine.
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Cioltean CL, Bartoş A, Raluca S, Iancu I, Breazu C, Iancu C, Bartoş D. Laparoscopic Central Pancreatectomy with Pancreato-Gastric Anastomosis for Pancreatic Cystadenoma. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2020; 115:520-525. [PMID: 32876026 DOI: 10.21614/chirurgia.115.4.520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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We present the case of a 42-year-old woman diagnosed with a cystic pancreatic lesion, suggestive of a serous cystadenoma of 27/13 mm. The diagnosis was established by the examination of abdominal CT and eco-endoscopy. The patient was referred to the surgery department for treatment. The benign etiology suggested by imaging and the desire to preserve the spleen along with as much of the pancreatic parenchyma, indicated a laparoscopic central pancreatectomy with a anastomosis between the distal pancreatic stump and the stomach. The authors reviewed the national and international publications related to the indications of this minimally invasive surgery.
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Iancu I, Lepkifker E, Dannon P. P03.366 Predictors of good prognosis in patients with schizophreniform disorders. Eur Psychiatry 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(00)94773-4] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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SummaryIn an open-label study, famotidine was added to the regular neuroleptic regimen of 11 schizophrenic patients for 4 weeks. Each patient was scored weekly with SAPS, SANS, CGI and HAM-D-17 scales. The results suggest that famotidine is indeed effective as an adjunctive drug to neuroleptics in the treatment of schizophrenia.
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Bartoș A, Bartos D, Spârchez Z, Iancu I, Ciobanu L, Iancu C, Breazu C. Laparoscopic Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography for Real Time Monitoring of Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: an Observational Pilot Study. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 2019; 28:457-462. [PMID: 31826072 DOI: 10.15403/jgld-263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Laparoscopic radio-frequency ablation (L-RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is used for unresectable tumors, with difficult location, unfitted for a percutaneous ablation technique. L-RFA has a high incidence of local recurrence. Even if intraoperative-ultrasound is standardized for staging and RFA probe guidance, the role of laparoscopic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (L-CEUS) for the real time monitoring of L-RFA efficacy has not been previously reported. We evaluated in a pilot observational study the efficacy of L-CEUS to assess the necrotic post-ablative area in difficult to treat HCC. METHODS Eight consecutive patients diagnosed with HCC (peripherally located) on liver cirrhosis were referred for L-RFA between May 2016 and December 2018. For L-RFA a SturBurst XL (AngioDinamics®) internally cooled electrode was used, being placed under ultrasound guidance. L-CEUS was used to assess the necrotic post-ablative area. The median follow up period was 18 months. RESULTS L-CEUS real time monitoring of the L-RFA efficacy indicated residual neoplastic tissue in 4 cases (50%). The procedure was repeated by reinserting the needle in the suspected areas indicated by L-CEUS. Complete tumor ablation was achieved in all treated patients. After a median follow-up of 18 months no recurrence of HCC was observed in 7 patients (87.5%). CONCLUSIONS L-CEUS was a reliable procedure for the immediate assessment of L-RFA efficacy; half of the ablated HCC nodules required a second ablation session. This approach might decrease the local recurrences, but its role must be further investigated in larger cohorts.
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- Adrian Bartoș
- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania. .
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania. .
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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- Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Bartoş A, Bartoş D, Raluca S, Mitre C, Hadade A, Iancu I, Cioltean C, Iancu C, Militaru C, Părău A, Breazu C. Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Our Initial Experience. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2019; 114:222-233. [PMID: 31060655 DOI: 10.21614/chirurgia.114.2.222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Introduction: Peritoneal carcinomatosis represents an advanced stage of tumor dissemination of abdominal cancers in general and colorectal cancer in particular. The only therapeutic methods currently available for the treatment of this pathology are systemic chemotherapy (palliative character) and cytoreductive surgery (CR) with intraperitoneal chemotherapy. After evaluation of evidence-based medical literature and current guide lines we can state that CR + HIPEC procedure is considered to be the treatment of choice in case of patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal, ovarian and mucinous appendicular origin. Material and method: In the present study we prospectively analyzed the immediate postoperative results obtained in the first 50 patients that were treated by our team for peritoneal carcinomatosis of different origin. We described the protocol of selection, the patients characteristics that were included in our CR+HIPEC program and analyzed the complications and death rate. Results: From January 2015 till Dec 2018 we evaluated 98 patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. From them, 51 received radical CR+HIPEC treatment, 33 were not suitable for surgery because of the exclusion criteria's and 15 had only exploratory laparotomies. In regard with the histopathological diagnosis, 30 patients had ovarian cancer and 19 had colorectal cancer or peritoneal pseudomixoma of appendicular origin. There was no 30 days postoperative mortality. The incidence of significant postoperative complications was 15%. Conclusions: Cytoreductive surgery followed by hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy is a complex technique accompanied by an acceptable rate of complications and postoperative deaths, the results being optimized by a standardized perioperative management and patient selection. The initial results obtained by our team emphasize the feasibility of this procedure, with immediate good results, as a result of a standardization protocol of patient selection and perioperative care.
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Ungureanu G, Chitu A, Iancu I, Kakucs C, Maior T, Florian IS. Gender Differences in the Self-assessment of Quality of Life and Disability After Spinal Fusion for Chronic Low Back Pain at a Neurosurgical Center in Eastern Europe. Neurospine 2018; 15:261-268. [PMID: 30157581 PMCID: PMC6226124 DOI: 10.14245/ns.1836076.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Mechanical alterations of the spine, which can cause chronic low back pain (LBP), are a frequent indication for spinal fusion. Studies have shown differences between genders in patients’ evaluations of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after spinal procedures, but results have been conflicting, and some authors have suggested that cultural variation could explain these discrepancies. The objectives of this study were to determine the influence that gender plays on HRQoL, disability, and the correlation between the 2 in people undergoing spinal fusion for chronic LBP at a neurosurgical centre in Eastern Europe.
Methods Patients undergoing fusion surgery at a single centre for LBP with a duration of more than 3 months were included. They were evaluated using the Short Form Health Survey version-2.0 (SF-36v2) and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index (ODI) questionnaire preoperatively and 1 year after the surgical procedure to identify differences between genders and to evaluate correlations between disability and quality of life.
Results We included 31 female and 30 male patients. The male patients had higher disability scores at the preoperative evaluation, but improved more than females in all domains of disability at the postoperative evaluation. HRQoL improved similarly in both genders. The ODI score showed a strong or moderate correlation with 6 of the domains of the SF-36 in males, but with only 3 domains in females. Surgery had a positive impact on the mental status of more men than women at risk of depression.
Conclusion The type of benefit that surgery offers seems to be influenced by gender. While HRQoL improved in both genders, disability decreased significantly more in male patients. Male patients also showed a closer correlation between HRQoL and disability. We conclude that men and women place different importance on specific aspects of their overall quality of life.
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- Gheorghe Ungureanu
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Neurosurgery Department, Cluj County Emergency Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hatieganu," Cluj-Napoca, Romania.,Neurosurgery Department, Cluj County Emergency Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Bartos A, Bartos D, Stoian R, Szabo B, Cioltean C, Iancu I, Molnar C, Al Hajjar N, Puia C, Iancu C, Breazu C. Short-term outcome and survival after multiorgan resection for locally advanced colo-rectal cancer. Identification of risk factors. Ann Ital Chir 2018; 89:229-236. [PMID: 30588919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although multi-organ resections (MOR) are recommended by international guidelines for advanced colorectal cancer, the literature shows that the morbidity and mortality that accompanies these complex interventions limits the number of patients receiving this treatment. The purpose of our study was to analyse the immediate and remote results obtained after MOR and to identify potential factors that might influence the outcome. MATERIAL AND METHOD Our study is a retrospective cohort which included patients surgically treated in our service for locally advanced colorectal cancer. We excluded patients with hepatic metastatic tumors and those who needed pelvic exenteration. Between 2006 and 2010, in our service, have been treated with MOR 146 patients, 107 being included in our study. We analysed morbidity, mortality and survival after MOR and the factors that could have influenced the postoperative course. RESULTS Identified risk factors that negatively influenced the postoperative outcome were: diabetes, personal neoplastic pathologies, associated cardiovascular disease, history of major surgeries, intraoperative blood loss, number of resected organs. Survival was negatively influenced by positive resection margins, the presence of lymph node metastases and the presence of complications in the postoperative period. CONCLUSIONS The data of this study support the indication for routine MOR for patients diagnosed with locally advanced colorectal cancer with the condition that R0 resection margins are achieved. All mentioned above underline the importance of the experience that the surgical team has in this type of surgeries, in order to achieve optimum results. This experience must concern the preoperative management, surgical technique and postoperative care. KEY WORDS Colo-rectal cancer, Multi-organ resections, Risk factors.
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Oxytocin is a neuropeptide that is synthesized in the hypothalamus. It acts as a central neurotransmitter, as well as a peripheral hormone. It is called also trust hormone or love hormone. Because of its anxiolytic, pro-social and social cognitive enhancing effects, oxytocin has been suggested as a promising novel treatment for patients with social anxiety disorder. However, controlled research is small and the studies’ results are inconclusive. I will present the results of several studies with several recommendations about the role of oxytocin in social anxiety disorder. Whereas oxytocin shows some promising effects in resistant cases, of course the preferred agents are SSRIs, SNRIs and CBT.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.
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Iancu I, Bodner E, Joubran S, Ben Zion I, Ram E. Why not the best? Social anxiety symptoms and perfectionism among Israeli Jews and Arabs: a comparative Study. Compr Psychiatry 2015; 59:33-44. [PMID: 25691264 DOI: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2014.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2014] [Revised: 11/07/2014] [Accepted: 11/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) has been repeatedly shown to be very prevalent in the Western society and is characterized by low self-esteem, pessimism, procrastination and also perfectionism. Very few studies on SAD have been done in the Middle East or in Arab countries, and no study tackled the relationship between social anxiety symptoms and perfectionism in non-Western samples. METHODS We examined social anxiety symptoms and perfectionism in a group of 132 Israeli Jewish (IJ) and Israeli Arab (IA) students. Subjects completed the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (MPS), the Negative Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ-N), the Positive Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire (ATQ-P) and a socio-demographic questionnaire. RESULTS The rate of SAD in our sample according to a LSAS score of 60 or more was 17.2% (IJ=13.8%, IA=19%, ns). The correlation between perfectionism and the LSAS was high in both groups, and in particular in the IJ group. The IA group had higher scores of social avoidance, of ATQ-P and of two of the MPS subscales: parental expectations and parental criticism. Concern over mistakes and negative automatic thoughts positively predicted social fear in the IJ group, whereas in the IA group being female, religious and less educated positively predicted social fear. Negative automatic thoughts and age positively predicted social avoidance in the IJ group. In general, the IJ and IA subjects showed higher social anxiety, higher ATQ-N scores and lower parental expectations as compared with non-clinical US samples. CONCLUSIONS Social anxiety symptoms and perfectionism are prevalent in Arab and Jewish students in Israel and seem to be closely related. Further studies among non-western minority groups may detect cultural influences on social anxiety and might add to the growing body of knowledge on this intriguing condition.
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- Yavne Mental Health Clinic, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University Israel.
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- The Interdisciplinary Department of Social Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- Department of Psychology and the Center for Psychobiological Research, The Yzreel Valley College, Emek Yzreel, Israel
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- Rabin Medical Center-Campus Golda, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Iancu I, Bodner E, Kotler M. Attrition in Mental Health Clinics in Israel: Rates, Characteristics and Directions for Progress. Eur Psychiatry 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(15)31484-x] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Ungureanu G, Iancu I, Chitu A, Berce C, Florian IS. P17.90 * ESTROGEN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN GLIOBLASTOMA INFLUENCES PFS AND LIFE EXPECTANCY OF PATIENTS. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou174.419] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Panic disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders and has a lifetime prevalence of 3-5%. Panic attacks can begin at any age, but commonly have their onset in early adulthood between the ages of 20 and 40 years. Naturalistic data has shown that panic disorder has a chronic and relapsing course. Panic disorder is reported to be associated with an increased risk of suicidal behavior and comorbid psychiatric diagnoses such as depression and substance abuse. Currently, recommended treatment modalities for panic disorder include the use of antidepressant pharmacotherapy and/or cognitive behavioral therapy. Paroxetine is unique among the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors since, in addition to its effect on the CNS serotonergic neurotransmission, it also has mild noradrenergic properties demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. Paroxetine treatment has the potential to cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction, primarily anorgasmia and ejaculatory dysfunction for the long term. In the short-term, treatment causes nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, irritability, headaches and eating and sleeping difficulties. Paroxetine is an example of an selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor agent, which has been well studied in the treatment of panic disorder and is efficacious and well-tolerated. Paroxetine pharmacotherapy has been recommended to be continued for 1 year as specified in the treatment guidelines set by the American Psychiatric Association in the treatment of panic disorder.
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- Rehovot Community Mental Health & Rehabilitation Center, Remez Street 80, Rehovot, 76449, Israel.
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Bodner E, Cohen-Fridel S, Mashiah M, Segal M, Grinshpoon A, Fischel T, Iancu I. EPA-1169 – The attitudes of psychiatric hospital directors and workers toward hospitalization and treatment of patients with borderline personality disoroder (BPD). Eur Psychiatry 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(14)78426-3] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Iancu I, Bodner E, Ram E. P-428 - Social anxiety and perfectionism among israeli jews and arabs: A comparative study. Eur Psychiatry 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(12)74595-9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BackgroundSocial Anxiety Disorder has been repeatedly shown to be very prevalent in the Western society with prevalence rates of 10% or above. However, very few studies have been performed in the Middle East and in Arab countries.MethodsThree hundred Israeli students participated in our study and were administered the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), the Cheek Buss Shyness questionnaire (CBSQ) and a socio-demographic questionnaire.Results153 Jewish and 147 Arab students participated in the survey. SAD was found in 12.33% of the sample, according to the LSAS cutoff score of ≥60. The two subsamples had similar LSAS and CBSQ scores and similar positive SAD-positive rates (LSAS≥60). Females had higher scores on the LSAS, as were those without a spouse and those that had been in psychological treatment. Based on a regression analysis, the significant predictors of the LSAS score were the CBSQ score and female gender. A very high correlation was found between the LSAS score and the CBSQ score.ConclusionsSAD and shyness are similarly prevalent in Jewish and Arab students in Israel. SAD scores were higher among females, those without a spouse and those that received psychological treatment. Further studies on the clinical and cultural characteristics of SAD in Israeli sub-cultures would add to the growing body of knowledge on SAD in various cultures.
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Iancu I, Lupinsky Y, Barenboim D. P01-140 - Negative and positive automatic thoughts in social anxiety disorder. Eur Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(10)70345-x] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Socolov D, Akad M, Iancu I, Botezatu A, Anton G, Socolov R, Melinte A, Ancuta E. P973 Viral markers for monitoring cervical lesions progression. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)62460-7] [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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Iancu I, Lowengrub K, Dannon P, Anholt G, Alter C. Impulse control disorders: association with obsessive compulsive disorder, addiction and impulsivity. Eur Psychiatry 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.01.313] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-information booklet (SIB) in decreasing anxiety and panic attacks in Panic Disorder (PD) patients. Eighty-four patients attending an outpatient clinic due to panic disorder were randomly chosen to receive paroxetine with/without a friendly-designed brochure. Follow-up was done by a masked rater after 1, 3,and 12 weeks in order to evaluate whether the co-administration of paroxetine and the brochure (Group A) had a beneficial effect over the administration of paroxetine alone (Group B). After 3 weeks of therapy, Group A patients had significantly greater improvement and lower scores on the Hamilton Anxiety Scale, the Panic Self Questionnaire, and the Visual Analog Scale. After 12 weeks, the differential improvement was not statistically significant and both groups had improved as compared to baseline. The administration of a psychoeducational brochure (SIB) to PD patients at the initiation of therapy had beneficial effects during the first weeks of treatment. Although this effect fades away, the role of the SIB is overstressed in its ability to increase well being and compliance, and reduce anxiety and panic attacks.
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- P N Dannon
- Psychiatric Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are currently the first-line treatment for panic disorder, although up to 30% of patients either do not respond to SSRIs or withdraw due to adverse events. Reboxetine, a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (selective NRI), is effective in treating depression and may alleviate depression-related anxiety. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of reboxetine in the treatment of patients with panic disorder who did not respond to SSRIs. METHOD In this 6-week, open-label study, 29 adult outpatients with panic disorder who had previously failed to respond to SSRI treatment received reboxetine 2 mg/day, titrated to a maximum of 8 mg/day over the first 10 days. Efficacy was assessed using the Panic Self-Questionnaire (PSQ), the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A), the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD) and the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale. RESULTS The 24 patients who completed the study responded well to reboxetine treatment. Significant improvement (p < 0.001) was observed in the number of daily panic attacks, and on the scales measuring anxiety, depression and functioning. Reboxetine was generally well tolerated. Five patients withdrew due to adverse events. CONCLUSIONS Reboxetine appears to be effective in the treatment of SSRI-refractory panic disorder patients and warrants further clinical investigation.
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- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Psychiatry Division, Tel Hashomer, Affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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To evaluate the prevalence of suicidal behavior in patients with panic disorder (PD) and to study the role of alexithymia (AL), an affect component, as a predictor of suicidal behavior in PD, we compared 42 patients with PD with or without agoraphobia with 24 healthy controls with regards to depression, AL and suicide risk. Only 5% of the PD patients reported previous suicide attempts. A higher frequency of positive AL (score > 73) was found among the PD patients (39% v 4% among the controls). PD patients had a higher suicide risk and AL as compared to controls, but only the increased suicide risk reached statistical significance. AL subjects had higher suicide risk scores as compared to non-AL subjects. Significant correlations were found between the AL score and suicide risk, although the most significant correlation was, as expected, between the depression level and the suicide risk. A low rate of previous suicide attempts was found in the PD group, perhaps reflecting the low comorbidity in our sample. We suggest that AL may have a role in the causation of suicidal behavior in PD patients, although further studies should re-examine this issue with larger samples.
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- Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Psychiatric Department B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Preventive intervention after exposure to traumatic events is a subject of increasing interest among mental health professionals. Psychological debriefing, which aims to reduce the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychopathological sequelae of traumatic experiences, is an example of such an intervention. The authors review the history of psychological debriefing and examine its efficacy. They conclude that psychological debriefing might be an effective intervention after extreme stress, although more support from controlled studies is required.
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- Mental Health Department, Medical Corps, Israel Defense Forces, Israel
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An emerging literature suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients are at an increased risk for suicide. The objective of this study was: a) to reexamine the relationship between PTSD and suicide by comparing suicide risks of persons with PTSD, to persons with anxiety disorder and to matched controls; and b) to examine the relationship between anger, impulsivity, social support and suicidality in PTSD and other anxiety disorders. Forty-six patients suffering from PTSD were compared with 42 non-PTSD anxiety disorder patients and with 50 healthy controls on measures of anger, impulsivity, social support, and suicide risk. Persons with PTSD had the highest scores on the measures of suicide risk, anger, and impulsivity and the lowest scores on social support. Multivariate analysis revealed that in the PTSD group, impulsivity was positively correlated with suicide risk and anger was not. PTSD symptoms of intrusion and avoidance were only mildly correlated with suicide risk at the bivariate level but not at the multivariate level. For the PTSD and anxiety disorder groups, the greater the social support, the lower the risk of suicide. For the controls, social support and impulsivity were not related to suicide risk, whereas anger was. These findings suggest that persons with PTSD are at higher risk for suicide and that in assessing suicide risk among persons with PTSD, careful attention should be paid to levels of impulsivity, which may increase suicide risk, and to social support, which may reduce the risk.
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- Beer Sheva Mental Health Center, Israel
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Hirschmann S, Dannon PN, Iancu I, Dolberg OT, Zohar J, Grunhaus L. Pindolol augmentation in patients with treatment-resistant panic disorder: A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2000; 20:556-9. [PMID: 11001241 DOI: 10.1097/00004714-200010000-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of pindolol as an augmentor of fluoxetine in treatment-resistant panic disorder (PD). Twenty-five outpatients having PD with or without agoraphobia were included. These patients had not responded to two different trials with antidepressants and an 8-week trial of fluoxetine 20 mg/day. Treatment-resistant PD was defined as a less than 20% reduction in score on the Panic Self-Questionnaire (number of attacks per week) (PSQ) and the Clinical Anxiety Scale With Panic Attacks (CAS+PA). These patients continued to receive fluoxetine 20 mg/day and were randomly assigned to additionally receive either pindolol (2.5 mg three times daily) or placebo for the following 4 weeks. Evaluations were performed weekly using the Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety, the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D), the CAS+PA, the NIMH Anxiety Scale, the PSQ, and the Clinical Global Impression Scale. The data were analyzed using a repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a t-test for independent samples. Patients treated with the combination of pindolol and fluoxetine (N = 13) demonstrated a significant improvement over the patients treated with fluoxetine and placebo on all rating scales, with the exception of HAM-D. The statistical differences were shown using the repeated-measures ANOVA (baseline, week 2, week 4) and also with t-tests from the second week of the trial. These preliminary results demonstrate that pindolol has an augmenting effect on fluoxetine in patients with treatment-resistant PD.
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- S Hirschmann
- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Psychiatry Ward, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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Dannon PN, Sasson Y, Hirschmann S, Iancu I, Grunhaus LJ, Zohar J. Pindolol augmentation in treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder: a double-blind placebo controlled trial. Eur Neuropsychopharmacol 2000; 10:165-9. [PMID: 10793318 DOI: 10.1016/s0924-977x(00)00065-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of pindolol augmentation in treatment-resistant obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) patients who were unsuccessfully treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. METHOD Fourteen treatment-resistant OCD patients were treated with paroxetine for 17.4+/-2.1 weeks up to 60 mg/d after they failed at least two other serotonin reuptake inhibitor trials. The patients, who did not respond to open-label paroxetine treatment, were assigned to a double-blind, placebo-controlled pindolol (2.5 mgx3/d) augmentation. All the subjects were evaluated biweekly for a six-week period with the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-Anx), and Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). Data was analyzed by paired t-test, and ANOVA with repeated measures. RESULTS Pindolol augmentation to paroxetine (n=8) as compared to placebo augmentation (n=6), was associated with a significant (P<0.01) improvement in Y-BOCS as measured by paired t-test after the fourth week of the treatment and by ANOVA with repeated measures (df: 4.9, f: 3,3, P<0.006). Although no significant differences were found between placebo and pindolol groups on HAM-Anx and MADRS, a trend for improvement in the pindolol group was noted. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study demonstrated that pindolol may augment the therapeutic effect of paroxetine in treatment-resistant OCD patients.
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- P N Dannon
- Psychiatry Department, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Iancu I, Horesh N, Offer D, Dannon PN, Lepkifker E, Kotler M. Alexithymia, affect intensity and emotional range in suicidal patients. Psychother Psychosom 1999; 68:276-80. [PMID: 10516533 DOI: 10.1159/000012344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although negative affect in general has been widely associated with suicide, the role of specific emotions and affect features in depression and suicidality is unclear. This study examined the potential of three major components of the affect structure as predictors of suicidal behavior. METHODS Twenty suicidal depressed (SD) inpatients were compared with 20 nonsuicidal depressed (NSD) inpatients and 20 healthy controls for alexithymia, emotional range (ER; i.e. variety of emotions experienced by the subjects) and affect intensity (AI; i.e. the intensity of their emotional responsiveness). RESULTS Both the SD and the NSD patients had a narrower range of emotions, a stronger AI and a higher degree of alexithymia than did the healthy controls. No differences were found between the scores of the two inpatients groups. CONCLUSIONS The three affect components examined (alexithymia, AI and ER) did not prove to represent sensitive predictors of suicidal behavior. Hopelessness and depression severity were found to be more reliable in the prediction of suicidal risk. We discuss the implications of this study, particularly the possibility of early detection and intervention in patients at risk.
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- I Iancu
- Psychiatric Service, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of clomipramine hydrochloride (CMI), a serotonin reuptake inhibitor with the noradrenergic tricyclic antidepressant agent, and desipramine hydrochloride (DMI) for patients with panic disorder (PD). METHOD Following a 2-week, single-blind placebo washout phase, 17 PD outpatients completed a 16-week, double-blind, crossover comparison of CMI and DMI. Key outcome measures included panic attacks frequency, the NIMH Global Scales for Anxiety, Depression and Impairment, Hamilton Anxiety Scale (Psychic and Somatic Subscales), Zung Anxiety Inventory (Raw and Index Subscales) and the Spielberger State Anxiety Scale. RESULTS Both CMI and DMI led to significant improvement from baseline placebo state in panic attacks frequency and behavioral ratings (p<0.001). CMI led to a greater reduction in the frequency of panic attacks (p=0.028) and was superior to DMI on ratings of anxiety: NIMH Global Anxiety, Zung Anxiety Scale (Raw and Index) and the Spielberger Anxiety Scale. No difference was found between the drugs on the NIMH Global Impairment Scale and the Hamilton Somatic and Psychic Scales. CONCLUSION Both drugs appeared to have significant therapeutic effects in patients with PD, but CMI appeared to be more effective. The effectiveness of the serotonergic drug suggests that the role of the serotonergic system in the pathogenesis of PD should be further explored.
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- Y Sasson
- Psychiatric Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Kleptomania is characterized by an irresistible impulse to steal objects not needed for personal use or for their monetary value. Several recent case reports have shown that Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) could be effective in the treatment of kleptomania just as it is in other obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. We report five cases of kleptomania patients who were successfully treated with fluoxetine or paroxetine in combination with a psychotherapeutic intervention. In one case, the discontinuation of the medication repeatedly led to the resurgence of the kleptomanic behavior. Our case series illustrates the effectiveness of SSRIs in kleptomania. It thus supports the assumption that this syndrome involves a dysfunctional serotoninergic mechanism.
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- E Lepkifker
- Department of Psychiatry B, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
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Dannon PN, Iancu I, Hirschmann S, Ross P, Dolberg OT, Grunhaus L. Labetalol does not lengthen asystole during electroconvulsive therapy. J ECT 1998; 14:245-50. [PMID: 9871845] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Labetalol, a combined alpha- and beta-adrenergic blocker is often used to attenuate the transient increases in heart rate and blood pressure that accompany electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It has been suggested that labetalol should not be administered during ECT without the protection provided by anticholinergic medications, because of its potential severe bradycardic effects. We present our experience with 32 patients from all age groups who received labetalol without anticholinergic treatment during ECT. None of the patients demonstrated adverse bradycardic effects. We conclude that administration of labetalol during ECT does not routinely require premedication with anticholinergic drugs and does not lengthen asystole.
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- P N Dannon
- Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Psychiatry Division, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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We present a patient with gradual development of camptocormia, three years before a non-Hodgkin's lymphoma was diagnosed. Lymphomas are known to produce neuromuscular symptoms through several indirect mechanisms. Recent studies regard camptocormia as a primary disease of the paravertebral muscles. To our knowledge this is the first report associating camptocormia with malignancy. The possibility of a paraneoplastic syndrome is discussed.
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- M Zwecker
- Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Iancu I, Herman I. [Psychiatric evaluation of heart transplant candidates]. Harefuah 1998; 134:216-8. [PMID: 9662917] [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: 02/08/2023]
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Iancu I, Spivak B, Mester R, Weizman A. Belief in transmigration of the soul and psychopathology in Israeli Druze. A culture-sensitive psychotherapeutic approach. Psychopathology 1998; 31:52-8. [PMID: 9500687 DOI: 10.1159/000029023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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One of the central tenets of the Druze religion is the transmigration of the soul. In rare cases this belief may be related to psychopathology or cause a temporary inability to function normally. We report on 5 Druze patients whose preoccupation with transmigration was the basis of their pathological behavior. These cases illustrate the interaction between cultural and religious beliefs, and psychopathology, and emphasize the importance of employing a culture-specific psychiatric approach in the management of this type of patients.
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- I Iancu
- Psychiatric Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Zohar J, Sasson Y, Chopra M, Iancu I, Gross R. Neurobiology of resistant depression. Eur Psychiatry 1998. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(99)80269-7] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Sasson Y, Zohar J, Chopra M, Lustig M, Iancu I, Hendler T. Epidemiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder: a world view. J Clin Psychiatry 1997; 58 Suppl 12:7-10. [PMID: 9393390] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The worldwide prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is approximately 2% of the general population. Symptoms of OCD include fear of contamination by dirt or germs; constant checking; repetitive, intrusive thoughts of a somatic, aggressive, or sexual nature; extreme slowness; and an inordinate concern with orderliness and symmetry. Differential diagnosis is sometimes complicated by the overlap between OCD and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). The most common complication of OCD is depression. However, while both serotonergic and nonserotonergic antidepressants are effective in treating patients with depression, only serotonergic medications are effective in treating OCD patients. Because OCD patients often attempt to conceal their symptoms, it is incumbent on clinicians to screen for OCD in every mental status examination, since appropriate treatment can often result in improved quality of life.
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- Division of Psychiatry, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat-Gan, Israel
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- I Iancu
- Psychiatric Department B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Iancu I, Laufer N, Dannon PN, Zohar-Kadouch R, Apter A, Zohar J. A general hospital study of attempted suicide in adolescence: age and method of attempt. Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci 1997; 34:228-34. [PMID: 9334528] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Attempted suicide in adolescence is a major health problem and recent reports indicate a dramatic increase in the frequency of attempted and completed suicide among adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of adolescent admissions with attempted suicide in a large general hospital. The files of all children and adolescents admitted due to a suicide attempt between the years 1984 and 1994 were examined retrospectively, with regard to age, sex, method of attempt, season, year and length of hospitalization. Four hundred and four admissions with attempted suicide were recorded. The majority (83.7%) were females and drug overdose was the most common (92.8%) method used. Thirty patients (7.5%) repeated the attempt during the study period. No specific time of the year was associated with an increase in adolescent suicide attempt admissions. The most remarkable finding was that younger adolescents had a higher probability of performing a violent suicide attempt. Hypotheses for these trends are examined together with possible ramifications for treatment provision.
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- I Iancu
- Psychiatric Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Tardive dystonia is a disorder characterized by abnormally sustained posturing associated with the use of dopamine-receptor blocking agents such as antipsychotic drugs. However, the structural pathologic and pathophysiologic features of this disorder are unknown, and no consistently effective pharmacologic treatment is available. Patients with tardive dystonia mostly are young men. We present the case of one substantially improved with treatment by 1200 mg/d (IU) of vitamin E.
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- P N Dannon
- Division of Psychiatry, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, Israel
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