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Bassi M, Vaz Sousa R, Zacchini B, Centofanti A, Ferrante F, Poggi C, Carillo C, Pecoraro Y, Amore D, Diso D, Anile M, De Giacomo T, Venuta F, Vannucci J. Lung Cancer Surgery in Octogenarians: Implications and Advantages of Artificial Intelligence in the Preoperative Assessment. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:803. [PMID: 38610225 PMCID: PMC11011722 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12070803] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The general world population is aging and patients are often diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer at an advanced age. Several studies have shown that age is not itself a contraindication for lung cancer surgery, and therefore, more and more octogenarians with early-stage lung cancer are undergoing surgery with curative intent. However, octogenarians present some peculiarities that make surgical treatment more challenging, so an accurate preoperative selection is mandatory. In recent years, new artificial intelligence techniques have spread worldwide in the diagnosis, treatment, and therapy of lung cancer, with increasing clinical applications. However, there is still no evidence coming out from trials specifically designed to assess the potential of artificial intelligence in the preoperative evaluation of octogenarian patients. The aim of this narrative review is to investigate, through the analysis of the available international literature, the advantages and implications that these tools may have in the preoperative assessment of this particular category of frail patients. In fact, these tools could represent an important support in the decision-making process, especially in octogenarian patients in whom the diagnostic and therapeutic options are often questionable. However, these technologies are still developing, and a strict human-led process is mandatory.
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- Massimiliano Bassi
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Surgical Specialties “Paride Stefanini”, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Roberto P, Cinti L, Napoli A, Paesani D, Riveros Cabral RJ, Maggi F, Garofalo M, Pretagostini R, Centofanti A, Carillo C, Venuta F, Gaeta A, Antonelli G. Torque teno virus (TTV): A gentle spy virus of immune status, predictive marker of seroconversion to COVID-19 vaccine in kidney and lung transplant recipients. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28512. [PMID: 36661060 PMCID: PMC10108096 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [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: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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To date, no comprehensive marker to monitor the immune status of patients is available. Given that Torque teno virus (TTV), a known human virome component, has previously been identified as a marker of immunocompetence, it was retrospectively investigated whether TTV viral load may also represent a marker of ability to develop antibody in response to COVID-19-BNT162B2 vaccine in solid organ transplant recipients (SOT). Specifically, 273 samples from 146 kidney and 26 lung transplant recipients after successive doses of vaccine were analyzed. An inverse correlation was observed within the TTV copy number and anti-Spike IgG antibody titer with a progressive decrease in viremia the further away from the transplant date. Analyzing the data obtained after the second dose, a significant difference in TTV copy number between responsive and nonresponsive patients was observed, considering a 5 log10 TTV copies/mL threshold to discriminate between the two groups. Moreover, for 86 patients followed in their response to the second and third vaccination doses a 6 log10 TTV copies/mL threshold was used to predict responsivity to the booster dose. Although further investigation is necessary, possibly extending the analysis to other patient categories, this study suggests that TTV can be used as a good marker of vaccine response in transplant patients.
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- Piergiorgio Roberto
- Department of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Laboratory of Virology, National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery and Organ Transplantation Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialistic Surgery "Paride Stefanini", Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialistic Surgery "Paride Stefanini", Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialistic Surgery "Paride Stefanini", Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Microbiology and Virology Unit, Sapienza University Hospital Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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Bassi M, Ruberto F, Poggi C, Diso D, Anile M, De Giacomo T, Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Pugliese F, Venuta F, Vannucci J. In Response. Anesth Analg 2021; 132:e92-e93. [PMID: 33428342 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Massimiliano Bassi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy,
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy,
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Bassi M, Ruberto F, Poggi C, Diso D, Anile M, De Giacomo T, Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Pugliese F, Venuta F, Vannucci J. Is Surgical Tracheostomy Better Than Percutaneous Tracheostomy in COVID-19-Positive Patients? Anesth Analg 2020; 131:1000-1005. [PMID: 32925315 PMCID: PMC7340220 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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- From the Departments of Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplantation
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Poggi C, Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Anile M, Amore D, Mantovani S, Naldi G, Pagini A, Bassi M, Cagnetti S, Mottola E, D'Agostino F, Vannucci J, Pernazza A, Cimino G, Savi D, Gomellini S, Pugliese F, De Giacomo T, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Diso D. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor After Lung Transplant-A Rare and Aggressive Complication: A Case Report. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:2991-2994. [PMID: 31611127 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.08.011] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Revised: 08/21/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Malignant diseases are well-known complications after lung transplantation (LT). Among these, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare neoplasm with a not well-known and often aggressive biological behavior. MATERIAL AND METHODS We hereby describe 2 cases of cystic fibrosis patients who underwent bilateral sequential LT (BSLT) complicated by IMT. RESULTS A 26-year-old man presented a right endobronchial lesion 6 months after BSLT. Two consecutive fiber bronchoscopic biopsies showed granulation tissue. For the persistent lesion growth, the patient underwent a transthoracic biopsy showing histologic diagnosis of IMT. Therefore, he underwent to right pneumonectomy that was unfortunately complicated after 6 months with a late bronchopleural fistula and empyema with exitus 6 months later. A 31-year-old woman 1 year after BSLT presented with a left voluminous pleural-parenchymal lesion; the histologic examination after biopsy revealed an IMT. She underwent a removal of the lesion with a macroscopic R0 resection. Histologic, immunophenotypic, and cytogenetic examinations showed a strong overexpression of anaplastic lymphoma kinase requiring biological adjuvant therapies; however, the patient refused it. Four years later, she presented a recurrence treated with debulking procedure and adjuvant radiotherapy. At last follow-up, the patient was alive with stable disease and optimal graft function. CONCLUSIONS Although IMT is a rare complication after lung transplant, to obtain a careful diagnosis, an early and aggressive treatment is mandatory.
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- Camilla Poggi
- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I.
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Oncologic Radiotherapy, AO S. Giovanni Addolorata, Rome
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- Division of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit for Organ's Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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- Division of Advanced Thoracic Surgery and Lung Transplant, Sapienza University of Rome, AOU Policlinico Umberto I
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Bettoli V, Manfredini M, Massoli L, Carillo C, Barozzi A, Amendolagine G, Ruina G, Musmeci D, Libanore M, Curtolo A, Mantovani L, Contini C, Pellacani G, Corazza M. Rates of antibiotic resistance/sensitivity in bacterial cultures of hidradenitis suppurativa patients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:930-936. [PMID: 30394587 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antibiotic (AB) treatment is one of the first steps in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Bacteria, in HS patients, may play a double role, as triggering factors of inflammatory reactions and/or agents of infection. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study are as follows: (i) to assess prevalence and AB resistance of bacterial growths in HS patients (ii) assessment of the clinical relevance of obtained data in guiding the selection of the most effective AB therapy. METHODS Purulent material from 137 skin lesions of HS patients was collected with swabs. Bacterial flora and AB sensitivity were determined using microbiological cultures for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. RESULTS A total of 114 samples resulted positive for bacteria. Sample was collected from the axillae, groin and perianal areas. A total of 163 single bacterial growths were observed; 55% were Gram-positive and 44% were Gram-negative. Among them, 18.4% were anaerobic. The most frequent bacterial families included enterobacteriaceae (30.7%), Staphylococcus (25.2%) and Streptococcus (14.1%). The most frequent genus or species were proteus spp. (13.5%) and Escherichia coli (9.8%). The prevalence of AB resistance observed was clindamycin 65.7%, rifampicin 69.3%, penicillin 70.0%, ciprofloxacin 74%, tetracycline 84.7% and erythromycin 89.0%. A limitation of the study is represented the short culture period adopted which may have impaired the isolation of anaerobes. CONCLUSIONS Bacterial growth in HS patients has shown a high level of resistance to ABs, including rifampicin, clindamycin and tetracyclines, cited as an empiric choice in HS therapeutic guidelines. A targeted and specific AB therapy, driven by microbiological evaluations with prolonged culture periods, seems more appropriate than empiric, generic, non-specific, therapeutic approaches. Current knowledge regarding HS bacterial AB resistance should be considered in the update of current therapeutic guidelines for HS.
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- V Bettoli
- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental & Morphological Sciences with Interest Transplant, Oncological & Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- O.U. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and of the Migrants, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- O.U. Microbiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- O.U. Microbiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- O.U. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and of the Migrants, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- O.U. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and of the Migrants, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- O.U. of Infectious and Tropical Diseases and of the Migrants, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental & Morphological Sciences with Interest Transplant, Oncological & Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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Cuevas M, Carillo C, Reyes C, Stirland A, Rothschild B, Mafi J, Wei E, Sarkisian C. HEALTH INFORMATION SOURCES AMONG OLDER AND YOUNGER PATIENTS AT AN URBAN SAFETY-NET HEALTHCARE CENTER. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1126] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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- M Cuevas
- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics
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- Medicine-Division of Geriatrics, UCLA
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- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics
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- Los Angeeles County Department of Public Health
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- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
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- UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics
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Poggi C, Mantovani S, Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Bassi M, D'Andrilli A, Anile M, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Diso D. Bronchoscopic treatment of emphysema: an update. J Thorac Dis 2018; 10:6274-6284. [PMID: 30622803 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the major causes of disability and mortality. The efficacy of maximal medical treatment, although effective at the early stages of the disease, becomes limited when extensive alveolar destruction is the main cause of respiratory failure. At this stage of the disease more aggressive options, when feasible, should be considered. Lung transplantation and lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) are currently available for a selected group of patients. Endoscopic alternatives to LVRS have progressively gained acceptance and are currently employed in patients with COPD. They promote lung deflation searching the same outcome as LVRS in terms of respiratory mechanics, ameliorating the distressing symptom of chronic dyspnea by decreasing the physiological dead space.
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- Camilla Poggi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome "Sapienza", Rome, Italy
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Carillo C, Pecoraro Y, Anile M, Poggi C, Oliva A, Amore D, Bruschini P, Naldi G, Mantovani S, Francioni F, Pugliese F, De Giacomo T, Venuta F, Diso D. Colistin-based Treatment of Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Bacterial Pulmonary Infections After Lung Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2018; 51:202-205. [PMID: 30661895 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2018.04.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lung transplantation (LT) is a viable option for a select group of patients with end-stage lung disease. However, infections are a major complication after LT, accounting for significant morbidity and mortality. Several germs may be responsible; multidrug-resistant Gram-negative (MDR-GN) bacteria are emerging. Colistin is widely used in the treatment of these infections and is administered by inhalation and/or parenterally. At our institution, in patients with tracheostomy, colistin is administered by direct instillation in the airway during bronchoscopy. We reviewed a series of patients who underwent LT complicated by postoperative MDR-GN bacterial pulmonary infection. METHODS From January 2015 to May 2017, 26 lung transplants were performed. In the postoperative course, 14 (54%) developed MDR-GN bacterial infection; respiratory specimen culture, blood tests, and chest X-ray were considered. Colistin was the only antibiotic usable. Thirteen patients received intravenous (IV) colistin; in the subgroup of patients with tracheostomy, colistin was instilled directly in the airway, and 6 patients received inhaled colistin. RESULTS Seven patients needed tracheostomy. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the predominant infection (86%), with Acinetobacter baumanii seen in 2 cases (14%). An early clinical-laboratory response was observed in 9 patients (64%). White blood cell count and C-reactive protein values improved (P = .02 and P = .001, respectively). A significant reduction in bacterial load was observed on microbiologic bronchoalveolar lavage specimens. CONCLUSION Colistin instilled directly in the airway did not show side effects. The combination of IV and inhaled/instilled colistin could be a useful treatment option for MDR-GN infections after LT.
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- C Carillo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Transplant Intensive Care Unit, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "Paride Stefanini", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Diso D, Mantovani S, Cimino G, De Giacomo T, Troiani P, Shafii M, Gherzi L, Amore D, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Anile M. Efficacy of Extracorporeal Photopheresis in Patients With Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome After Lung Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:695-698. [PMID: 28457374 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.02.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lung transplantation (LT) is only therapeutic option for patients affected by chronic respiratory failure. Chronic rejection, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), is still the main cause of death and the most important factor that influences post-transplantation quality of life. Currently available therapies have not been proven to result in significant benefit in the prevention or treatment of BOS. Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) seems to reduce the rate of lung function decline in transplant recipients with progressive BOS. METHODS From 1991 until now, 239 LTs were performed at our center. Fifty-four patients (22.5%) developed BOS; 15 of these (27.7%) were treated with ECP. At the beginning of the treatment, all patients showed a mean decline of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) from baseline values of 45.8% ± 17.2%; 2 patients were in long-term oxygen therapy. RESULTS Mean follow-up from November 2013 to June 2016 was 11.6 ± 7 months. Twelve patients (80%) showed lung function stabilization with an FEV1 range after treatment between -6% to +8% from the pre-treatment values. We did not report any adverse effects or increase of infections incidence. DISCUSSION ECP seems to be an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic option for LT patients with BOS in terms of stabilization of lung function and increased survival.
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- Y Pecoraro
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Hematology, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Carillo C, Pecoraro Y, Anile M, Mantovani S, Oliva A, D'Abramo A, Amore D, Pagini A, De Giacomo T, Pugliese F, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Diso D. Evaluation of Renal Function in Patients Undergoing Lung Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:699-701. [PMID: 28457375 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.02.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney failure are serious complications after lung transplantation. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the primary indicator of renal function. Several equations have been proposed to evaluate the estimated GFR (eGFR). We compared three different equations to determine which has the better correlation with the development of acute and chronic renal failure in lung recipients. METHODS Twenty-two patients with a mean age of 54.4 ± 8.5 years underwent lung transplantation from 2010 to 2015. Thirteen (59%) had pulmonary fibrosis, 7 (32%) emphysema, 1 (4.5%) bronchiectasis, and 1 (4.5%) lymphangioleiomyomatosis. In all patients, eGFR was measured preoperatively using Cockcroft-Gault (CG), Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD), and Levey's Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) equations. In 20 patients (90%) eGFR was calculated at 1, 3, and 6 months. RESULTS According to CKD-EPI and MDRD, eight patients (36.3%) had preoperative reduction in eGFR, whereas 6 patients (27.2%) had preoperative reduction according to the CG (P = .04). The mean values were higher for the CG (103.2 vs. 102 vs. 94.4). Five patients (22.7%) developed perioperative acute renal failure requesting a dialysis treatment; four of these showed a preoperative eGFR to the highest CG (P = .05). At 1 and 6 months after lung transplantation, the CG, MDRD and CKD-EPI eGFR values were, respectively, 86.6, 84.1 and 76.6 mL/min/1.73m2 and 75.8, 72.7, and 72.3 mL/min/1.73m2. CKD-EPI eGFR values are more predictable than the other equations of AKI. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative assessment of eGFR using the MDRD and CKD-EPI seems to correlate better than the CG to the prediction of acute renal failure, whereas for the chronic form the three equations seem equivalent.
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- C Carillo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Disease, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Anesthesia and Transplant Intensive Care Unit, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza Univeristy of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of General Surgery and Organ Transplant "PARIDE STEFANINI", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Gherzi L, Carillo C, Diso D, Mantovani S, de Giacomo T, Venuta F, Anile M. Devastating fast-growing lung cancer after single lung transplantation. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:E1071-E1073. [PMID: 29312768 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.11.57] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Patients receiving lung transplantation are at increasing risk for the development of cancer due to the administration of immunosuppressive drugs. We hereby report the case of a patient with a devastating fast-growing lung cancer after single lung transplantation for pulmonary fibrosis.
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- Lorenzo Gherzi
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Anile M, Mantovani S, Pecoraro Y, Carillo C, Gherzi L, Pagini A, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Diso D. Pulmonary metastasectomy in uterine malignancies: outcome and prognostic factors. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:S1273-S1277. [PMID: 29119014 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.07.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background This retrospective study is designed to evaluate factors affecting survival in a population of patients receiving pulmonary metastasectomy after gynecologic cancers. Methods Nineteen patients with isolated lung metastases (one or two) were surgically treated with R0 resection. Four of them underwent lobectomies. Results Six patients (31.6%) received adjuvant therapy and 11 (58%) experienced recurrences after metastasectomy. Five- and ten-year survival were 40.9% and 31.4%, respectively. Five-year survival in patients receiving adjuvant therapy was 52.4%. At multivariate analysis factors negatively influencing survival were a disease-free interval (DFI) of less than 24 months and recurrence after pulmonary metastasectomy. Conclusions Pulmonary resection for metastatic gynecologic cancer is feasible and effective; adequate selection of patients is mandatory to achieve satisfactory results and long-term survival.
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- Marco Anile
- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I Viale del Policlinico, Rome, Italy
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Carillo C, Diso D, Mantovani S, Pecoraro Y, De Giacomo T, Ciccone AM, Poggi C, Longo F, Cassese R, Tombolini V, Rendina EA, Venuta F, Anile M. Multimodality treatment of stage II thymic tumours. J Thorac Dis 2017; 9:2369-2374. [PMID: 28932541 DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2017.06.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complete resection for stage II thymic tumors can be easily accomplished even if the capsula and adjacent mediastinal tissue are macroscopically involved; however, also at this stage, recurrence may occur, particularly for B2, B3 and thymic carcinoma. The criteria for the administration of adjuvant therapy remain controversial and it is unclear whether patients at this stage may benefit from it. We reviewed a series of patients at this stage receiving adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (chemo-RT) based on histology. METHODS Eighty-eight consecutive patients with stage II thymic tumors were reviewed; 59 patients (67%) with B thymoma or thymic carcinoma received adjuvant treatment with mediastinal irradiation (40-55 Gy), chemotherapy (CH) (PAC regimen) or a combination of both. RESULTS Complete resection was achieved in all patients. Fifty-four patients (61%) received post-operative chemo-RT, 2 (2%) patients received adjuvant CH only and 3 (3%) post-operative RT only; they all had B2, B3 histology or thymic carcinoma. The median follow up was 107±83 months. 5-year and 10-year survival were 96%±2% and 83.4%±5%. Recurrence was observed in 5 patients (5.7%). Disease-free 5 and 10-year survival was 94%±2% and 92%±3% respectively. Five patients (5.7%) had recurrence. CONCLUSIONS The administration of adjuvant chemo-RT to patients with stage II type B thymoma and thymic carcinoma contributes to reduce the recurrence rate and to increase long-term survival.
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- Carolina Carillo
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiotherapy, Policlinico Umberto I, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Carillo C, Anile M, Diso D, Onorati I, Mantovani S, Russo E, Pecoraro Y, De Giacomo T, Ciccone A, Longo F, Vitolo D, Rendina E, Venuta F. F-035MULTIMODALITY TREATMENT OF STAGE II THYMIC TUMOURS. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivv204.35] [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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Anile M, Diso D, Mantovani S, Patella M, Russo E, Carillo C, Pecoraro Y, Onorati I, De Giacomo T, Rendina EA, Venuta F. Uniportal video assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: going directly from open surgery to a single port approach. J Thorac Dis 2014; 6:S641-3. [PMID: 25379203 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2014.08.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) has gaining a special place in the thoracic surgery scenario; nowadays even major pulmonary resections can be performed through this approach. We hereby review our initial experience with uniportal VAT lobectomy, performed passing directly from the open approach to a single port approach. We attempted 26 lobectomies through VATS with a single incision of about 5 cm and 22 of them were completed: eight left lower lobectomies, six right upper lobectomies, five left upper lobectomies and three right lower lobectomies. At pathological staging all but four patients were stage I; three patients were T2N1M0 and one had a micrometastasis in a lymph node of station 7 (T1N2M0-Stage IIIA) and they all underwent adjuvant chemotherapy. No perioperative mortality was observed. One patient had a myocardial infarction in the first postoperative day requiring placement of four stents and another one required thoracentesis after drainage removal. The mean time for drainage removal was 3 days and the length of hospitalization was 4.2±1.1. Pain as measured by the visual analogical scale (VAS) scale was graded as 4.9, 2.6 and 0.5 during the first postoperative day, at discharge and after 1 month respectively.
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- Marco Anile
- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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- 1 Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy ; 2 University of Rome Sapienza, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy
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Khan A, Carillo C, Geddie W, Yasufuku K. EBUS-TBNA and Melanoma. Chest 2014. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.1991916] [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: 11/01/2022] Open
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Khan A, Carillo C, Zamel R, Czarnecka K, Darling G, Pierre A, De perrot M, Cypel M, Waddell T, Keshavjee S, Yasufuku K. EBUS-TBNA and Choice of Sedation: A Comparison Between General and Conscious Sedation Performed in OR and OPD Settings Respectively and Cost Implications. Chest 2014. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.1991926] [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: 11/01/2022] Open
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Diso D, Anile M, Carillo C, Ruberto F, Patella M, Russo E, Fraioli F, De Giacomo T, Mantovani S, Rendina E, Venuta F. Correlation between collateral ventilation and interlobar lung fissures. Respiration 2014; 88:315-9. [PMID: 25170658 DOI: 10.1159/000363538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2013] [Accepted: 05/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND New bronchoscopic techniques for end-stage emphysema treatment are nowadays available; the presence of interlobar collateral ventilation (CV) and interlobar lung fissures (ILF) is crucial for patient selection. OBJECTIVES Assessment of these variables has been reported previously, but it has never been anatomically validated in vivo. This is the purpose of our study. METHODS Twenty-one patients undergoing lung resection for lung cancer were prospectively enrolled in this study. At operation, CV was assessed by the Chartis catheter system. ILF completeness at high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) was retrospectively reviewed. The ILF status at HRCT and at surgery was compared; furthermore, the relationship between CV and ILF status was assessed. RESULTS At HRCT, ILF were incomplete in 18 cases; at catheter evaluation, CV was present in 11 cases; 15 patients had incomplete ILF at operation. HRCT specificity, sensitivity and accuracy were 33, 93 and 76% compared with ILF status at surgery. HRCT accuracy was 90% on the right and 63% on the left. We demonstrated a high grade of probability of CV presence and incomplete ILF at surgery (odds ratio = 10.0). CONCLUSIONS There is a correlation between ILF status and CV. Both catheter evaluation of CV and HRCT assessment of ILF show some limitations. However, the cumulative information provided by these techniques allows to reliably assess the anatomical ILF status.
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- Daniele Diso
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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Anile M, Diso D, Russo E, Patella M, Carillo C, Pecoraro Y, Onorati I, Pugliese F, Ruberto F, De Giacomo T, Angioletti D, Mantovani S, Mazzesi G, Frati G, Rendina E, Venuta F. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as Bridge to Lung Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:2621-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2013.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Diso D, Anile M, Patella M, Pecoraro Y, Rendina EA, Carillo C, Russo E, Onorati I, Angioletti D, Ruberto F, Mazzesi G, Marullo AGM, Frati G, Venuta F. Lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis: outcome of 101 single-center consecutive patients. Transplant Proc 2013; 45:346-8. [PMID: 23375321 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2012.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2012] [Accepted: 08/30/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Bilateral sequential lung transplantation (BSLT) is nowadays considered a valid therapeutic option for patients with end stage cystic fibrosis. We report our experience with 104 BSLTs in 101 patients. The overall survivals at 1, 3, 5, 10 years were 79%, 65%, 58%, and 42%, respectively. Perioperative mortality was 14.8% (n = 15). The leading causes of perioperative mortality were primary graft dysfunction and sepsis. Three patients were retransplanted owing to obliterative bronchiolitis. In 70 cases (69%), patients displayed ≥ 1 additional risk factors: previous lung resections, colonization by Burkholderia cepacia, diabetes, pneumothorax, or noninvasive ventilatory support. The mean preoperative 1-second forced expiratory volume of 0.69 ± 0.2 L (22%) increased to 85% at 1 year after the operation. The mean time on the waiting list was 12 ± 5 months. The 5 patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation before urgent transplantation were operated after 3, 5, 6, 30, and 3 days respectively. During the procedure, cardiopulmonary bypass was required in 33 patients (32%). Lung transplantation represents a unique opportunity to ameliorate the quality and improve the survival of patients affected by cystic fibrosis. Timing of referral and patient selection remain crucial for success.
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- D Diso
- University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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Venuta F, Anile M, Diso D, Carillo C, De Giacomo T, D'Andrilli A, Fraioli F, Rendina EA, Coloni GF. Long-term follow-up after bronchoscopic lung volume reduction in patients with emphysema. Eur Respir J 2011; 39:1084-9. [PMID: 22005916 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00071311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is a novel emphysema therapy. We evaluated long-term outcome in patients with heterogeneous emphysema undergoing BLVR with one-way valves. 40 patients undergoing unilateral BLVR entered our study. Pre-operative mean forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV(1)) was 0.88 L · s(-1) (23%), total lung capacity was 7.45 L (121%), intrathoracic gas volume was 6 L (174%), residual volume (RV) was 5.2 L (232%), and the 6-min walk test (6MWT) was 286 m. All patients required supplemental oxygen; the Medical Research Council (MRC) dyspnoea score was 3.9. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) results were reviewed to assess the presence of interlobar fissures. 33 patients had a follow-up of >12 months (median 32 months). 37.5% of the patients had visible interlobar fissures. 40% of the patients died during follow-up. Three patients were transplanted and one underwent lung volume reduction surgery. Supplemental oxygen, FEV(1), RV, 6MWT and MRC score showed a statistically significant improvement (p ≤ 0.0001, p = 0.004, p = 0.03, p = 0.003 and p<0.0001, respectively). Patients with visible fissures had a functional advantage. BLVR is feasible and safe. Long-term sustained improvements can be achieved. HRCT-visible interlobar fissures are a favourable prognostic factor.
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- Federico Venuta
- Dept of Thoracic Surgery, University of Rome Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Fondazione Eleonora Lorillard Spencer Cenci, Rome, Italy.
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Carillo C, Anile M, De Giacomo T, Venuta F. Bilateral simultaneous inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the lung with distant metastatic spread. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2011; 13:246-7. [DOI: 10.1510/icvts.2011.271932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cerenzia G, Serrao L, Carillo C, Manna MR, Niccoli VS. [Congenital factor XIII deficiency in pregnancy. A case report]. Minerva Ginecol 1999; 51:409-12. [PMID: 10638168] [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: 02/15/2023]
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Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a rare hemorrhagic syndrome with an altered fibrin stability, hemorrhagic diathesis and habitual abortions. After a short introduction, a case report is described and the clinical differences between plasmatic and platelet deficiency pointed out.
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- G Cerenzia
- II Divisione Patologia Ostetrica, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza
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Perrotta E, Carillo C, Celli P. [Electrocardiographic changes during at term labor]. G Ital Cardiol 1999; 29:48-53. [PMID: 9987047] [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: 02/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Electrocardiographic ST-changes are known to occur during pregnancy, puerperium and cesarean section or spontaneous labor under oxytocic, tocolytic and anesthetic treatment. The aim of the study was to detect ST-changes during spontaneous labor in healthy women, without anesthetic or oxytocic therapy, and to verify their relation to plasmatic electrolyte variations and other pathophysiologic factors. METHODS Electrocardiograms were performed in 46 healthy women (age 30.4 +/- 6) at term pregnancy, during labor, 12-24 hours after delivery and then again three months after delivery. Hemochrome and sideremia were tested before labor and electrolytes (Na, K, Cl, Mg, Ca) were tested during each electrocardiogram. The patients were divided in two groups, patients with (group A) and without (group B) ST-changes. RESULTS Before labor, three patients (7%) were in group A with nonspecific ST-changes (flat ST and/or fluctuating T wave) in precordial leads V2-V3-V4; group B had 43 patients (93%). During labor, group A included 27 patients (59%): 16 (59%) showed T inversion, 23 (85%) nonspecific changes, and eight (30%) had ST shift < or = 0.5 mm, in precordial and inferior leads. The three patients in group A before labor showed increased changes during labor. Group B had 19 patients (41%). Heart rate and blood pressure were within normal range in all patients. Early after delivery, seven patients out of 27 in labor were still in group A (15% of total) with nonspecific ST-changes; group B had 39 patients (85%). Three months after delivery, all patients were in group B. A drop in plasmatic K, detected during labor in all patients and returning to normal soon after delivery, was higher in group A than in group B (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS ST-changes detectable during labor, similar to the ones described during pregnancy and puerperium but greater and more frequent, are independent of anesthetic and/or oxytocic treatment; they are not ischemic and disappear after delivery. They are related to the drop in plasmatic K, hyperventilation, hormonal changes, uterine contractions, O2-consumption and pain.
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- E Perrotta
- Servizio di Cardiologia, Ospedale San Giacomo, Roma
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Cerenzia G, Carillo C, Serrao L, Caruso MT. [Myelodysplasia in triplet pregnancy]. Clin Ter 1997; 148:567-70. [PMID: 9494259] [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: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The myelodysplastic syndromes (MSD) are a group of hematologic disorders that manifest dysplastic hematopoiesis and usually a hypercellular bone marrow. Ineffective hematopoiesis leads to haematologic failure in these syndromes. The MDS are a rare event during pregnancy although the exact incidence is unknown it is likely to be less than that for leukaemia. CLINICAL REPORT The case, a 29 year old woman, presented during 23rd week of her first, triplet, pregnancy with symptoms of anemia and thrombocytopenia is described. DISCUSSION The pathogenetic aspect and diagnostic management is discussed, underlined especially under the point of view of the triplet pregnancy. It is suggested that the association of myelodysplastic syndromes during pregnancy is coincidental and that acute leukemia evolves in a majority of these cases. Furthermore, refractory macrocytic anemias in pregnancy need to be carefully evaluated for a primary myelodysplastic state.
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- G Cerenzia
- I Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università degli Studi di Roma, La Sapienza
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Carillo C, Cerenzia G, Serrao L, Niccoli VS. [Current orientation about congenital Cytomegalovirus infection]. Clin Ter 1997; 148:437-42. [PMID: 9470305] [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: 02/06/2023]
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The CMV infection in pregnancy make serious problems about the diagnosis and the fetal prognosis. Infact primary infection by CMV is loaded by an high risk of congenital infection and the presence of antibodies IgG do not prevent a possible reinfection. Furthermore, the latent presence in the host of CMV induces his reactivation when the immunosorveillance decreases during pregnancy. The consequences of primary infection are well shown during pregnancy and they are very grave, but also the reactivations induce especially neurological consequences, that however are shown only after some months from delivery. Therefore in consideration of the prognosis and the poor therapeutics, the management in these cases is essentially to give minute details to the mother about all the consequences for the fetus without to exclude, because of serious sequels, so that just she can to decide the future of her pregnancy.
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- C Carillo
- I Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Policlinico Umberto I, Roma
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Niccoli V, Carillo C, Caruso MT, Lippa A, Serrao L. [Clinical-diagnostic considerations of a case of endometrial ossification as a cause of secondary infertility]. Minerva Ginecol 1997; 49:289-91. [PMID: 9289670] [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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Endometrial ossification is a rare finding. Its aetiology and pathogenesis are controversial. However a history of previous abortion is usually present. It has variable clinical presentations. We report a case in which the patient presented with secondary infertility.
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- V Niccoli
- Policlinico Umberto I Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica I, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma
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Borca MV, Irusta PM, Kutish GF, Carillo C, Afonso CL, Burrage AT, Neilan JG, Rock DL. A structural DNA binding protein of African swine fever virus with similarity to bacterial histone-like proteins. Arch Virol 1996; 141:301-13. [PMID: 8634022 DOI: 10.1007/bf01718401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 02/01/2023]
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Here we describe an African swine fever virus (ASFV) protein encoded by the open reading frame 5-AR that shares structural and functional similarities with the family of bacterial histone-like proteins which include histone-like DNA binding proteins, integration host factor, and Bacillus phage SPO1 transcription factor, TF1. The ASFV 5-AR gene was cloned by PCR and expressed in E. coli. Monospecific antiserum prepared to the 5-AR bacterial expression product specifically immunoprecipitated a protein of approximately 11.6 kDa from ASFV infected swine macrophages at late times post infection. Additionally, the 5-AR expression product was strongly recognized by ASFV convalescent pig serum, indicating its antigenicity during natural infection. Cloned p11.6 bound both double and single stranded DNA-cellulose columns. Consistent with a DNA binding function, immunoelectronmicroscopy localized p11.6 to the virion nucleoid, To our knowledge, p11.6 is the first bacterial histone-like DNA-binding protein found in an animal virus or eukaryotic cell system.
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- M V Borca
- ARS, USDA, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Greenport, New York 11944-0848, U.S.A
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Llopis F, Carbonell-Uberos F, Planelles M, Montero M, Plasencia I, Carillo C. A New Microplate Red Blood Cell Monolayer Technique for Screening and Identifying Red Blood Cell Antibodies. Vox Sang 1996. [DOI: 10.1159/000462103] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Maranghi V, Di Meo G, Carillo C. [Breast cancer in pregnancy]. Minerva Ginecol 1994; 46:41-4. [PMID: 8177461] [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: 01/29/2023]
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Breast cancer in pregnancy is a very rare condition. At present this doesn't seem a condition with a particularly grim prognosis. It's often only an underestimate of the mammalian masses in pregnancy which produces a delay in the diagnosis and the consequent grim prognosis. The authors recommend on the basis of their experience a careful control of mammalian masses in pregnancy and an opportune diagnosis that allows to operate as soon as possible. It's likewise underlined that interruption of the pregnancy don't seem to improve the prognosis.
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- V Maranghi
- Divisione Ginecologia Ostetricia e Medicina Perinatale, USL RM 1, Ospedale S. Giacomo
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Filla A, De Michele G, Marconi R, Bucci L, Carillo C, Castellano AE, Iorio L, Kniahynicki C, Rossi F, Campanella G. Prevalence of hereditary ataxias and spastic paraplegias in Molise, a region of Italy. J Neurol 1992; 239:351-3. [PMID: 1512613 DOI: 10.1007/bf00867594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 12/27/2022]
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An epidemiological survey of hereditary ataxias and paraplegias was conducted in Molise, a region of Italy (335, 211 inhabitants on 1 January 1989). Total prevalence was 7.5 x 10(-5) inhabitants (95% confidence limits 4.8-11.1). There were 7 patients with Friedreich's disease, 5 with early onset cerebellar ataxia with retained tendon reflexes, 4 with ataxia-telangiectasia, 9 with hereditary spastic paraplegias (2 autosomal dominant and 7 autosomal recessive cases). There was no patient with autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia.
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- A Filla
- Department of Neurology, Second School of Medicine, University of Naples, Italy
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Rossi F, Quirico N, Carillo C. Ethanol retains its ability to modify endogenous opiate system in aged rats. Riv Neurol 1988; 58:127-30. [PMID: 2845562] [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: 01/02/2023]
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The effect of chronic ethanol administration (8% in the drinking water for 28 days) on opiate receptor function at striatal level was studied in adult (3 months) and aged (24 months) male Sprague Dawley rats. The treatment produces supersensitivity of striatal delta opiate receptors which may be ascribed to an inhibitory effect of ethanol on endogenous opiate release. In contrast the affinity of mu receptors is decreased. These changes are qualitatively and quantitatively similar in young and old rats.
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MESH Headings
- Age Factors
- Animals
- Corpus Striatum/drug effects
- Depression, Chemical
- Dihydromorphine/metabolism
- Endorphins/metabolism
- Enkephalin, Leucine/analogs & derivatives
- Enkephalin, Leucine/metabolism
- Enkephalin, Leucine-2-Alanine
- Ethanol/pharmacology
- Male
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred Strains
- Receptors, Opioid/drug effects
- Receptors, Opioid, delta
- Receptors, Opioid, mu
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- F Rossi
- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico Sanatrix, Venafro, Isernia
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Raad II, Sherertz RJ, Loveless MO, Carillo C, O'Connor RP, Miller M, Mostow SR. Comparison of cefpimizole with cefotaxime and penicillin G for treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea. Sex Transm Dis 1988; 15:73-7. [PMID: 3041630 DOI: 10.1097/00007435-198804000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [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: 01/03/2023]
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One hundred sixteen patients (92 men and 24 women) with suspected uncomplicated gonorrhea were randomized in a double-blind manner to receive intramuscular treatment with 1.0 g of cefpimizole, 1.0 g of cefotaxime, or 4.8 x 10(6) units of aqueous procaine penicillin G (APPG) with 1 g of oral probenecid. Seventeen percent were nonassessable (cultures negative, co-existing syphilis, etc.). Infection sites in 96 assessable patients were urethra (78), cervix (17), pharynx (two), and rectum (two). Of 52 patients treated with cefpimizole, 46 (88%) were bacteriologically cured, as compared with 100% (24 of 24) treated with APPG (P = 0.18) and 90% (18 of 20) treated with cefotaxime (P greater than 0.20). On a weight basis the in-vitro activity of cefpimizole against Neisseria gonorrhoeae was similar to that of APPG. Pain at the injection site was reported by 52% of patients treated with cefpimizole as compared with 27% of those given cefotaxime (P = 0.008) and 17% of those given APPG (P = 0.002). No major organ toxicity was found with cefpimizole, cefotaxime, or APPG. Thus, for acute uncomplicated gonorrhea cefpimizole is similar in efficacy to cefotaxime and APPG but has a higher frequency of pain at the injection site.
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- I I Raad
- Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610
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Bucci L, Giannini A, Bellotti R, Castellano AE, Carillo C. [Role of hypernephroma in a case of intracerebral hemorrhage as a 1st sign of metastasis. Case report]. Riv Neurol 1986; 56:325-35. [PMID: 3576069] [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: 01/06/2023]
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They have reported a case of multiple hepatic and cerebral metastasis of hypernephroma. The cerebral metastasis, probably after the hepatic one, are present respectively at a cerebellar and parietal-occipital level; the latter is the cause of a cerebral haemorrhage in a quite precocious phase of development.
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