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Pintus G, Mannocci A, Spataro P, Brai E, Talucci M, Capece G, Tibaldi L, Delli Poggi A. Occupational health and psychological wellbeing in first line nurses during health crisis periods: reliability study of the SOIC tool. Clin Ter 2024; 175:34-41. [PMID: 38358475 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2024.5031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Background In 2020, the emergence of the new Coronavirus has put health professionals under enormous pressure, as they had to work in difficult and often disadvantaged situations. Prevention of symptoms such as stress, anxiety and burnout therefore become important health management goals. Aim The aim of this pilot cross-sectional study was to assess the reliability and feasibility of a tool on Occupational Health Nurses after a Pandemic Period such as the COVID-19 pandemic (Salute Oc-cupazionale negli Infermieri in Periodo Pandemico Covid19 - SOIC) that aims to assess the occupational health and psychological wellbeing of nurses during periods of health crisis. Methods This study was conducted from September to November 2022. The SOIC tool is composed by two preliminary sections and a third part including five validated questionnaires (measuring burnout, work engagement, psychological symptoms, resilience, and mindful awareness). An opportunistic sample of 202 nurses working in a Teaching Hospital of Rome and members of NurSind union were invited to participate: of these, 24 nurses completed the SOIC in two subsequent occasions (T1 and T2). Results The test-retest assessment showed no differences between the two waves (T1 and T2) in terms of median scores for all questionnaires included in the SOIC tool. The Cronbach alphas, considering all items of each questionnaire included in the SOIC tool, showed good or excellent internal consistencies. Conclusion The test-retest assessments and the reliability analyses encouraged the usability of the SOIC tool. Furthermore, consistent associations between the five questionnaires were obtained.
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- G Pintus
- Surgery Department, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Economics and Law, Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Society and Communication Sciences, Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy
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- Surgery Department, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy
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- Surgery Department, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Technological Sciences and Innovation, Univesitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy
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- Teaching Hospital "Umberto I" of Rome, Italy
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- Surgery Department, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Italy
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Ramaglia L, Capece G, Di Spigna G, Bruno MP, Buonocore N, Postiglione L. Effects of titanium surface topography on morphology and in vitro activity of human gingival fibroblasts. Minerva Stomatol 2013; 62:267-280. [PMID: 24002563] [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: 06/02/2023]
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AIM The aim of the present study was to evaluate in vitro the biological behavior of human gingival fibroblasts cultured on two different titanium surfaces. METHODS Titanium test disks were prepared with a machined, relatively smooth (S) surface or a rough surface (O) obtained by a double acid etching procedure. Primary cultures of human gingival fibroblasts were plated on the experimental titanium disks and cultured up to 14 days. Titanium disk surfaces were analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cell proliferation and a quantitative analysis by ELISA in situ of ECM components as CoI, FN and TN were performed. RESULTS Results have shown different effects of titanium surface microtopography on cell expression and differentiation. At 96 hours of culture on experimental surfaces human gingival fibroblasts displayed a favourable cell attachment and proliferation on both surfaces although showing some differences. CONCLUSION Both the relatively smooth and the etched surfaces interacted actively with in vitro cultures of human gingival fibroblasts, promoting cell proliferation and differentiation. Results suggested that the microtopography of a double acid-etched rough surface may induce a greater Co I and FN production, thus conditioning in vivo the biological behaviour of human gingival fibroblasts during the process of peri-implant soft tissue healing.
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- L Ramaglia
- Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences Federico II University, Naples, Italy -
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Marra M, Zullo F, De Felice B, Nappi L, Guida M, Trifuoggi M, Nappi C, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Zizolfi B, Capece G, Visconti F, Troisi J, Ciccone C, Guida M. Environmental pollution effects on reproductive health - clinical-epidemiological study in southern Italy. Transl Med UniSa 2012; 4:39-56. [PMID: 23905062 PMCID: PMC3728793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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UNLABELLED This study aims to address the clinical, statistical and Epidemiological Relationship Between Birth Defects and Environmental Pollution, in the Campania Region and in Salerno. OBJECTIVES WE EXAMINED FOUR GROUPS OF SUBJECTS AS FOLLOWS: a sample of pregnant women living in Salerno, a sample of pregnant women living in highly polluted areas, a sample of controls, pregnant women and residents out of the Campania Region, considered in unpolluted areas (Foggia) and in the Salerno area. METHODOLOGIES a toxicological and genetic analysis was conducted on patients examined. CONCLUSIONS there is an epidemiological link between environmental pollution and reproductive health in the Salerno area. Experimentally there are the first evidences of endocrine disruptors by the PCB. It has been inferred an overexpression of the mir-191 as a marker of pollution by dioxin-like compounds. Socially, correct information of populations at risk is necessary and a possible preventive and ongoing medical care must be ensured.
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- M.L. Marra
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences - Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences Second University of Naples, Caserta pole, Italy
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- Department Obstetrics and Gynecology - Faculty of Medicine and Surgery - University of Foggia
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- Ecotoxicological Observatory - Faculty Biological Sciences - University of Naples Federico II
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- Department of Chemistry - Faculty of Sciences University of Naples Federico II, Napoli
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Pathophysiology of Human Reproduction, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Pathophysiology of Human Reproduction, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Pathophysiology of Human Reproduction, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Laboratory Chemical-merchandising - Special Agency of the Chamber of Commerce of Naples
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Joseph Moscati Hospital, Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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Ramaglia L, Capece G, di Spigna G, Esposito D, Postiglione L. In vitro expression of osteoblastic phenotype on titanium surfaces. Minerva Stomatol 2010; 59:259-270. [PMID: 20502431] [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: 05/29/2023]
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AIM Differentiation toward the osteoblastic phenotype is a complex phenomenon regulated by means of several factors. Numerous studies in vitro et in vivo showed that surface properties of titanium dental implants modulate cell proliferation and osteoblastic differentiation, affecting bone healing processes. Optimal superficial morphology is still controversial. The aim of the present study was to evaluate in vitro the effects of two different titanium surfaces on biological behaviour of human osteoblast-like cells SaOS-2 with regard to production of extra-cellular matrix (ECM) proteins. METHODS Human osteoblast-like cells SaOS-2, cultured on commercially pure titanium disks with two different surface topographies, smooth and microstructured with sand-blasting and acid-etching treatment, were evaluated by investigating adhesion, proliferation and deposition of extra-cellular matrix (ECM) proteins Fibronectin, Tenascin and Collagen I. RESULTS The different values of cellular adhesion at three hours and the increase of SaOS-2 proliferation values at the different experimental times on both evaluated surfaces didn't result statistically significant. ECM deposition analysis showed that Fibronectin, Tenascin and Collagen I were gradually produced, with not statistically significant differences for Fibrone-ctin and Tenascin and statistically significant differences for Collagen I. CONCLUSION Implant surface properties modulate in vitro the biological behavior of osteoblasts-like cells SaOS-2. SaOS-2 cells proliferate on both evaluated surfaces, showing a more organized differentiation towards an osteoblastic phenotype in ECM proteins production when cultured on microstructured surface.
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- L Ramaglia
- Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery Federico II University, Naples, Italy
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Ramaglia L, Saviano R, Espedito di Lauro A, Capece G. Peri-implant tissue healing in implant placed in post-extraction sockets of maxillary premolars. Minerva Stomatol 2006; 55:199-207. [PMID: 16618994] [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: 05/08/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was the clinical and radiographic evaluation of peri-implant tissues healing associated with two-stage implants performed with one-stage surgery and placed into post-extraction sockets of maxillary premolars. METHODS Ten natural tapered submerged titanium implants with double acid-etched surface were installed in post-extraction sockets of maxillary premolars showing no bone dehiscence or fenestrations. Implants were selected according to the greatest dimension compatible to vertical and horizontal diameters of the post-extraction sockets. Peri-implant defects showing more than 2 mm of distance between the marginal palatal bone and the implant margin, were not treated with a regenerative procedure but with a bone swaging technique by means of piezoelectric surgery. At 16 weeks osteointegration of implants was examined with a clinical and standardized radiographic evaluation. RESULTS All patients showed good clinical healing without any complication. At 16 weeks all implants, either those with reduced marginal defect or those with modified crestal bone profile, were osteointegrated. CONCLUSIONS The use of two-stage implants performed with one-stage surgery in 4 walls post-extraction sockets of maxillary premolars, seems to allow osteointegration both in reduced peri-implant horizontal defects as well as in defects larger than 2 mm. Furthermore, these procedures seem to simplify the management of soft peri-implant tissues.
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- L Ramaglia
- Department of Maxillofacial and Odontostomatological Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
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Fasolino A, Longo V, Capece G, Trotta R, Franco F, Fasolino MC. [Evaluation of oocyte maturity in patients undergoing ICSI and R-FSH treatment]. Minerva Ginecol 2001; 53:157-63. [PMID: 11395687] [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: 02/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study compares embryo quality, fertilisation rate and pregnancy rates after ICSI related with the quality of oocytes achieved after r-FSH stimulation. METHODS We evaluated 955 oocytes from patients following r-FSH and 643 oocytes from patients stimulated with ultrapure urinary FSH. The oocytes were divided into: a) normal oocytes; b) ooctyes with extra cytoplasmatic abnormalities (dark zona pellucida, wide perivitelline space); c) oocytes with cytoplasmatic abnormalities (dark cytoplasm, granular cytoplasm, retractile body), d) oocytes with shape abnormalities; e) oocytes with double abnormalities; f) oocytes with triple abnormalities. The embryos were divided into: A) even and homogeneous blastomeres without fragmentation; B) even and homogeneous blastomeres with <20% fragmentation; C) uneven and non-homogeneous blastomeres with 20-50% fragmentation; D) uneven and non homogeneous blastomere with >50% fragmentation. RESULTS 40.9% of oocytes from patients treated with r-FSH have a normal morphology vs 35.2% of control groups (p<0.04). Abnormalities have a similar frequency in the two groups, except for the presence of three combined abnormalities (7.7 vs 5.4%; p<0.04). Fertilisation rate, cleavage rate, oocyte quality and pregnancy rate do not appear to be influenced by oocyte morphology and the type of FSH used for stimulation. CONCLUSIONS The administration of r-FSH allows a large number of oocytes to be rescued, with a high incidence of normal morphology. The fertilisation rate and the quality of embryos obtained from oocytes with structural abnormalities are similar to those observed in morphologically normal oocytes. Even the probability of pregnancy is similar in the two groups.
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- A Fasolino
- Divisione di Ostetricia e Ginecologia, Azienda Ospedaliera OORR S. Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d Aragona, Salerno, Italy
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BACKGROUND Localized (solitary) fibrous tumors (LFTPs) of the pleura are rare, slow-growing neoplasms thought to originate from submesothelial connective tissue. The aim of this article is to present 55 new cases of LFTP, and to discuss the treatment of choice and the clinical behavior of such neoplasms. METHODS From July 1990 to November 1999, 55 patients (32 male, 23 female) with an LFTP were surgically treated at our Institution. Neoplasms were considered to be malignant if one or more of the following histologic features were present: high cellularity with crowding and overlapping of nuclei; high mitotic activity; or mild, moderate, or marked pleomorphism. RESULTS No operative mortality was reported. Forty-eight of the cases arose from the visceral pleura and seven arose from the parietal pleura. A local removal of the neoplasm with free surgical margins was accomplished by video-assisted thoracic surgery in 39 patients and by standard thoracotomy in 10 patients. Four patients underwent formal lung resections, 1 had thymectomy, and 1 had en bloc chest wall resection. Four malignant variants were identified. One patient developed local recurrence and underwent redo surgery with chest wall resection. One patient died of unrelated disease. The remaining patients are alive and disease free at a median follow-up of 53.2 months. CONCLUSIONS LFTPs show a benign outcome in most of the cases. Video-assisted thoracic surgery, with intraoperative assessment of the surgical margins, represents the treatment of choice.
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- G Cardillo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo-Forlanini, Ospedale Carlo Forlanini, Rome, Italy.
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Vertucci P, Lanzi C, Capece G, Fano M, Gallai V, Margari L, Mazzotta G, Menegati E, Ottaviano S, Perini A, Perniola T, Roccella M, Tiberti A, Vecchio A, Biraghi M. Desmopressin and imipramine in the management of nocturnal enuresis: a multicentre study. Br J Clin Pract 1997; 51:27-31. [PMID: 9158268] [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: 02/04/2023]
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The efficacy and safety of desmopressin (Minirin/DDAVP) treatment compared with imipramine were investigated in a multicentre, open, cross-over design in 57 patients, aged 6-15 years, affected by nocturnal enuresis to establish the best therapeutic approach to this condition. After a two-weeks observation and control period, patients were randomised to one of two groups: intranasal administration of desmopressin, 30 micrograms/day for three weeks, followed by imipramine, 0.9 mg/kg for a further three weeks, or imipramine 0.9 mg/kg for three weeks, followed by desmopressin, 30 micrograms/day for a further three weeks. Following treatment, all patients were observed for a further two weeks. Administration of either treatment protocol resulted in a statistically significant decline in the number of enuretic episodes per week compared to the control. The greater antidiuretic effect observed in the group receiving imipramine followed by desmopressin suggests the two compounds have different profiles. Also, when the treatment period was compared with the follow-up, the antidiuretic effect had a longer duration in the group initially given imipramine. No further improvement was seen when desmopressin was administered first, with a mild worsening of the effect sometimes occurring, suggesting a different carry-over effect between the two treatments. This suggests that desmopressin offers a better approach to the management of nocturnal enuresis.
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- P Vertucci
- Clinica Neuropsichiatria Infantile 2. Università degli Studi, Napoli, Italy
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Capece G, Conte S, Luongo M. [Gastric carcinoid. A clinical case and review of the literature]. MINERVA GASTROENTERO 1996; 42:45-9. [PMID: 8652740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Endoscopic examination of the gastrointestinal tract is very useful, because it allows a rapid diagnosis and, in some cases, a therapeutical effect. CLINICAL CASE The authors have seen a woman, 72 years old, with epigastric pain, dryness of the mouth, diarrhoea and meteorism. She had an old simple gastritis (of two years standing) and her therapy, since the time of the diagnosis, is omeprazole (20 mg/die). The patient was submitted to gastroscopic examination that revealed two spot lesions and a polypous lesion on which was made a biopsy. The patient was submitted also to the following examination: 1) urinary dosage of 5 HIAA; 2) urinary dosage of 5 OHT; 3) Computed tomography of the abdomen; 4) Heart echography; 5) Endoscopy of the colon; 6) Endoscopy of the bronchus. DISCUSSION Carcinoid tumors are usually small and rare lesions and they are in the following sites: A) between mouth and the second part of duodenum; B) between the second part of the duodenum and the transverse segment of the colon; C) between the latter and the anus. CLINICAL PICTURE Patients are usually 50-60 years old, with other neoplasm. The picture is marked by flushing, diarrhoea, abdominal cramp and disease of the right heart valve. DIAGNOSIS Diagnosis is based on urinary dosage of 5-HIAA (n.v. > 10 mg/24 h.) that is higher than the normal value. Computed tomography and echography are useful. THERAPY The small neoplasm are treated by local surgical resection, while the biggest tumors have been treated by pharmacological therapy with useless results.
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- G Capece
- Azienda Sanitaria Locale Sannita, Distretto Sanitario n. 21 Telese Terme, Benevento
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Scarano G, Della Monica M, Capece G, Lonardo F, Neri G, Maroteaux P. A case of short-rib syndrome without polydactyly in a stillborn: a new type? Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser 1996; 30:95-101. [PMID: 9125350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- G Scarano
- Centro di Genetica Medica, Ospedale San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino, Italy
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Capece G, Fasolino A, Della Monica M, Lonardo F, Scarano G, Neri G. Prenatal diagnosis of femur-fibula-ulna complex by ultrasonography in a male fetus at 24 weeks of gestation. Prenat Diagn 1994; 14:502-5. [PMID: 7937589 DOI: 10.1002/pd.1970140616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 01/27/2023]
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We present a case of ultrasonographic prenatal diagnosis at 24 weeks of femur-fibula-ulna (FFU) complex. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an early prenatal diagnosis of FFU.
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- G Capece
- Biogenetics Salerno, Ospedale di Battipaglia, Roma, Italy
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Martelli M, Treggiari S, Capece G, Sorrone A. [Intrathoracic meningocele. A case report and review of the literature]. MINERVA CHIR 1992; 47:1845-57. [PMID: 1289762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In this article the Authors describe a case of intrathoracic meningocele. That was diagnosed in a young asymptomatic woman after surgical resection. After a complete and accurate review of the literature, the Authors underline the rarity of the find while they also note the association of this pathology with Von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. They also discuss etiology and clinical diagnostic aspects as well. In conclusion the Authors insist that with new diagnostic imaging techniques available today it is possible to accurately diagnose this disease preoperatively in most patients. This fact along with improved therapeutic regimens makes surgical excision almost free from the complications that were at one time observed.
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- M Martelli
- Divisione di Chirurgia Toracica, Regione Lazio-USSL RM/10, Ospedale C. Forlanini, Roma
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Tersigni R, Toledo-Pereyra LH, Fallucca F, Cavallini M, Capece G, Giagrande L, Capua G, Stipa S. Transplantation of irradiated heterotopic segmental human pancreas. Am Surg 1983; 49:502-5. [PMID: 6312859] [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: 01/19/2023]
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The results of three irradiated segmental pancreatic autotransplantations in patients with cancer of the pancreatic head are presented. The grafts with ligated ducts were irradiated with 5000 or 2000 rad. Following irradiation, the pancreatic tails that were tumor-free at the section line were autotransplanted by anastomosing the splenic vessels to the common femoral vessels. The first graft (5000 rad) that was necrotic, was removed on the 15th postoperative day and the patient was placed on insulin therapy. The second and third patient (2000 rad) are both alive with functioning grafts without exocrine secretion and with normal carbohydrate metabolism, 7 months and 1 month after transplantation, respectively. Technically, irradiated pancreas transplantation is a feasible procedure, which could be applicable to patients with cancer of the pancreatic head to avoid secondary complications of diabetes after total pancreatectomy, and to patients with juvenile or chronic pancreatitis. It is possible that high-dose irradiation can completely destroy eventual multicenter tumor foci in the pancreatic tail.
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Uomo G, Capece G, Esposito G, Ricolo M, Salvatore M, Visconti M, Galloro V. [Basal and stimulated blood gastrin in subjects with partial gastrectomy and gastrojejunal anastomosis]. Minerva Dietol Gastroenterol 1982; 28:297-300. [PMID: 7167240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Uomo G, Ricolo M, Capece G, Esposito G. [Basal and stimulated blood gastrin and gastric acid secretion in diabetic patients]. Minerva Dietol Gastroenterol 1982; 28:29-32. [PMID: 7078773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Federico A, Capece G, Cecio A, D'Auria N, Di Iorio G, Ronsisvalle L, Di Natale P. Sanfilippo B syndrome (MPS III B): case report with analysis of CSF mucopolysaccharides and conjunctival biopsy. J Neurol 1981; 225:77-83. [PMID: 6164767 DOI: 10.1007/bf00313321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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A case of a child with Sanfilippo B syndrome (MPS III B), born of a consanguineous marriage, is reported. Urinary mucopolysaccharide analysis showed an abnormal excretion mainly of heparan sulphate. N-acetyl-a-glucosaminidase activity was absent in the patient but was present in the heterozygous range in parents and siblings. CSF mucopolysaccharides were also abnormally high. In fibrocytes from conjunctival biopsy and CSF cells numerous vacuoles containing storage material were found. The presence of vacuoles in fibrocytes from conjunctival biopsy and/or in CSF cells can be useful in the diagnosis of many suspected lysosomal storage disorders.
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Capece G, Giliberti P, Militerni R, Pignero A. [A case of metabolic encephalopathy caused by vitamin B 12-dependent methylmalonicoaciduria]. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1981; 3:254-9. [PMID: 6965256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Uomo G, Ricolo M, Capece G, Galloro P, Esposito S. [The disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome]. Pediatria (Napoli) 1979; 87:145-57. [PMID: 390492] [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: 12/15/2022]
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Giordano GG, Capece G, Militerni R, Cocco U, lo Iudice G. [Combination of Cornelia de Lange syndrome, Perthes disease and multiple skeletal changes: due to congenital rubeola?]. Pediatria (Napoli) 1978; 86:375-87. [PMID: 754158] [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: 12/24/2022]
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