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Barile C, Cianci C, Paramsamy Kannan V, Pappalettera G, Pappalettere C, Casavola C, Suriano C, Ciavarella D. Thermoplastic clear dental aligners under cyclic compression loading: A mechanical performance analysis using acoustic emission technique. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 152:106451. [PMID: 38310814 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106451] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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The objective of this work is to analyse the performance of clear aligners made of thermoplastic materials. Within this framework, the damage evolution stages and damage states of the aligners at different cycles of the compressive loading are evaluated using the Acoustic Emission (AE) technique. Three different clear aligner systems were prepared: thermoformed PET-g (polyethylene terephthalate glycol) and PU (polyurethane), and additively manufactured PU. Cyclic compression tests are performed to simulate 22500 swallows. The mechanical results show that the energy absorbed by the thermoformed PET-g aligner remains stable around 4 Nmm throughout the test. Although the PU-based aligners show a higher energy absorption of about 7 Nmm during the initial phase of the cyclic loading, this gradually decreases after 12500 cycles. The time-domain based, and frequency-based parameters of the stress wave acoustic signals generated by the aligners under compression loading are used to identify the damage evolution stages. The machine learning-based AE results reveal the initiation and termination of the different damage states in the aligners and the frequency-based results distinguish the different damage sources. Finally, the microscopy results validated the damage occurrences in the aligners identified by the AE results. The mechanical test results indicate that the thermoformed PET-g has the potential to match the performance and requirements of the dentistry of the popular Invisalign (additively manufactured PU). The AE results have the potential to identify at which cycles the aligners may start losing their functionality.
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- Claudia Barile
- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica, Università di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica, Università di Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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Barile C, Pappalettera G, Paramsamy Kannan V, Casavola C. A Neural Network Framework for Validating Information-Theoretics Parameters in the Applications of Acoustic Emission Technique for Mechanical Characterization of Materials. Materials (Basel) 2022; 16:300. [PMID: 36614638 PMCID: PMC9822131 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A multiparameter approach is preferred while utilizing Acoustic Emission (AE) technique for mechanical characterization of composite materials. It is essential to utilize a statistical parameter, which is independent of the sensor characteristics, for this purpose. Thus, a new information-theoretics parameter, Lempel-Ziv (LZ) complexity, is used in this research work for mechanical characterization of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) composites. CFRP specimens in plain weave fabric configurations were tested and the acoustic activity during the loading was recorded. The AE signals were classified based on their peak amplitudes, counts, and LZ complexity indices using k-means++ data clustering algorithm. The clustered data were compared with the mechanical results of the tensile tests on CFRP specimens. The results show that the clustered data are capable of identifying critical regions of failure. The LZ complexity indices of the AE signal can be used as an AE descriptor for mechanical characterization. This is validated by studying the clustered signals in their time-frequency domain using wavelet transform. Finally, a neural network framework based on SqueezeNet was trained using the wavelet scalograms for a quantitative validation of the data clustering approach proposed in this research work. The results show that the proposed method functions at an efficiency of more than 85% for three out of four clustered data. This validates the application of LZ complexity as an AE descriptor for AE signal data analysis.
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Barile C, Casavola C, Pappalettera G, Vimalathithan PK. Damage Propagation Analysis in the Single Lap Shear and Single Lap Shear-Riveted CFRP Joints by Acoustic Emission and Pattern Recognition Approach. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13183963. [PMID: 32906818 PMCID: PMC7557615 DOI: 10.3390/ma13183963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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An innovative way of using the Acoustic Emission (AE) technique is introduced in this research work. The ratio of recorded acoustic energy and the counts recorded for each acoustic event were used for characterizing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) laminates adhesively bonded with and without mechanical fasteners. The cumulative counts and cumulative energy of the recorded acoustic events were used for identifying the critical points of failure under loading of these hybrid joint specimens. The peak amplitude distribution was used for identifying the different damage modes such as delamination, matrix cracking and fiber breakage, albeit, ineffectively. The new parameter energy per count was introduced in this work, which can successfully identify the different damage modes under loading. To differentiate the damage modes using the energy per count, they were clustered using k-means++ pattern recognition technique. The method introduced in this work can estimate the damage modes of the CFRP specimens.
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Abdellaoui H, Abdelrasoul A, Abdul Khalil H, Åkesson D, Amuthakkannan P, Anwar Uyup MK, Arifuzzaman Khan G, Ashaari Z, Azmah Hanim M, Azman Mohammad Taib MN, Azmi A, Banerjee A, Barile C, Bhat A, Bouhfid R, Brabazon D, Casavola C, Chandrasekar M, Chen LW, Dabral R, Dhar Malingam S, Ehrmann A, Essabir H, Fafenrot S, Fazita MN, Fizree H, Genc G, Ghalia MA, Gobalakrishnan MK, Halip JA, Hashmi M, Hua LS, Jawaid M, Joshi G, Julkapli NM, Korger M, Koruk H, Krishnan P, Lakhera A, Lin Feng N, Loganathan TM, Muthaiyah G, Naveen J, Nor A, Ouarhim W, Periyasamy AP, Qaiss AEK, Rahman R, Rajan R, Raji M, Ramamoorthy SK, Rizal S, Saba N, Saurabh CK, Shahzad A, Skrifvars M, Sultan M, Syakir M, Tahir PM, Verma D, Yılmaz ND, Zari N, Zhafer Firdaus Syed Putra S. List of contributors. Mechanical and Physical Testing of Biocomposites, Fibre-Reinforced Composites and Hybrid Composites 2019:xiii-xvii. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-08-102292-4.01002-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Barile C, Casavola C, Vimalathithan PK, Pugliese M, Maiorano V. Thermomechanical and Morphological Studies of CFRP Tested in Different Environmental Conditions. Materials (Basel) 2018; 12:ma12010063. [PMID: 30585218 PMCID: PMC6337625 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010063] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The present work describes the mechanical characterization combined with the thermal degradation kinetics of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP). The thermal degradation kinetics of CFRP have never been studied in the past. In that regard, the present work focuses on studying the thermal degradation kinetics of CFRP tested mechanically at different environmental conditions. Tensile tests were performed on the specimens with different lay-ups at room temperature, elevated temperature (71 °C), and cryogenic conditions (−54 °C), and the same specimens were used for thermal degradation kinetic studies. Mechanical tests show different responses respect to the different environmental conditions and different fibers orientation. On the other hand, the thermogravimetric results, mass loss, and derivative mass loss, show no significant difference in the degradation of CFRP tested at different temperatures. However, the thermal degradation kinetics shows more insight into the degradation pattern of the materials. The activation energy of degradation shows that the degradation of materials subjected to elevated conditions increases rapidly in the later stages of degradation, suggesting the formation of high char yield. The varying activation energy has been related to different degradation mechanisms. Lastly, the morphology of the materials was studied under SEM to understand the structural change in the material after tested in different weather conditions.
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- Claudia Barile
- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Viale Japigia 182, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Meccanica, Matematica e Management, Politecnico di Bari, Viale Japigia 182, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia-CNR Nanotec-c/o Campus Ecotekne, strada provinciale Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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- Istituto di Nanotecnologia-CNR Nanotec-c/o Campus Ecotekne, strada provinciale Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
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Gusella M, Pezzolo E, Modena Y, Barile C, Menon D, Crepaldi G, La Russa F, Fraccon AP, Pasini F. Predictive genetic markers in neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer: a long way to go. Review of the literature. Pharmacogenomics J 2017; 18:14-22. [PMID: 28607505 DOI: 10.1038/tpj.2017.25] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The role of genetic molecular markers in neoadjuvant treatment for locally advanced esophageal cancer has been reviewed, focusing strictly on concurrent chemoradiation protocols followed by surgery. Eleven studies evaluated the role of mRNA expression profile; the end point was overall survival (OS) in two studies and different definitions of histological response in nine. Genes reported as significant were involved in cell cycle control (30), apoptosis (7), structural molecules (9), cell metabolism (6) and DNA repair (1). Seven studies reported about 15 microRNA (miRNA) molecules associated with OS (2) or histological response (13), however, defined with different classifications. Their target genes were prevalently involved in cell cycle control (4), apoptosis (1), cell adhesion (1), migration (1) and angiogenesis (1). Gene polymorphisms (single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)) have been evaluated in 8 studies reporting 10 variants associated with survival or pathological response. OS was the end point in six of these studies. SNPs reported as significant were involved in DNA repair system (4), detoxification (2), folate metabolism (6), drug efflux (2) and others (2). In a study, a panel including histology, pathological response and five SNPs discriminated two subsets of patients with 5-year survival rates of 79.3% and 26.3% (hazard ratio 6.25, P<0.0001). In another study, combination of stage, grade and 4 miRNAs improved prediction of pathological response (P=10-30). At present, given the great inconsistency of the data and the variability of the end points, definite conclusions are extremely difficult, if not impossible. More consistent data can derive only from analyses obtained from patients included in prospective randomized trials while panels combining genetic and clinical factors may improve prediction.
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- M Gusella
- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Biology, Department of Oncology, San Luca Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology and Molecular Biology, Department of Oncology, San Luca Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Oncology, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda (Verona), Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda (Verona), Italy
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Pasini F, Barile C, Caruso D, Modena Y, Fraccon A, Pezzolo E, La Russa F, Menon D, Crepaldi G, Spezzano R, Bononi A, Corona G, Ortolani S, Padrini R, Gusella M. Oral metronomic Vinorelbine (OMV) in elderly pts with advanced NSCLC: pharmacokinetics and clinical outcome. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw332.10] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Casarin A, Nicoletto M, Valpione S, Baldoni A, Baretta Z, Artioli G, Randon G, Perin A, Barile C, Conte P, Aliberti C. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy in pretreated ovarian cancer patients: a retrospective case-control study. Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv339.05] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Pasini F, Bertolaso L, De Manzoni G, Zanoni A, Modena Y, Paganin P, Menon D, Pezzolo E, Barile C, Bononi A, Crepaldi G, Giacopuzzi S, Gusella M. 2394 Genetic polymorphisms and histology predict response and survival after neoadjuvant chemoradiation in locally advanced esophageal cancer. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31310-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Fraccon A, Pasini F, Basso U, Larussa F, Valduga F, Re GL, Graiff C, Rosti G, Bearz A, Sartori D, Abeni C, Grillone F, Vicario G, Pegoraro C, Bassan F, Da Corte D, Modonesi C, Segati R, Medici M, Barile C. Characteristics and Prognostic Factors in 455 Elderly Pts Over 70 with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (Mrcc) Treated with Target Therapies (Tt) in the Community Setting: an Italian Survey. Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu337.31] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Brunello A, Basso U, Sacco C, Sava T, De Vivo R, Camerini A, Barile C, Roma A, Maruzzo M, Falci C, Zagonel V. Safety and activity of sunitinib in elderly patients (≥ 70 years) with metastatic renal cell carcinoma: a multicenter study. Ann Oncol 2013; 24:336-342. [PMID: 23051952 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mds431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Actual tolerability of sunitinib is still poorly documented in elderly patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). PATIENTS AND METHODS Charts of elderly patients treated with sunitinib for mRCC were reviewed in six Italian centers to assess safety (primary objective), efficacy and correlation of toxicity with comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) (secondary objectives). RESULTS Sixty-eight patients were eligible, and the median age was 74 years. CGA was carried out in 34 patients (41% fit, 41% vulnerable and 18.5% frail). The dose reduction to 37.5 mg was made upfront or soon after the first cycle in 69.1%. More frequent toxic effects were fatigue (80.9%), mucositis (61.8%) and hypertension (58.8%). Cardiac events occurred in nine patients. In 10 patients, therapy was interrupted early due to rapidly progressive disease (10.3%) or severe toxicity (4.4%: 1 cardiac failure, 1 fatigue, 1 febrile neutropenia). At a median follow-up of 27.1 months, the median OS was 18.3 months and the median PFS was 13.6 months. Correlation was not found between frailty at CGA with severe toxicity nor with response. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with sunitinib is effective in elderly patients; yet early interruptions were frequent. Starting treatment at reduced dose and escalating in the absence of severe toxicity could be suggested.
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- A Brunello
- Unit of Medical Oncology 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS Padova.
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- Unit of Medical Oncology 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS Padova
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Udine
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- Unit of Medical Oncology, University of Verona, Verona
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- Unit of Medical Oncology, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza
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- Medical Oncology Department, Istituto Toscano Tumori, Viareggio
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Civil Hospital of Rovigo, Rovigo
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- Unit of Medical Oncology 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS Padova
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- Unit of Medical Oncology 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS Padova
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- Unit of Medical Oncology 2, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS, Padova, Italy
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- Unit of Medical Oncology 1, Istituto Oncologico Veneto-IOV, IRCCS Padova
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Correale P, Caraglia M, Pepe S, Ricciardi B, Barile C, Montagnani S, Pacelli R, Bianco A, Tagliaferri P. Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (pma) induces neuroendocrine-like differentiation and reverses Doxorubicin-resistance of human colon-carcinoma cells in-vitro. Int J Oncol 2012; 4:423-7. [PMID: 21566941 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.4.2.423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Human colon carcinoma LoVo/DX cells, which have been selected from parental LoVo for resistance to doxorubicin, express a typical multidrug resistant (MDR-1) phenotype. We have investigated whether phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) which often induces phenotypical changes in human tumor cells could, at the same time, modulate differentiation and sensitivity of LoVo/DX cells to doxorubicin. After 48 h exposure to 100 nM PMA, morphological changes became evident on LoVo/DX cells which showed elongated cytoplasm and dendritic-like structures: moreover immunocytochemical findings were suggestive of neuroendocrine-like differentiation. Under the same experimental conditions, LoVo/DX became sensitive to doxorubicin and showed enhanced intracellular drug-accumulation and reduced membrane expression of the 170 kD glycoprotein GP-170, which is the cellular product of the mdr1 gene. We conclude that pharmacological induction of tumor cell differentiation by PMA is paralleled by abrogation of drug resistance in a colon carcinoma MDR-1 cell line.
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- P Correale
- UNIV FEDERICO 2,FAC MED,CATTEDRA ONCOL MED,VIA S PANSINI S,I-80131 NAPLES,ITALY. UNIV FEDERICO 2,FAC MED,CATTEDRA ANAT UMANA NORMALE,I-80131 NAPLES,ITALY
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Bononi A, Gusella M, Modena I, Bolzonella C, Barile C, Crepaldi G, Menon D, Stievano L, Toso S, Pasini F. Pharmacokinetic study of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) in patients over 70: Association with increasing age and cutaneous toxicity. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.9155] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Barile C, Casavola C, Pappalettere C, Tursi F. Mechanical behaviour of composite materials made by resin film infusion. EPJ Web of Conferences 2010. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20100620006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bononi A, Lanza F, Ferrari L, Gusella M, Gilli G, Abbasciano V, Campioni D, Russo A, Menon D, Albertini F, Stievano L, Barile C, Crepaldi G, Toso S, Ferrazzi E, Pasini F. Predictive value of hematological and phenotypical parameters on postchemotherapy leukocyte recovery. Cytometry 2009; 76:328-33. [DOI: 10.1002/cyto.b.20476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Basso U, Rossi E, Indraccolo S, Barile C, Sava T, Aieta M, Brunello A, Jirillo A, Amadori A, Zamarchi R. 7117 Do circulating tumor cells (CTCs) correlate with response to first-line sunitinib in metastatic renal carcinoma? EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71450-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Bononi A, Milena G, Stievano L, Baldan S, Barile C, Menon D, Pasini F. O.1 CGA in daily practice. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1040-8428(13)70160-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Nicoletto MO, Donach ME, Borgato L, Artioli G, Zovato S, Barile C, Bertorelle R, Cartei G. Efficacy of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) and oxaliplatin (Ox) in pre-treated advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) in relation to BRCA status. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.16006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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16006 Background: The mechanism of action of PLD+Ox suggests that and carriers of BRCA mutations might have better survival compared to sporadic ovarian cancer even when pre-treated in advanced EOC. Methods: Inclusion criteria: Performance Status<=2, relapse or progression after 1–3 lines of therapy; <=4 prior antiblastic drugs; life expectancy >3 months; LVEF >50%, informed consent. Treatment consisted of 1 hr infusion of PLD 30–35 mg/m2 on day 1 and 70 mg/m2 of Ox in 2 hrs on day 2 for 8 cycles, then 2 cycles of PLD alone. Clinical response was evaluated by CT scan every 3 cycles. Primary endpoints were overall survival and its correlation with BRCA mutations and p53. Results: From June 2000, 63 pre-treated pts with advanced EOC were enrolled. Median age = 62 yrs, range 41–83, (18pts >70 yrs). 17 had known germline BRCA1/2 mutations (10pts) or family history of ovarian cancer (4pts). In this BRCA/high-risk population 15 pts were evaluable for response with ORR=93.3% (8 CR, 6 PR>50%, 1 SD). 139 courses were administered (median = 10 courses/pt). There was 1 episode of G3 toxicity: mucositis; G1–2 toxicity was gastrointestinal (16 episodes), mucositis (11 episodes), neutropenia (9 episodes). Median LVEF showed no significant changes during treatment. There is no clear correlation between OS and amount of Platinum/Taxol administered previously. p53 was analyzed for expression and mutations. Mutations were sought in exons 5, 6, 7 and 8. 5/6 CR evaluable for p53 showed overexpression. p53 overexpression was seen in 9/11 evaluable pts; of these 4/9 also had p53 mutations. 3/4 of these patients obtained a complete response. Median survival from 1st cycle has not been reached; mean survival is 63.6 months vs 24.7 for sporadic EOC (p<.001). Presently 15/17 are alive. The 5-yr survival after first course of therapy is estimated at 82%. BRCA/high-risk patients in PLD-Ox therapy also fared better than counterparts from an historical population (OS from diagnosis 179.4 vs 141.1 months, p=.005). Conclusions: PLD+Ox is well tolerated and highly effective in BRCA/high-risk patients and in p53 positive/mutated pts in this population. This therapy offers low toxicity providing good quality of life. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- M. O. Nicoletto
- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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- Istituto Oncologico Veneto, Padova, Italy; Ospedale di Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy
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Gusella M, Crepaldi G, Barile C, Bononi A, Menon D, Toso S, Scapoli D, Stievano L, Ferrazzi E, Grigoletto F, Ferrari M, Padrini R. Pharmacokinetic and demographic markers of 5-fluorouracil toxicity in 181 patients on adjuvant therapy for colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2006; 17:1656-60. [PMID: 16968871 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdl284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The relationship between 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) pharmacokinetics and toxicity following i.v. bolus administration has not been extensively studied. PATIENTS AND METHODS One hundred and eighty-one patients on adjuvant therapy with 5-FU plus leucovorin for colorectal cancer were the study population. 5-FU pharmacokinetics was determined on day 2 of the first, third, and fifth cycles; type and the grade of adverse reactions were recorded on the next cycle. RESULTS The 5-FU area under the curve (AUC) measured at the first cycle ranged between 146 and 1236 mg x min/l and was significantly correlated with drug dose, patients' body weight (BW) and gender, females having higher AUCs. These covariates explained only 23% of AUC variability. AUC and age were the only covariates which discriminated between toxic (grade > or =2) and nontoxic cycles (grade <2), with an optimal AUC cut-off value of 596 mg x min/l. Such a correlation was lost during the next cycles following dose reduction because of toxicity in 80 patients. CONCLUSIONS A method for calculating the initial 5-FU dose is proposed which takes into account patient BW, gender and a target AUC of 596 mg x min/l. Nevertheless, it appears that a substantial part of 5-FU toxicity is not linked to pharmacokinetic factors and dose adjustments must still be on the basis of careful clinical surveillance.
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- M Gusella
- Oncology Division, Rovigo General Hospital, Rovigo, Italy.
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Nicoletto MO, Donach ME, Borgato L, Angelini F, Artioli G, Azzoni P, Perin A, Barile C, Bertorelle R, Cecchetto A, Cartei G. Efficacy of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) and oxaliplatin (OX) in pre-treated advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) and relation to p53 status. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.15054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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15054 Background: The efficacy of PLD+Ox in pre-treated advanced EOC in third and fourth line suggests that the elevated survival in these patients might activate the p53 pathway. Methods: Inclusion criteria: Performance Status≤2, relapse or progression after 1–3 lines of therapy; ≤4 prior antiblastic drugs; life expectancy >3 months; LVEF >50%.Treatment consisted of 1 hr infusion of PLD 30–35 mg/m2 on day 1 and 70 mg/m2 of Ox in 2 hrs on day 2 for 8 cycles, then 2 cycles of PLD alone. Clinical response was evaluated by CT scan every 3 cycles. Primary endpoints were overall survival and its correlation with p53. Results: From June 2000, 65 pre-treated pts were enrolled. They were divided according to platinum sensitivity into sens, part-sens and res (time to progression after platinum therapy of ≥12, ≥6 or <6 months). Median age = 65 yrs, range 41–84, (23 pts >70 yrs). 56 pts were evaluable for response: 28 sens with an ORR = 79%, 15 part-sens ORR = 47%, and 12 res ORR = 50%. 445 cycles were administered (median = 6 cycles/pt). Median survival from 1st cycle was 19 months, 10 and 8 months in sens and part-sens and res groups respectively (p = 0.00021). Major (G3–4) toxicities were: neutropenia (6 episodes), gastrointestinal (3 episodes). G1–2 neurosensorial toxicity was seen in 18 pts and PPE in 10 pts. 1 toxic-related death was recorded. Median LVEF showed no significant changes during treatment. There is no clear correlation between OS and amount of Platinum/Taxol administered previously. p53 was analyzed for expression and mutations. Mutations were sought in exons 5, 6, 7 and 8. Immunohistochemistry of 11 amplified samples showed p53 overexpression in 8 pts, of these 7/11 had a CR and/or PR (64%). The analysis is ongoing. The 5-yr survival after first relapse is 64%, 24% and 0% for sens, part-sens and res respectively. 6/6 (100%) evaluable patients with BRCA mutations responded to therapy (5 BRCA1 pts, 1 BRCA2 pt): 4 CR and 2 PR, presently all living. Conclusions: The therapy is effective in increasing OS in Platinum-sensitive patients after re-exposure to Carboplatin and Taxol and may be effective in p53+/mutated pts and for pts with BRCA mutation. For Pt-refractory and Pt-partially-sensitive pts an optimized use of this treatment must be identified. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- M. O. Nicoletto
- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Ospedale Civile di Padova, Padova, Italy; University of Padua, Padova, Italy; Ospedale Busonera, Padua, Italy; Ospedale Bussolengo, Bussolengo, Italy; Centro Oncologico Multizonale, Thiene, Italy; Ospedale Rovigo, Rovigo, Italy; University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Nanni C, Rubello D, Castellucci P, Farsad M, Franchi R, Toso S, Barile C, Rampin L, Nibale O, Fanti S. Role of 18F-FDG PET–CT imaging for the detection of an unknown primary tumour: preliminary results in 21 patients. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2005; 32:589-92. [PMID: 15726356 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-004-1734-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2004] [Accepted: 11/16/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Metastatic cancer of unknown primary origin is a syndrome characterised by a poor prognosis, with a typical survival rate from diagnosis of no longer than 1 year. Only 20-27% of primary tumours are identified by conventional radiological imaging. By contrast, it has been reported that 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG PET) allows the identification of 24-40% of otherwise unrecognised primary tumours. To our knowledge, the studies on this topic have been conducted using 18F-FDG PET imaging alone. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential additional diagnostic role of fused 18F-FDG PET-CT imaging for the detection of metastatic occult primary tumours. METHODS The study population consisted of 21 consecutive patients with biopsy-proven metastatic disease and negative conventional diagnostic procedures. Each patient underwent a PET scan, carried out according to a standard procedure (6 h of fasting, i.v. injection of 370 MBq of 18F-FDG and image acquisition with a dedicated PET-CT scanner for 4 min per bed position). RESULTS 18F-FDG PET-CT detected the occult primary tumour in 12 patients (57% of cases), providing a detection rate higher than that reported with any other imaging modality, including conventional 18F-FDG PET. CONCLUSION The favourable results of this study need to be confirmed in larger patient populations with long-term follow-up.
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- C Nanni
- Nuclear Medicine Service-PET Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Bologna Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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Tagliaferri P, Barile C, Caraglia M, Guarrasi R, Morelli D, Ricciardi B, Martignetti A, Librera MT, Matano E, Della Vecchia A, Catalano G, Famiani M, Palmieri G, Correale P, Bianco AR. Daily low-dose subcutaneous recombinant interleukin-2 by alternate weekly administration: antitumor activity and immunomodulatory effects. Am J Clin Oncol 1998; 21:48-53. [PMID: 9499257 DOI: 10.1097/00000421-199802000-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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A phase II clinical trial of subcutaneous recombinant Interleukin 2 (rIL-2) given by 5 days pulses followed by a 9 days rest has been performed in patients affected by renal cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma and colorectal cancer. A total of 25 patients entered the study, completed at least six courses of treatment, and were evaluable for toxicity and response to treatment. This schedule of subcutaneous rIL-2 was well tolerated and no World Health Organization grade 3 side effects were observed. A 33.3% response rate was recorded in patients affected by renal cell carcinoma, although no major responses were achieved in patients with malignant melanoma and colorectal cancer. A durable increase of natural killer activity retained by poeripheral blood mononuclear cells was demonstrated in these patients and was paralleled by increased serum levels of interferon gamma and tumor necrosis factor a without changes of circulating interleukin-1d. It is concluded that this schedule of pulse administration of subcutaneous rIL-2 has antitumor activity in renal cell carcinoma and produces durable biomodulatory effects.
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- P Tagliaferri
- Cattedra di Oncologia Medica, Facoltà di Medicina, Università, Federico II di Napoli, Italy
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Tagliaferri P, Correale P, Mottola M, de Simone G, Montesarchio V, Matano E, Rea A, Morabito A, Famiani M, Ciardiello F, Tortora G, Caraglia M, Barile C, Palmieri G, Bianco AR. High-dose recombinant interleukin-2/verapamil combination in advanced cancer. Eur J Cancer 1996; 32A:1436-7. [PMID: 8869114 DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(96)00126-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Caraglia M, Libroia AM, Corradino S, Coppola V, Guarrasi R, Barile C, Genua G, Bianco AR, Tagliaferri P. Alpha-interferon induces depletion of intracellular iron content and upregulation of functional transferrin receptors on human epidermoid cancer KB cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1994; 203:281-8. [PMID: 8074667 DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1994.2179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 01/28/2023]
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We have demonstrated that interferon-alpha (IFN alpha) upregulates the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-R) on human epidermoid carcinoma cells. Here we report that IFN alpha induces growth inhibition and upregulation of transferrin receptor (TRF-R) on epidermoid cancer KB cells. IFN alpha does not alter TRF-R affinity for its ligand and induces a two-fold increase of TRF binding sites. IFN alpha does not modify receptor internalization and cycling. Intracellular iron levels are known to regulate TRF-R expression: we have, therefore, evaluated whether changes in the iron content could be determined by IFN alpha. Iron levels are transiently increased after addition of fresh growth medium in untreated controls but not in KB cells exposed for 48 h to IFN alpha. Iron depletion is however completely reversed 24 h later when maximal TRF-R upregulation occurs in IFN alpha-treated cells. We suggest that IFN alpha-induced iron depletion elicits a homeostatic cellular response through upregulation of TRF-R.
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- M Caraglia
- Dipartimento di Endocrinologia ed Oncologia Molecolare e Clinica, Università Federico II Napoli, Italia
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Tagliaferri P, Correale P, Mottola M, Desimone G, Rea A, Ascione R, Morabito A, Matano E, Montesarchio V, Caraglia M, Tortora G, Ciardiello F, Barile C, Palmieri G, Bianco A. Cardiovascular monitoring of drug-resistant lymphoma patients treated with epoch chemotherapy plus high-dose verapamil in continuous-infusion. Oncol Rep 1994; 1:341-4. [PMID: 21607361 DOI: 10.3892/or.1.2.341] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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High dose Verapamil (VP) infusion has been incorporated into cytotoxic chemotherapy in order to circumvent tumor cell drug-resistance. We have evaluated the cardiovascular side-effects produced by high dose VP associated to EPOCH chemotherapy in 12 patients with chemorefractory lymphoma. Continuous monitoring of right ventricular and pulmonary pressure and cardiac index was performed in three patients by a Swan-Ganz catheter. A slight reduction in cardiac index was observed 6 h after the beginning of VP infusion and was followed by spontaneous recovery within 12 h. First degree atrioventricular (AV) block was detected in 6/12 patients. Premature Ventricular Beats (PVB) occurred in one patient, and promptly disappeared after xylocaine administration. All patients experienced mild and transient hypotension, while severe hypotension was observed only in 1 patient, who promptly recovered when VP administration was discontinued. Hypokalemia was detected in 6 patients possibly as a consequence of transient activation of the renin-angiotensin system.
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- P Tagliaferri
- UNIV NAPLES FEDERICO II,CATTEDRA CARDIOCHIRURG,I-80131 NAPLES,ITALY. UNIV NAPLES FEDERICO II,FAC MED & CHIRURG,IST MED INTERNA & MALATTIE DISMETAB,I-80131 NAPLES,ITALY
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Barile C, Pegoraro M, Merlo M, Conforti M. [Venous complications of renal transplantation. Experience with 360 cases]. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 1992; 44:75-8. [PMID: 1529402] [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: 12/27/2022]
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The Authors report three cases of renal vein thrombosis after transplantation. One of these cases has been successfully admitted to surgical treatment. They point out the pathogenetical features and underline the importance of surgery.
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- C Barile
- Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista e della Città di Torino, Regione Piemonte, USL VIII, Torino
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Barile C, Pegoraro M, Merlo M, Bretto P, Conforti M, Tognarelli G. [Arterial complications of renal transplantation. Experience with 360 cases]. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 1992; 44:69-73. [PMID: 1529401] [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: 12/27/2022]
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The Authors report the arterial complications observed in a 360 kidney transplantations experience. They analyze the etiological, diagnostic and therapeutic features.
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- C Barile
- Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista e della Città di Torino, Regione Piemonte, USL VIII, Torino
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Barile C, Verri A, Buzzacchino A, Merlo M, Violato F, Bretto P. [Considerations on 12 cases of mesenteric embolism treated surgically]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:435-41. [PMID: 2074934] [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: 12/30/2022]
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Twelve cases of mesenteric artery embolism surgically treated with a surviving rate of 66% are reported. The Authors point out the diagnostic features and the various factors affecting the surgical result.
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- C Barile
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Regione Piemonte, USSL VIII, Ospedale Maggiore S. Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Barile C, Merlo M, Pegoraro M, Ferrero F. [Inflammatory aneurysms of the abdominal aorta]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:397-400. [PMID: 2084581] [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: 12/30/2022]
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The Authors report their fifteen years experience, point out the clinical features of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms and examine the different pathogenetic theories.
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- C Barile
- Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista, Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Regione Piemonte, USL n. 8, Torino
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Barile C, Conforti M, Merlo M, Violato F. [Pseudomembranous colitis caused by antibiotic therapy during aorto-iliac surgery]. MINERVA CHIR 1990; 45:747-50. [PMID: 2388721] [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: 12/31/2022]
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Pseudomembranous colitis is not a rare complication of antibiotic therapy. 2000 surgical procedures with implantation of grafts in the aorto-iliac region were performed from 1974 through 1988; during this period 11 cases of CMP were observed. The Authors report their experience in regard to the various antibiotics administered.
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- C Barile
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Regione Piemonte-USL VIII, Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Barile C, Ferrero V, Verri A, Merlo M. [Surgical treatment of carotid chemodectoma]. MINERVA CHIR 1990; 45:699-704. [PMID: 2388714] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- C Barile
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, U.S.L. VIII Regione Piemonte, Ospedale Maggiore S. Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Nessi F, Bertoldo U. [Peripheral nerve injuries during carotid endarterectomy]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:211-3. [PMID: 2234452] [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: 12/30/2022]
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Our experience with patients undergoing carotid endoarteriectomy over a 10 year period has been retrospectively reviewed. Nerve injuries were detected by reviewing postoperative progress and clinical notes. One hundred thirty-four procedures were performed on 120 patients, to 15 of whom (9%) occurred major nerve injuries. These included seven vagal nerve injuries causing ipsilateral vocal cord paralysis and hoarseness, five injuries of the marginal mandibular nerve and three injuries of the hypoglossal nerve. None of the patients with nerve injury had a stroke as a result of carotid operation. Vocal cord paralysis was documented by laryngoscopy. The incidence of cranial nerve injury during carotid endoarteriectomy appears to be higher than expected, particularly if asymptomatic patients are controlled.
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- M Pegoraro
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Molinette, Torino
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Buzzacchino A, Verri A, Bertoldo U. [Follow-up in femoral artery embolectomy]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:215-7. [PMID: 2234453] [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: 12/30/2022]
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The results of 112 femoral embolectomies performed on 100 patients were reviewed. Operative mortality rate was 15% and early amputation (within 30 day-after the procedure) 18%. The role of early amputation was closely related to the time of leg ischemia. Current follow-up as established for 86 patients. 5 years and 10 years survival rates for the group were 49% and 40%. Although early survival is decreased after femoral embolectomy long term survivors can be expected to live independently with excellent limb salvage and function.
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- M Pegoraro
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Molinette, Torino
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Ferrero F, Merlo M, Bertoldo U. [Popliteal aneurysm. Our experience in 65 cases]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:219-21. [PMID: 2234454] [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: 12/30/2022]
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Fifty patients with 65 popliteal aneurysms underwent reconstructive procedures (mean age 64). Atherosclerosis is almost the exclusive cause of popliteal aneurysms. Most of the cases showed an acute ischemia, while he others were asymptomatic or presented a complication of venous occlusion or neural compression. Numerous cases were found incidentally at amputations (these were not included). The best operational method is ligation of the aneurysm sometimes with partial resection and autologous venous graft bypass. The immediate results were excellent in all cases, loss of limb was observed in only three.
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- M Pegoraro
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare Ospedale Molinette, U.S.S.L. VIII, Regione Piemonte, Torino
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Buzzacchino A, Barile C, Bretto P, Pegoraro M. [An aneurysm of the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery: a surgically treated case]. Minerva Dietol Gastroenterol 1990; 36:123-5. [PMID: 2247260] [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: 12/31/2022]
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Aneurysms of the lower duodenal pancreatic artery are an extremely rare dilatative arterial pathology. Diagnosis is often difficult and rupture is a frequent clinical evolution; surgical therapy, especially when rupture has already occurred, entails a high risk of operative mortality. A case is described of aneurysm of the lower duodenal pancreatic artery which was treated by elective surgery with good results.
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- A Buzzacchino
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Maggiore di S. Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Merlo M, Conforti M, Bertoldo U. [Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta in patients 80 and over years of age. Long term results]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:175-6. [PMID: 2370955] [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: 12/31/2022]
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During a thirteen years period 29 patients 80 years of age and older, underwent surgical procedure for abdominal aortic aneurysm. There were 9 elective aortic reconstructions and 20 ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) repairs. Perioperative mortality after elective AAA resection was 33% vs 50% after ruptured AAA (a postoperative period of 30 days was considered). Comparison of survival following aortic reconstruction in 14 patients with survival of general population matched for age, sex and race, is not significant.
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- M Pegoraro
- Divisione di Chirugia Vascolare, Ospedale Maggiore S. Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Barile C, Merlo M, Buzzacchino A, Pegoraro M. [Physiopathology of varices during pregnancy]. Minerva Ginecol 1990; 42:117-21. [PMID: 2359506] [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: 12/31/2022]
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- C Barile
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista Torino
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Ferrero F, Bretto P. [Extra-anatomical bypasses: axillofemoral and femorofemoral. Indications and results]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:171-3. [PMID: 2142517] [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: 12/30/2022]
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Indications for a unilateral or bilateral axillofemoral and femorofemoral bypass, are presented. Our experience in 48 patients with axillofemoral and femorofemoral form the basis of this report. Indications for these extended bypasses included suppurative growing infection and obliterated common and profunda femoris arteries. These procedures were rapidly performed in critically ill patients. One patient died of recurrent artoduodenal hemorrhage three days following successful axillofemoral bypass. The other patients enjoyed patent grafts for variable periods, although some of them successfully underwent a declotting procedure.
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- M Pegoraro
- U.S.L. VIII Regione Piemonte, Ospedale Molinette, Torino
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Conforti M, Nessi F, Merlo M, Barile C. [Thrombosis of the renal vein after transplantation. Description of a case]. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 1990; 42:129-31. [PMID: 2392739] [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: 12/31/2022]
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The Authors report a case of renal vein thrombosis after kidney transplantation, which occurred early in the postoperative period and was treated successfully. The treatment is described as are the factors contributing to the good result: early diagnosis and surgical procedure, removal of the transplant and perfusion with cold heparin solution through the artery and the vein, reconstruction of a new vein to vein anastomosis, in a more favorable site.
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- M Conforti
- Ospedale Maggiore di San Giovanni Battista, Regione Piemonte, USL VIII, Torino
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Conforti M, Barile C, Merlo M, Nessi F, Violato F. [Clinical aspects of persistent sciatic artery. Description of 2 cases with angiographic demonstration]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1990; 38:105-8. [PMID: 2348905] [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: 12/31/2022]
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We report 2 additional cases with angiographic demonstration. The embryology and radiological findings are discussed. This anomaly should be kept in mind in the clinical assessment of a patient with unexplained sciatic or buttock pain or a pulsatile buttock mass with or without symptoms of peripheral vascular disease. It also represents a potential hazard during renal transplant surgery.
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- M Conforti
- Divisione di Chirurgia Vascolare, Ospedale Maggiore S. Giovanni Battista, Torino
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Barile C, Conforti M, Merlo M, Verri A, Gasparri G. [Spontaneous rupture of an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta in a jejunal loop]. MINERVA CHIR 1989; 44:1415-7. [PMID: 2761745] [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: 01/02/2023]
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A case of spontaneous aorto-jejunal fistula treated successfully by surgical management is reported. Diagnostic and therapeutic features as well as the rarity of this uncommon complication of abdominal aortic aneurysms are underlined.
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Barile C, Merlo M, Conforti M, Nessi F, Pegoraro M, Verri A, Buzzacchino A. [Extra-anatomical bypass in the treatment of stenotico-obstructive lesions of the subclavian and vertebral arteries]. MINERVA CHIR 1989; 44:877-81. [PMID: 2657490] [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: 01/02/2023]
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The haemodynamic premises for extra-anatomical by-pass in the treatment of stenosis and obstructions of the subclavian and vertebral arteries are discussed with a report on a surgically treated series.
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Barile C, Conforti M, Merlo M, Verri A, De Lucchi R, Zatteri R. [Use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosis of diseases of the abdominal aorta]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1988; 36:605-9. [PMID: 3266658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Ponzio F, Barile C, Merlo M, Verri A. [5 cases of aneurysm of the splenic artery]. Minerva Cardioangiol 1988; 36:193-6. [PMID: 3173702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Pegoraro M, Barile C, Bretto P, Buzzacchino A, Conforti M, Verri A, Comelli LF. [Procurement of kidneys from donor cadavers. Methodological and clinical aspects]. MINERVA CHIR 1988; 43:103-16. [PMID: 3283601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Fava C, Grosso M, Malara D, Barile C. [Treatment of acute arterial embolism of the kidney]. Radiol Med 1987; 74:18-22. [PMID: 3615973] [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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The possible ways of treating renal artery embolisms are reviewed with an examination of their advantages and defects. Surgical treatment has a fairly high mortality rate but quickly cures any type of vascular occlusion and will cure any concomitant problems such as arterial stenosis. Medical treatment with anticoagulant or thrombolytic drugs offers a lower short term mortality rate and is effective even on narrow blood vessels but the response varies according to the type of thromboembolic damage and the way the drugs are administered. Recently developed forms of radiological treatment are also examined. A personal technique successfully applied to an embolism in a patient with only one functioning kidney is described. It consists of a two-step mechanical and pharmacological attack. First the occluded artery was opened by means of a balloon catheter that was pushed beyond the embolism and withdrawn into the aorta after inflation of the balloon. Thrombolytic drugs (Urokinase) were then infused through the catheter into the bed of the renal artery in order to cure the secondary thrombosis found, as is generally the case, downstream of the embolism. The technique appears ideal for the treatment of patients with embolisms and total involvement of the renal parenchyma, especially when their general condition makes surgery inadvisable.
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Buzzacchino A, Barile C, Pegoraro M. [Kidney removal at the Turin Transplant Center]. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 1986; 38:331-4. [PMID: 3544260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Durelli L, Cocito D, Riccio A, Barile C, Bergamasco B, Baggio GF, Perla F, Delsedime M, Gusmaroli G, Bergamini L. High-dose intravenous methylprednisolone in the treatment of multiple sclerosis: clinical-immunologic correlations. Neurology 1986; 36:238-43. [PMID: 3511404 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.36.2.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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We conducted a double-blind trial of high-dose parenteral 6-methylprednisolone (MP) and placebo on 23 patients with acute MS. After the double-blind trial, the patients were given corticosteroids in gradually decreasing doses. The frequency of improvement was significantly higher and the bout duration significantly lower in the MP group than in the placebo group. The first signs of improvement (3 to 6 days after starting MP) were associated with a marked decrease in the rate of CNS IgG synthesis, but IgG CSF oligoclonal bands did not change. CNS IgG production slowly returned toward baseline despite progressive clinical improvement.
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Durelli L, Baggio GF, Bergamasco B, Barile C, Cocito D, Delsedime M, Perla F, Riccio A, Bergamini L. Early immunosuppressive effect of parenteral methylprednisolone in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Acta Neurol (Napoli) 1985; 7:338-44. [PMID: 3904340] [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: 01/07/2023]
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Cavallo-Perin P, Barile C, Ozzello A, La Rosa M, Pagano G, Lenti G. Peripheral vascular disease and risk factors of atherosclerosis: an epidemiologic study. Panminerva Med 1984; 26:139-43. [PMID: 6522074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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