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Steinberg I, Patrono D, De Cesaris E, Lucà M, Catalano G, Marro M, Rizza G, Simonato E, Brazzi L, Romagnoli R, Zanierato M. Viability assessment of livers donated after circulatory determination of death during normothermic regional perfusion. Artif Organs 2023; 47:1592-1603. [PMID: 37548353 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14622] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A-NRP) allows in-situ reperfusion and recovery of abdominal organs metabolism in donors after circulatory death (DCD). Besides improving liver transplantation outcomes, liver injury and function can be assessed during A-NRP. METHODS To refine liver viability assessment during A-NRP, prospectively collected data of controlled DCD donors managed at our Institution between October 2019 and May 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Baseline characteristics, procedural variables and A-NRP parameters of donors whose liver was successfully transplanted were compared to those of donors whose liver was discarded. RESULTS Twenty-seven donors were included and in 20 (74%) the liver was accepted (positive outcome). No differences between study groups were observed concerning baseline characteristics and warm ischemia times (WIT). Initial lactate levels were positively correlated with functional WIT (r2 = 0.4, p = 0.04), whereas transaminase levels were not. Blood flow during A-NRP was comparable, whereas oxygen consumption (VO2 ) was significantly higher in the positive outcome group after 1 h. Time courses of lactate, AST and ALT were significantly different between study groups (p < 0.001). Donors whose liver was accepted showed faster lactate clearance, a difference which was amplified by normalizing lactate clearance to oxygen delivery (DO2 ) and VO2 . Lactate clearance was correlated to transaminase levels and DO2 -normalized lactate clearance was the parameter best discriminating between study groups. CONCLUSIONS DO2 -normalized lactate clearance may represent an element of liver viability assessment during A-NRP.
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- Irene Steinberg
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Center, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Center, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Center, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Center, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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Morelli F, Balzarotti N, Guarischi M, Cappagli G, Maviglia A, Crepaldi M, Orciari L, Parmiggiani A, Catalano G, Signorini S, Gori M. A novel multisensory device for the assessment and rehabilitation of perceptual and attentional competencies. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2023; 2023:1-4. [PMID: 38083635 DOI: 10.1109/embc40787.2023.10340824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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The present study aims to assess a novel technological device suitable for investigating perceptual and attentional competencies in people with or without sensory impairment. The TechPAD is a cabled system including embedded sensors and actuators to enable visual, auditory, and tactile interactions and a capacitive surface receiving inputs from the user. The system is conceived to create multisensory environments, using multiple units controlled separately and simultaneously. We assessed the device by adapting a spatial attention task comparing performances in different cognitive load conditions (high or low) and stimulation (unimodal, bimodal, or trimodal). 28 sighted adults were asked to monitor both the central and peripheral parts of the device and to tap a target stimulus (either visual, auditory, haptic, or multimodal) as fast as they could. Our results suggest that this new device can provide congruent and incongruent multimodal stimuli and quantitatively measure parameters such as reaction time and accuracy, allowing to investigate perceptual mechanisms in multisensory environments.Clinical Relevance-The TechPad is a reliable tool for the assessment of spatial attention during interactive tasks. its application in clinical trials will pave the way to its role in multisensory rehabilitation.
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Patrono D, De Stefano N, Vissio E, Apostu AL, Petronio N, Vitelli G, Catalano G, Rizza G, Catalano S, Colli F, Chiusa L, Romagnoli R. How to Preserve Steatotic Liver Grafts for Transplantation. J Clin Med 2023; 12:3982. [PMID: 37373676 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12123982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Liver allograft steatosis is a significant risk factor for postoperative graft dysfunction and has been associated with inferior patient and graft survival, particularly in the case of moderate or severe macrovesicular steatosis. In recent years, the increasing incidence of obesity and fatty liver disease in the population has led to a higher proportion of steatotic liver grafts being used for transplantation, making the optimization of their preservation an urgent necessity. This review discusses the mechanisms behind the increased susceptibility of fatty livers to ischemia-reperfusion injury and provides an overview of the available strategies to improve their utilization for transplantation, with a focus on preclinical and clinical evidence supporting donor interventions, novel preservation solutions, and machine perfusion techniques.
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- Damiano Patrono
- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Università di Torino, Corso Bramante 88-90, 10126 Turin, Italy
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Noguera NI, Catalano G, Zaza A, Banella C, Ottone T, Pelosi E, Travaglini S, Divona M, Del Principe MI, Buccisano F, Maurillo L, Amatuna E, Testa U, Venditti A, Voso MT. P434: MITOCONDRIAL MCL1 REGULATES LEUKEMIC CELLS METABOLISM VIA DIRECT INTERACTION WITH HEXOKINASE II. METABOLIC SIGNATURE AT ONSET PREDICTS OVERALL SURVIVAL IN AMLS’ PATIENTS. Hemasphere 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/01.hs9.0000844624.54003.84] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Patrono D, Cussa D, Sciannameo V, Montanari E, Panconesi R, Berchialla P, Lepore M, Gambella A, Rizza G, Catalano G, Mirabella S, Tandoi F, Lupo F, Balagna R, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Outcome of liver transplantation with grafts from brain-dead donors treated with dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion, with particular reference to elderly donors. Am J Transplant 2022; 22:1382-1395. [PMID: 35150050 PMCID: PMC9303789 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.16996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Prompted by the utilization of extended criteria donors, dual hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (D-HOPE) was introduced in liver transplantation to improve preservation. When donors after neurological determination of death (DBD) are used, D-HOPE effect on graft outcomes is unclear. To assess D-HOPE value in this setting and to identify ideal scenarios for its use, data on primary adult liver transplant recipients from January 2014 to April 2021 were analyzed using inverse probability of treatment weighting, comparing outcomes of D-HOPE-treated grafts (n = 121) with those preserved by static cold storage (n = 723). End-ischemic D-HOPE was systematically applied since November 2017 based on donor and recipient characteristics and transplant logistics. D-HOPE use was associated with a significant reduction of early allograft failure (OR: 0.24; 0.83; p = .024), grade ≥3 complications (OR: 0.57; p = .046), comprehensive complication index (-7.20 points; p = .003), and improved patient and graft survival. These results were confirmed in the subset of elderly donors (>75-year-old). Although D-HOPE did not reduce the incidence of biliary complications, its use was associated with a reduced severity of ischemic cholangiopathy. In conclusion, D-HOPE improves postoperative outcomes and reduces early allograft loss in extended criteria DBD grafts.
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- Damiano Patrono
- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- Department of Clinical and Biological SciencesUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- Anesthesia Department 2A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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- General Surgery 2U ‐ Liver Transplant UnitA.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di TorinoUniversity of TurinTurinItaly
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Franco P, Porreca A, Di Nicola M, Mantello G, Valvo F, Slim N, Manfrida S, Gambacorta M, De Felice F, Vagge S, Krengli M, Palazzari E, Osti M, Gonelli A, Catalano G, Pittoni P, Lupattelli M, Niespolo M, Rosetto M, Macchia G, Durante O, Munoz F, D'Angelillo R, Genovesi D, Caravatta L. OC-0272 External validation of the Hemo-Eosinophils-Inflammation index as a prognosticator in anal cancer. Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02530-0] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Patrono D, Roggio D, Mazzeo AT, Catalano G, Mazza E, Rizza G, Gambella A, Rigo F, Leone N, Elia V, Dondossola D, Lonati C, Fanelli V, Romagnoli R. Clinical assessment of liver metabolism during hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion using microdialysis. Artif Organs 2021; 46:281-295. [PMID: 34516020 PMCID: PMC9292750 DOI: 10.1111/aor.14066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background While growing evidence supports the use of hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) in liver transplantation, its effects on liver metabolism are still incompletely understood. Methods To assess liver metabolism during HOPE using microdialysis (MD), we conducted an open‐label, observational pilot study on 10 consecutive grafts treated with dual‐HOPE (D‐HOPE). Microdialysate and perfusate levels of glucose, lactate, pyruvate, glutamate, and flavin mononucleotide (FMN) were measured during back table preparation and D‐HOPE and correlated to graft function and patient outcome. Results Median (IQR) MD and D‐HOPE time was 228 (210, 245) and 116 (103, 143) min. Three grafts developed early allograft dysfunction (EAD), with one requiring retransplantation. During D‐HOPE, MD glucose and lactate levels increased (ANOVA = 9.88 [p = 0.01] and 3.71 [p = 0.08]). Their 2nd‐hour levels were higher in EAD group and positively correlated with L‐GrAFT score. 2nd‐hour MD glucose and lactate were also positively correlated with cold ischemia time, macrovesicular steatosis, weight gain during D‐HOPE, and perfusate FMN. These correlations were not apparent when perfusate levels were considered. In contrast, MD FMN levels invariably dropped steeply after D‐HOPE start, whereas perfusate FMN was higher in dysfunctioning grafts. Conclusion MD glucose and lactate during D‐HOPE are markers of hepatocellular injury and could represent additional elements of the viability assessment.
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- Damiano Patrono
- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, A.O.U. Department of Surgical Sciences, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.,Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Adult and Pediatric Pathology, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, A.O.U. Department of Surgical Sciences, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Center for Preclinical Research, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Emergency, A.O.U. Department of Surgical Sciences, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Mazza E, Strignano P, Fop F, Patrono D, Catalano G, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Semimechanical anastomosis during oesophagectomy reduces leaks and stenosis: a propensity score matched analysis. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2020; 31:182-190. [PMID: 32530036 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivaa065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Several techniques for oesophageal anastomosis during oesophagectomy have been described, all of which are associated with variable leakage and stricture rates. Given the notable morbidity of oesophageal fistula, reducing its incidence is of paramount importance. We report our single-centre experience with the semimechanical (SM) technique as compared to a totally manual (TM) technique. METHODS Three hundred and twelve partial and subtotal oesophagectomies performed between January 1998 and April 2018 were analysed. The series was split into a training period (January 1998-September 2015), when both TM and SM techniques were used, and a validation period (October 2015-April 2018), during which SM technique became standard practice. Propensity score matching was used to reduce confounding. RESULTS The training period included 212 oesophagectomies (90 TM, 122 SM); SM technique was initially used in the neck and afterwards also in the thorax, mainly with gastric conduits (92%), whereas the TM group contained a prevalence of jejunal loops (48%). SM anastomosis was associated with a significant reduction in both leak (0.8% vs 12%; P < 0.001) and stricture rate (0% vs 7%; P = 0.005). After propensity score matching, the difference in leak (0% vs 14%; P = 0.013) and stricture rate (0% vs 10%; P = 0.022) was confirmed. During the validation period, which included 100 oesophagectomies performed with SM anastomosis, 1 leak (1%) and 1 stricture (1%) were observed. CONCLUSIONS SM technique for oesophageal anastomosis outperforms TM technique and allows achieving very low complication rates.
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- Elena Mazza
- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Renal Transplant Unit, Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant Division, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U-Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Cussa D, Patrono D, Catalano G, Rizza G, Catalano S, Gambella A, Tandoi F, Romagnoli R. Use of Dual Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion to Recover Extended Criteria Pediatric Liver Grafts. Liver Transpl 2020; 26:835-839. [PMID: 32196915 DOI: 10.1002/lt.25759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Davide Cussa
- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pathology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Unit, General Surgery 2U, Department of Surgical Sciences, A.O.U. Città Della Salute e Della Scienza di Torino, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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Jereczek-Fossa BA, Palazzi MF, Soatti CP, Cazzaniga LF, Ivaldi GB, Pepa M, Amadori M, Antognoni P, Arcangeli S, Buffoli A, Beltramo G, Berlinghieri S, Bignardi M, Bracelli S, Bruschieri L, Castiglioni S, Catalano G, Di Muzio N, Fallai C, Fariselli L, Filippi AR, Gramaglia A, Italia C, Lombardi F, Magrini SM, Nava S, Orlandi E, Pasinetti N, Sbicego EL, Scandolaro L, Scorsetti M, Stiglich F, Tonoli S, Tortini R, Valdagni R, Vavassori V, Marvaso G. COVID-19 Outbreak and Cancer Radiotherapy Disruption in Lombardy, Northern Italy. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2020; 32:e160-e161. [PMID: 32354669 PMCID: PMC7177150 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2020.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- B A Jereczek-Fossa
- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, ASST Ospedale Niguarda, Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale Manzoni, Lecco, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCCS, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale C. Poma, Mantova, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, ASST dei Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Policlinico S. Gerardo and University of Milan "Bicocca", Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Istituto Clinico S. Anna, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Centro Diagnostico Italiano (CDI), Milano, Italy
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- Unit of Radiotherapy, Ospedale di Esine - ASL Vallecamonica-Sebino, Esine, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale, Busto Arsizio, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Ospedale di Treviglio, Caravaggio di Treviglio, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, S. Pio X-Humanitas, Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, IRCCS Ospedale Multimedica, Sesto San Giovanni/Castellanza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, IRCCS Ospedale S. Raffaele and University Vita Salute, Milano, Italy
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- Division of Radiotherapy, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo and University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Policlinico, Monza, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Istituti Ospedalieri Bergamaschi, Ponte S. Pietro-Zingonia, Italy
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- Radiotherapy Unit, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, San Donato Milanese, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Brescia University Radiation Oncology Department, O. Alberti Radium Institute, Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Istituti Clinici di Pavia e Vigevano, Vigevano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, National Center of Oncological Hadrontherapy, CNAO, Pavia, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Department, Esine and University of Brescia, Esine, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Istituto Clinico Sant'Ambrogio, Milano, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale Sant'Anna, ASST Lariana, Como, Italy
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- Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital - IRCCS, Rozzano, MI, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale, Sondrio, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology Center, Ospedale, Cremona, Italy
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- Ospedale di Casalpusterlengo, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lodi, Casalpusterlengo, Italy
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- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milano, Italy; Division of Radiotherapy, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano, Italy
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- Unit of Radiotherapy, Cliniche Gavezzeni SPA, Bergamo, Italy
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, IEO, European Institute of Oncology, IRCCS, Milano, Italy; Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milano, Italy
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Banella C, Ginevrino M, Catalano G, Fabiani E, Falconi G, Divona M, Curzi P, Panetta P, Voso MT, Noguera NI. Absence of FGFR3-TACC3 rearrangement in hematological malignancies with numerical chromosomal alteration. Hematol Oncol Stem Cell Ther 2020; 14:163-168. [PMID: 32199932 DOI: 10.1016/j.hemonc.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Revised: 01/29/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
Abstract
FGFR-TACC, found in different tumor types, is characterized by the fusion of a member of fibroblast grown factor receptor (FGFR) tyrosine kinase (TK) family to a member of the transforming acidic coiled-coil (TACC) proteins. Because chromosome numerical alterations, hallmarks of FGFR-TACC fusions are present in many hematological disorders and there are no data on the prevalence, we studied a series of patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome who presented numerical alterations using cytogenetic traditional analysis. None of the analyzed samples showed FGFR3-TACC3 gene fusion, so screening for this mutation at diagnosis is not recommended.
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- C Banella
- Neuro-oncohematology Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neurogenetics Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy; Deparment of Molecular Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Neuro-oncohematology Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neuro-oncohematology Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Neuro-oncohematology Unit, IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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Santacroce R, Bennasar CR, Jaraiz JS, Montemitro C, Baroni G, Corbo M, Pasquini A, Sarchione F, Angelini F, Catalano G, Carenti M, Di Taranto C, Tenuta S, Lecciso U, De Angelis M, Rondoni A, Di Giannantonio M, Martinotti G. Party Hard: Drug-related Fatalities in Ibiza from 2010 to 2016. Eur Psychiatry 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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IntroductionIllicit drug use is well known as an important contributor to the global burden of diseases, but the physical and psychopathological risks of recreational drugs misuse are often underestimated and drug-related fatalities in specific settings are under-investigated.Objectives and methodsIn the framework of the EU-funded project “EU-Madness”, we collected and analysed all the reports of drug-related fatalities in Ibiza from January 2010 to September 2016, with the aim of characterising the sample, and identifying the involved substances and the nature of deaths associated with their consumption.ResultsOverall, 58 drug-related fatalities were registered from 2010 to September 2016 (87.9% males, 12.1% females, mean age 33.16; females were significantly younger than males). Most of the deceased were Britons (36.2%), followed by Spanish (22.4%), Italians (6.9%) and Germans (5.2%). In half the cases, the substance identified in post-mortem analyses was a stimulant; in 24.1% of the sample it was a depressor a prescription drug or more than two substances in 22.4%. Most of the fatalities were due to cardiovascular accidents (62%); 22.4% were deaths by drowning, 12% by fall from heights and 3.4% were due to mechanical asphyxia.ConclusionsAccording to the results from our sample, stimulants (mainly MDMA and cocaine) are the substances of abuse involved in most drug-caused fatalities. The number of fatalities per year has been steadily increasing, but the growing diffusion of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) does not seem to be a direct cause (although better methods of their analysis in post-mortem samples should be designed).Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Noguera NI, Catalano G, Banella C, Divona M, Faraoni I, Ottone T, Arcese W, Voso MT. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Update on the Mechanisms of Leukemogenesis, Resistance and on Innovative Treatment Strategies. Cancers (Basel) 2019; 11:cancers11101591. [PMID: 31635329 PMCID: PMC6826966 DOI: 10.3390/cancers11101591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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This review highlights new findings that have deepened our understanding of the mechanisms of leukemogenesis, therapy and resistance in acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Promyelocytic leukemia-retinoic acid receptor α (PML-RARa) sets the cellular landscape of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) by repressing the transcription of RARa target genes and disrupting PML-NBs. The RAR receptors control the homeostasis of tissue growth, modeling and regeneration, and PML-NBs are involved in self-renewal of normal and cancer stem cells, DNA damage response, senescence and stress response. The additional somatic mutations in APL mainly involve FLT3, WT1, NRAS, KRAS, ARID1B and ARID1A genes. The treatment outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed APL improved dramatically since the advent of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO). ATRA activates the transcription of blocked genes and degrades PML-RARα, while ATO degrades PML-RARa by promoting apoptosis and has a pro-oxidant effect. The resistance to ATRA and ATO may derive from the mutations in the RARa ligand binding domain (LBD) and in the PML-B2 domain of PML-RARa, but such mutations cannot explain the majority of resistances experienced in the clinic, globally accounting for 5-10% of cases. Several studies are ongoing to unravel clonal evolution and resistance, suggesting the therapeutic potential of new retinoid molecules and combinatorial treatments of ATRA or ATO with different drugs acting through alternative mechanisms of action, which may lead to synergistic effects on growth control or the induction of apoptosis in APL cells.
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- N I Noguera
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
- Santa Lucia Foundation, Unit of Neuro-Oncoematologia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00143 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
- Santa Lucia Foundation, Unit of Neuro-Oncoematologia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00143 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
- Santa Lucia Foundation, Unit of Neuro-Oncoematologia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00143 Rome, Italy.
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- Policlinico Tor vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
- Santa Lucia Foundation, Unit of Neuro-Oncoematologia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00143 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy.
- Santa Lucia Foundation, Unit of Neuro-Oncoematologia, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), 00143 Rome, Italy.
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Roila F, Ruggeri B, Ballatori E, Patoia L, Palazzo S, Colucci G, Di Costanzo F, Cascinu S, Labianca R, Sobrero A, Cortesi E, Bressi C, Ferraldeschi R, Mazzoli M, Evangelista M, Di Fonzo C, Cigolari S, Angelini V, Cioffi A, Guardasole V, Zarra E, Tonato M, Betti M, Marrocolo F, Bon-ciarelli V, Cetto G, Silingardi V, Cognetti F, Beretta G, Pessi A, Mosconi S, Milesi L, Bertetto O, Malacarne P, Marzola M, Margutti G, Modenesi C, Manente P, Comandone A, Oliva C, Berniolo P, Cutin SC, Luporini G, Colucci G, Recaldin E, Nicodemo M, Picece V, Turaz-za M, Ferrazzi E, Solina G, Rosati G, Rossi A, Manzione L, Sozzi P, Fornarini G, Lavarello A, Catalano G, Giordani P, Alessandroni P, Troccoli G, Ramus GV, Tonda L, Sirgiovanni M, Iannello GP, Tinessa V, Ruggiero A, Palazzo S, Barni S, Mandalà M, Cremonesi M, Porcile G, Destefanis M, Testore F, Carteni G, Daniele B, Volta C, Ferraù F, Zaniboni A, Marchetti P, Citone G, Cefaro GA, Iacono C, Musi M, Mozzicafreddo A, Imperiale FN, Filippelli G, Sciacca V, D'Aprile M, Isa L, Recchia F, Spada S, Cascinu S, Carroccio R, Mustacchi G, Ceccherini R, Chetrì M, Rizzo P, Botturi M, Marchei P, Bretti S, Montalbetti L, Reguzzoni G, Massidda B, Ionta M, Cruciani G, Prosperi A, Mantovani G, Sidoti V, Peta A, Greco E, Cicero G, Sobrero A, Marsilio P, Vigevani E, Rimondi G, Gebbia V, Nuzzo A, Biondi E, Caroti C, D'Amico M, Tuveri G, Pieri G, Enrici RM, Tonini G, Santini D, Iannone T, Pizza C, Belli M, Del Prete S, Pizza C, Trevisonne R, Serlenga M, Laricchiuta R, Lacava V, Bumma C, Roselli M, Verderame F, Mascia V, Perrone D, Prantera T, Venuta S, Nastasi G, Bortolussi V, Lembo A. Adjuvant Systemic Therapies in Patients with Colorectal Cancer: An Audit on Clinical Practice in Italy. Tumori 2019; 91:472-6. [PMID: 16457144 DOI: 10.1177/030089160509100605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Aims and Background Rarely are conclusions from clinical trials summarized in international consensus conferences and promptly transferred to patient care. The adjuvant therapy for colorectal cancer used in daily clinical practice in Italy is described and compared with the recommendations of the 1990 NIH Consensus Conference. Patients and Methods We audited prescriptions of adjuvant systemic therapies for Italian colorectal cancer patients in 82 centers during a fixed one-week period. Results Among 434 patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy there were 139 (42.5%) colon cancer patients with N- and 169 (51.7%) with N+ regional nodal involvement. Treatment at academic centers, a young age, T4 and a low total number of lymph nodes removed at surgery were the factors potentially justifying the decision for adjuvant chemotherapy in stage II colon cancer patients. The most common chemotherapy used was a bolus of 5-fluorouracil/folinic acid for 6 months (75.8%). Adjuvant radiotherapy was not administered to 37 (38.5%) of 96 patients with stage II and III rectal cancer. Conclusions The study shows that a substantial proportion of patients on adjuvant treatment at a certain time point in a large enough sample of Italian centers are stage II (potential over-treatment) and that an under-treatment of stage II and III rectal cancer patients (lack of radiotherapy) occurs too often in daily clinical practice in this country.
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Policlinico, Perugia
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- Unità di Statistica Medica, Dip. Medicina Interna e Sanità Pubblica, Università, L'Aquila
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- Dip. Medicina Interna e Scienze Oncologiche, Università, Perugia
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- Oncologia Medica e Sperimentale, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari
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- D.H. Oncologico Policlinico Umberto I, Roma
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- D.H. Oncologico Policlinico Umberto I, Roma
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- D.H. Oncologico Policlinico Umberto I, Roma
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- III Medicina Interna, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- III Medicina Interna, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- III Medicina Interna, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- III Medicina Interna, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- III Medicina Interna, Università Federico II, Napoli
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico, Perugia
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico, Perugia
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico, Perugia
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- Divisione Clinicizzata Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Maggiore, Verona
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Roma
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Giovanni Molinette, Torino
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- Divisione Oncologia Clinica, Ospedale S. Anna, Ferrara
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- Divisione Oncologia Clinica, Ospedale S. Anna, Ferrara
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- Divisione Oncologia Clinica, Ospedale S. Anna, Ferrara
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- Divisione Oncologia Clinica, Ospedale S. Anna, Ferrara
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Castelfranco Veneto
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Gradenigo, Torino
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Gradenigo, Torino
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Gradenigo, Torino
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Carlo Borromeo, Milano
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica e Sperimentale, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Bari
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Cuore, Negrar, Verona
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Cuore, Negrar, Verona
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Cuore, Negrar, Verona
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Cuore, Negrar, Verona
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Rovigo
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- Divisione Chirurgia Oncologica, Ospedale Cervello, Palermo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Potenza
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Potenza
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Potenza
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Sestri Levante
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Salvatore, Pesaro
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Salvatore, Pesaro
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Bari
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- UO di Oncologia, Ospedale S. Giovanni Bosco, ASL Torino 4, Torino
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- UO di Oncologia, Ospedale S. Giovanni Bosco, ASL Torino 4, Torino
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- UO di Oncologia, Ospedale S. Giovanni Bosco, ASL Torino 4, Torino
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Benevento
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Benevento
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Mariano Santo, Cosenza
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- UO di Oncologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera, Treviglio
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- UO di Oncologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera, Treviglio
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- UO di Oncologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliera, Treviglio
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Alba
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Asti
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Cardarelli, Napoli
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Napoli
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Taormina
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, C. Cura Poliambulanza, Brescia
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Salvatore, L'Aquila
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Salvatore, L'Aquila
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Ragusa
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Generale, Aosta
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Maria Goretti, Latina
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Maria Goretti, Latina
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Gorgonzola
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Avezzano
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- D.H. Oncologico, Ospedale Umberto I, Siracusa
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Parma
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- Unità Operativa Complessa di Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Umberto I, Enna
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- D.H. Oncologico, Ospedale di Summa, Brindisi
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- D.H. Oncologico, Ospedale di Summa, Brindisi
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- UO Radioterapia, Ospedale Niguarda, Milano
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Università La Sapienza, Roma
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Ivrea
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- D. H. Oncologico, Ospedale Civile, Busto Arsizio
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- Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Monserrato, Cagliari
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- Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Monserrato, Cagliari
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Lugo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Università, Cagliari
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Pinerolo
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- Divisione Ematologia Oncologica, Ospedale Pugliese, Catanzaro
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Lamezia Terme
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Castrovillari
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Udine
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Udine
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Tolmezzo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Tolmezzo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Palermo
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- UO di Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Renzetti, Lanciano
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- UO di Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Renzetti, Lanciano
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Galliera, Genova
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Galliera, Genova
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale della Pietà, Trieste
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale della Pietà, Trieste
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- Oncologia Medica, Università Campus Biomedico, Roma
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- Oncologia Medica, Università Campus Biomedico, Roma
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- Unità di Radioterapia Oncologica, Ospedale civile, Belluno
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Maria della Pietà, Nola
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Frattamaggiore
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Maria della Pietà, Nola
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica e Radioterapia, Ospedale Civile, Ascoli Piceno
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- Oncologia Radioterapica, Ospedale Civile, Barletta
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- D.H. Oncologia, Università La Sapienza, Roma
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Giovanni Vecchio, Torino
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- Oncologia Medica, Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Roma
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Cagliari
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale Civile, Saluzzo, Cuneo
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Ospedale S. Giovanni di Dio, Crotone
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- Divisione Oncologia Medica, Policlinico Universitario, Catanzaro
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- Divisione Medicina Oncologica, Ospedale Civile, Alzano Lombardo
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- Servizio Oncologia Medica, Casa di Cura M. Polo, Roma
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Cantù P, Tarantino I, Baldan A, Mutignani M, Tringali A, Lombardi G, Cerofolini A, Di Sario A, Catalano G, Bertani H, Ghinolfi D, Boarino V, Masci E, Bulajic M, Pisani A, Fantin A, Ligresti D, Barresi L, Traina M, Ravelli P, Forti E, Barbaro F, Costamagna G, Rodella L, Maroni L, Salizzoni M, Conigliaro R, Filipponi F, Merighi A, Staiano T, Monteleone M, Mazzaferro V, Zucchi E, Zilli M, Nadal E, Rosa R, Santi G, Parzanese I, De Carlis L, Donato MF, Lampertico P, Maggi U, Caccamo L, Rossi G, Vecchi M, Penagini R. Endo-therapies for biliary duct-to-duct anastomotic stricture after liver transplantation: Outcomes of a nationwide survey. Liver Int 2019; 39:1355-1362. [PMID: 30500104 DOI: 10.1111/liv.14010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 11/03/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The most appropriate endo-therapeutic approach to biliary anastomotic strictures is yet to be defined. AIM To retrospectively report on the endo-therapy of duct-to-duct anastomotic strictures during 2013 in Italy. METHODS Data were collected from 16 Endoscopy Units at the Italian Liver Transplantation Centers (BASALT study group). RESULTS Complete endo-therapy and follow-up data are available for 181 patients: 101 treated with plastic multistenting, 26 with fully covered self-expandable metal stenting and 54 with single stenting. Radiological success was achieved for 145 patients (80%), that is, 88% of plastic multistenting, 88% of self-expandable metal stenting and 61% of single stenting (P < 0.001 vs plastic multistenting; P < 0.05 vs self-expandable metal stenting). After first-line endo-therapy failure, the patients underwent a second-line endo-therapy with plastic multistenting for 25%, fully covered self-expandable metal stenting for 53% and single stenting for 22% of cases, and radiological success was achieved for 84%, that is, 100%, 85% and 63% with plastic multistenting, self-expandable metal stenting and single stenting (P < 0.05 vs plastic multistenting or self-expandable metal stenting) respectively. Procedure-related complications occurred in 7.8% of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies. Overall, clinical success was achieved in 87% of patients after a median follow-up of 25 months. CONCLUSION Plastic multistenting is confirmed as the preferred first-line treatment, while fully covered self-expandable metal stenting as rescue option for biliary anastomotic strictures. Single stenting has sub-optimal results and should be abandoned.
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- Paolo Cantù
- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), Palermo, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Digestive Endoscopy, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Gemelli University Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Gastroenterology Clinic, Polytechnic Marche University - United Hospitals of Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- U.O.C. Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense, Modena, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa Medical School Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- University Clinical Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Section, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliera - Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), Palermo, Italy
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- Endoscopy Service, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services, IRCCS-ISMETT (Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione), Palermo, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Digestive Endoscopy, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Gemelli University Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Gemelli University Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Endoscopy Unit, Borgo Trento Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Gastroenterology Clinic, Polytechnic Marche University - United Hospitals of Ancona, Ancona, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- U.O.C. Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile Sant'Agostino Estense, Modena, Italy
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- Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa Medical School Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Liver Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology, University of Milan and Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- Liver Surgery, Transplantation and Gastroenterology, University of Milan and Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale Tumori, Milan, Italy
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- University Clinical Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- University Clinical Hospital "Santa Maria della Misericordia", Udine, Italy
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Gastroenterological Sciences, Azienda Ospedaliera - Università di Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Transplantation, Niguarda Ca' Granda Hospital, Università degli Studi Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy.,Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy.,General Surgery and Liver Transplantation Unit, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.,Università degli Studi, Milan, Italy
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Patrono D, Surra A, Catalano G, Rizza G, Berchialla P, Martini S, Tandoi F, Lupo F, Mirabella S, Stratta C, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion of Liver Grafts from Brain-Dead Donors. Sci Rep 2019; 9:9337. [PMID: 31249370 PMCID: PMC6597580 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-45843-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion (HOPE) was introduced in liver transplantation (LT) to mitigate ischemia-reperfusion injury. Available clinical data mainly concern LT with donors after circulatory-determined death, whereas data on brain-dead donors (DBD) are scarce. To assess the impact of end-ischemic HOPE in DBD LT, data on primary adult LTs performed between March 2016 and June 2018 were analyzed. HOPE was used in selected cases of donor age >80 years, apparent severe graft steatosis, or ischemia time ≥10 hours. Outcomes of HOPE-treated cases were compared with those after static cold storage. Propensity score matching (1:2) and Bayesian model averaging were used to overcome selection bias. During the study period, 25 (8.5%) out of 294 grafts were treated with HOPE. After matching, HOPE was associated with a lower severe post-reperfusion syndrome (PRS) rate (4% versus 20%, p = 0.13) and stage 2–3 acute kidney injury (AKI) (16% versus 42%, p = 0.046). Furthermore, Bayesian model averaging showed lower transaminases peak and a lower early allograft dysfunction (EAD) rate after HOPE. A steeper decline in arterial graft resistance throughout perfusion was associated with lower EAD rate. HOPE determines a significant reduction of ischemia reperfusion injury in DBD LT.
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- Damiano Patrono
- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Gastrohepatology Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Anesthesia Department 2, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplant Unit, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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Martini S, Arcadipane F, Strignano P, Spadi R, Contu V, Fiandra C, Ragona R, Catalano G, Satolli MA, Camandona M, Romagnoli R, Ricardi U, Franco P. Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in the treatment of esophageal cancer patients. Med Oncol 2018; 35:150. [PMID: 30284647 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-018-1211-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
The aim of the study is to evaluate feasibility, safety, toxicity profile, and dosimetric results of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) to deliver definitive or pre-operative radiation in locally advanced esophageal cancer patients. A total of 68 patients were treated with VMAT between March 2014 and March 2018 (44% vs 56% for definitive and neoadjuvant settings, respectively). Dose prescription differed depending on the clinical scenario (54-60 Gy in 30 fractions for definitive treatments; 41.4/45 Gy in 23-25 fractions in the pre-operative setting). Most of the patients were given concurrent chemotherapy. Two coplanar and one non-coplanar arcs were employed for VMAT delivery. Treatment was generally well tolerated. Acute toxicity was generally mild. In patients treated with definitive intent, ≥ G3 toxicities were observed for esophagitis (30%), anorexia (26.7%), fatigue (26.7%), nausea (6.7%), and vomiting (3.3%). In patients treated within a neoadjuvant approach, ≥ G3 anorexia (21%), esophagitis (15.8%), fatigue (13.3%), nausea (5.3%), and vomiting (2.6%) were observed. Dosimetric results were consistent in term of both target coverage and normal tissue sparing. In conclusion, VMAT proved to be a feasible, safe, and effective strategy to deliver definitive or pre-operative radiation in locally advanced esophageal cancer patients.
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- Stefania Martini
- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery 2U and Liver Transplantation Center, University of Turin, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Medical Oncology 1, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Medical Oncology 2, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery 2U and Liver Transplantation Center, University of Turin, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery 2U and Liver Transplantation Center, University of Turin, AOU Citta' della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. .,Department of Oncology - Radiation Oncology, University of Turin School of Medicine, Via Genova 3, 10126, Turin, Italy.
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Cascinu S, Veraldi A, Foglietti GP, Ghiselli R, Saba V, Lungarotti F, Babini L, Catalano G. A Pilot Clinical Trial of Surgical Adjuvant Treatment with High-Dose 6S-Leucovorin/5-Fluorouracil and Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Rectal Carcinoma. Tumori 2018; 80:335-8. [PMID: 7839461 DOI: 10.1177/030089169408000504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aims and background The study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of combining leucovorin (LV) with 5-fluorouracil (5FU) and radiation therapy as adjuvant treatment for high-risk rectal carcinoma. Methods Twenty-five patients with histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the rectum, at high-risk of recurrence after potentially curative resection (T3 NO, T any N1-2; MO), received 5FU (370 mg/m2) and 6S-LV (100 mg/m2) on days 1-5, 4 and 8 weeks after surgery. On treatment day 64, radiotherapy on the pelvis (50 Gy) was initiated. Finally, three further courses of 5FU/LV were given at intervals of 4 weeks beginning 28 days after the completion of radiotherapy. Results The treatment was generally well tolerated. We observed only 2 cases of grade III toxicity (diarrhea) during the third cycle of chemotherapy. No severe complications were recorded following the use of radiotherapy. The mean overall 5FU dose intensity was 92%. After a median follow-up of 24 months, 4 patients had relapsed (liver, lung, and pelvis, 2 cases). Conclusions The association of LV to 5FU and radiation therapy seems to be feasible, with acceptable toxicity. The advantage of this combination, in terms of recurrence rate and survival with respect to 5FU/radiotherapy alone, will have to be evaluated in randomized trials.
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- S Cascinu
- Servizio di Oncologia, Ospedali Riuniti, Pesaro, Italy
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Until recently, chemotherapy was considered ineffective in pancreatic cancer and these patients received best supportive care only. Now, there is evidence that chemotherapy may influence the natural history of the disease by prolonging survival and there are data on its role as an effective tool for the improvement of physical conditions in patients with advanced disease. The results are far from conclusive, and only partially satisfying but they represent a step forward.
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- F Graziano
- Sezione di Oncologia Sperimentale, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedale S. Salvatore, Pesaro, Italy
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De Lucia D, De Vita F, Orditura M, Renis V, Belli A, Conte M, di Grazia M, Iacoviello L, Donati MB, Catalano G. Hypercoagulable State in Patients with Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancer: Evidence for an Acquired Resistance to Activated Protein C. Tumori 2018; 83:948-52. [PMID: 9526590 DOI: 10.1177/030089169708300615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Aims and background Thromboembolic complications are common in patients with cancer and represent the second cause of death in patients with overt malignant disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the activated protein C pathway in cancer. Methods We studied the coagulation cascade, natural clotting inhibitors, fibrinolytic proteins and resistance to activated protein C in 20 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer and 84 volunteers by measuring PT, APTT, fibrinogen, AT III, PC, PS, APC resistance, fibrinolytic system (PLG, ANPL, PAI-1 and t-PA) and activation peptides (D-Dimers, prothrombin 0 fragment 1+2/F1+2). Results Laboratory tests confirmed coagulation abnormalities in cancer patients. Fibrinogen, D-Dimers and F1+2 were increased, while t-PA activity was significantly lower than that of controls. APC resistance was higher in cancer patients compared to the control group (55% vs 2%; P < 0.0001). Excess thrombin generation was manifested by increased F1+2 plasma levels in APC-resistant cancer patients. Genetic analyses showed that only one patient with a poor response to APC carried a factor V R506Q mutation in exon 10. Conclusions Our findings show a high prevalence of APC resistance in cancer, compatible with an acquired defect in the APC pathway.
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- D De Lucia
- Institute of General Pathology and Oncology, II University of Naples, Italy
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Graziano F, Cardarelli N, Marcellini M, Menichetti ET, Catalano G, Cascinu S. A Pilot Clinical Trial of Postoperative Intensive Weekly Chemotherapy Using Cisplatin, Epi-Doxorubicin, 5-Fluorouracil, 6S-Leucovorin, Glutathione and Filgrastim in Patients with Resected Gastric Cancer. Tumori 2018; 84:368-71. [PMID: 9678619 DOI: 10.1177/030089169808400311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Aims and background The study was performed to assess the feasibility and activity of an intensive chemotherapeutic regimen as adjuvant treatment for patients with resected gastric cancer at high risk of recurrence (PT2N1-2; pT3-4Nany M0). Patients and methods Starting 21 to 28 days after potentially curative surgery for primary gastric cancer, 25 patients received 8 weekly cycles of cisplatin 40 mg/m2, 5-fluorouracil 500 mg/m2, epidoxorubicin 35 mg/m2, 6S-stereoisomer of leucovorin at a dose of 250 mg/m2, and glutathione at a dose of 1.5 g/m2. From the day after to the day before each cycle of chemotherapy, filgrastim was administered by subcutaneous injection at a dose of 5 μg/kg. Results After a median follow-up of 33 months, 80% of the patients were alive and disease-free. Five patients had relapsed: three in the liver, one in the peritoneum and one in the lymph nodes. Toxicity was mild: five patients experienced WHO grade III toxicity (three leukopenia, two thrombocytopenia); no toxic deaths occurred. Conclusion Intensive weekly chemotherapy is a feasible postoperative treatment option for patients with resected gastric cancer at high risk of relapse. These data, together with recent results in advanced disease, make this approach of interest for the development of new programs of adjuvant therapy in this setting.
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- F Graziano
- Section of Experimental Oncology, Ospedale S. Salvatore, Pesaro, Italy
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Cascinu S, Valentini G, Catalano G. A Pilot Clinical Trial of Postoperative Adjuvant Intraperitoneal Cisplatin, 5-Fluorouracil, 6S-Leucovorin and Interferon Alpha 2b in Patients with Resected Gastric Cancer. Tumori 2018; 79:331-5. [PMID: 8116076 DOI: 10.1177/030089169307900509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Aims and Background The study was performed to assess the toxicity and impact on relapse pattern of postoperative intraperitoneal cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin and interferon therapy as adjuvant treatment for gastric cancer patients who are at high risk for recurrence after potentially curative resection (T2 N1-2; T3-4 N any Mo). Patients and Methods Starting 14 to 21 days after potentially curative resection of primary gastric cancers, 22 patients were given intraperitoneal cisplatin, 60 mg/m2; 5-fluorouracil, 1000 mg/m2; 6S-leucovorin, 250 mg/m2; interferon alpha 2b, 10 MU/m2; every other week for six times. Results After a median follow-up of 24 months, 63 % of patients were alive and free of disease. Eight patients had recurred; five had an intraabdominal component, and 3 had extraabdominal failure. Toxicity was mild: no grade III-IV WHO toxicity was observed. Conclusions Intraperitoneal cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, 6S-leucovorin and interferon is a tolerable therapy in the postoperative setting for patients with resected gastric cancer. These data make this approach interesting for the development of new programs of adjuvant therapy of high-risk gastric cancer.
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- S Cascinu
- Servizio di Oncologia, Ospedali Riuniti, Pesaro, Italy
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De Vita F, Turitto G, di Grazia M, Frattolillo A, Catalano G. Analysis of Interleukin-2/Interleukin-2 Receptor System in Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Tumori 2018; 84:33-8. [PMID: 9619711 DOI: 10.1177/030089169808400107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Aims and background The purpose of the study was to investigate the IL-2/IL-2 receptor system in patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients and methods Sera from 40 subjects and 80 patients with stage III and IV NSCLC were assayed for soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) and interleukin-2 (IL-2) by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Circulating CD25+ cells were analyzed by flow cytoflorimetry. The data were related to clinical status by comparing the levels of slL-2R and IL-2 at diagnosis and during the treatment. Results The mean slL-2R concentrations of the NSCLC patients were significantly higher than the control population (P=0.0001); the patients with metastatic disease had significantly higher levels than those with locally advanced disease (P=0.02). No correlation was seen between circulating CD25+ cells and slL-2R levels. Disease progression was associated with an increase in slL-2R levels and a decline in IL-2; the sIL-2R/IL-2 ratio showed a gradual increase with tumor progression. Conclusions Our study demonstrates in a large series of patients that in advanced NSCLC there is an imbalance of the IL-2/IL-2 receptor system. Furthermore, circulating slL-2R levels and the sIL-2R/IL-2 ratio may be useful as markers of disease activity and treatment response, suggesting a potential prognostic value.
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- F De Vita
- Department of Internal and Experimental Medicine F. Magrassi, II University of Naples, Italy
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Cascinu S, Isidori PP, Fedeli A, Fedeli SL, Raspugli M, Rossi A, Ugolini M, Catalano G. Experience with Intrapleural Natural Beta Interferon in the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions. Tumori 2018; 77:237-8. [PMID: 1862552 DOI: 10.1177/030089169107700310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Malignant pleural effusion is a common complication of cancer. Intrapleural beta interferon has been recently tested, and responses were obtained in about 1/3 of the patients without considerable side effects. We treated 22 patients with recurrent symptomatic malignant pleural effusions with intrapleural beta interferon at increasing doses (5–15 million units) for a maximum of three courses and obtained only two responses. In our opinion, this schedule cannot be recommended for routine use.
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- S Cascinu
- Servizio di Oncologia, Ospedali Riuniti, Pesaro, Italy
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We describe a case of a 50 year old woman with a secondary involvement of the stomach from breast carcinoma. She complained of nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain resistant to gastroprotective drugs. Initially symptoms were attributed to the side effects of chemotherapeutic agents. Correct diagnosis led to effective treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms with consequent improvement in her quality of life.
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- S Cascinu
- Servizio di Oncologia, Ospedali Riuniti Pesaro, Italy
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Cascinu S, Catalano G. Intensive Weekly Chemotherapy for Elderly Gastric Cancer Patients, Using 5-Fluorouracil, Cisplatin, Epi-Doxorubicin, 6S-Leucovorin and Glutathione with the Support of G-CSF. Tumori 2018; 81:32-5. [PMID: 7538704 DOI: 10.1177/030089169508100107] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aims and background Elderly patients constitute the largest group of advanced gastric cancer patients. Since there is a widespread misconception that the elderly are poorly tolerant of chemotherapy, most of them are untreated or receive a less aggressive but also less efficacious chemotherapy. However, because tolerance and response to cancer seem to vary more with physiologic age than chronologic age, we evaluated the feasibility and activity of an intensive weekly chemotherapy in elderly gastric cancer patients. Methods 23 advanced gastric cancer patients (13 males and 10 females), older than 70 years, received weekly: cisplatin, 40 mg/m2 iv; epi-doxorubicin, 35 mg/m2 iv; 6S-leucovorin, 250 mg/m2 iv; 5-fluorouracil, 500 mg/m2 iv; and glutathione, 1.5 g/m2 G-CSF, at the dose of 5 μg/kg, was administered daily from the day after to the day before each chemotherapy administration. Results Toxicity was mild. The most common adverse effects were leukopenia (grade 3 in 2 patients); thrombocytopenia (grade 3 in 1 patient) and anemia (grade 3 in 3 patients). Five patients (20%) achieved a complete response and 9 (39%) a partial response, resulting in an overall response rate of 59% (95% CI, 40% to 78%). The median survival time was 13 months for all the patients and 15 months for patients with objective responses. Conclusions This regimen appears feasible also in elderly gastric cancer patients and, because of its activity, suitable for further studies.
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- S Cascinu
- Servizio di Oncologia Medica, Ospedali Riuniti, Pesaro, Italy
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Micheletti E, La Face B, Huscher A, Catalano G, Ambrosi E, Marini G, Simoncini E. Postmastectomy Radiotherapy and Concomitant Adjuvant Chemotherapy Versus Adjuvant Chemotherapy Alone in Premenopausal Breast Cancer Patients with Positive Axillary Nodes. Tumori 2018; 84:652-8. [PMID: 10080670 DOI: 10.1177/030089169808400607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of postmastectomy radiotherapy (RT) combined with adjuvant chemotherapy compared to adjuvant chemotherapy alone as regards overall survival (OS), overall disease-free survival (ODFS), local disease-free survival (LDFS) and distant disease-free survival (DDFS). METHODS We reviewed retrospectively two non-randomized groups of premenopausal high-risk breast cancer patients treated from 1985 to 1990 in the following Institutions: Department of Radiation Oncology of Brescia University, "Istituto del Radio O. Alberti" (IRA), and Department of Oncology of Brescia Hospital "Beretta Foundation" (BF). A total of 163 patients was found to satisfy the criteria of the current analysis: 81 patients received adjuvant chemotherapy alone [6 cycles CMF(1-8)] at BF and 82 patients received postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy [8 cycles CMF(1-21)] at IRA. A modified CMF schedule was chosen at IRA to avoid the feared increase in toxicity due to the association with RT. Primary surgical treatment was modified radical mastectomy with axillary node dissection in both cases. RESULTS A statistically significant improvement in OS was found in systemic adjuvant therapy patients compared to those also given RT (77.6% vs 59%; P = 0.0025). No statistically significant improvement in ODFS was found in the CMF(1-8) arm compared to the RT and CMF(1-21) stm: 51.6% vs 43.6%; P = 0.46. A statistically significant improvement in LDFS at 5 years was found in irradiated patients (89.3% vs 76.2%; P <0.05). The DDFS was also improved, although without evidence of statistical significance, in the CMF(1-8) group: at 5 years 65% vs 44% (P = 0.059). CONCLUSIONS The study confirmed that RT reduces the risk of local recurrence but without a statistically significant reduction in mortality. The lack of a survival benefit may somehow reflect the dose reduction in CMF(1-21). The evidence that CMF(1-8) offers undoubtable advantages over the CMF(1-21) regimen in OS and, perhaps, in distant control suggests that the dose intensity of CMF in this setting may also be important. In fact, although many CMF(1-8) patients received a dose intensity lower than 100%, 95% of them received a dose intensity higher than the maximum one of the CMF(1-21) patients. Although our results should be interpreted with caution, they seem to provide further rationale for testing the association of postoperative radiotherapy and the CMF(1-8) regimen in stage II breast cancer with positive nodes and treated with demolitive surgery, as already done in the conservative management of breast cancer, also in view of the new support therapies now available (i.e. hematologic growth factors).
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- E Micheletti
- Department of Radiation Oncology of Brescia University Istituto del Radio O. Alberti, Italy
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van Dam P, Tomatis M, Marotti L, Heil J, Mansel R, Rosselli del Turco M, van Dam P, Casella D, Bassani L, Danei M, Denk A, Egle D, Emons G, Friedrichs K, Harbeck N, Kiechle M, Kimmig R, Koehler U, Kuemmel S, Maass N, Mayr C, Prové A, Rageth C, Regolo L, Lorenz-Salehi F, Sarlos D, Singer C, Sohn C, Staelens G, Tinterri C, Audisio R, Ponti A, Badbanchi F, Catalano G, Cretella E, Daniaux M, Emons A, van Eygen K, Ettl J, Gatzemeier W, Kern P, Schneeweiss A, Stoeblen F, Van As A, Wuerstlein R, Zanini V. Time trends (2006–2015) of quality indicators in EUSOMA-certified breast centres. Eur J Cancer 2017; 85:15-22. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2017.07.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Patrono D, Lavezzo B, Molinaro L, Rizza G, Catalano G, Gonella F, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Hypothermic Oxygenated Machine Perfusion for Liver Transplantation: An Initial Experience. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2017; 16:172-176. [PMID: 29108514 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2016.0347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Due to widespread exploitation of extended criteria donors, machine perfusion is emerging as an alternative to static cold storage for organ preservation. Hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion has been associated with improved outcomes after liver transplant, both in laboratory and clinical settings. Here, we present our initial experience with hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion, evaluating incidence of postreperfusion syndrome, early allograft dysfunction, and long-term biliary complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS End-ischemic dual (hepatic artery and portal vein) hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion was carried out for 150 to 200 minutes before organ implantation in 4 liver transplants considered at increased risk due to donor, recipient, or matching issues. RESULTS No device malfunction occurred. Theatre logistics were minimally affected. Incidences of post-reperfusion syndrome and early allograft dysfunction were 25% and 50%. At 6-month follow-up, all patients were alive with normal hepatic function and no evidence of ischemic cholangiopathy. CONCLUSIONS In our experience, hypothermic oxygenated machine perfusion appeared safe and logistically simple. Further studies are needed to assess the real value of this technique and to identify which subset of patients would benefit from its implementation.
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- Damiano Patrono
- From the Department of General Surgery, Liver Transplant Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Torino, Italy
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Mazzoni A, Giampietro C, Bianco I, Grazzini T, Nencini C, Pileggi C, Scatena F, Filipponi F, Ghinolfi D, Catalano G, Biancofiore G, Bindi M, Urbani L. Extracorporeal photopheresis and liver transplantation: Our experience and preliminary data. Transfus Apher Sci 2017; 56:515-519. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transci.2017.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Leonardi M, Ivaldi G, Alessandro M, Catalano G, Ciabattoni A, Fillini C, Guenzi M, Tomio L, Rojas D, Augugliaro M, Fodor C, Sangalli C, Rossetto F, Jereczek-Fossa B, Orecchia R, AIRO IORT Working Group. PO-0661: Intraoperative partial breast re-irradiation: a multicenter study of the AIRO IORT Working Group. Radiother Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(17)31098-8] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Leonardi M, Tomio L, Ivaldi G, Catalano G, Alessandro M, Fillini C, Ciabattoni A, Guenzi M, Francia C, Fodor C, Rossetto F, Jereczek-Fossa B, Orecchia R, AIRO IORT Working Group. PV-0237: Management and outcome of local failure after intraoperative partial breast irradiation. Radiother Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(17)30680-1] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Krengli M, Calvo F, Sedlmayer F, Schumacher C, Cazzaniga F, Alessandro M, De Paoli A, Russi E, Kruszyna M, Corvò R, Wenz F, Mazzarotto R, Fusconi F, Ciabattoni A, Weytjens R, Ivaldi G, Baldissera A, Pisani C, Morillo V, Osti M, Bese N, Catalano G, Stefanelli A, Iotti C, Tomio L. PO-0754: ISIORT pooled analysis 2016: characteristics of intraoperative radiotherapy in 11,025 patients. Radiother Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(17)31191-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patrono D, Tandoi F, Rizza G, Catalano G, Mirabella S, Celoria P, Corcione S, De Rosa FG, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Liver transplantation with an uncommon full right hemiliver graft after hydatid cysts resection: Case report and review of the literature. Transpl Infect Dis 2017; 19. [PMID: 28244199 DOI: 10.1111/tid.12685] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 12/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Because of widespread organ shortage, the transplant community has been exploiting more and more so-called "extended criteria" donors. In this scenario, liver grafts harboring benign tumors or large cysts represent an infrequent but potentially valuable source of viable grafts. We depict a challenging case of liver transplantation performed using a graft harboring two large Echinococcus granulosus hydatid cysts in close proximity with the hilar plate and complicated by cystobiliary communication. Although liver transplantation using grafts with hydatid cyst has been rarely reported (three published cases), our case was peculiar as one of the cysts was located close to the hilum and was ruptured into the left hepatic duct. The graft was finally accepted taking into account the low risk profile of the recipient, the good quality and size of the remnant liver parenchyma, and only after complete resection of the cysts was achieved. Although the recipient had a complication due to biliary confluence necrosis, at 10-months follow-up he is in good health with normal hepatic function, and a graft that could have been otherwise discarded was successfully used. The decision process along with technical and management issues are discussed.
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- Damiano Patrono
- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Infectious Diseases, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery 2U - Liver Transplantation Center, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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Cantù P, Parzanese I, Balassone V, Di Sario A, Soggiu F, Lombardi G, Barbaro F, Pisani A, Baldan A, Cariani G, Boarino V, Fasoli A, Bertani H, Forti E, Bulajic M, Ghinolfi D, Nadal E, Cerofolini A, Barresi L, Catalano G, Stroppa I, Traini S, Mazzaferro V, Cipolletta L, Tringali A, Costamagna G, Ravelli P, Bazzoli F, Merighi A, Parodi MC, Conigliaro R, Mutignani M, Zilli M, Filipponi F, Fantin A, Rodella L, Tarantino I, Traina M, Salizzoni M, Rosa R, Malinverno F, Invernizzi F, Manini MA, Donato MF, Colombo M, Conte D, Rossi G, Penagini R. Management of biliary anastomotic strictures after liver transplantation (BASALT study): A nationwide Italian survey. Liver Transpl 2017; 23:257-261. [PMID: 28006872 DOI: 10.1002/lt.24701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/30/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Garbarini A, Reggio D, Arolfo S, Bruno M, Passera R, Catalano G, Barletti C, Salizzoni M, Morino M, Petruzzelli L, Arezzo A. Cost analysis of laparoendoscopic rendezvous versus preoperative ERCP and laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis. Surg Endosc 2016; 31:3291-3296. [DOI: 10.1007/s00464-016-5361-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Gilbo N, Catalano G, Salizzoni M, Romagnoli R. Liver graft preconditioning, preservation and reconditioning. Dig Liver Dis 2016; 48:1265-1274. [PMID: 27448845 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2016.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Revised: 05/02/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Liver transplantation is the successful treatment of end-stage liver disease; however, the ischaemia-reperfusion injury still jeopardizes early and long-term post-transplant outcomes. In fact, ischaemia-reperfusion is associated with increased morbidity and graft dysfunction, especially when suboptimal donors are utilized. Strategies to reduce the severity of ischaemia-reperfusion can be applied at different steps of the transplantation process: organ procurement, preservation phase or before revascularization. During the donor procedure, preconditioning consists of pre-treating the graft prior to a sustained ischaemia either by a transient period of ischaemia-reperfusion or administration of anti-ischaemic medication, although a multi-pharmacological approach seems more promising. Different preservation solutions were developed to maintain graft viability during static cold storage, achieving substantial results in terms of liver function and survival in good quality organs but not in suboptimal ones. Indeed, preservation solutions do not prevent dysfunction of poor quality organs and are burdened with inadequate preservation of the biliary epithelium. Advantages derived from either hypo- or normothermic machine perfusion are currently investigated in experimental and clinical settings, suggesting a reconditioning effect possibly improving hepatocyte and biliary preservation and resuscitating graft function prior to transplantation. In this review, we highlight acquired knowledge and recent advances in liver graft preconditioning, preservation and reconditioning.
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- Nicholas Gilbo
- Liver Transplantation Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplantation Center, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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Catalano G, Tandoi F, Mazza E, Simonato F, Tognarelli G, Biancone L, Lupo F, Romagnoli R, Salizzoni M. Simultaneous Liver-Kidney Transplantation in Adults: A Single-center Experience Comparing Results With Isolated Liver Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2016; 47:2156-8. [PMID: 26361666 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2014.11.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND After introduction of the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score in 2002, a worldwide increasing number of simultaneous liver-kidney transplantations (SLKTx) has been observed. However, organ shortage puts into question the allocation of 2 grafts to 1 recipient. This retrospective, single-center study compared SLKTx results with isolated liver transplantation (LTx). METHODS Between 1995 and 2013, 37 SLKTx were performed in adult recipients. Every SLKTx was matched by donor age (±5 years) and transplantation date with 2 LTx (n = 74). Pretransplant, intraoperative, and post-transplant variables were collected; liver graft and patient survivals were calculated. RESULTS As expected, donor age was similar in the 2 groups (median, 39.7 years), whereas serum creatinine level, glomerular filtration rate, and MELD and D-MELD (donor age*MELD) scores were significantly higher in the SLKTx group. SLKTx had longer waiting list time (P = .0034) as well as higher surgical difficulty, testified by more blood transfusions (P = .0083), increased use of classic caval reconstruction (P = .0024), and more frequent need of abdominal packing for bleeding control (P = .0003). In addition, duration of hospital stay (P < .0001), second-look surgery (P = .0082), post-transplant dialysis (P < .0001), and post-transplant infections (P = .04) were significantly greater in SLKTx group. Acute rejection episodes involving the liver were significantly less in SLKTx than in LTx (14% vs 41%; P = .0045). Liver graft and patient survival at 10 years after transplantation was similar in the 2 groups (liver graft: SLKTx, 80% vs LTx, 77% [P = .85]; patient: SLKTx, 86% vs LTx, 79% [P = .56]). CONCLUSIONS Despite being technically challenging, SLKTx provided excellent long-term results and was shown to be an effective use of liver grafts.
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- G Catalano
- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Kidney Transplant Center and Nephrology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Kidney Transplant Center and Nephrology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Kidney Transplant Center and Nephrology, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Liver Transplant Center and General Surgery, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Molinette Hospital, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Marselli L, De Simone P, Morganti R, Coletti L, Carrai P, Catalano G, Tincani G, Ghinolfi D, Occhipinti M, Filipponi F, Marchetti P. Frequency and characteristics of diabetes in 300 pre-liver transplant patients. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2016; 26:441-442. [PMID: 27089979 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2016.02.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Revised: 02/24/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- L Marselli
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Transplants and Advances in Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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van Dam P, Tomatis M, Marotti L, Heil J, Wilson R, Rosselli del Turco M, Mayr C, Costa A, Danei M, Denk A, Emons G, Friedrichs K, Harbeck N, Kiechle M, Koheler U, Kuemmel S, Maass N, Marth C, Prové A, Kimmig R, Rageth C, Regolo L, Salehi L, Sarlos D, Singer C, Sohn C, Staelens G, Tinterri C, Ponti A, Cretella E, Kern P, Stoeblen F, Emons A, van Eygen K, Ettl J, Zanini V, Van As A, Daniaux M, Gatzemeier W, Catalano G, Schneeweiss A, Wuerstlein R. The effect of EUSOMA certification on quality of breast cancer care. Eur J Surg Oncol 2015; 41:1423-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2015.06.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 06/12/2015] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Krengli M, Sedlmayer F, Calvo F, Wenz F, Alessandro M, Mazzarotto R, Corvò R, Adamczyk S, Fillini C, Fusconi F, Osti M, Tomio L, Azinovic I, Ciabattoni A, Polkowski W, Di Grazia A, Gava A, Abdach L, Iotti C, Dubois J, Catalano G, Cazzaniga F, Schumacher C, Weytjens R, Pisani C. OC-0473: Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) in breast cancer: analysis of 6,816 cases from ISIORT database. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)40468-2] [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]
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De Simone P, Precisi A, Petruccelli S, Balzano E, Carrai P, Catalano G, Campani D, Filipponi F. The impact of everolimus on renal function in maintenance liver transplantation. Transplant Proc 2014; 41:1300-2. [PMID: 19460545 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2009.03.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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We retrospectively investigated the impact on renal function (RF) of conversion from calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) to everolimus (EVL) monotherapy in orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) recipients. Between January 2006 and July 2007, 70 deceased donor OLT recipients including 51 men and 19 women of overall mean age of 55.9 +/- 11 years were enrolled into a program of conversion to EVL monotherapy at a mean interval of 45 +/- 35.9 months from transplantation (range, 7-192 months). The indication for conversion was deteriorating RF in 64 (91.4%). Efficacy failure was defined as the persistence of CNI, EVL discontinuation, death, graft loss, loss to follow-up, or need for dialysis at 12 months. Twelve months after switching, 53 patients (75.7%) were on EVL monotherapy. Their mean change in creatinine clearance (CrCl) from baseline (day 1 before EVL introduction) to endpoint (12 months) was 5.8 +/- 13.1 mL/min. On univariate and multivariate analyses, the clinical variable correlated with the greatest probability of improvement was the baseline CrCl (P < .0001). Conversion from CNI to EVL monotherapy was successful in 75.7% of cases with improvement in RF correlated with baseline CrCl. These data supported preemptive minimization of CNI in the posttransplant course, seeking to delay the decline in RF.
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- P De Simone
- Unità Operativa Chirurgia Generale e Trapianti di Fegato, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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Ghinolfi D, Marti J, De Simone P, Lai Q, Pezzati D, Coletti L, Tartaglia D, Catalano G, Tincani G, Carrai P, Campani D, Miccoli M, Biancofiore G, Filipponi F. Use of octogenarian donors for liver transplantation: a survival analysis. Am J Transplant 2014; 14:2062-71. [PMID: 25307037 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2013] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/23/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Use of very old donors in liver transplantation (LT) is controversial because advanced donor age is associated with a higher risk for graft dysfunction and worse long-term results, especially for hepatitis C virus (HCV)-positive recipients. This was a retrospective, single-center review of primary, ABO-compatible LT performed between 2001 and 2010. Recipients were stratified in four groups based on donor age (<60 years; 60-69 years; 70-79 years and ≥80 years) and their outcomes were compared. A total of 842 patients were included: 348 (41.3%) with donors <60 years; 176 (20.9%) with donors 60-69 years; 233 (27.7%) with donors 70-79 years and 85 (10.1%) with donors ≥80 years. There was no difference across groups in terms of early (≤30 days) graft loss, and graft survival at 1 and 5 years was 90.5% and 78.6% for grafts <60 years; 88.6% and 81.3% for grafts 60-69 years; 87.6% and 75.1% for grafts 70-79 years and 84.7% and 77.1% for grafts ≥80 years (p = 0.065). In the group ≥80 years, the 5-year graft survival was lower for HCV-positive versus HCV-negative recipients (62.4% vs. 85.6%, p = 0.034). Based on our experience, grafts from donors ≥80 years may provide favorable results but require appropriate selection and allocation policies.
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- D Ghinolfi
- Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation, University of Pisa Medical School Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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Steiling W, Bascompta M, Carthew P, Catalano G, Corea N, D’Haese A, Jackson P, Kromidas L, Meurice P, Rothe H, Singal M. Principle considerations for the risk assessment of sprayed consumer products. Toxicol Lett 2014; 227:41-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2014.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2013] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Tascini C, Urbani L, Doria R, Catalano G, Leonildi A, Filipponi F, Menichetti F. BreakthroughFusariumspp Fungemia During Caspofungin Therapy in an ABO-Incompatible Orthotopic Liver Transplant Patient. J Chemother 2013; 21:236-8. [DOI: 10.1179/joc.2009.21.2.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Niscola P, Tendas A, Fratoni S, Giovannini M, Scaramucci L, Catalano G, De Fabritiis P. P-045 Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia evolved from refractory anemia: The unusual course of a myelodysplastic syndrome. Leuk Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(13)70094-8] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Niscola P, Tendas A, Palombi M, Trawinska M, Cupelli L, Giovannini M, Scaramucci L, Catalano G, Perrotti A, De Fabritiis P. P-176 Hypomethylating therapy in the management of an old older patient with myelodysplastic syndrome followed in a home care program. Leuk Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(13)70224-8] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Niscola P, Tendas A, Catalano G, Fratoni S, Piccioni D, Giovannini M, Perrotti A, De Fabritiis P. P-046 Atypical myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm rapidly transformed to chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia in a laryngeal cancer patients. Leuk Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(13)70095-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Niscola P, Tendas A, Catalano G, Fratoni S, Piccioni D, Giovannini M, Perrotti A, De Fabritiis P. P-271 Atypical myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm rapidly transformed to chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia in a laryngeal cancer patients. Leuk Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(13)70318-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Niscola P, Tendas A, Fratoni S, Giovannini M, Scaramucci L, Catalano G, De Fabritiis P. P-270 Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia evolved from refractory anemia: The unusual course of a myelodysplastic syndrome. Leuk Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s0145-2126(13)70317-5] [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: 10/26/2022]
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