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Rodella L, Zanini G, Piluso S, Vaccari A, Triggiani M, Montresor G, Coletti G, Pasini GF. [Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus: case report and review of the literature]. G Ital Cardiol (Rome) 2022; 23:872-875. [PMID: 36300390 DOI: 10.1714/3900.38826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Caseous calcification of the mitral annulus is an uncommon variant of mitral annular calcification. It appears as a round echodense mass containing central areas of echolucencies resembling liquefaction and with no flow in the central zone on color Doppler. In most cases it involves the posterior mitral annulus region, particularly in female subjects. The pathogenesis remains unclear: hypercholesterolemia and the dissolution of lipid-rich macrophages may be implicated in liquefaction necrosis. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography represents the most reliable technique for diagnosis, whereas cardiac magnetic resonance imaging is the choice in doubtful cases. We report the case of an 82-year-old female patient describing different aspects of this particular clinical condition.
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- Luca Rodella
- U.O. Cardiologia, Dipartimento di Specialità Medico-Chirurgiche, Scienze Radiologiche e Sanità Pubblica, Università degli Studi, Brescia
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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- U.O. Cardiochirurgia, Dipartimento Cardiotoracico, Spedali Civili, Brescia
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- U.O. Cardiologia, Ospedale "La Memoria" Gavardo - ASST del Garda, Gavardo (BS)
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Cutilli T, Coletti G, Fatayer MW, Caruso S, Tecco S, Gatto R, Leocata P. Very large Ameloblastic Fibroma with Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst in an 8-year-old child. Histological and immunohistochemical characterisation. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2019; 20:19-22. [PMID: 30919639 DOI: 10.23804/ejpd.2019.20.01.04] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is an uncommon odontogenic tumour that may present an aggressive behaviour and may have potential for malignant transformation. Ghost cell (GC) differentiation within AF is extremely rare. There are only seven cases in the international literature in which ghost cells are found in AF. CASE REPORT In this study, we report a case of a 8-year-old female child with a cystic-solid mass, measuring 3 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm, characterised by mixed odontogenic tumour, with AF in most of the lesion, with areas characterised by GC, while ameloblastic and ameloblastic fibrodontoma areas were also detected. Other histological sections showed only AF tissue, with areas of Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst. The immunohistochemical characterisation of the lesion was also performed. A comparative table of the immunoistochemical staining of the AF and COC areas revealed some differences in the expression of markers.
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- T Cutilli
- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Maxillofacial Surgery Operative Unit, San Salvatore City Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Pathology Operative Unit, San Salvatore City Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Pathology Operative Unit, San Salvatore City Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Dental School, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Italy
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- Dental School, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Dental School, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Pathology Operative Unit, San Salvatore City Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy
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Bortolami A, Fucci C, de Cicco G, Latini L, di Matteo D, Aquino T, Prencipe A, Coletti G. RF18 EDGE TO EDGE PROCEDURE AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO QUADRANGOLAR RESECTION OF ISOLATED PROLAPSE OF POSTERIOR MITRAL LEAFLET. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2018. [DOI: 10.2459/01.jcm.0000550015.11743.3b] [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: 11/05/2022]
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Primary epididymal lymphoma is an unusual observation. Only 2 cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the epididymis have been previously reported. We describe the clinical and pathologic features and management of a primary high-grade malignant lymphoma of the epididymis in which a tentative diagnosis of lymphoma was made on the basis of cytologic examination and immunochemical staining of the material obtained from an aspiration needle biopsy.
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- L Ginaldi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Interna e Sanità Pubblica, Università dell'Aquila, Italy
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Granular cell tumor (GCT) is a relatively rare neoplasm, and almost always benign in its prognostic behavior. Location of this tumor in the breast presents serious problems for differential diagnosis, both from a clinical point of view and at gross pathological examination, because of its resemblance to carcinoma. Fine needle aspiration biopsy and intraoperative frozen section examination may not be of any further help. The histogenesis of these lesions has been widely debated in the past, but no universally accepted conclusion has been reached. Most GCTs appear to be derived from Schwann cells, but many different neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions show granular cell changes. Therefore, GCT should not be considered as a single entity but as the result of a cytoplasmic change due to still unknown metabolic alterations that may occur in various cell types. No firm conclusions can be drawn regarding the suspected hormonal influence on the development of breast GCT. The authors describe three typical cases of breast GCT that occurred in patients of different ages, and discuss the most important questions concerning this lesion.
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- L Ventura
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, Coppito, Italy.
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The Authors report on a rare case of malignant conjunctival epibulbar fibrous histiocytoma with orbital invasion. Fibrous histiocytoma is a tumour of mesenchymal origin, which, although among the most common adult age soft tumours, appears very rarely at the conjunctival level. In fact the most frequent site is the orbit. So far only 15 cases concerning conjunctiva have been described in the Literature only 4 of those have been reported as malignant. We observed a male patient, who 6 years ago, at the age of 53, noticed a neoformation on the temporal portion of the bulbar conjunctiva. In June 1988, after three successive operations, with a histological diagnosis of inflammatory granuloma, he came to our Clinic, where, because of the characteristics of the orbit infiltrations, only a partial excision was carried out for a biopsy. The histological examination, associated with immunohistochemical techniques, gave the result of malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Consequently in, July 1988, the patient underwent an exenteratio orbitae. To date, the patient enjoys good health without a trace of recurrence. Besides the clinical presentation of the case, histopathological and immunohistochemical findings concerning this type of lesion are presented and discussed, with a comparison of our findings with those reported in the literature.
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Ventura T, Discepoli S, Coletti G, Leocata P, Francavilla S, Properzi G, Santiemma V, Martini E. Light Microscopic, Immunocytochemical and Ultrastructural Study of a Case of Sertoli Cell Tumor of the Testis. Tumori 2018; 73:649-53. [PMID: 3324410 DOI: 10.1177/030089168707300618] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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A case of testicular specialized gonadal stroma tumor was evaluated by histologic, ultrastructural and immunohistochemical techniques in a young adult male patient. The neoplastic cells were organized in cords or tubular structures delimited by a basement membrane. The ultrastructural findings suggested a diagnosis of a partially differentiated Sertoli cell tumor. This was also supported by the presence of a vimentin rich cytoskeleton, which is normally present in Sertoli and Leydig cells. The tumor cells did not secrete steroid hormones, as suggested by clinical findings, as well as by hormonal, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural observations.
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- T Ventura
- Servizio di Anatomia ed Istologia Patologica, Ospedale S. Salvatore, L'Aquila, Italy
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Fiorina C, Bruschi G, Testa L, DE Carlo M, DE Marco F, Coletti G, Bonardelli S, Adamo M, Curello S, Scioti G, Panisi P, Bedogni F, Petronio AS, Ettori F. Transaxillary versus transaortic approach for transcatheter aortic valve implantation with CoreValve Revalving System: insights from multicenter experience. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) 2016; 58:747-754. [PMID: 27701369 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.16.09566-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND About one-third of candidates for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) suffer from severe peripheral artery disease, making the routine femoral approach difficult or impossible. The aim was to compare the transaxillary (TAx) and the transaortic (TAo) route for TAVI with Medtronic CoreValve Revalving System (CRS). METHODS Out of 1049 consecutive TAVI with 18F CRS, 242 (23%) were treated in 4 high-volume Italian Centre through TAx (61%) and TAo (39%). RESULTS The devices success was similar (P=0.16) with a trend to a lower incidence of significant paravalvular leak (6% vs. 14%, P=0.07) and a significant reduction of permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation (13% vs. 34%, P=0.017) in the TAo. However, this route showed a higher incidence of acute kidney injury (P=0.016) and a longer hospital stay after the index procedure (days 10 [8-14] vs. 8 [7-12], P=0.001). By a multivariate analysis the vascular access is an independent predictor for a longer hospital stay (TAo route; OR=0.37, 95% CI: 0.18-0.75; P=0.006) and for PPM implantation (TAx route; OR=3.7, 95% CI: 1.2-10.8; P=0.017). CONCLUSIONS Although the higher clinical risk profile of transaortic population, the TAo approach showed an equally high device success with similar 30-day safety and 1year efficacy, compared to TAx route. However, due to non-procedure-specific complications post-TAo TAVI, this route requires a specialized postoperative care and the treatment of patients in highly specialized and experienced centers.
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- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato, Milan, Italy
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Paparella D, Di Mauro M, Bitton Worms K, Bolotin G, Russo C, Trunfio S, Scrofani R, Antona C, Actis Dato G, Casabona R, Colli A, Gerosa G, Renzulli A, Serraino F, Scrascia G, Zaccaria S, De Bonis M, Taramasso M, Delgado L, Tritto F, Marmo J, Parolari A, Myaseodova V, Villa E, Troise G, Nicolini F, Gherli T, Whitlock R, Conte M, Barili F, Gelsomino S, Lorusso R, Sciatti E, Marinelli D, Di Giammarco G, Calafiore AM, Sheikh A, Alfonso JJ, Glauber M, Miceli A, Rotunno C, Beckerman Z, Martinelli L, Lanfranconi M, Foresti D, Varone E, Punta G, Alfieri O, Lapenna E, Ismeno G, Pulcino A, Alamanni F, Dalla Tomba M, Coletti G, Vizzardi E, Lio A, Solinas M, Foschi M. Antiplatelet versus oral anticoagulant therapy as antithrombotic prophylaxis after mitral valve repair. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2016; 151:1302-8.e1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2015.12.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2015] [Revised: 11/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Adamo M, Fiorina C, Curello S, Maffeo D, Chizzola G, Di Matteo G, Mastropierro R, Nardi M, Cervi E, De Cicco G, Chiari E, Curnis A, Bonardelli S, Coletti G, Manzato A, Metra M, Ettori F. Role of different vascular approaches on transcatheter aortic valve implantation outcome: a single-center study. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2016; 16:279-85. [PMID: 25689087 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare different vascular approaches on clinical outcome of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) with self-expandable bioprosthesis. METHODS We included all the patients undergoing CoreValve implantation at our institute between September 2007 and March 2014. They were divided into four groups based on the vascular approach: percutaneous transfemoral (pTF), cut-down transfemoral (cTF), transaxillary (TAx) and transaortic (TAo). Clinical outcomes were evaluated according to Valve Academic Research Consortium-2 recommendations. RESULTS Out of 322 consecutive patients, 170 (53%) underwent pTF, 76 (23%) cTF, 32 (10%) TAx and 44 (14%) TAo approach. Although the TAx and TAo patients had a higher risk profile, they had a similar outcome compared with the pTF and cTF groups; in particular, there were no differences regarding cardiovascular and all-cause mortality at 30 days, 1 and 2 years, as well as stroke, myocardial infarction, bleeding, major vascular complications, permanent pacemaker implantation and acute kidney injury rates. The observed device success rate was higher in the TAo than in the other approaches (88.6 versus 65.9, 68.7 and 76.3% in the pTF, cTF and TAx groups, respectively; P = 0.019). No differences occurred regarding 30-day early safety and 1-year clinical efficacy across the four groups. Fluoroscopy time, amount of contrast medium used and minor vascular complications were significantly higher in pTF patients, as well as in-hospital stay in the TAo group. Atrial fibrillation and prosthetic valve regurgitation, but not the vascular approach, were independent predictors of all-cause mortality. CONCLUSION A more invasive vascular approach, for CoreValve implantation, even in higher risk patients, does not affect early-term, mid-term and long-term outcomes.
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- Marianna Adamo
- aCardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Cardiothoracic Department Spedali Civili, Brescia bDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Cardiothoracic Department Spedali Civili, Brescia cDivision of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Department Spedali Civili, Brescia dInstitute of Cardiology; Cardiothoracic Department Spedali Civili; Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia eDivision of Vascular Surgery, Spedali Civili; Department of Clinical and Sperimental Sciences- University of Brescia, Italy
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Lorusso R, Centofanti P, Gelsomino S, Barili F, Di Mauro M, Orlando P, Botta L, Milazzo F, Actis Dato G, Casabona R, Casali G, Musumeci F, De Bonis M, Zangrillo A, Alfieri O, Pellegrini C, Mazzola S, Coletti G, Vizzardi E, Bianco R, Gerosa G, Massetti M, Caldaroni F, Pilato E, Pacini D, Di Bartolomeo R, Marinelli G, Sponga S, Livi U, Mauro R, Mariscalco G, Beghi C, Miceli A, Glauber M, Pappalardo F, Russo CF. Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Fulminant Myocarditis in Adult Patients: A 5-Year Multi-Institutional Experience. Ann Thorac Surg 2015; 101:919-26. [PMID: 26518372 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/07/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Acute fulminant myocarditis (AFM) may represent a life-threatening event, characterized by rapidly progressive cardiac compromise that ultimately leads to refractory cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest. Venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides effective cardiocirculatory support in this circumstance, but few clinical series are available about early and long-term results. Data from a multicenter study group are reported which analyzed subjects affected by AFM and treated with VA-ECMO during a 5-year period. METHOD From hospital databases, 57 patients with diagnoses of AFM treated with VA-ECMO in the past 5 years were found and analyzed. Mean age was 37.6 ± 11.8 years; 37 patients were women. At VA-ECMO implantation, cardiogenic shock was present in 38 patients, cardiac arrest in 12, and severe hemodynamic instability in 7. A peripheral approach was used with 47 patients, whereas 10 patients had a central implantation or other access. RESULTS Mean VA-ECMO support was 9.9 ± 19 days (range, 2 to 24 days). Cardiac recovery with ECMO weaning was achieved in 43 patients (75.5%), major complications were observed in 40 patients (70.1%), and survival to hospital discharge occurred in 41 patients (71.9%). After hospital discharge (median follow-up, 15 months) there were 2 late deaths. The 5-year actual survival was 65.2% ± 7.9%, with recurrent self-recovering myocarditis observed in 2 patients (at 6 and 12 months from the first AFM event), and 1 heart transplantation. CONCLUSIONS Cardiopulmonary support with VA-ECMO provides an invaluable tool in the treatment of AFM, although major complications may characterize the hospital course. Long-term outcome appears favorable with rare episodes of recurrent myocarditis or cardiac-related events.
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- Roberto Lorusso
- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Spedali Civili Hospital, Brescia, Italy.
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- Cardiovascular Research Centre, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, S. Anna Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Research Centre, Careggi Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery Unit, University Hospital, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- Pasquinucci Hospital Fondazione Monasterio, Massa, Italy
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- Pasquinucci Hospital Fondazione Monasterio, Massa, Italy
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Cocciolone V, Cannita K, Bruera G, Bafile A, Coletti G, Resta V, Ciccozzi A, Dalmas A, Ficorella C, Ricevuto E. P218 Primary dose-dense epirubicin/cyclophosphamide→docetaxel in breast cancer: preliminary results. Breast 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(15)70252-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Russo CF, Mariscalco G, Colli A, Santè P, Nicolini F, Miceli A, De Chiara B, Beghi C, Gerosa G, Glauber M, Gherli T, Nappi G, Murzi M, Molardi A, Merlanti B, Vizzardi E, Bonadei I, Coletti G, Carrozzini M, Gelsomino S, Caiazzo A, Lorusso R. Italian multicentre study on type A acute aortic dissection: a 33-year follow-up†. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2015; 49:125-31. [PMID: 25721818 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezv048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [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: 09/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Despite substantial progress in surgical techniques and perioperative management, the treatment and long-term follow-up of type A acute aortic dissection (AAD) still remain a major challenge. The objective of this retrospective, multicentre study was to assess in a large series of patients the early and long-term results after surgery for type A AAD. METHODS We analysed the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative conditions of 1.148 consecutive patients surgically treated in seven large referral centres from 1981 to 2013. We applied to each patient three different multi-parameter risk profiles (preadmission risk, admission risk and post-surgery risk) in order to compare risk factors and outcome. Long-term Kaplan-Meier survival was evaluated. RESULTS The median age was 64 years and the male population was predominant (66%). Identified diagnosis of collagen disease was present in 9%, and Marfan syndrome in 5%. Bicuspid aortic valve was present in 69 patients (6%). Previous cardiac surgery was identified in 10% of the patients. During surgery, the native aortic valve was preserved in 72% of the cases, including leaflet resuspension in 23% and David operation in 1.2%. Considering aortic valve replacement (AVR: 28%), bioprosthesis implantation was performed in 14.7% of the subjects. Neurological impairment at discharge was shown in 23% of the cases among which 21% of patients had new neurological impairment versus preoperative conditions. The overall 30-day mortality rate was 25.7%. All risk profiles remained independently associated with in-hospital mortality. During the available follow-up of hospital survivors (median: 70 months, interquartile range: 34-113, maximum: 396), cardiac-related death occurred in 7.9% of the subjects. The cumulative survival rate for cardiac death was 95.3% at 5 years, 92.8% at 10 years and 52.8% at 20 years. Severe aortic regurgitation (AR) (grade 3-4) at the time of surgery showed to be a significant risk factor for reintervention during the follow-up (P < 0.001). Among risk profiles, only the preadmission risk was independently associated with late mortality after multivariate analysis. Unexpectedly, there was no difference in freedom from cardiac death between patients with and without AVR. CONCLUSIONS Although surgery for type A has remained challenging over more than three decades, there is a positive trend in terms of hospital mortality and long-term follow-up. About 90% of patients were free from reoperation in the long term, although late AR remains a critical issue, suggesting that a thorough debate on surgical options, assessment and results of a conservative approach should be considered.
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- Claudio F Russo
- Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Department, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Heart and Vessels, Cardiac Surgery Unit-Ospedale di Circolo, Varese, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy
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- II Università of Napoli Medical School, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Heart and Vessels, Cardiac Surgery Unit-Ospedale di Circolo, Varese, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università of Padova Medical School, Padova, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università of Parma Medical School, Parma, Italy
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- II Università of Napoli Medical School, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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- Cardiac Surgery, Università of Parma Medical School, Parma, Italy
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- Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Department, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- II Università of Napoli Medical School, Ospedale Monaldi, Napoli, Italy
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Fiorina C, De Marco F, De Carlo M, Testa L, Adamo M, Giannini C, maffeo D, Curello S, Coletti G, Bruschi G, Bonardelli S, Bedogni F, Petronio AS, Ettori F. TCT-711 PROCEDURAL AND CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF SUBCLAVIAN VERSUS TRANSAORTIC APPROACH FOR TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT WITH SELF-EXPANDABLE COREVALVE: AN ITALIAN MULTICENTER EXPERIENCE. J Am Coll Cardiol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.07.783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Fucci C, Faggiano P, Nardi M, D'Aloia A, Coletti G, De Cicco G, Latini L, Vizzardi E, Lorusso R. Triple-orifice valve repair in severe Barlow disease with multiple-jet mitral regurgitation: Report of mid-term experience. Int J Cardiol 2013; 167:2623-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.06.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Revised: 06/22/2012] [Accepted: 06/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Fucci C, DeCicco G, Latini L, DiMatteo G, Coletti G. Triple-orifice repair in severe barlow disease with multiple-jet regurgitation: report of mid-term experience. J Cardiothorac Surg 2013. [PMCID: PMC3844722 DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-8-s1-o275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Salvetti M, Zotti D, Bazza A, Paini A, Bertacchini F, Chiari E, Coletti G, Rosei EA, Muiesan ML. Platypnea and orthodeoxia in a patient with pulmonary embolism. Am J Emerg Med 2013; 31:760.e1-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2012.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2012] [Accepted: 12/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bruschi G, Davies S, De Marco F, Amrane H, Van Boven A, Marcheix B, Dumonteil N, Danenberg H, Tchetche D, Coletti G, Bushnaq H, Laborde JC, Brecker S, Mazzitelli D, Lange R, Branny M, Bosmans J, Trivedi U, Bhabra M, den Heijer P, Moat N. TCT-905 Direct Aortic Implantation of a Self Expandable Aortic Bioprosthesis: The European Experience. J Am Coll Cardiol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.08.951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Thelakkadan AS, Coletti G, Guastavino F, Fina A. Effect of clay dispersion methods on the mechano-dynamical and electrical properties of epoxy–organoclay nanocomposites. Polym Bull (Berl) 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-012-0815-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Thelakkadan A, Coletti G, Guastavino F, Fina A. Thermomechanical and electrical characterization of epoxy-organoclay nanocomposites. POLYM ENG SCI 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.22164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Bruera G, Cannita K, Di Giacomo D, Troncone G, Marchetti A, Coletti G, Sabourin J, Tosi M, Ficorella C, Ricevuto E. Effectiveness of triplet chemotherapy plus bevacizumab intensive regimen (FIr-B/FOx) and secondary liver surgery according to KRAS genotype in metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e14028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Rizza V, Coletti G, Grimaldi A, Clemente K, Di Cocco P, D'Angelo M, Delreno F, Famulari A, Pisani F. A Rare Case of Herpes Simplex Type 1 Bronchopneumonia Associated With Cardiomegaly in Renal Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1210-2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bruera G, Cannita K, Di Giacomo D, Troncone G, Marchetti A, Coletti G, Sabourin J, Tosi M, Ficorella C, Ricevuto E. Predictive and prognostic implications of KRAS genotype in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC) treated with FIr-B/FOx association. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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457 Background: FIr-B/FOx association, consisting of triplet chemotherapy (FIr/FOx) plus bevacizumab, increases activity, efficacy, and resection rate of liver metastases in MCRC patients (Bruera G et al, submitted 2010). Even if bevacizumab-containing chemotherapy is also active in KRAS m MCRC patients, ORR, PFS, and OS seem to be lower compared to KRAS wt patients (Hurwitz et al, Oncologist 2009). Present data evaluates activity and efficacy of FIr-B/FOX according to KRAS genotype. Methods: Treatment schedule: weekly alternating bevacizumab (5 mg/kg days 1,15)/irinotecan (160 mg/m2) or oxaliplatin (80 mg/m2) associated to weekly 5- fluorouracil (12h-timed-flat-infusion, 900 mg/m2/d 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23); every 4 weeks. KRAS genotype was analyzed by direct sequencing or SNaPshot (Di Fiore et al, BJC'07) for KRAS codon 12 and 13 mutations. Results: Forty-two (84%) out of 50 enrolled patients (pts) in the FIr-B/FOx phase II study were evaluated: ORR 86% (C.I. ± 11), median PFS 13 months (3-46+), median OS 28 months (8-47). Liver metastasectomies (LM) were performed in 11 pts (26%): 42% of the 26 liver-MCRC pts; 58% of the 19 pts with liver-only MCRC pts. Twenty-five pts (59.5%) were KRAS wild-type (wt), 17 pts (40.5%) KRAS mutated (m). Clinical features were balanced. Among the 25 KRAS wt pts: ORR 88% (C.I. ± 14); median PFS 14 months (3-46+); median OS 31 months (8-47). LM were performed in 9 KRAS wt pts (36%): 56% of the 16 liver-MCRC pts; 82% of the 11 liver-only MCRC pts. Among the 17 KRAS m pts: ORR 82% (C.I. ± 19); median PFS 12 months (4-37+); median OS 19 months (8-44). LM were performed in 3 KRAS m pts (18%): 30% of the 10 liver-MCRC pts; 37.5% of the 8 liver-only MCRC pts. Conclusions: Triplet chemotherapy plus bevacizumab (FIr-B/FOx association) shows equivalent high activity (ORR) and efficacy (PFS) in KRAS wt and KRAS m MCRC pts; a trend toward a worse prognosis (OS) is confirmed in KRAS m pts. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- G. Bruera
- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Medical Oncology, S. Salvatore Hospital, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Biomorfologic and Functional Sciences, University Federico II, Napoli, Italy; Civil Hospital, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy; S. Salvatore Hospital, L'Aquila, Italy; Department of Pathology, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France; INSERM U614, University of Rouen, Rouen, France
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Carta G, Crisman G, Margiotta G, Mastrocola N, Di Fonso A, Coletti G. Uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors. A case report. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2010; 31:456-458. [PMID: 20882895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors (UTROSCT) are rare, usually benign, polypoid or nodular neoplasms which generally arise in the fourth to sixth decade of life. We report a case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with vaginal bleeding and remarkable uterine enlargement. Abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy was performed and a diagnosis of UTROSCT was made. Immunohistochemistry is mandatory for a correct diagnosis and a panel of at least two markers of sex cord differentiation is recommended. Differential diagnoses include leiomyosarcoma, UTROSCT and ESTSCLE, mixed müllerian tumor and metastatic ovarian sex cord tumor.
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- G Carta
- Department Surgical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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Di Stefano L, Accurti V, Coletti G, D'Alfonso A, Carta G. p16INK4a and low-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Diagnostic and therapeutic implications. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2010; 31:411-414. [PMID: 20882883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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The objectives of this study were to evaluate the evolution of a LSIL associated with p16INK4a overexpression and on the basis of this association, identify patients who would benefit from immediate treatment rather than a later follow-up. Two hundred and forty-five cervical biopsies were studied: 199 (81.2%) were classified CIN 1, 18 (7.4%) CIN 2/3 while 28 (11.4%) were not pathological. Immunohistochemistry revealed that 22 of the 217 CIN samples (11%) were positive for the p16INK4a antigen. The results of the PCR-ELISA for the research and typing of the HPV in these 22 cases were: 14 (63.6%) HPV 16; three (13.6%) HPV 31; 2 (9%) HPV 33; one (4.6%) HPV 43; one (4.6%) HPV 45; one (4.6%) HPV 18. Colposcopic and histological tests performed at four- and eight-month follow-ups in these patients revealed worsening of the initial lesion. Hence, we conclude that immediate therapy would be of benefit in these patients.
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- L Di Stefano
- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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Benedetti E, Galzio R, Laurenti G, D'Angelo B, Melchiorre E, Cifone M, Fanelli F, Muzi P, Coletti G, Alecci M, Sotgiu A, Cerù M, Cimini A. Lipid Metabolism Impairment in Human Gliomas: Expression of Peroxisomal Proteins in Human Gliomas at Different Grades of Malignancy. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2010; 23:235-46. [DOI: 10.1177/039463201002300121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Gliomas are histologically graded by cellularity, cytological atypia, necrosis, mitotic figures, and vascular proliferation, features associated with biologically aggressive behaviour. However, abundant evidence suggests the presence of unrecognized, clinically relevant subclasses of the diffuse gliomas, both in respect to their underlying molecular phenotype and their clinical response to therapy. It is well-known that patient prognosis and therapeutic decisions rely on accurate pathological grading. Recently, it was reported that human gliomas accumulate lipid droplets during progression, suggesting a lipid metabolism impairment. Considering the crucial role of peroxisomes in lipid metabolism, in the present work we studied the expression profiles of proteins either exclusively localized to peroxisomes, such as peroxin14 (PEX14), peroxisomal membrane protein 70Kda (PMP70), acyl-CoA oxidase, thiolase, or partially associated to peroxisomes such as Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMGCoA-red) and peroxisomal-related proteins, namely PPARa, in human glioma specimens at different grades of malignancy. Moreover, Nile red staining of lipid droplets, thin layer chromatography (TLC) and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) were carried out in order to correlate the biochemical results with the lipid content of tumor tissues. The results obtained indicate that correlating the malignancy grade with the expression of peroxisomal genes and proteins, may constitute a sensitive tool to highlight possible subtypes not recognized by the classical histological techniques.
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of L'Aquila
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of L'Aquila
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of L'Aquila
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- Department of Biology, University of Rome3
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila
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- San Salvatore Hospital, Division of Anatomopathology, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of L'Aquila
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of L'Aquila
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Vitale AR, Compilato D, Coletti G, Calvisi G, Ciuffitelli V, Barbera D, Craxì A, Campisi G, Leocata P. Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma of the parotid region without lung metastasis: a case report. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009; 38:696-8. [PMID: 19261440 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2008] [Accepted: 01/29/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Parotid gland metastatic tumours are rare, usually arising from a primary mucosal or cutaneous cancer located in the ipsilateral head and neck region, although metastases from a primary cancer outside the head and neck region are possible. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rarely metastasizes to the head and neck region and the parotid glands are an even more unusual site. The authors describe the case of an 82-year-old male who presented with a right parotid mass. Percutaneous incisional biopsy with histological and immunohistochemical studies suggested metastatic HCC. Radiological investigations excluded other metastatic lesions. This case illustrates the difficulties that may be encountered when seeking a definitive diagnosis of parotid gland masses and underlines the need for collaboration between clinicians and pathologists when diagnosing a parotid enlargement.
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- A R Vitale
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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Audisio P, Brustel H, Carpaneto GM, Coletti G, Mancini E, Trizzino M, Antonini G, De Biase A. Data on molecular taxonomy and genetic diversification of the European Hermit beetles, a species complex of endangered insects (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae, Cetoniinae,Osmoderma). J ZOOL SYST EVOL RES 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0469.2008.00475.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fucci C, Cicco GD, Chiari E, Nardi M, Faggiano P, Procopio R, Coletti G, Rambaldini M, Lorusso R. Edge-to-edge mitral valve repair for isolated prolapse of the anterior leaflet caused by degenerative disease. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2007; 8:354-8. [PMID: 17443102 DOI: 10.2459/01.jcm.0000268120.45303.cf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The use of new techniques to correct mitral regurgitation due to prolapse of the anterior leaflet has been shown to expand the original surgical armamentarium and to improve postoperative outcome. We retrospectively analysed our experience with isolated prolapse of the anterior mitral leaflet repaired using the edge-to-edge technique. METHODS From October 1986 to June 2004, 790 patients underwent mitral valve repair for mitral regurgitation at our institution. Isolated pathology of the anterior mitral leaflet, due to degenerative disease, was the cause of mitral regurgitation in 84 patients and, from 1991, 68 underwent edge-to-edge repair. RESULTS There was no intraoperative death and one in-hospital death. Three patients died in the late follow-up period for a cumulative 13-year survival rate of 90 +/- 1.4%. No patient underwent early reoperation. Four patients underwent reoperation during the follow-up for a cumulative 13-year freedom from reoperation of 92.3 +/- 3.2%. At echocardiographic evaluation, mitral valve repair failure was associated with severe mitral regurgitation in four patients. Of the remaining 60 patients, 40 had no residual regurgitation, 18 had trivial residual regurgitation, and two had mild regurgitation. At follow-up, 49 patients are still in New York Heart Association (NYHA) class I, 14 in NYHA class II and only one in NYHA class III. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that the 'edge-to-edge' technique is a reliable procedure to correct prolapsing leaflets. The addition of this technique to the surgical armamentarium has neutralized prolapse of the anterior leaflet as an incremental risk factor for reoperation.
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- Carlo Fucci
- Operative Unit of Cardiac Surgery, Brescia, Italy.
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De Cicco G, Coletti G, Fucci C, Lorusso R. Björk-Shiley Delrin prosthesis: 31 years of durability (and beyond). Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2006; 29:411. [PMID: 16387507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2005.11.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [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: 11/16/2005] [Revised: 11/16/2005] [Accepted: 11/30/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Di Stefano L, Coppola G, Moro S, Colageo E, Cellini A, Coletti G. Cervical-vaginal disease in HIV immunosuppressed patients: management and present screening programme. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2006; 27:267-70. [PMID: 16800255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the rate of the cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (L-SIL and H-SIL) in HIV-positive patients using cytological, colposcopic and histological examinations. The correlations between these cervical lesions, the role of HPV and the clinical and immunological aspects of HIV infection and inflammatory cervical-vaginal disease were studied. We believe that HPV infection and preneoplastic and/or neoplastic lesions occur more often in immunodepressed HIV-positive patients, and that on the grounds of the high risk of precancerous lesions in this population and the low sensibility of the Pap test, it is advisable to perform a colposcopic examination to discover early lesions that must undergo a specific biopsy.
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- L Di Stefano
- Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of Surgery Science, University of L'Aquila, Italy
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Oneglia C, Rusconi C, Coletti G, Gualeni A. Life-threating thrombus across patent foramen ovale free-floating in the left ventricular outflow tract. Minerva Cardioangiol 2004; 52:237-9. [PMID: 15194987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Fucci C, Lorusso R, Totaro P, Ceconi C, Nardi M, Coletti G, Rambaldini M, Minzioni G. The triple-orifice repair: a new technique for the treatment of mitral regurgitation in severe Barlow's disease. Ital Heart J 2004; 5:238-40. [PMID: 15119509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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We report a case of severe Barlow's disease with a very complex pathology, in which we applied the "edge-to-edge" technique, creating a triple-orifice mitral valve. Different techniques should be used to correct a similar valve defect; the combination of different surgical procedures and the valve pathology may influence the post-repair recurrence of regurgitation. We believe that it is better to perform a simple and reproducible repair than to carry on with combined complex procedures that could increase the risk of a suboptimal outcome.
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- Carlo Fucci
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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Ceconi C, La Canna G, Alfieri O, Cargnoni A, Coletti G, Curello S, Zogno M, Parrinello G, Rahimtoola SH, Ferrari R. Revascularization of hibernating myocardium: rate of metabolic and functional recovery and occurrence of oxidative stress. Eur Heart J 2002; 23:1877-85. [PMID: 12445537 DOI: 10.1053/euhj.2002.3364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Left ventricular (LV) dysfunction due to coronary artery disease (CAD) may improve after revascularization in patients with hibernating myocardium (HM). METHODS AND RESULTS We compared the rate of metabolic (arterial-great cardiac vein differences of lactate, glucose and pyruvate) and functional (intra-operative transesophageal and epicardial echocardiography) recovery and occurrence of oxidative stress (myocardial release of oxidized glutathione (GSSG)) early after surgical revascularization, in patients with CAD, LV dysfunction and HM (n=16) vs those with preserved LV function (n=15). By comparing the two groups, we observed that, after de-clamping, in patients with HM (a) the kinetic of lactate production was converted to extraction (P<0.01 at 1, 5, 10 and 20 min after revascularization), (b) myocardial extraction of pyruvate increased (P<0.01 during the first 5 min after revascularization), (c) GSSG release was less and of shorter duration (P<0.01 at all times), (d) segmental wall motion score improved from 2.4+/-0.3 to 1.7+/-0.5 (P<0.01) as did the thickening of the akinetic territories corresponding to the antero-distal septum and to the distal anterior wall regions (to 36+/-23%, and to 36+/-13%, respectively). There was a correlation between the rate of recovery of metabolic and functional indices. CONCLUSIONS The contractile and metabolic recovery of HM is more rapid than that of non-HM, and it is not accompanied by oxidative stress.
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- C Ceconi
- Cardiovascular Pathophysiology Research Center, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, University of Ferrara, Via Pinidolo 23, 25064 Gussago, Brescia, Italy
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Lorusso R, La Canna G, Ceconi C, Borghetti V, Totaro P, Parrinello G, Coletti G, Minzioni G. Long-term results of coronary artery bypass grafting procedure in the presence of left ventricular dysfunction and hibernating myocardium. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 20:937-48. [PMID: 11675178 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00945-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Long-term left ventricular (LV) performance and patient outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure in the presence of depressed LV function and hibernating myocardium (HM) have been poorly determined. Therefore, we prospectively evaluated patients undergoing CABG with severe LV dysfunction and HM to elucidate postoperative prognosis. METHODS We enrolled 120 consecutive patients undergoing CABG with severe LV dysfunction and HM as assessed by dobutamine echocardiography and by rest-redistribution radionuclide (Thallium-201) study. Mean patient age was 60+/-9 years (range 31-77 years). Mean preoperative LVEF was 28%+/-9 (range 10-40%). All patients underwent echocardiographic study to assess LV recovery of function intraoperatively, prior to hospital discharge, at 3 months, at 1 year, and yearly during the follow-up. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to to evaluate predictors of postoperative survival. RESULTS There were 2 hospital (1.6%) and 15 late (12.5%) deaths, mainly for heart failure, leading to an actuarial survival of 80+/-6% and 60+/-9% at 5 and 8 years, respectively. LVEF significantly improved perioperatively (from 28+/-9% to 40+/-2%, P<0.01). Increase in LVEF, however, was gradually offset over the time (EF of 33+/-9%, 32+/-8%, and 30+/-9% at 3 months, and 12 months, and 8 years after surgery, respectively). Furthermore, patients who experienced limited LV functional recovery perioperatively had a more remarkable decline of LVEF thereafter, and suffered from recurrence of heart failure symptoms (freedom from heart failure 82+/-5% and 60+/-8% at 4 and 8 years respectively). Advanced preoperative NYHA Class, and age were independent risks factors for reduced postoperative survival. Preoperative angina and use of arterial conduits apparently did not influence patient morbidity and mortality at long term. CONCLUSION CABG procedure in the presence of HM enhances LV recovery of function and has a favourable prognosis. Functional benefit of the left ventricle, however, appears to be time-limited, despite remarkable improvement in patient functional capacity. Advanced preoperative heart failure, minimal perioperative improvement of LVEF, and age account for a poor long-term prognosis.
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- R Lorusso
- Cardiac Surgery Division, Civic Hospital, 25125, Brescia, Italy.
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Lorusso R, Borghetti V, Totaro P, Parrinello G, Coletti G, Minzioni G. The double-orifice technique for mitral valve reconstruction: predictors of postoperative outcome. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2001; 20:583-9. [PMID: 11509283 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00828-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The 'double-orifice' (DO) technique has been recently proposed as an additional option in mitral valve repair (MVR). However, little is known regarding the long-term postoperative outcome and the predictors of DO results. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate our clinical series and to identify prognostic factors of DO repair. METHODS From 1992, 75 patients underwent DO procedure because of severe mitral regurgitation. The study population consisted of 48 male and 27 female patients with a mean age of 58+/-13 years (range 16-80 years). The aetiology of mitral incompetence was Barlow disease in 30 cases, rheumatic disease in 18 cases, acute or healed endocarditis in 16 cases and other causes in 11 cases. Carpentier rigid ring was used in 38 patients, whereas autologous pericardium was used in 24 patients. Thirteen patients had no annuloplasty procedure. Statistical analysis included univariate and multivariate Cox proportional models to evaluate the predictors of the DO failure. RESULTS There were four hospital and three late deaths with a survival rate of 92% at 8 years. Mean follow-up was 42+/-24 months (range 1-93 months). Twelve patients underwent reoperation (five cases of early failure) and had valve replacement, leading to 80% freedom from reoperation at 8 years. At follow-up, 13 patients had no mitral regurgitation, 36 patients had trivial or mild mitral incompetence, whereas eight patients had moderate or severe mitral insufficiency at transthoracic echocardiography. Preoperative low left ventricular ejection faction, pulmonary arterial hypertension and marked left atrial enlargement were predictors (P<0.05) of DO failure at univariate analysis. Pericardial annuloplasty was also a risk factor (P<0.05) for unsuccessful DO repair at long term. Cox proportional multivariate analysis confirmed left atrial dilatation, pulmonary hypertension and pericardial annuloplasty as independent predictors of unfavourable postoperative results. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that preoperative factors, like pulmonary hypertension and severe left atrial dilatation, may predict late DO failure. Our findings also indicate that pericardial annuloplasty may negatively influence mitral valve reconstruction at long term when DO is employed in MVR.
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- R Lorusso
- Cardiac Surgery Division, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy.
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Lanzi S, Borghetti V, Pulcini G, Coletti G, Totaro P, Biasca F, Giampaoli F, Pouché A, Minzioni G. [Acute postoperative mediastinitis: retrospective analysis of various treatment methods]. Chir Ital 2001; 53:665-72. [PMID: 11723898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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Infective acute mediastinitis is a postoperative complication reported in 0.5-1% of patients undergoing open chest operations. The treatment of choice for this life-threatening complication is still a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyse the efficacy of different therapeutic approaches in the treatment of postoperative infective mediastinitis. In the 2nd Division of Cardiac Surgery, from October 1986 to May 2000, 10,234 patients underwent cardiac surgery operations. In 42 patients (0.4%) the operation was complicated by acute infective mediastinitis requiring surgical treatment. On the basis of the treatment opted for, these patients were subdivided into 5 groups: 23 patients underwent continuous iodopovidone (Betadine) mediastinal irrigation (GL) associated with surgical omentoplasty in 8 patients (GLO); 5 patients underwent isolated omentoplasty (GO), and 4 patients were treated with a pectoral muscle flap (GF). In 8 patients other different procedures were performed (GS). There were no deaths in GF and GS despite 24% and 20% mortality reported among patients who underwent mediastinal irrigation (GL) and isolated omentoplasty (GO), respectively. The mean hospital stay was 15 +/- 1 days in GF, 16 +/- 1 days in GS, 25 +/- 11 in patients who underwent omentoplasty and 27 +/- 14 in patients who underwent mediastinal irrigation. Predictors of death were low cardiac output syndrome (P < or = 0.009) and respiratory insufficiency (P < or = 0.032) when found before treatment. Our study suggests that surgical omentoplasty should be the treatment of choice in deep mediastinal infections, whereas wound sterilisation, associated with surgical chest wall reconstruction, seems to be a better procedure in superficial infective disease. A more extended clinical series would be needed to confirm these preliminary data.
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- S Lanzi
- Cattedra di Semeiotica e Metodologia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi di Brescia, III Divisione di Chirurgia Generale U.D.A., Spedali Civili di Brescia
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Totaro P, Coletti G, Lettieri C, Pepi P, Minzioni G. Coronary artery bypass grafts in a patient with isolated cardiac dextroversion. Ital Heart J 2001; 2:394-6. [PMID: 11392646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Despite several controversies, the term "dextrocardia" usually defines a rare type of intrinsic cardiac abnormality due to a rotation disorder and resulting in a right-sided direction of the cardiac axis. According to the majority of experts, the extent of a dextrocardia associated with a situs solitus is termed "dextroversion". In such a rare condition, therefore, the relationships between the cardiac chambers and the other structures (that is superior and inferior venae cavae, liver, stomach) are modified whereas in case of dextrocardia with situs inversus, the relationships between the cardiac chambers and neighboring structures are preserved and the classical "mirror image" is shown. In 95% of cases with dextroversion, an associated cardiac abnormality has been described and, therefore, acquired heart diseases in patients with isolated dextroversion are extremely rare. To our knowledge, the present is the first case report describing a coronary artery bypass graft performed in a patient with isolated dextroversion. The technical aspects of the surgical procedure are also discussed.
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- P Totaro
- II Division of Cardiac Surgery, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy.
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Borghetti V, Campana M, Scotti C, Domenighini D, Totaro P, Coletti G, Pagani M, Lorusso R. Biological versus prosthetic ring in mitral-valve repair: enhancement of mitral annulus dynamics and left-ventricular function with pericardial annuloplasty at long term. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2000; 17:431-9. [PMID: 10773567 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(00)00344-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The effects of different annuloplasty rings on mitral annulus dynamics and left-ventricular (LV) function after mitral-valve repair (MVR) are still controversial. This study sought to compare biological versus prosthetic rigid rings for annular remodelling in MVR at long term. METHODS Forty-four consecutive patients were retrospectively enrolled. All patients had isolated posterior-leaflet prolapse and underwent identical surgical mitral-valve reconstruction (quadrangular resection of the posterior leaflet associated with annuloplasty). Twenty-three patients underwent mitral annuloplasty with an autologous pericardial ring (group I), whereas 21 patients had MVR with a Carpentier-Edwards rigid ring (group II). No differences existed between the groups in terms of pre-operative patient profile. Post-operative LV systolic indices have been assessed by two-dimensional echocardiography at rest and during supine bicycle exercise. Mitral annular motion has been examined by means of the extent of mitral annulus systolic excursion (MASE), as measured in four longitudinal LV segments (anterior, inferior, septal and lateral). Mean and peak trans-mitral flow velocities (TMFV) have been also evaluated by continuous-wave Doppler. RESULTS The mean follow-up did not differ between the groups, those being 41+/-12 months in group I (range17-65 months) and 46+/-15 months in group II (range 23-83 months), respectively. Post-operative echocardiographic study did not show significant mitral regurgitation at rest or at peak exercise in any patient. ANOVA analysis for repeated measures showed a significant interaction in peak TMFV (F((1,42))=5.23; P=0.03), and in left-ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF; F((1,42))=7.61, P=0.01). The analysis of contrasts showed a significant increase in TMFV in both groups (group I from 1.22+/-0.22 to 1.79+/-0.32 m/s, t=-8.8, P<0.0001; and group II from 1.19+/-0.17 to 1.96+/-0.33 m/s, t=-12.8, P<0.0001). Recruitment of LVEF reserve during exercise was observed only in group I (from 59.5+/-6 to 65.8+/-6%, t=-3.95, P<0.005), whereas no substantial change occurred in LV performance in group II. A trend towards better MASE at all the studied longitudinal segments at rest and during exercise was observed in group I. No minor or major calcifications have been observed on pericardial rings. CONCLUSIONS The autologous pericardium seems to be superior to rigid prosthetic rings for annuloplasty in MVR since it provides more favourable mitral annulus dynamics and preserves LV function during stress conditions. Effective and durable annular remodelling with the autologous pericardium is achieved up to 6 years from surgery, with no echocardiographic sign of degeneration in the long term. Further studies are required to compare biological versus flexible prosthetic rings in MVR.
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- V Borghetti
- II Cardiac Surgery Division, Civil Hospital, Piazzale Spedali Civili n degrees 1, 25125, Brescia, Italy
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Treatment of huge aneurysms involving the ascending aorta and the aortic arch with compression of the surrounding structures represents a surgical challenge. The case of a patient affected by respiratory insufficiency and sternal erosion caused by chronic giant aortic aneurysm is reported. The use of a stepwise approach and selective cerebral arterial perfusion ensured successful operative management, avoiding circulatory arrest and enabling an expeditious postoperative recovery.
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- R Lorusso
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Civil Hospital, Brescia, Italy.
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Totaro P, Tulumello E, Fellini P, Rambaldini M, La Canna G, Coletti G, Zogno M, Lorusso R. Mitral valve repair for isolated prolapse of the anterior leaflet: an 11-year follow-up. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1999; 15:119-26. [PMID: 10219543 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(98)00304-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Mitral valve insufficiency (MVI) because of involvement of the anterior mitral leaflet may pose additional risks for late outcome after mitral valve repair, because of more complex techniques. We retrospectively reviewed our experience in patients operated on for isolated anterior mitral leaflet prolapse approached by various techniques. METHODS Between 1986 and 1997, 616 patients underwent mitral valve repair at our Institution. Isolated pathology of the anterior mitral leaflet was the cause of MVI in 84 patients (13.6%). Age ranged from 23 to 74 years (mean 50 +/- 14). Etiology of MVI was predominantly degenerative (57 patients, 67.8%), and the mechanism of the regurgitation was mainly due to a chordal rupture (58 patients, 69%). Annular dilatation was present in 75 patients (89.5%). A variety of surgical techniques were applied including chordal shortening (five patients, 5.9%), chordal transposition (three patients, 3.5%), artificial chordae (11 patients, 13%). Since 1992, however, the majority of procedures was performed using the 'edge to edge' technique (52 patients, 51.9%). Annular dilatation was treated mainly by means of a prosthetic ring (46 patients, 61.3%) whereas 18 patients (24%) underwent posterior annuloplasty using gluteraldehyde-treated native pericardium. RESULTS Follow-up ranged from 3 to 122 months (mean 46 +/- 24 months). There were three hospital deaths (3.5%) and five late deaths (5.9%) for a Kaplan-Meier estimated survival of 87.6% at 8 years. Three patients underwent early reoperation within 30 days (3.5%), and six patients underwent late reoperation (7.1%), for a cumulative freedom from reoperation of 85.4% at 8 years. Seventy-four percent of the survivors (50 patients) are still in New York Heart Association Class I, and 92% of survivors (62 patients) have no or trivial (1+) residual mitral regurgitation at echocardiographic follow-up. CONCLUSION In spite of the greater complexity, conservative surgery to correct anterior mitral valve prolapse pertains high success rate of long term. Recent technical modifications ('edge-to-edge' technique) may allow more expeditious and reproducible procedures with expected favorable influence of mitral valve repair applicability.
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- P Totaro
- 2nd Division of Cardiac Surgery, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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Guadagni S, Pistoia MA, Valenti M, Leocata P, Coletti G, Calvisi G, Madonna R, Deraco M, Reed PI. N-Nitroso compounds, bacteria, and carcinoembryonic antigen in the gastric stump. J Surg Res 1998; 80:345-51. [PMID: 9878336 DOI: 10.1006/jsre.1998.5444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Analyses of biochemical and microbiological parameters such as pH, N-nitroso compound (NOC) concentration, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level, and total viable counts (TVCs), and identification of microorganisms were carried out on 65 fasting gastric juice samples obtained at endoscopy from 45 patients previously submitted to partial gastrectomy for benign peptic ulcer disease (23 Billroth I, 22 Billroth II/Reichel-Polya) and 20 normal controls. Biopsy specimens were taken to determine histology, the Helicobacter pylori status, and both tissue CEA immunoreactivity and level. Significantly higher mean pH values, NOC and CEA concentrations, and TVCs were found in partial gastrectomies compared with normal controls. In relation to surgical methods, higher mean pH values, NOC concentrations, TVCs, and anaerobic bacterial counts were observed in the juice of patients with Billroth II compared with Billroth I gastrectomies. Mild CEA immunoreactivity and apical CEA localization were found significantly more often in Billroth II than in Billroth I stumps. Intensive CEA immunoreactivity and cytoplasmatic localization were found significantly more often in Billroth I than in Billroth II stumps. Independent of the type of surgical reconstruction, higher mean NOC levels were recorded in patients with more severe histological changes and H. pylori infection. Higher mean CEA levels in gastric juice and tissue were detected in the gastric stumps with more severe histological changes. All these data suggest that high levels of NOCs in the gastric juice could be a cofactor in gastric stump carcinogenesis and determination of CEA level in gastric juice and tissue could be included as a very useful marker in quantifying this process.
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- S Guadagni
- Department of Surgery, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, 67100, Italy
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Lorusso R, Coletti G, Zogno M. Chronic fibrinous pericarditis. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 1998; 13:94. [PMID: 9504737 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-7940(97)00295-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- R Lorusso
- Cardiac Surgery Division, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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Lorusso R, Fucci C, Pentiricci S, Coletti G, La Canna G, Zogno M. "Double-orifice" technique to repair extensive mitral valve excision following acute endocarditis. J Card Surg 1998; 13:24-6. [PMID: 9892481 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.1998.tb01049.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 11/26/2022]
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The use of conservative surgical techniques to treat mitral valve regurgitation secondary to acute endocarditis is controversial. Reconstruction of the anterior leaflet may represent an additional challenge in such a setting. We report a case of mitral valve repair where extensive excision of the anterior leaflet and related chordae tendinea was necessary because of large vegetation secondary to acute endocarditis. The "double-orifice" technique was performed and allowed the salvage of the native valve. There was no recurrent infection at 6 months from surgery, with optimal hemodynamic results.
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- R Lorusso
- Cardiac Surgery Division, Civic Hospital, Brescia, Italy.
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Ventura L, Leocata P, Santeusiano G, Coletti G, Partenzi A, Ventura T. Müllerian adenosarcoma of the uterus. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 1997; 16:221-6. [PMID: 9261751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A case of adenosarcoma of the uterus in a 59-year-old woman is here reported. Adenosarcoma is a low malignant potential tumor with a benign glandular and a malignant stromal component. The treatment is usually hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Debated is the usefulness of adjuvant chemotherapy, while radiation treatment is not beneficial. Long term follow-up is necessary for these patients because of high recurrence risk, mostly in cases with myometrial invasion.
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- Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Italy
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Fucci C, Ferrari M, La Canna G, Coletti G, Nardi M, Maisano F, Dalla Tomba M, Alfieri O. [Repair in rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency]. G Ital Cardiol 1997; 27:544-8. [PMID: 9280723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Emerging evidence indicates that etiology plays an essential role in the results of mitral valve repair. In this study, we examined the long-term performance of this procedure in 61 consecutive patients with pure rheumatic mitral insufficiency. PATIENTS Patient ages ranged from 4 to 74 years (mean: 51.7 +/- 16). Preoperatively, 94% of the patients were in NYHA class II or III. RESULTS There was no hospital mortality. According to actuarial methods 94.1% of the patients were alive 7 years postoperatively and 83.3% were reoperation free. Freedom from reoperation was significantly higher in patients who received a prosthetic ring than in those who had other types of annuloplasty (96.7% vs 59.3%; p = 0.001). As opposed to the literature, in our series there was no relationship between valve failure and age at the time of reoperation. There were only two cases of thromboembolism and one of infective endocarditis. CONCLUSIONS This study confirms that mitral valve reconstruction in rheumatic valve insufficiency can yield satisfactory long-term clinical results, although they are less than optimum compared with those obtained in patients with degenerative disease. Favourable results depend on routine use of a prosthetic ring as well as adequate patient selection. Attention should be focused on improved detection and suppression of rheumatic activity at the time of operation.
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- C Fucci
- II Divisione di Cardiochirurgia, Spedali Civili e Università degli Studi Brescia
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