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Tropeano G, Chiarello MM, Fico V, Brisinda G. How to identify early complications in patients undergoing distal gastrectomy? World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:974-981. [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i4.974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024] Open
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In this editorial we comment on the article by Zhang et al published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. Gastrectomy with appropriate lymph node dissection is still standard curative treatment in locally advanced gastric cancer. Several studies point out that gastric cancer surgery is a complex procedure that leads to a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Many factors can contribute to the onset of complications with consequent effects on prognosis and increased mortality. The complications can be divided in complications related to anastomosis, to motility and to surgical site infection. The study presented by Zhang B et al represent an interesting analysis on the possibility to prevent postoperative morbidity. The study was performed on 131 patients with distal gastric cancer who underwent gastrectomy with D2 lymph node dissection. Of these patients, 16% developed early postoperative complications. The univariate analysis showed that prealbumin level, hypertension, diabetes, history of abdominal surgery, R0 resection, and blood transfusion were factors influencing early postoperative complications after distal gastrectomy. Moreover, the inclusion of the above significant variables in the logistic regression analysis revealed that hypertension, diabetes, a history of abdominal surgery, and blood transfusion were independent predictors of postoperative complications. In conclusion, preoperative and intraoperative factors can be used to establish an early postoperative nomogram model. The results of the study presented by Zhang et al suggest that the prediction model can be used to guide the detection of postoperative complications and has clinical reference value.
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- Giuseppe Tropeano
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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Michela Chiarello M, Brisinda G. Diagnostic pathways in acute appendicitis; clinical score plus ultrasound outperform CT-scan or upfront surgery especially in doubtful cases. World J Surg 2024. [PMID: 38658169 DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- General Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Surgery, Provincial Health Authority, Cosenza, Italy
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy
- University Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, Roma, Italy
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Fransvea P, Chiarello MM, Fico V, Cariati M, Brisinda G. Indocyanine green: The guide to safer and more effective surgery. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16:641-649. [PMID: 38577071 PMCID: PMC10989327 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024] Open
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In this editorial we comment on the article by Kalayarasan and co-workers published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. The authors present an interesting review on the use of indocyanine green fluorescence in different aspects of abdominal surgery. They also highlight future perspectives of the use of indocyanine green in mini-invasive surgery. Indocyanine green, used for fluorescence imaging, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and is safe for use in humans. It can be administered intravenously or intra-arterially. Since its advent, there have been several advancements in the applications of indocyanine green, especially in the surgical field, such as intraoperative mapping and biopsy of sentinel lymph node, measurement of hepatic function prior to resection, in neurosurgical cases to detect vascular anomalies, in cardiovascular cases for patency and assessment of vascular abnormalities, in predicting healing following amputations, in helping visualization of hepatobiliary anatomy and blood vessels, in reconstructive surgery, to assess flap viability and for the evaluation of tissue perfusion following major trauma and burns. For these reasons, the intraoperative use of indocyanine green has become common in a variety of surgical specialties and transplant surgery. Colorectal surgery has just lately begun to adopt this technique, particularly for perfusion visualization to prevent anastomotic leakage. The regular use of indocyanine green coupled with fluorescence angiography has recently been proposed as a feasible tool to help improve patient outcomes. Using the best available data, it has been shown that routine use of indocyanine green in colorectal surgery reduces the rates of anastomotic leak. The use of indocyanine green is proven to be safe, feasible, and effective in both elective and emergency scenarios. However, additional robust evidence from larger-scale, high-quality studies is essential before incorporating indocyanine green guided surgery into standard practice.
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- Pietro Fransvea
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Crotone, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Bianchi V, Giambusso M, De Iacob A, Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. Artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis: a narrative review. Updates Surg 2024:10.1007/s13304-024-01801-x. [PMID: 38472633 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-024-01801-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare. Artificial intelligence can improve patient care by analyzing large amounts of data to help make more informed decisions regarding treatments and enhance medical research through analyzing and interpreting data from clinical trials and research projects to identify subtle but meaningful trends beyond ordinary perception. Artificial intelligence refers to the simulation of human intelligence in computers, where systems of artificial intelligence can perform tasks that require human-like intelligence like speech recognition, visual perception, pattern-recognition, decision-making, and language processing. Artificial intelligence has several subdivisions, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. By automating specific routine tasks, artificial intelligence can improve healthcare efficiency. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, the systems of artificial intelligence can offer new opportunities for enhancing both the efficiency and effectiveness of surgical procedures, particularly regarding training of minimally invasive surgery. As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it is likely to play an increasingly significant role in the field of surgical learning. Physicians have assisted to a spreading role of artificial intelligence in the last decade. This involved different medical specialties such as ophthalmology, cardiology, urology, but also abdominal surgery. In addition to improvements in diagnosis, ascertainment of efficacy of treatment and autonomous actions, artificial intelligence has the potential to improve surgeons' ability to better decide if acute surgery is indicated or not. The role of artificial intelligence in the emergency departments has also been investigated. We considered one of the most common condition the emergency surgeons have to face, acute appendicitis, to assess the state of the art of artificial intelligence in this frequent acute disease. The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis will be discussed in this narrative review.
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- Valentina Bianchi
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery Operative Unit, Vittorio Emanuele Hospital, 93012, Gela, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
- Catholic School of Medicine, University Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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Pepe G, Chiarello MM, Bianchi V, Fico V, Altieri G, Tedesco S, Tropeano G, Molica P, Di Grezia M, Brisinda G. Entero-Cutaneous and Entero-Atmospheric Fistulas: Insights into Management Using Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1279. [PMID: 38592102 PMCID: PMC10932196 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Enteric fistulas are a common problem in gastrointestinal tract surgery and remain associated with significant mortality rates, due to complications such as sepsis, malnutrition, and electrolyte imbalance. The increasingly widespread use of open abdomen techniques for the initial treatment of abdominal sepsis and trauma has led to the observation of so-called entero-atmospheric fistulas. Because of their clinical complexity, the proper management of enteric fistula requires a multidisciplinary team. The main goal of the treatment is the closure of enteric fistula, but also mortality reduction and improvement of patients' quality of life are fundamental. Successful management of patients with enteric fistula requires the establishment of controlled drainage, management of sepsis, prevention of fluid and electrolyte depletion, protection of the skin, and provision of adequate nutrition. Many of these fistulas will heal spontaneously within 4 to 6 weeks of conservative management. If closure is not accomplished after this time point, surgery is indicated. Despite advances in perioperative care and nutritional support, the mortality remains in the range of 15 to 30%. In more recent years, the use of negative pressure wound therapy for the resolution of enteric fistulas improved the outcomes, so patients can be successfully treated with a non-operative approach. In this review, our intent is to highlight the most important aspects of negative pressure wound therapy in the treatment of patients with enterocutaneous or entero-atmospheric fistulas.
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- Gilda Pepe
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- General Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Surgery, Provincial Health Authority, 87100 Cosenza, Italy;
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy; (G.P.); (V.B.); (V.F.); (G.A.); (S.T.); (G.T.); (P.M.); (M.D.G.)
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine “Agostino Gemelli”, Largo Francesco Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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Brisinda G, Fico V, Tropeano G, Altieri G, Chiarello MM. Effectiveness and safety of botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of recurrent anal fissure following lateral internal sphincterotomy: cohort study. BJS Open 2024; 8:zrad156. [PMID: 38323879 PMCID: PMC10848301 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrad156] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Giuseppe Brisinda
- University Department of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCS, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCS, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCS, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency and Trauma Surgery Unit, Department of Abdominal and Endocrine Metabolic Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCS, Rome, Italy
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- General Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Surgery, Provincial Health Authority, Cosenza, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Fico V, Brisinda G. Preservation of the inferior mesenteric artery VS ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery in left colectomy: evaluation of functional outcomes: a prospective non-randomized controlled trial. Updates Surg 2023; 75:2413-2415. [PMID: 37792274 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-023-01662-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- General Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Surgery, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Cosenza, 87100, Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Largo Agostino Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
- Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università Cattolica S Cuore, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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Fico V, Altieri G, Di Grezia M, Bianchi V, Chiarello MM, Pepe G, Tropeano G, Brisinda G. Surgical complications of oncological treatments: A narrative review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:1056-1067. [PMID: 37405101 PMCID: PMC10315125 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i6.1056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal complications are common in patients undergoing various forms of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and molecular-targeted therapies. Surgical complications of oncologic therapies can occur in the upper gastrointestinal tract, small bowel, colon, and rectum. The mechanisms of action of these therapies are different. Chemotherapy includes cytotoxic drugs, which block the activity of cancer cells by targeting intracellular DNA, RNA, or proteins. Gastrointestinal symptoms are very common during chemotherapy, due to a direct effect on the intestinal mucosa resulting in edema, inflammation, ulceration, and stricture. Serious adverse events have been described as complications of molecular targeted therapies, including bowel perforation, bleeding, and pneumatosis intestinalis, which may require surgical evaluation. Radiotherapy is a local anti-cancer therapy, which uses ionizing radiation to cause inhibition of cell division and ultimately lead to cell death. Complications related to radiotherapy can be both acute and chronic. Ablative therapies, including radiofrequency, laser, microwave, cryoablation, and chemical ablation with acetic acid or ethanol, can cause thermal or chemical injuries to the nearby structures. Treatment of the different gastrointestinal complications should be tailored to the individual patient and based on the underlying pathophysiology of the complication. Furthermore, it is important to know the stage and prognosis of the disease, and a multidisciplinary approach is necessary to personalize the surgical treatment. The purpose of this narrative review is to describe complications related to different oncologic therapies that may require surgical interventions.
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- Valeria Fico
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, Rome 00168, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM, Fico V, Puccioni C, Crocco A, Bianchi V, Vanella S. Pattern of Distribution of Lymph Node Metastases in Individual Stations in Middle and Lower Gastric Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15072139. [PMID: 37046800 PMCID: PMC10093249 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15072139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Lymph node (LN) dissection is the cornerstone of curative treatment of GC. The pattern of distribution of LN metastases is closely related to several factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate the factors determining the distribution of nodal metastases in a population of N+ distal GC patients undergoing gastrectomy and D2 lymphadenectomy. (2) Methods: The medical charts of 162 N+ GC patients who underwent surgical resection over a 15-year period were retrospectively analyzed. Clinical, pathological and anatomical characteristics were evaluated to identify the factors affecting the patterns and prevalence of metastases in individual LN stations. (3) Results: LN metastasis is correlated with the depth of the tumor and to diffuse-type tumors. A higher number of metastatic nodes was documented in patients with middle-third tumors (8.2 ± 7.3 vs. 4.5 ± 5.0 in lower-third tumors, p = 0.0001) and in patients with tumors located on the lesser curve. Station 4 showed the highest rate of metastases (53.1%). Concerning stations 7 to 12, station 8 showed the highest metastasis rate (28.4%). Metastases at stations 1, 2, 4 and 7 to 11 were dominant in middle-third cancer, whereas stations 5 and 6 were dominant in lower-third cancers. Station 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11 metastases were dominant when the cancer was located on the greater curve, whereas stations 1, 2, 7, 8 and 12 were dominant in lesser-curve cancers. (4) Conclusions: The study documented that in patients with distal GC, the distribution of nodal metastases at individual stations is closely related to primary tumor location.
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Dipartimento Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Generale, Dipartimento di Chirurgia, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale, 87100 Cosenza, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e del Trauma, Dipartimento Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e del Trauma, Dipartimento Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Oncologica della tiroide e della paratiroide, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione Pascale, 80131 Napoli, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia d'Urgenza e del Trauma, Dipartimento Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche Addominali ed Endocrino Metaboliche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS, 00168 Roma, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Generale e Oncologica, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giuseppe Moscati, 83100 Avellino, Italy
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GMM, Maegele M, Maggiore D, Magnone S, Maier RV, Maier RV, Major P, Manangi M, manetti A, Mantoglu B, Marafante C, Mariani F, Marinis A, Mariot ES, Marseglia GR, Martãnez-Pãrez A, Martines G, Perez AM, Martino C, Mascagni P, Massalou D, Matãas-Garcãa B, Mazzarella G, Mazzarolo G, Melo RB, Mendoza-Moreno F, Meric S, Meyer J, Miceli L, Michalopoulos NV, Milana F, Mingoli A, Mishra TS, Mohamed M, Mohamed MIEA, Mohamedahmed AY, Mohammed MJS, Mohan R, Moore EE, Morales-Garcia D, Muhrbeck M, Mulita F, Mustafa SMS, Muttillo EM, Naimzada MD, Navsaria PH, Negoi I, Nespoli L, Nguyen C, Nidaw MK, Nigri G, Nikolopoulos I, O’Connor DB, Ogundipe HD, Oliveri C, Olmi S, Ong ECW, Orecchia L, Osipov AV, Othman MF, Pace M, Pacilli M, Pagani L, Palomba G, Pantalone D, Panyko A, Paolillo C, Papa MV, Papaconstantinou D, Papadoliopoulou M, Papadopoulos A, Papis D, Pararas N, Parreira JG, Parry NG, Pata F, Patel T, Paterson-Brown S, Pavone G, Pecchini F, Pellino G, Pelloni M, Peloso A, del Pozo EP, Pereira RG, Pereira BM, perez AL, Perra T, Perrone G, Pesce A, Petagna L, Petracca G, Phupong V, Picardi B, Picciariello A, Piccoli M, Piccolo D, Picetti E, Pikoulis Pikoulis E, Pintar T, Pirozzolo G, Piscioneri F, Podda M, Porcu A, Privitera F, Punzo C, Quaresima S, Quiodettis MA, Qvist N, Rahim R, de Almeida FR, Ramely RB, Rasa HK, Reichert M, Reinisch-Liese A, Renne A, Riccetti C, Rodriguez-Luna MR, Roizblatt D, Romanzi A, Romeo L, Roscio FPM, Rosnelifaizur RB, Rossi S, Rubiano AM, Ruiz-Úcar E, Sakakushev BE, Salamea JC, Sall I, Samarakoon LB, Sammartano F, Arteaga AS, Sanchez-Cordero S, Santoanastaso DPM, Sasia D, Sato N, Savchuk A, Sawyer RG, Scaioli G, Schizas D, Sebastiani S, Seeliger B, Lohse HAS, Seretis C, Sermonesi G, Serradilla-Martin M, Shelat VG, Shlyapnikov S, Sidiropoulos T, Simoes RL, Siragusa L, Siribumrungwong B, Slavchev M, Solaini L, soldini G, Sopuev A, Soreide K, Sovatzidis A, Stahel PF, Strickland M, Sultan MAH, Sydorchuk R, Sydorchuk L, Syed SMAM, Syed AM, Tallon-Aguilar L, Tamburini AM, Tamini N, Tan ECTH, Tan JH, Tarasconi A, Tartaglia N, Tartaglia G, Tartaglia D, Taylor JV, Tebala GD, Gonsaga RAT, Teuben M, Theodorou A, Tolonen M, Tomasicchio G, Toro A, Torre B, Triantafyllou T, Trigiante Trigiante G, Tripepi M, Trostchansky J, Tsekouras K, Turrado-Rodriguez V, Tutino R, Uccelli M, Uchikov PA, Ugarte-Sierra B, Ukkonen MT, Vailas M, Vassiliu PG, Vazquez AG, Vazquez RG, Verde JE, Verde JM, Veroux M, Viganò J, Vilallonga R, Visconti D, Vittori A, Waledziak M, Wannatoop T, Widmer LW, Wilson MSJ, Wong TH, Xenaki S, Yu B, Yule S, Zachariah SK, Zacharis G, Zaghi C, Zakaria AD, Zambrano DA, Zampitis N, Zampogna B, Zanghã S, Zapsalis K, Zattoni F, Zese M, Farre SP, Atanasov BT, Pegoraro V, Zantedeschi M, Reitano E, Pizzocaro E. Time for a paradigm shift in shared decision-making in trauma and emergency surgery? Results from an international survey. World J Emerg Surg 2023; 18:14. [PMID: 36803568 PMCID: PMC9936681 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-022-00464-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Shared decision-making (SDM) between clinicians and patients is one of the pillars of the modern patient-centric philosophy of care. This study aims to explore SDM in the discipline of trauma and emergency surgery, investigating its interpretation as well as the barriers and facilitators for its implementation among surgeons. METHODS Grounding on the literature on the topics of the understanding, barriers, and facilitators of SDM in trauma and emergency surgery, a survey was created by a multidisciplinary committee and endorsed by the World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES). The survey was sent to all 917 WSES members, advertised through the society's website, and shared on the society's Twitter profile. RESULTS A total of 650 trauma and emergency surgeons from 71 countries in five continents participated in the initiative. Less than half of the surgeons understood SDM, and 30% still saw the value in exclusively engaging multidisciplinary provider teams without involving the patient. Several barriers to effectively partnering with the patient in the decision-making process were identified, such as the lack of time and the need to concentrate on making medical teams work smoothly. DISCUSSION Our investigation underlines how only a minority of trauma and emergency surgeons understand SDM, and perhaps, the value of SDM is not fully accepted in trauma and emergency situations. The inclusion of SDM practices in clinical guidelines may represent the most feasible and advocated solutions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lorenzo Cobianchi
- Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Alessandro Brambilla, 74, 27100, Pavia, PV, Italy. .,IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, General Surgery, Pavia, Italy.
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- grid.7240.10000 0004 1763 0578Department of Management, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
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- grid.414682.d0000 0004 1758 8744Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- grid.8982.b0000 0004 1762 5736Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Via Alessandro Brambilla, 74, 27100 Pavia, PV Italy ,grid.419425.f0000 0004 1760 3027IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, General Surgery, Pavia, Italy
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- grid.415402.60000 0004 0449 3295Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, CA USA
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- grid.513352.3Department of HPB Surgery, Pederzoli Hospital, Peschiera del Garda, Italy
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- grid.7240.10000 0004 1763 0578Department of Economics, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
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- grid.414682.d0000 0004 1758 8744Bufalini Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Cesena, Italy
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- grid.8982.b0000 0004 1762 5736Department of Economics and Management, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- grid.419425.f0000 0004 1760 3027IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, General Surgery, Pavia, Italy
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- grid.24704.350000 0004 1759 9494Department of Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- grid.7240.10000 0004 1763 0578Department of Management, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
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- grid.8982.b0000 0004 1762 5736Department of Economics and Management, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- General Direction, ASL BAT (Health Agency), Andria, Italy
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- grid.8982.b0000 0004 1762 5736Department of Political and Social Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy ,grid.419425.f0000 0004 1760 3027Bureau of the Presidency, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- grid.416219.90000 0004 0568 6419Department of Surgery, Spaarne Gasthuis, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XHarvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA ,grid.32224.350000 0004 0386 9924Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.430508.a0000 0004 4911 114XDepartment of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL USA
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM, Pepe G, Cariati M, Fico V, Mirco P, Bianchi V. Anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer surgery: Retrospective analysis of risk factors. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:13321-13336. [PMID: 36683625 PMCID: PMC9850997 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i36.13321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Anastomotic leakage (AL) after restorative surgery for rectal cancer (RC) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
AIM To ascertain the risk factors by examining cases of AL in rectal surgery in this retrospective cohort study.
METHODS To identify risk factors for AL, a review of 583 patients who underwent rectal resection with a double-stapling colorectal anastomosis between January 2007 and January 2022 was performed. Clinical, demographic and operative features, intraoperative outcomes and oncological characteristics were evaluated.
RESULTS The incidence of AL was 10.4%, with a mean time interval of 6.2 ± 2.1 d. Overall mortality was 0.8%. Mortality was higher in patients with AL (4.9%) than in patients without leak (0.4%, P = 0.009). Poor bowel preparation, blood transfusion, median age, prognostic nutritional index < 40 points, tumor diameter and intraoperative blood loss were identified as risk factors for AL. Location of anastomosis, number of stapler cartridges used to divide the rectum, diameter of circular stapler, level of vascular section, T and N status and stage of disease were also correlated to AL in our patients. The diverting ileostomy did not reduce the leak rate, while the use of the transanastomic tube significantly did.
CONCLUSION Clinical, surgical and pathological factors are associated with an increased risk of AL. It adversely affects the morbidity and mortality of RC patients.
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Università Cattolica S Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Crotone, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM, Tropeano G, Altieri G, Puccioni C, Fransvea P, Bianchi V. SARS-CoV-2 and the pancreas: What do we know about acute pancreatitis in COVID-19 positive patients? World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:5240-5249. [PMID: 36185634 PMCID: PMC9521525 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i36.5240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can cause pancreatic damage, both directly to the pancreas via angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors (the transmembrane proteins required for SARS-CoV-2 entry, which are highly expressed by pancreatic cells) and indirectly through locoregional vasculitis and thrombosis. Despite that, there is no clear evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is an etiological agent of acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) positive patients often recognizes biliary or alcoholic etiology. The prevalence of acute pancreatitis in COVID-19 positive patients is not exactly known. However, COVID-19 positive patients with acute pancreatitis have a higher mortality and an increased risk of intensive care unit admission and necrosis compared to COVID-19 negative patients. Acute respiratory distress syndrome is the most frequent cause of death in COVID-19 positive patients and concomitant acute pancreatitis. In this article, we reported recent evidence on the correlation between COVID-19 infection and acute pancreatitis.
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Fico V, Brisinda G. A commentary on "Comparison of doses and injection sites of botulinum toxin for chronic anal fissure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials" [Int. J. Surg. 104 (2022) 106798]. Int J Surg 2022; 106:106880. [PMID: 36113840 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Generale, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
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- Chirurgia d'Urgenza e del Trauma, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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Chiarello MM, Bianchi V, Fransvea P, Brisinda G. Endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy as a treatment for anastomotic leakage in colorectal surgery. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:3747-3752. [PMID: 36161042 PMCID: PMC9372806 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i28.3747] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Anastomotic leakage (AL) has a wide range of clinical features ranging from radiological only findings to peritonitis and sepsis with multiorgan failure. An early diagnosis of AL is essential in order to establish the most appropriate treatment for this complication. Despite AL continues to be a dreadful compli-cation after colorectal surgery, there has been no consensus on its management. However, based on patient’s presentation and timing of the AL, there has been a gradual shift to a more conservative management, keeping surgery as the last option Reoperation for sepsis control is rarely necessary especially in those patients who already have a diverting stoma at the time of the leak. A nonoperative management is usually preferred in these patients. There are several treatment options, also for patients without a stoma who do not require a reoperation for a contained pelvic leak, including recently developed endoscopic procedures, such as clip placement or endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy. More conservative treatments could be an option in patients who are clinically stable or in presence of a small defect.
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, taly
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, taly
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Pepe G, Fico V, Bianchi V, Tropeano G, Altieri G, Brisinda G. Therapeutic strategies in Crohn’s disease in an emergency surgical setting. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:1902-1921. [PMID: 35664965 PMCID: PMC9150057 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i18.1902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
Crohn’s disease (CD) remains a chronic, incurable disorder that presents unique challenges to the surgeon. Multiple factors must be considered to allow development of an appropriate treatment plan. Medical therapy often precedes or complements the surgical management. The indications for operative management of CD include acute and chronic disease complications and failed medical therapy. Elective surgery comes into play when patients are refractory to medical treatment if they have an obstructive phenotype. Toxic colitis, acute obstruction, perforation, acute abscess, or massive hemorrhage represent indications for emergency surgery. These patients are generally in critical conditions and present with intra-abdominal sepsis and a preoperative status of immunosuppression and malnutrition that exposes them to a higher risk of complications and mortality. A multidisciplinary team including surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, nutritional support services, and enterostomal therapists are required for optimal patient care and decision making. Management of each emergency should be individualized based on patient age, disease type and duration, and patient goals of care. Moreover, the recurrent nature of disease mandates that we continue searching for innovative medical therapies and operative techniques that reduce the need to repeat surgical operations. In this review, we aimed to discuss the acute complications of CD and their treatment.
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, San Giovanni in Fiore Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza, Cosenza 87100, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Medical and Surgical Science, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. A Commentary on "Diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin on POD3 for the early diagnosis of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery: A meta-analysis and systematic review" (Int. J. Surg. 2022; 100: 106592). Int J Surg 2022; 101:106624. [PMID: 35472516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, Ospedale di San Giovanni in Fiore, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy; Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy.
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Sartelli M, Labricciosa FM, Coccolini F, Coimbra R, Abu-Zidan FM, Ansaloni L, Al-Hasan MN, Ansari S, Barie PS, Caínzos MA, Ceresoli M, Chiarugi M, Claridge JA, Cicuttin E, Dellinger EP, Fry DE, Guirao X, Hardcastle TC, Hecker A, Leppäniemi AK, Litvin A, Marwah S, Maseda E, Mazuski JE, Memish ZA, Kirkpatrick AW, Pagani L, Podda M, Rasa HK, Sakakushev BE, Sawyer RG, Tumietto F, Xiao Y, Aboubreeg WF, Adamou H, Akhmeteli L, Akin E, Alberio MG, Alconchel F, Magagi IA, Araúz AB, Argenio G, Atanasov BC, Atici SD, Awad SS, Baili E, Bains L, Bala M, Baraket O, Baral S, Belskii VA, Benboubker M, Ben-Ishay O, Bordoni P, Boumédiène A, Brisinda G, Cavazzuti L, Chandy SJ, Chiarello MM, Cillara N, Clarizia G, Cocuz ME, Cocuz IG, Conti L, Coppola R, Cui Y, Czepiel J, D'Acapito F, Damaskos D, Das K, De Simone B, Delibegovic S, Demetrashvili Z, Detanac DS, Dhingra S, Di Bella S, Dimitrov EN, Dogjani A, D'Oria M, Dumitru IM, Elmangory MM, Enciu O, Fantoni M, Filipescu D, Fleres F, Foghetti D, Fransvea P, Gachabayov M, Galeiras R, Gattuso G, Ghannam WM, Ghisetti V, Giraudo G, Gonfa KB, Gonullu E, Hamad YTEY, Hecker M, Isik A, Ismail N, Ismail A, Jain SA, Kanj SS, Kapoor G, Karaiskos I, Kavalakat AJ, Kenig J, Khamis F, Khokha V, Kiguba R, Kim JI, Kobe Y, Kok KYY, Kovacevic BM, Kryvoruchko IA, Kuriyama A, Landaluce-Olavarria A, Lasithiotakis K, Lohsiriwat V, Lostoridis E, Luppi D, Vega GMM, Maegele M, Marinis A, Martines G, Martínez-Pérez A, Massalou D, Mesina C, Metan G, Miranda-Novales MG, Mishra SK, Mohamed MIH, Mohamedahmed AYY, Mora-Guzmán I, Mulita F, Musina AM, Navsaria PH, Negoi I, Nita GE, O'Connor DB, Ordoñez CA, Pantalone D, Panyko A, Papadopoulos A, Pararas N, Pata F, Patel T, Pellino G, Perra T, Perrone G, Pesce A, Pintar T, Popivanov GI, Porcu A, Quiodettis MA, Rahim R, Mitul AR, Reichert M, Rems M, Campbell GYR, Rocha-Pereira N, Rodrigues G, Villamil GER, Rossi S, Sall I, Kafil HS, Sasia D, Seni J, Seretis C, Serradilla-Martín M, Shelat VG, Siribumrungwong B, Slavchev M, Solaini L, Tan BK, Tarasconi A, Tartaglia D, Toma EA, Tomadze G, Toro A, Tovani-Palone MR, van Goor H, Vasilescu A, Vereczkei A, Veroux M, Weckmann SA, Widmer LW, Yahya A, Zachariah SK, Zakaria AD, Zubareva N, Zuidema WP, Di Carlo I, Cortese F, Baiocchi GL, Maier RV, Catena F. It is time to define an organizational model for the prevention and management of infections along the surgical pathway: a worldwide cross-sectional survey. World J Emerg Surg 2022; 17:17. [PMID: 35300731 PMCID: PMC8928018 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-022-00420-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The objectives of the study were to investigate the organizational characteristics of acute care facilities worldwide in preventing and managing infections in surgery; assess participants' perception regarding infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, antibiotic prescribing practices, and source control; describe awareness about the global burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and IPC measures; and determine the role of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic on said awareness. METHODS A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted contacting 1432 health care workers (HCWs) belonging to a mailing list provided by the Global Alliance for Infections in Surgery. The self-administered questionnaire was developed by a multidisciplinary team. The survey was open from May 22, 2021, and June 22, 2021. Three reminders were sent, after 7, 14, and 21 days. RESULTS Three hundred four respondents from 72 countries returned a questionnaire, with an overall response rate of 21.2%. Respectively, 90.4% and 68.8% of participants stated their hospital had a multidisciplinary IPC team or a multidisciplinary antimicrobial stewardship team. Local protocols for antimicrobial therapy of surgical infections and protocols for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis were present in 76.6% and 90.8% of hospitals, respectively. In 23.4% and 24.0% of hospitals no surveillance systems for surgical site infections and no monitoring systems of used antimicrobials were implemented. Patient and family involvement in IPC management was considered to be slightly or not important in their hospital by the majority of respondents (65.1%). Awareness of the global burden of AMR among HCWs was considered very important or important by 54.6% of participants. The COVID-19 pandemic was considered by 80.3% of respondents as a very important or important factor in raising HCWs awareness of the IPC programs in their hospital. Based on the survey results, the authors developed 15 statements for several questions regarding the prevention and management of infections in surgery. The statements may be the starting point for designing future evidence-based recommendations. CONCLUSION Adequacy of prevention and management of infections in acute care facilities depends on HCWs behaviours and on the organizational characteristics of acute health care facilities to support best practices and promote behavioural change. Patient involvement in the implementation of IPC is still little considered. A debate on how operationalising a fundamental change to IPC, from being solely the HCWs responsibility to one that involves a collaborative relationship between HCWs and patients, should be opened.
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Comparative Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes Research Center, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Riverside, USA
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Chitwan Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA
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- Department of General and Emergency Surgery, Milano-Bicocca University, School of Medicine and Surgery, Milan, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, USA
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- Surgical Endocrine Head and Neck Unit, Department of General Surgery, Parc Tauli, Hospital Universitari, Sabadell, Spain
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- Trauma and Burn Service, Department of Surgery, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Abdominal Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Regional Clinic Hospital, Kaliningrad, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, BDS Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, India
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- Surgical Critical Care, Department of Anesthesia, Hospital Valdecilla, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, USA
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- Research and Innovation Center, King Saud Medical City, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- General, Acute Care, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, and Trauma Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, Canada
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- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Bolzano Central Hospital, Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital "D. Casula", AOU Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- General Surgery, UMHAT St George Plovdiv, RIMU/Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Surgery, Homer Stryker, M.D., School of Medicine, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, USA
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Surgery, TSMU First University Clinic, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Sakarya University Educational and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery and Transplantation, Virgen de La Arrixaca University Hospital, El Palmar, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Hospital Santo Tomás, Panama City, Panama
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, UMHAT Eurohospital Plovdiv, RIMU/Research Institute at Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Surgery, University of Health Sciences Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Second Department of Surgery, IASO General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Bizerte Hospital, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Surgery, Dirghayu Pokhara Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Privolzhskiy District Medical Center, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
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- HAIs Control Committee, HASSAN II University Hospital Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, ASST Valtellina e Alto Lario, Sondrio Hospital, Sondrio, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Directorate, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Local Health Authority-IRCSS of Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, PO Santissima Trinità ASSL Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, ASST Valtellina e Alto Lario, Sondrio Hospital, Sondrio, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine, University Transilvania of Brasov, Brasov, Romania
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- Pathophysiology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology, George Emil Palade of Targu Mures, Targu Mures, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale G. Da Saliceto, AUSL Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Tianjin Nankai Hospital, Nankai Clinical School of Medicine, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakaw, Poland
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- Department of Surgery, Forlì Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Emergency and Metabolic Minimally Invasive Surgery, Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye Hospital, Yvelines, France
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- Department of Surgery, University Clinical Center Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Surgery, Kipshidze Central University Hospital, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, General Hospital Novi Pazar, Novi Pazar, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hajipur, Bihar, India
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- Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, Trieste University, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Diseases, University Hospital "Prof. Dr. Stoyan Kirkovich", Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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- Department of Surgery, University of Medicine of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
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- Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Department, University Hospital of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Di Laboratorio E Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care 2, Emergency Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, ASST Valtellina e Alto Lario, Sondrio Hospital, Sondrio, Italy
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- Medical and Surgical Sciences Department, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Vladimir City Emergency Hospital, Vladimir, Russia
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- Critical Care Unit, Complexo Hospitalario Universitario, La Coruna, Spain
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Carlo Poma" Hospital ASST, Mantova, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Virology, Amedeo di Savoia Hospital and ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Aso Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital, Bala-Robe, Ethiopia
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- Department of Surgery, Sakarya University, Adapazarı, Turkey
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- Medical Clinic II, University Hospital Giessen, Glessen, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, UK
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- Infectious Diseases Division, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Microbiology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India
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- 1St Department of Internal Medicine-Infectious Diseases, Hygeia Hospital, Marousi, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Jubilee Mission Medical College and RI, Thrissur, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine Department, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, City Hospital, Mozyr, Belarus
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- Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Surgery, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, South Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chiba Emergency Medical Center, Chiba, Japan
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- Discipline of Medicine, Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences, Brunei Darussalam University, Darussalam, Brunei
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Kurashiki, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, ASMN IRCCS, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- General Surgery, Universidad Nacional de Asunción-Facultad de Ciencias Medicas, Hospital de Clínicas, Asuncion, Paraguay
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Cologne-Merheim Medical Center (CMMC), University Witten/Herdecke, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico, Bari, Italy
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- Department of General and Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain
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- Acute Care Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice, Nice University Hospital, Nice, France
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- Department of Surgery, Emergency County Hospital of Craiova, Craiova, Romania
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- Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Paediatric Hospital, Analysis and Synthesis Research Unit, Social Security Mexican Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Clinical Microbiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Surgery, Hospital General La Mancha Centro, Alcazar de San Juan, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, Rio, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Grigore T Popa, Iasi, Romania
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- Trauma Centre, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Surgery, Emergency Hospital of Bucharest, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Surgery Department, AOU Careggi-Università di Firenze, Florence, Italy
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- IVth Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Surgical Department, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Nicola Giannettasio Hospital, Corigliano-Rossano, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Baroda Medical College, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Advanced Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Azienda USL of Ferrara-University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Abdominal Surgery Department, UMC Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Malaysia
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- Unit of Pediatric Surgery, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department for General and Abdominal Surgery, General Hospital Jesenice, Jesenice, Slovenia
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- Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia
- Research Group on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases, Clínica Cardio VID, Medellín, Colombia
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- Emergency Surgery Department, San Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Military Teaching Hospital, Hôpital Principal de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal
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- Drug Applied Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Aso Santa Croce e Carle, Cuneo, Italy
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Weill Bugando School of Medicine, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Department of Surgery, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Novena, Singapore
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- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Eurohospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Forlì, Italy
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- Infection Prevention and Control Unit, Centre des Massues, French Red Cross, Lyon, France
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- Department of General Surgery, E. Muscatello Augusta Hospital, Augusta, Italy
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- Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Spiridon University Hospital "Grigore T Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Medical Center University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences and University Hospital Sains Malaysia, Sains Malaysia University, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of General Surgery, Perm State Medical University N.a. Academician E.A. Wagner, Perm, Russia
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Department, San Filippo Neri Hospital, ASL Roma 1, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, AAST Cremona, Cremona, Italy
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Harborview Medical Center, Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Bufalini" Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. A Commentary on "Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy for closed laparotomy incision after ventral hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis" (Int J Surg 2022; 97:106216). Int J Surg 2022; 99:106250. [PMID: 35150922 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- General Surgery Operative Unit, Ospedale di San Giovanni in Fiore, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza, Italy Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM, Crocco A, Bentivoglio AR, Cariati M, Vanella S. Botulinum toxin injection for the treatment of chronic anal fissure: uni- and multivariate analysis of the factors that promote healing. Int J Colorectal Dis 2022; 37:693-700. [PMID: 35149889 PMCID: PMC8885481 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-022-04110-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Anal fissure is caused by a pathological contraction of the internal anal sphincter. Lateral internal sphincterotomy remains the gold standard for the treatment of fissure. Botulinum toxin injections have been proposed to treat this condition without any risk of permanent injury of the internal sphincter. We investigate clinical and pathological variables and the effects of different dosage regimens of botulinum toxin to induce healing in patients with idiopathic anal fissure. METHODS This is a retrospective study at a single center. The patients underwent a pre-treatment evaluation that included clinical inspection of the fissure and anorectal manometry. We collected and analyzed demographic data, pathological variables, associated pathological conditions, and treatment variables. Success was defined as healing of the fissure, and improvement of symptoms was defined as asymptomatic persistent fissure. RESULTS The findings of 1003 patients treated with botulinum toxin injections were reported. At 2 months evaluation, complete healing was evident in 780 patients (77.7%). Resting anal tone (77.1 ± 18.9 mmHg) was significantly lower from baseline (P < 0.0001) and from 1-month value (P = 0.0008). Thirty-nine not healed patients underwent lateral internal sphincterotomy, and 184 were re-treated with 50 UI of botulinum toxin. In these patients, the healing rate was 93.9% (171 patients). Dose and injection site of toxin correlates with healing rate. There were no relapses during an average of about 71 months. CONCLUSION Our data show that injection of botulinum toxin into the internal anal sphincter is a safe and effective alternative to surgery in patients with chronic anal fissure.
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
- Dipartimento Di Scienze Mediche E Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy.
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- Unità Operativa Di Chirurgia Oncologica Della Tiroide E Della Paratiroide, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione Pascale, Napoli, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
- Unità Operativa Di Neurologia, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale San Giovanni Di Dio, Crotone, Italy
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- Unità Operativa Di Chirurgia Generale E Oncologica, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Fransvea P, Cariati M, Adams NJ, Bianchi V, Brisinda G. Anastomotic leakage in colorectal cancer surgery. Surg Oncol 2022; 40:101708. [PMID: 35092916 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2022.101708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [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: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The safety of colorectal surgery for oncological disease is steadily improving, but anastomotic leakage is still the most feared and devastating complication from both a surgical and oncological point of view. Anastomotic leakage affects the outcome of the surgery, increases the times and costs of hospitalization, and worsens the prognosis in terms of short- and long-term outcomes. Anastomotic leakage has a wide range of clinical features ranging from radiological only finding to peritonitis and sepsis with multi-organ failure. C-reactive protein and procalcitonin have been identified as early predictors of anastomotic leakage starting from postoperative day 2-3, but abdominal-pelvic computed tomography scan is still the gold standard for the diagnosis. Several treatments can be adopted for anastomotic leakage. However, there is not a universally accepted flowchart for the management, which should be individualized based on patient's general condition, anastomotic defect size and location, indication for primary resection and presence of the proximal stoma. Non-operative management is usually preferred in patients who underwent proximal faecal diversion at the initial operation. Laparoscopy can be attempted after minimal invasive surgery and can reduce surgical stress in patients allowing a definitive treatment. Reoperation for sepsis control is rarely necessary in those patients who already have a diverting stoma at the time of the leak, especially in extraperitoneal anastomoses. In patients without a stoma who do not require abdominal reoperation for a contained pelvic leak, there are several treatment options, including laparoscopic diverting ileostomy combined with trans-anal anastomotic tube drainage, percutaneous drainage or recently developed endoscopic procedures, such as stent or clip placement or endoluminal vacuum-assisted therapy. We describe the current approaches to treat this complication, as well as the clinical tests necessary to diagnose and provide an effective therapy.
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Microbiology Unit, "Magna Grecia" University, Catanzaro, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy; Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy.
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Chiarello MM, Fico V, Pepe G, Tropeano G, Adams NJ, Altieri G, Brisinda G. Early gastric cancer: A challenge in Western countries. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:693-703. [PMID: 35317273 PMCID: PMC8891729 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i7.693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Early gastric cancer (EGC) is an invasive carcinoma involving only the stomach mucosa or submucosa, independently of lymph node status. EGC represents over 50% of cases in Japan and in South Korea, whereas it accounts only for approximately 20% of all newly diagnosed gastric cancers in Western countries. The main classification systems of EGC are the Vienna histopathologic classification and the Paris endoscopic classification of polypoid and non-polypoid lesions. A careful endoscopic assessment is fundamental to establish the best treatment of EGC. Generally, EGCs are curable if the lesion is completely removed by endoscopic resection or surgery. Some types of EGC can be resected endoscopically; for others the most appropriate treatment is surgical resection and D2 lymphadenectomy, especially in Western countries. The favorable oncological prognosis, the extended lymphadenectomy and the reconstruction of the intestinal continuity that excludes the duodenum make the prophylactic cholecystectomy mandatory to avoid the onset of biliary complications.
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Crotone, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Health Sciences, Clinical Microbiology Unit, Magna Grecia University, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Catholic School of Medicine, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. A Commentary on "Incidence and risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula in 2089 patients treated by radical gastrectomy: A prospective multicenter cohort study in China" (Int J Surg 2022;98:106219). Int J Surg 2022; 98:106239. [PMID: 35124277 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- General Surgery Operative Unit, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Crotone, Italy Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM, Crocco A, Adams NJ, Fransvea P, Vanella S. Postoperative mortality and morbidity after D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer: A retrospective cohort study. World J Gastroenterol 2022; 28:381-398. [PMID: 35110956 PMCID: PMC8771610 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i3.381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgery for gastric cancer is a complex procedure and lymphadenectomy is often mandatory. Postoperative mortality and morbidity after curative gastric cancer surgery is not insignificant.
AIM To evaluate the factors determining mortality and morbidity in a population of patients undergoing R0 resection and D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer.
METHODS A retrospective analysis of clinical data and pathological characteristics (age, sex, primary site of the tumor, Lauren histotype, number of positive lymph nodes resected, number of negative lymph nodes resected, and depth of invasion as defined by the standard nomenclature) was conducted in patients with gastric cancer. For each patient we calculated the Kattan’s score. We arbitrarily divided the study population of patients into two groups based on the nomogram score (< 100 points or ≥ 100 points). Prespecified subgroups in these analyses were defined according to age (≤ 65 years or > 65 years), and number of lymph nodes retrieved (≤ 35 lymph nodes or > 35 lymph nodes). Uni- and multivariate analysis of clinical and pathological findings were performed to identify the factors affecting postoperative mortality and morbidity.
RESULTS One-hundred and eighty-six patients underwent a curative R0 resection with D2 lymphadenectomy. Perioperative mortality rate was 3.8% (7 patients); a higher mortality rate was observed in patients aged > 65 years (P = 0.002) and in N+ patients (P = 0.04). Following univariate analysis, mortality was related to a Kattan’s score ≥ 100 points (P = 0.04) and the presence of advanced gastric cancer (P = 0.03). Morbidity rate was 21.0% (40 patients). Surgical complications were observed in 17 patients (9.1%). A higher incidence of morbidity was observed in patients where more than 35 lymph nodes were harvested (P = 0.0005).
CONCLUSION Mortality and morbidity rate are higher in N+ and advanced gastric cancer patients. The removal of more than 35 lymph nodes does not lead to an increase in mortality.
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Abdominal Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome 00168, Italy
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- General Surgery Operative Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Crotone, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Endocrine Surgery Operative Unit, Istituto Nazionale Tumori, IRCCS Fondazione Pascale, Napoli 80100, Italy
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- Health Sciences, Clinical Microbiology Unit, Magna Grecia University, Catanzaro 88100, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery and Trauma Center, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giuseppe Moscati, Avellino 83100, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM. Is compartmental surgery always mandatory in retroperitoneal liposarcoma? A case report of multifocal synchronous well-differentiated liposarcoma. Ann Ital Chir 2021; 10:S2239253X21036227. [PMID: 34569472 DOI: pmid/34569472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Sarcomas are rare tumors representing 0.7% of all cancer cases in adults, and approximately 15-20% of those occur in the retroperitoneum. Diagnosis is usually late. Liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma are the most frequent forms. Liposarcomas have high local recurrence rates (35-60%) and a high metastasis rate only if dedifferentiated (30%), whereas leiomyosarcoma has a high distant metastasis rate (60%) and a low local recurrence rate (20%). CASE REPORT A case report of multifocal synchronous well-differentiated liposarcoma is presented. The patient underwent a surgical excision of all the masses. The postoperative period was uneventful, with a postoperative hospital stay of 9 days. The patient underwent systemic chemotherapy and clinical and instrumental follow-up. A relapse of the disease was observed 24 months after surgery: a 25 mm mass was diagnosed close to the pancreatic stump, as well as a 24 mm mass in the left upper abdominal quadrant. The patient underwent a second laparotomy: recurrent lesions were identified and excised en-bloc with the body of the pancreas. CONCLUSION Surgery is the gold standard of therapy. The best chance for curative resection is at the time of the first diagnosis of the disease. Compartmental surgery is a macroscopically complete resection through en bloc excision of adjacent structures, even if not clearly infiltrated. Many controversies still exist in the treatment of retroperitoneal liposarcoma, such as the extent of primary and secondary resections, the benefit of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and when these treatments should be delivered. KEY WORDS Compartmental surgery, Liposarcoma, Surgery, Retroperitoneal sarcoma.
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM. The impact of negative pressure wound therapy for closed surgical incisions on surgical site infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgery 2021; 169:1257-1259. [PMID: 32888710 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2020.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Giuseppe Brisinda
- Department of Surgery, Catholic University of Rome, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Cariati M, Brisinda G. Commentary on "Acute appendicitis management during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study from a large UK centre". Int J Surg 2021; 88:105914. [PMID: 33727173 PMCID: PMC7954784 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2021.105914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Catholic University of Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, IRCCS, Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Abdominal Surgery Clinical Area, Roma, Italy.
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Chiarello MM, Cariati M, Brisinda G. Colonic Crohn’s disease – decision is more important than incision: A surgical dilemma. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13:1-6. [PMID: 33552390 PMCID: PMC7830073 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The most common localization for intestinal Crohn’s disease (CD) is the terminal ileum and ileocecal area. It is estimated that patients with CD have one in four chance of undergoing surgery during their life. As surgery in ulcerative colitis ultimately cures the disease, in CD, regardless of the extent of bowel removed, the risk of disease recurrence is as high as 40%. In elective surgery, management of isolated Crohn’s colitis continues to evolve. Depending on the type of surgery performed, colonic CD patients often require further medical or surgical therapy to prevent or treat recurrence. The elective surgical treatment of colonic CD is strictly dependent on the localization of disease, and the choice of the procedure is dependent of the extent of colonic involvement and previous resection. The most common surgical options in colonic CD are total proctocolectomy (TPC) with permanent ileostomy, segmental bowel resection, subtotal colectomy. TPC completely removes all colonic and rectal disease and avoids the use of a potentially diseased anus. We will review current options for the elective surgical treatment of colonic CD, based on the current literature and our own personal experience.
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone 88900, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Abdominal Surgery Clinical Area, Catholic School of Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli IRCCS, Rome 00168, Italy
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Brisinda G, Chiarello MM. Is compartmental surgery always mandatory in retroperitoneal liposarcoma? A case report of multifocal synchronous well-differentiated liposarcoma. Ann Ital Chir 2021; 92:419-423. [PMID: 34524112 DOI: pmid/34524112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Sarcomas are rare tumors representing 0.7% of all cancer cases in adults, and approximately 15-20% of those occur in the retroperitoneum. Diagnosis is usually late. Liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma are the most frequent forms. Liposarcomas have high local recurrence rates (35-60%) and a high metastasis rate only if dedifferentiated (30%), whereas leiomyosarcoma has a high distant metastasis rate (60%) and a low local recurrence rate (20%). CASE REPORT A case report of multifocal synchronous well-differentiated liposarcoma is presented. The patient underwent a surgical excision of all the masses. The postoperative period was uneventful, with a postoperative hospital stay of 9 days. The patient underwent systemic chemotherapy and clinical and instrumental follow-up. A relapse of the disease was observed 24 months after surgery: a 25 mm mass was diagnosed close to the pancreatic stump, as well as a 24 mm mass in the left upper abdominal quadrant. The patient underwent a second laparotomy: recurrent lesions were identified and excised en-bloc with the body of the pancreas. CONCLUSION Surgery is the gold standard of therapy. The best chance for curative resection is at the time of the first diagnosis of the disease. Compartmental surgery is a macroscopically complete resection through en bloc excision of adjacent structures, even if not clearly infiltrated. Many controversies still exist in the treatment of retroperitoneal liposarcoma, such as the extent of primary and secondary resections, the benefit of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and when these treatments should be delivered. KEY WORDS Compartmental surgery, Liposarcoma, Surgery, Retroperitoneal sarcoma.
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. An invited commentary on: "A randomized controlled trial on irrigation of open appendectomy wound with gentamicin-saline solution versus saline solution for prevention of surgical site infection." (Int J Surg 2020; 81:140-146). Int J Surg 2020; 83:192-193. [PMID: 33011293 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.09.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Revised: 09/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. An Invited Commentary on "distal pancreatectomy with multiviseral resection: A retrospective multicenter study - Case series" (International Journal of surgery 2020 Epub ahead of print). Int J Surg 2020; 83:180-181. [PMID: 32992026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Catholic University of Rome, Rome, Italy; Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli - IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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HUMAN AND ANIMAL RIGHTS Every patient has given permission for publication of information from the medical history as long as it is used for medical research purposes. INFORMED CONSENT Informed consent was obtained from all the individual participants of the study.
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- M M Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "Agostino Gemelli", IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. A commentary on: Preoperative hypoalbuminemia is an independent risk factor for postoperative complications in Crohn's disease patients with normal BMI: A cohort study. Int J Surg 2020; 81:100-101. [PMID: 32768447 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Cariati M, Brisinda G. Unusual presentation of a giant jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumor. Ann Ital Chir 2020; 9:S2239253X20033617. [PMID: 32913145 DOI: pmid/32913145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are rare tumours. Tumour rupture is an additional adverse prognostic factor and should be recorded, regardless of whether it took place before or during surgery. CASE REPORT A case report of hemoperitoneum from spontaneous rupture of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the jejunum is presented. The patient underwent an urgent laparotomy. An "en bloc" resection was performed. CONCLUSION The information in the literature is examined. Spontaneous rupture of the tumor with concomitant hemoperitoneum is an important prognostic factor in these patients. The hemoperitoneum contributes to a worse prognosis because of its ability to produce peritoneal seeding KEY WORDS: Gist.
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Michela Chiarello M, Brisinda G. An invited commentary on "Reducing the negative appendectomy rate with the laparoscopic appendicitis score; a multicenter prospective cohort and validation study" (Int J Surg 2020; Epub ahead of print). Int J Surg 2020; 79:292-293. [PMID: 32526268 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.05.097] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. An Invited Commentary on "C-reactive protein and drain amylase accurately predict clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after partial pancreaticoduodenectomy". Int J Surg 2020; 77:112-113. [PMID: 32234348 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.03.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy; Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Brisinda G. An Invited Commentary on "comparison of the safety and efficacy of single-stage endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography plus laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus two-stage ERCP followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy six-to eight weeks later: A randomized controlled trial" (Int J Surg 2020;76:37-44). Int J Surg 2020; 77:134-135. [PMID: 32247085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.03.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy
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Michela Chiarello M, Brisinda G. A new item in Italian law: Revenge malpractice. A commentary on legal & ethical dilemmas in incidental findings during surgery - Review article. Int J Surg 2020; 76:51-52. [PMID: 32105894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.02.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, Catholic School of Medicine, "A.Gemelli University Hospital", Rome, Italy
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Chiarello MM, Cariati M. Perioperative complications of complex abdominal wall reconstruction with biologic mesh: A pooled retrospective cohort analysis of cohort of 220 patients from two academic centers: A commentary. Int J Surg 2020; 76:14-15. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Abstract
Botulinum toxin (BT), one of the most powerful inhibitors that prevents the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings, represents an alternative therapeutic approach for "spastic" disorders of the gastrointestinal tract such as achalasia, gastroparesis, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, chronic anal fissures, and pelvic floor dyssynergia.BT has proven to be safe and this allows it to be a valid alternative in patients at high risk of invasive procedures but long-term efficacy in many disorders has not been observed, primarily due to its relatively short duration of action. Administration of BT has a low rate of adverse reactions and complications. However, not all patients respond to BT therapy, and large randomized controlled trials are lacking for many conditions commonly treated with BT.The local injection of BT in some conditions becomes a useful tool to decide to switch to more invasive therapies. Since 1980, the toxin has rapidly transformed from lethal poison to a safe therapeutic agent, with a significant impact on the quality of life.
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- Maria Cariati
- Department of Surgery, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy. .,Department of Surgery, "Agostino Gemelli" Hospital, Catholic School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.
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Chiarello MM, Cariati M. An invited commentary on "Preoperative chemotherapy compared with postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy for squamous cell carcinoma of the thoracic oesophagus with the detection of circulating tumour cells randomized controlled trial" (Int J Surg 2019;73:1-8). Int J Surg 2019; 74:11-12. [PMID: 31874261 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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Chiarello MM. An Invited Commentary on "Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcer is not prognostic factor for 30-day mortality (a nationwide prospective cohort study)" [Int. J. Surg. 2019; Epub ahead of print]. Int J Surg 2019; 72:242-243. [PMID: 31765845 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Maria Michela Chiarello
- Department of Surgery, General Surgery Operative Unit, "San Giovanni di Dio" Hospital, Crotone, Italy.
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