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The coronavirus pandemic affected the life of those suffering from addictive behaviors often confined to prolonged periods of self-isolation. To explore the variation of symptoms related to gambling, 46 outpatients of the mental health services in the Trento Province were invited to take part in a phone interview at the start of the national lockdown. Although only 2.17% increased gambling activity during this period, half of the sample (50.00%) experienced irritability, mood fluctuation (43.48%) and anxiety (39.13%). Follow-up studies should assess modifications in their behaviors that occurred after the reopening of gambling venues., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflict of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analyses, or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results., (© 2022 The Author(s).)

The authors report a case of cystic dilatation of the choledochus associated with narrow stenosis at the confluence of the left and right hepatic ducts which was found to be inflammatory on histological examination. This pathology is becoming an increasingly more commonplace clinical finding. The case reported here is particularly interesting owing to the onset of the disease and the way in which it was treated. An attempt was made to treat the patient using a simple operation which was to the least radical possible. The authors take this opportunity of reviewing the literature on the subject.

The paper reports the Authors' experience during the period 1989-91 and refers to 80 operated cases of rectum-sigma cancer. Given that data reported in the literature affirm that the limit of oncological safety is 1.5-2 centimetres distal from the tumour, and owing to their use of mechanical staplers, the Authors were able to use the preferred anterior section followed by low or very low colo-rectal anastomosis in 96% of cases. Miles' technique for abdomino-perineal amputation was only resorted to in 4% of cases. Tumours parameters, short- and medium-term complications and the results of a short-term follow-up are all discussed. The Authors compare their experience with that of other researchers reported in the literature.

The paper describes a recent case of neurilemmoma of the stomach. Following a review of the literature, the Authors focus their attention on the diagnostic difficulties and the choice of therapy. Tomography, arteriography and gastroscopy with multiple biopsies may at times be misleading depending on the development of the tumour. Most Authors agree that local resection or, when possible, enucleation are the most appropriate forms of therapy.