Search

Your search keyword '"Urbano, Vincenzo"' showing total 21 results
Start Over Author "Urbano, Vincenzo"
21 results on '"Urbano, Vincenzo"'

7. [Operative table-induced pressure ulcers]

Author

Forte, Angelo, Bosco, Maria Rosaria, Leonetti, Giovanni, Pastore, Piergiorgio, Martone, N., Urbano, Vincenzo, and Bezzi, Marcello

Subjects
Adult, Aged, 80 and over, Male, Pressure Ulcer, Time Factors, Age Factors, Middle Aged, pressure ulcers, Postoperative Complications, Sex Factors, prevention, Risk Factors, support surfaces for operative tables, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Humans, Female, Aged
Abstract

The Authors conducted a study on 780 patients who underwent surgery. Fourteen patients developed operative table-induced pressure ulcers of different gravity. This paper is a description of these 14 cases. From the literature and from experience we know that the major exogenous risk factor for intraoperative pressure ulcers is the operation time. Therefore, special attention should be paid to preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative prevention. The knowledge of the pathology, specialized personnel and the use of appropriate facilities can reduce the risks of complication that are important sanitary and economic issue.

Published
2005

8. [Polypoid lesions of the gallbladder: diagnostic and therapeutic problems]

Author

Leonetti, Giovanni, Urbano, Vincenzo, Forte, Angelo, Bosco, Maria Rosaria, Nasti, A. G., Simonelli, I., Tchikoka, B., and Bezzi, Marcello

Subjects
Adult, Male, Polyps, Treatment Outcome, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Humans, Female, Gallbladder Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Ultrasonography
Abstract

The nature of polypoid lesions of the gallbladder is difficult to define. Surgical indication still remains controversial but in some cases mandatory. In this clinical study data were retrospectively evaluated in 25 patients with polypoid lesions who underwent laparoscopic surgery to elucidate the ultrasonic findings and to establish criteria for the best treatment.

Published
2005

16. [Large cystic polyps of the stomach]

Author

Covotta, Alfredo, Paoletti, Marco, Luca, Covotta, Anello, Attilio, Urbano, Vincenzo, and Bertolotti, Andrea

Subjects
Aged, 80 and over, Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Ursodeoxycholic Acid, cystic polyps, gastric secretions, gastrin, Vitamin B 12, Folic Acid, Polyps, Gastrointestinal Agents, Stomach Neoplasms, Gastroscopy, Hematinics, Humans, Female, Aged
Abstract

The Authors report the case of a 83 year old woman with large cystic polyps of the stomach. Gastric cystic polyps are polypoid lesions which may develop following functional disorders such as increased mucosal stimulation by gastrin, or excessive retention of gastric secretions. The incidence of these polyps is variable, depending on their being underestimated since they are not always macroscopically visible. The case here reported is very interesting not only for the number of lesions (over 50), but also for their size (5-25 mm in diameter).

Published
1995

18. Laparoscopic ultrasonography: limits and potential of present technologies

Author

Lirici, M. M., Caratozzolo, Marcello, Urbano, Vincenzo, and Angelini, Licinio

Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential, Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Cholelithiasis, Monitoring, Intraoperative, Common Bile Duct Neoplasms, Transducers, Humans, Equipment Design, Laparoscopes, Ultrasonography
Abstract

During recent years, laparoscopic contact sonography has been introduced into clinical practice to remedy the limitations of minimal invasive surgery. The technology of laparoscopic ultrasound probes is described in this paper as well as the technique of US contact scanning via the laparoscopic approach. This method is a tool which allows the examination of tissues and non-palpable parenchymal organs in endoscopic surgery, thus permitting correct assessment of both anatomy and the spreading of neoplasms, with consequent impact upon surgical decision making.

Published
1994

19. [Evaluation of the effect of H2-histamine antagonists in the natural history of stomach cancer]

Author

Covotta, Alfredo, Luca, Covotta, Tesoriere, A., D'Ambra, Giancarlo, Urbano, Vincenzo, Midiri, Giuseppe, and DI PAOLA, Manuele

Subjects
Male, Time Factors, Histamine H2 Antagonists, Stomach Neoplasms, gastric cancer, Gastroscopy, Humans, Female, endoscopy, Middle Aged, h2 blockers
Abstract

On a study population of 131 patients the Authors evaluate possible differences related to the use of H2 blockers. Patients were divided in 2 groups: one (70 cases) studied before the introduction of H2 blockers and the other (61 cases) treated with H2 blockers. The influence of endoscopy for the early diagnosis of gastric cancer was also considered. The Authors conclude that H2 blockers do not have a negative influence from a surgical point of view, however the correct diagnosis may often be delayed and this is not acceptable for an era in which early diagnosis is feasible.

Published
1993

20. Dietary chemoprevention of colorectal cancer.

Author

Forte A, De Sanctis R, Leonetti G, Manfredelli S, Urbano V, and Bezzi M

Subjects
Age Factors, Aged, Antioxidants administration & dosage, Chemoprevention, Colorectal Neoplasms epidemiology, Colorectal Neoplasms metabolism, Dietary Fiber administration & dosage, Fruit, Humans, Incidence, Middle Aged, Minerals administration & dosage, Risk Factors, Vegetables, Vitamins administration & dosage, Colorectal Neoplasms prevention & control, Diet
Abstract

Aims and Background: Colorectal cancer is the second cause of morbidity and death in Italy. Genetic and environmental factors, i.e. inappropriate nutrition, are strongly involved in the aetiology of colon cancer. In the present review the authors analyze the possible mechanisms by which certain nutritive factors may interfere with the complex process of carcinogenesis., Methods: The authors identify studies by a literature search of Medline from January 1, 1970, through December 31, 2006., Results: The mechanism of every protective compound is detailed, in particular the impact of antioxidant vitamins and minerals on tumor development. At present, the data suggest that vegetables are associated with lower risk and that their fbre content alone does not account for this association. Further, meat consumption is associated with an increased risk but this, too, is not explained solely by its fat content. Several microconstituents of the diet may be associated with reduced risk, including folate, methionine, calcium and vitamin D. Short chain fatty acids also contribute to colonic health. Nevertheless agricultural products contain several dangerous pesticides. Mutagenic compounds, particularly heterocyclic amines, produced when protein is cooked, plausibly explain the meat association., Conclusions: Healthy nutrition is a necessary but not sufficient condition for colon cancer prevention: accepted the feasibility of an accurate control on every patient's diet, fequently the difficulty encountered in nutritional chemoprevention is to establish individual metabolic profiles.

Published
2008

21. [Emergency surgical treatment of complicated acute diverticulitis].

Author

Bezzi M, Lorusso R, Forte A, Leonetti G, Gallinaro LS, and Urbano V

Subjects
Acute Disease, Anastomosis, Surgical methods, Colectomy methods, Colon surgery, Diverticulitis, Colonic complications, Emergencies, Female, Humans, Male, Rectum surgery, Retrospective Studies, Diverticulitis, Colonic surgery
Abstract

Twenty-five percent of patients undergoing surgery for acute complicated diverticulitis represent emergencies. This condition is currently treated by colonic resection with primary anastomosis with or without colostomy, or by a Hartmann operation. We report on our experience with 52 consecutive patients with generalized peritonitis (8 cases), peri- and paracolonic abscesses (19 cases), severe pelvic abscesses (12 cases) and multiple abscesses with visceral fistulas (13 cases). All patients had emergency surgery. In 50/52 patients (96.2%) we performed a colonic resection with primary anastomosis using a mechanical stapler and in 2/52 a Hartmann operation. The overall mortality rate was 5.8%. The morbidity rate was 22% with 9 anastomotic leakages. A diverting colostomy was constructed in 16 patients and opened in only 8 patients. In 4 cases a parastomal hernia occurred after late closure and reduction of the colostomy. This data suggest that colonic resection with primary anastomosis, even without colostomy, is a safe procedure for the emergency treatment of acute complicated diverticulitis.

Published
2002

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results