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2. Dalla Conservazione alla visione. Il 'secondo tempo' delle politiche UNESCO
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Cariani, S. and Lobosco, G.
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paesaggio, ambiente, patrimonio, Unesco ,Ambientale ,ambiente ,patrimonio ,Unesco ,SH3_9 ,paesaggio - Published
- 2008
3. Gallstone formation after vertical banded gastroplasty for morbid obesity: Incidence, risk factors and role of gallbladder motility
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Colecchia, A., primary, Orsini, M., additional, Angelucci, R., additional, Larocca, A., additional, Sottili, S., additional, Villanova, N., additional, Mazzella, G., additional, Amenta, E., additional, Paradiso, D., additional, Cariani, S., additional, Roda, E., additional, and Festi, D., additional
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- 1998
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4. Bariatric revisionary surgery for failed or complicated vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG): comparison of VBG reoperation (re-VBG) versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-on-VBG (RYGB-on-VBG)
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Cariani S, Agostinelli L, Leuratti L, Giorgini E, Biondi P, Amenta E, and Forestieri P
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Background. Revision of failed bariatric procedures is a significant challenge for bariatric surgeons, because of the increasing number of recurring morbid obesity or complications, especially in patients with a previous Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG). Methods. Since November 1998, 109 patients with failed or complicated VBG were followed in a retrospective study. 49 patients underwent re-VBG and, since 2004, 60 underwent Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass-on-Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG). Results. At 3 years follow-up, mean BMI decreased from 37.4 to 31.2 Kg/m(2) in the first group, and from 35.0 to 28.4 Kg/m(2) in the second. Early complications were 7 (14.3%) in the first group and 4 (6.5%) in the second; late complications were 33 (59.1%) and 11 (18.3%), respectively. Conclusion. Although both operations seem to be effective as bariatric revision procedures in terms of BMI, the mid-term outcomes of RYGB-on-VBG demonstrate the lowest rate of complications and better quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
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5. Clinical and instrumental evaluation of pelvic floor disorders before and after bariatric surgery in obese women
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Raffaele Lombardi, Luca Leuratti, Ferdinando Lecce, Stefano Cariani, Dajana Cuicchi, Bruno Cola, Cuicchi D, Lombardi R, Cariani S, Leuratti L, Lecce F, Cola B, D.Cuicchi, Lombardi R., Cariani S., Leuratti L., Lecce F., and Cola B.
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Adult ,medicine.medical_specialty ,pelvic floor disorder ,faecal incontinence ,bariatric surgery ,Gastric Bypass ,Urinary incontinence ,Physical examination ,Pelvic Floor Disorders ,Pelvic Organ Prolapse ,Young Adult ,Postoperative Complications ,Quality of life ,Pelvic floor dysfunction ,Instrumental evaluation ,Weight loss ,Preoperative Care ,Medicine ,Fecal incontinence ,Humans ,Obesity ,Risk factor ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,General surgery ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,Urinary Incontinence ,Quality of Life ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Body mass index ,Fecal Incontinence - Abstract
Background: Obesity, well known as a risk factor for several diseases, can also lead to pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). However, scant data are available regarding PFD in obese individuals. Our study was designed to assess the prevalence, severity, and the quality of life (QOL) effect of PFD in obese women before and after bariatric surgery at a university hospital in Italy. Methods: A total of 100 obese (body mass index [BMI] >= 30 kg/m(2)) women completed 6 validated specific and QOL questionnaires about PFD. The patients were evaluated by physical examination, endoanal ultrasonography, rectal balloon distension test, and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging. Of the 100 patients, 87 were reassessed 12 months after bariatric surgery. Results: The prevalence of PFD was 81%, and 49% of patients reported that their symptoms adversely affected their QOL. Urinary incontinence (UT) was the most common disorder (61%) and was associated with the BMI (P = .04). Fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse symptoms were reported by 24 and 56 patients, respectively. Urogenital prolapse and rectocele was documented in 15% and 74% of patients, respectively. After a mean BMI reduction of 10 kg/m(2), the prevalence of PFD decreased to 48% (P = .02), with a significant improvement in QOL. The prevalence of UI decreased to 9.2% (P = .0001) and was associated with the decrease in postoperative BMI (P = .04). The rate of resolution of the symptoms was 84%, 85%, and 74% for UT, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, respectively. Conclusion: In the present sample of obese women, PFD was common and adversely affected their QOL. A clear association was found between the BMI and UT. Weight loss resulted in improved UI, fecal incontinence, and symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse. (Surg Obes Relat Dis 2013;9:69-76.) (C) 2013 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. All rights reserved.
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- 2011
6. Italian multicenter experience of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on vertical banded gastroplasty: four-year results of effective and safe innovative procedure enabling traditional endoscopic and radiographic study of bypassed stomach and biliary tract
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Alberto Della Valle, Patrizio Palandri, Stefano Cariani, Enrico Amenta, Edoardo Della Valle, C Vassallo, Leonardo Di Cosmo, Antonio Caminiti, Cariani S, Palandri P, Della Valle E, Della Valle A, Di Cosmo L, Vassallo C, Caminiti A, Amenta E., Cariani S., Palandri P., Della Valle E., Della Valle A., Di Cosmo L., Vassallo C., and Caminiti A.
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Adult ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Gastroplasty ,Radiography ,Perforation (oil well) ,Gastric Bypass ,digestive system ,Body Mass Index ,Weight loss ,health services administration ,Gastric Stump ,Weight Loss ,Medicine ,Humans ,Obesity ,Biliary Tract ,EXCLUDED STOMACH ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Stomach ,nutritional and metabolic diseases ,Endoscopy ,EVALUATION OF BYPASSED STOMACH ,Middle Aged ,Roux-en-Y anastomosis ,humanities ,Surgery ,RYGB COMPLICATIONS ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,surgical procedures, operative ,Treatment Outcome ,Italy ,Biliary tract ,medicine.symptom ,GASTRIC REMNANT ,business ,Body mass index ,Follow-Up Studies - Abstract
Background: Cancer, perforation, and bleeding in the bypassed stomach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are rare, but serious, complications that need an early diagnosis. Our goal was to perform gastric bypass such that traditional endoscopic and radiographic study of the gastric remnant would be possible and, at the same time, obtain results in terms of weight loss equivalent to those found after standard RYGB. A previously published study demonstrated that complete occlusion of the gastrogastric outlet was not necessary to lose weight. We have developed an open RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty procedure. Methods: Since 2002, 289 patients with a mean age of 40.1 14.8 years, mean body mass index of 51.4 7.3 kg/m2, and mean percentage of excess body weight of 107.3% 36.7% underwent RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty as their primary procedure. Results: The follow-up examinations included radiographic and, if necessary, endoscopic studies at 6 and 12 months postoperatively and annually thereafter. Two cases of anastomotic ulcer were detected, one of which involved band erosion. The percentage of excess weight loss was 48.2% 18.8% after 6 months and 59.0% 17.7%, 63.3% 13.9%, 66.9% 17.5%, and 70.0% 17.7% after 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, respectively. The weight loss curve was similar to that for standard RYGB. Conclusion: The results of our study have shown that RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty is as effective as traditional RYGB, while allowing for traditional radiography of the bypassed stomach in every patient. Endoscopy of the distal stomach and, therefore, the biliary tract, was also possible. These are the fundamental aspects of the procedure. (Surg Obes Relat Dis 2008;4: 16 –25.) © 2008 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. All rights reserved.
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- 2007
7. Centrally located small unifocal hepatocellular carcinoma between minor conservative liver resection and major hepatectomy. Case reports
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Emilio, De Raffele, Mariateresa, Mirarchi, Carmelo Antonio, Caserta, Dajana, Cuicchi, Gaspare Maria, Pendino, Ferdinando, Lecce, Stefano, Cariani, Bruno, Cola, and De Raffele E, Mirarchi M, Caserta CA, Cuicchi D, Pendino GM, Lecce F, Cariani S, Cola B.
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Liver Cirrhosis ,Male ,Carcinoma, Hepatocellular ,Leukemia ,Liver Neoplasms ,Neoplasms, Second Primary ,Hepatitis C, Chronic ,Tumor Burden ,Fatal Outcome ,Liver ,Acute Disease ,Centrally located, Future remnant liver, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cirrhosis, Liver resection, Portal vein embolization, Transarterial chemoembolization ,Hepatectomy ,Humans ,Female ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,Aged ,Ultrasonography - Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading cancer in the world, susceptible to potentially curative liver resection (LR) in selected cases. Centrally located HCC (CL-HCC) are sited in central liver segments and may require complex LR because of their relationship to major vascular and biliary structures and deep parenchymal location. Even though extended segment-oriented resections are recommended for oncological reasons, more conservative LR may be indicated in patients with cirrhosis to preserve an adequate function of the future remnant liver (FRL). To extend the indication to LR and to increase the safety of the surgical procedure, preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) or sequential transarterial embolization/chemoembolization (TAE/TACE) and PVE have been widely used, to induce atrophy of the embolized segments involved by the tumor and compensatory hypertrophy of the FLR. The most appropriate surgical strategy for small uninodular CL-HCC remains controversial, and should be decided according to the features of the tumor at preoperative imaging, the relationship with major intrahepatic vessels and the expected function of the FRL. We report here two cases of elderly cirrhotic patients with unifocal small CL-HCC, where the surgical strategy was decided according to the kind of relationship of the tumor with the hepatic hilum at preoperative imaging. In the first case there was no clear evidence of neoplastic infiltration of the hilar vessels, so that a minor conservative LR was preferred. In the second patient the tumor was suspected to infiltrate the right portal vein, and a major LR was performed after sequential TACE/PVE.Centrally located, Future remnant liver, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cirrhosis, Liver resection, Portal vein embolization, Transarterial chemoembolization.Il carcinoma epatocellulare (HCC) è una delle neoplasie più frequenti al mondo ed una delle principali cause di decesso nei pazienti con cirrosi epatica. La progressiva diffusione di programmi di sorveglianza consente attualmente di giungere alla diagnosi precoce di neoplasie unifocali di piccole dimensioni (“small”) nel contesto di un’epatopatia ben compensata, suscettibili di una resezione epatica potenzialmente curativa in casi selezionati. L’HCC centroepatico (CL-HCC) è situato nei segmenti centrali del fegato, e può richiedere una resezione epatica complessa a causa dei rapporti con le principali strutture vascolari e biliari intraepatiche e della posizione profonda nel contesto del parenchima, con un rischio peraltro significativo di insufficienza epatica postoperatoria. Sebbene anche per queste neoplasie siano indicati interventi resettivi anatomici per motivi oncologici, in pazienti selezionati con malattia epatica cronica possono essere indicati interventi più conservativi, allo scopo di preservare un’adeguata funzione postoperatoria del fegato residuo. Per estendere l’indicazione alla resezione epatica e per aumentare la sicurezza della procedura chirurgica nei pazienti con epatopatia cronica ed eventualmente con una compromissione dell’attitudine alla rigenerazione epatica postoperatoria, sono state utilizzate particolari tecniche che precedono l’intervento resettivo, come l’embolizzazione portale (PVE) o in alternativa l’embolizzazione selettiva epatica (TAE) eventualmente associata a chemioterapia selettiva epatica (TACE), seguita dalla PVE, allo scopo di indurre l’atrofia dei segmenti epatici embolizzati sede del tumore e l’ipertrofia compensativa del fegato stimato residuo. La strategia chirurgica più appropriata per i CL-HCC unifocali “small” rimane controversa e va definita in base alle caratteristiche del tumore all’imaging preoperatorio, ai suoi rapporti con i principali vasi intraepatici ed alla funzionalità del fegato residuo dopo l’intervento. Una resezione epatica conservativa anche senza un chiaro margine di resezione può essere presa in considerazione per i pazienti cirrotici con tumori capsulati, in assenza di noduli satelliti e di una chiara infiltrazione dei vasi intraepatici, mentre le resezioni anatomiche più estese possono essere indicate per i tumori con noduli satelliti o nel sospetto di un’infiltrazione della parete vascolare. In questi casi è necessaria un’accurata valutazione preoperatoria del volume e della funzione del fegato stimato residuo, allo scopo di definire l’indicazione ad una eventuale PVE o ad una TACE seguita da PVE in preparazione alla resezione chirurgica, per limitare il rischio di un’insufficienza epatica postoperatoria. Vengono riportati due casi di pazienti anziani con CL-HCC unifocale “small” insorti su una cirrosi epatica HCV-relata, dove la strategia chirurgica è stata decisa in base alla sede della neoplasia ed ai rapporti con le strutture vascolari intraepatiche. Nel primo caso la valutazione preoperatoria non mostrava una chiara infiltrazione neoplastica dei vasi ilari destinati all’emifegato destro e della vena sovraepatica media, ed è stata pertanto preferita una resezione atipica conservativa allo scopo di preservare la funzione epatica postoperatoria. Nel secondo caso vi era il sospetto che la neoplasia infiltrasse il ramo portale destro; si è pertanto deciso di effettuare una TACE seguita da una PVE in preparazione all’epatectomia destra, portata successivamente a termine senza una significativa compromissione della funzione epatica postoperatoria.
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- 2018
8. Visceral fat and body composition changes in a female population after RYGBP: a two-year follow-up by DXA
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Giulio Marchesini, Stefano Cariani, Danila Diano, Luca Leuratti, Ugo Albisinni, Federico Ponti, Giuseppe Battista, Alberto Bazzocchi, Bazzocchi A, Ponti F, Cariani S, Diano D, Leuratti L, Albisinni U, Marchesini G, and Battista G
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Adult ,medicine.medical_specialty ,obesity ,Bone density ,Intra-Abdominal Fat ,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,Gastric bypass ,Urology ,Gastric Bypass ,Adipose tissue ,Body composition ,Young Adult ,Absorptiometry, Photon ,Bone Density ,medicine ,Humans ,Visceral fat ,Female population ,BARIATRIC SURGERY ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,business.industry ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,Obesity ,Lean body mass ,Surgery ,Female ,Radiology ,business ,Follow-Up Studies - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Our aim was to monitor the impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) on body composition over a 24-month period by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). METHODS: Forty-one women (40.6 ± 10.0 years old; 42.6 ± 6.6 kg/m(2)) entering a bariatric surgery programme were submitted to whole-body DXA (Lunar iDXA) before treatment and after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. Fat mass (FM), non-bone lean mass (LM), bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) were measured at whole body and regionally. Android visceral adipose tissue (VAT) was estimated by a recently validated software. RESULTS: Twenty-nine patients (44.3 ± 11.8 years old; BMI, 45.4 ± 8.9 kg/m(2)) concluded the study. Following surgery, the progressive decrease of BMI was associated with reduced whole-body and regional FM. LM showed a moderate decrease at 3 months and stabilized thereafter. A progressive decrease of total FM/LM and android FM/LM ratios were observed in the 3- to 6-month (-19.1 ± 8.4 % and -26.5 ± 10.9 %, respectively; p
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- 2015
9. PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM WITH LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HEPARIN IN BARIATRIC SURGERY: A PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMISED PILOT STUDY EVALUATING TWO DOSES OF PARNAPARIN (BAFLUX STUDY)
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Esmeralda Filippucci, Stefano Cariani, Edoardo Baldini, Marco De Paoli, Giorgio Bottani, Davide Imberti, Matteo Giorgi Pierfranceschi, Alberto Nicolini, Concetto Cartelli, Marcello Boni, Imberti, D, Baldini, E, Pierfranceschi, MG, Nicolini, A, Cartelli, C, De Paoli, M, Boni, M, Filippucci, E, Cariani, S, and Bottani, G
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Adult ,Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.drug_class ,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,Original Contributions ,Premedication ,Treatment outcome ,Low molecular weight heparin ,Pilot Projects ,Drug Administration Schedule ,medicine ,Humans ,Prospective Studies ,Obesity ,Prophylaxi ,Prospective cohort study ,Bariatric surgery ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ,business.industry ,Prophylaxis ,Anticoagulants ,Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight ,Surgery ,Obesity, Morbid ,Heparin.low molecular weight ,Treatment Outcome ,Anesthesia ,Parnaparin ,Female ,business ,Venous thromboembolism - Abstract
Background: The optimal dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) after bariatric surgery remains controversial. The aim of this multicentre, open-label, pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two different doses of the LMWH parnaparin administered to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Methods: Patients were randomised to receive 4,250 IU/day (group A) or 6,400 IU/day (group B) of parnaparin s.c. for 7-11 days. Bilateral colour Doppler ultrasound of the lower limb was performed before surgery and at the end of the treatment period. The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of asymptomatic and symptomatic deep vein thrombosis, symptomatic pulmonary embolism and death from any cause during treatment. The primary safety endpoint was major and clinically relevant non-major bleeding. Results: A total of 258 patients underwent randomization; 8 subjects were excluded following the safety analysis. One hundred thirty-one patients [106 females; mean age, 40.3 years (standard deviation (SD) ±9.6); mean body mass index (BMI), 44.6 kg/m2 (SD ±5.4)] were assigned to group A and 119 patients [93 females; mean age, 41.5 years (SD ±9.9); mean BMI, 44.2 kg/m2 (SD ±5.4)] were assigned to group B. The rate of the primary efficacy outcome was 1.5 % (two cases; 95 % confidence interval (CI), 0.2-6.0 %) in group A as compared with 0.8 % (one case; 95 % CI, 0.4-5.3 %) in group B (p = ns). The composite incidence of major bleeding and clinically relevant non-major bleeding was 6.1 % (eight cases; 95 % CI, 2.9-12.1 %) in group A and 5.0 % (six cases; 95 % CI, 2.1-11.1 %) in group B (p = ns). Conclusions: A parnaparin dose of 4,250 IU/day seems suitable for VTE prevention in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. © 2013 The Author(s).
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- 2014
10. Unexpected Changes in the Gastric Remnant in Asymptomatic Patients after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
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Stefano Cariani, Massimo Pierluigi Di Simone, Luca Leuratti, Leuratti L., Di Simone M.P., and Cariani S.
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Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Endoscope ,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism ,Gastric Bypass ,ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS ,Gastroenterology ,Asymptomatic ,Severity of Illness Index ,MUCOSAL CHANGES ,Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal ,Helicobacter Infections ,ENDOSCOPIC SURVEILLANCE ,Internal medicine ,Gastric Stump ,Weight Loss ,medicine ,Humans ,Biliary Tract ,Metaplasia ,Nutrition and Dietetics ,EXCLUDED STOMACH ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,biology ,Helicobacter pylori ,business.industry ,Stomach ,digestive, oral, and skin physiology ,Intestinal metaplasia ,Middle Aged ,medicine.disease ,biology.organism_classification ,Roux-en-Y anastomosis ,Endoscopy ,Surgery ,Obesity, Morbid ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Treatment Outcome ,Gastric Mucosa ,Gastritis ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business - Abstract
Background The aims of this study are to evaluate the macroscopic and microscopic changes in the remnant stomach at mid-term follow-up of patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on vertical banded gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG). The stomach could be reached through a 1.1-cm gastro-gastrostomy with an endoscope of standard size. Methods From January 2009 to July 2010, 51 asymptomatic patients at 4 and 5 years follow-up after RYGB-on-VBG submitted to upper endoscopy. All of them were examined with standard endoscopy with collection of biopsies in gastric fundus, body, and antrum. The macroscopic and microscopic findings were analyzed according to Sydney Classification. Results The endoscopy of the remnant stomach was technically easy and already showed on macroscopic examination 90 % cases of gastritis (41.2 % mild, 49 % severe) with tendency of severity in the distal stomach part. Histological analysis detected 39.2 % of active gastritis, 50.6 % of quiescent gastritis, 7.8 % of intestinal metaplasia, and 3.9 % of lymphoma-like gastritis. Conclusions The results surprised us. We found a very high rate of mucosa abnormalities after RYGB-on-VBG. All of the patients have to be regularly controlled in follow-up and treatment has to be introduced when needed. Again, we would like to ask the question: what is happening with the remnant stomach after standard RYGB, banded gastric bapass, or minigastric bypass? Did we reach the time to answer the question?
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- 2013
11. Pelvic floor disoders after bariatric surgery
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CUICCHI, DAJANA, CARIANI, STEFANO, LEURATTI, LUCA, LOMBARDI, RAFFAELE, COLA, BRUNO, Lecce F, COLA B, Cuicchi D, Lecce F, Cariani S, Leuratti L, Lombardi R, and Cola B
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OBESITY ,PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE ,URINARY INCONTINENCE ,FAECAL INCONTINENCE ,PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS - Abstract
Pelvic floor disorders (PFD), principally understood as pelvic organs prolapse (POP), faecal incontinence (FI) and urinary incontinence (UI), involve a group of pathologies which, even though benign, are extremely disabling. Moreover, their treatment is burdened by a significant percentage of functional failures since the physiopathology of these disorders is complex and still partially unknown. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the real impact of risk factors which, unlike age, ethnic group, pregnancy and delivery, can be modified. The relationship between the excess of fat mass and urinary disorders is that which has been the most investigated. In fact, studies have demonstrated how, with an increase in the body mass index (BMI), there is an increase in the prevalence and severity of UI. Furthermore, as a confirmation of the role of obesity, it has been demonstrated that weight loss determines a significant improvement and, in some cases, complete remission of the urinary symptomology. Instead, the relationship of obesity with FI and the morpho-functional alterations of the pelvic compartment have been studied less systematically. However, the prevalence of FI in obese patients seems to be greater than that in the general population, and weight loss, obtained after bariatric surgery, seems to result in improvement of FI and POP symptoms, as well as their impact on the Qol. Therefore, weight loss should be considered as the primary treatment for PFD in obese women.
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- 2012
12. LONG TERM RESULTS AFTER ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS ON VERTICAL BANDED GASTROPLASTY WITH EXPLORABLE REMNANT: DOES THE PRESENCE OF A GASTRO-GASTRIC OUTLET IMPACT ON FINAL OUTCOMES IN TERM OF METABOLIC EFFICACY AND WEIGHT LOSS?
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LEURATTI, LUCA, PICARIELLO, ERIKA, CARIANI, STEFANO, Balsamo F, Leuratti L, Picariello E, Balsamo F, and Cariani S
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DIABETES REMISSION ,EXCLUDED STOMACH ,RYGB-ON-VBG - Abstract
Background. Functional RYGB have been abandoned in 2004 since a great rate of complication had been observed. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is a functional RYGB procedure wich demonstrated a low long term complication rate. Aim of the study is to verify the remission rate of most common comorbidities observed in obese patients and theweight loss at long term follow-up. Methods. Since June 2002 to December 2011 363 patients (90 males, 273 females) with mean age 41.8±10.9 years and mean preoperative BMI 47.56±8.4 Kg/m2 (EBW% 99±36.2) underwent RYGB. A 1.1 cm gastro-gastric outlet ad the edge of gastric pouch was left in place and reinforced with a gore-tex band. Among them, Type II DM was reported in 88 (24.2 %) cases, antihypertensive medications were necessary in 178 (49.0%), hypercholesterolemia was observed in 88 cases (24.2 %). Sleep apnea (OSAS) was observed in 97 patients (26.7 %). Postoperative follow-up was assessed with specific laboratory test, upper gastrointestinal series, and medical examination at 3-6-12 months, then annually. Results. Long term weigh loss was good according with success criteria of Christou, with mean EWL% (±SD) 55.4(±16.8) after 6 months,67.4(±18.1) after 1 year,69.2±17.9 after 2 years, with few changes until 60.0(±20.5) after 10 years. Drop out rat was less than 10 %. Remission of diabetes was observed in 83 patients (94.3 %). Preoperative diabetic patients reached worse results than non-diabetics (5 years BMI 35.7±6.7 vs 31.6±5.9 Kg/m2). Remission of hypertension was observed in 156 patients (87.6 %). Preoperative blood glucose and Hb1Ac in diabetic patients were 157.0±44.3 mg/dl and 7.2±1.1%and dropped to 97.8±26.6 and 4.6±2.2 after 6months, and to 93.9±24.2 and 5.6±1.1 a 4 years (p
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- 2012
13. An Outlet for Endoscopic Access to the Remnant Does not Reduce the Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass: Long-Term Outcomes of a Modified Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass that Allows Traditional Endoscopy of Bypassed Stomach
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CARIANI, STEFANO, LEURATTI, LUCA, PICARIELLO, ERIKA, Spasari E., Cariani S, Leuratti L, Picariello E, and Spasari E
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nutritional and metabolic diseases ,GASTRIC BYPASS ,GASTRIC REMNANT ,RYGB-ON-VBG - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is one of the most common operation performed worldwide as treatment for severe obesity. Patients who undergo this procedure need a periodic follow-up mainly radiological, but often endoscopic, in order to state the surgical long term outcome. These patients usually have a long life expectance, with the possibility to develop several pathologies also in the anatomically excluded stomach. In 2002, it has been introduced in bariatric surgery a modified gastric bypass , the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG), where traditional endoscopic study of the gastric remnant resulted to be feasible through a small passage between gastric pouch and excluded stomach that has been leaved. In the mid-term RYGB-on-VBG obtained results in terms of weight loss and comorbidities resolution equivalent to those found after standard RYGB Aim of our study is to verify the outcomes in the long-term. METHODS: Between June 2002 and June 2010, 320 patients, with mean age 42.0±11.3 years, mean BMI 48.0±8.7 kg/m2 and mean EBW% 94.05±36.6 underwent modified RYGB via an open approach. 37.5% of the patients were superobese. Preoperative comorbidities were hypertension (p.155, 48.4%), OSAS (p.79, 24.6%) and type II DM (p. 55, 17.1%). RESULTS: Operative mortality was 0.6% (p.2) and early complications 1.9% (p.6). At 2 year of follow-up mean BMI and EWL% were 30.9±5.8 and 68.9±17.0 respectively. The average percentages of comorbidities resolution were: OSAS 90.1%; type II DM 83.5%; hypertension 47.5%; hyperlipidemia 30%. Early surgical complications were 4 (1.4%). At 8 year of follow-up, the mean BMI and EWL% were 34.0±7.7 and 63.4±18.5 respectively. Late specific complications were 8 (1.7%). For all the followed patients (95% of the patients) the modified RYGB enabled traditional endoscopic and radiologic evaluation of the gastric remnant. Our macroscopic and microscopic studies were similar to other reports where Authors performed the gastric remnant exploration backward through the alimentary limb (Double Baloon Enteroscopy), with gastritis of various degree in 97% of cases and intestinal metaplasia in 15.8% of them. CONCLUSIONS: In the long-term, an outlet for access to the remnant did not reduce the effectiveness of gastric bypass. The modified RYGB outcomes in term of weight loss, resolution of comorbidities and surgical complications are comparable to those after standard RYGB as reported in literature. Traditional endoscopy was feasible in all patients who underwent RYGB-on-VBG for morbid obesity in this series. Frequent detection of altered mucosal surface, even in patients with normal preoperative endoscopic pattern, advices for a systematic evaluation in all patients who underwent RYGB to better define the nature of the lesions and how they respond to specific medications. Standard endoscopy in patients operated with RYGB-on-VBG can be proposed as screening tool, specially in countries with high incidence of gastric cancer.
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- 2011
14. Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry and Newest Technology: A Therapeutic Index for Different Treatment Programs in the Management of Obesity?
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BAZZOCCHI, ALBERTO, CARIANI, STEFANO, MAIOLO, VINCENZO, LEURATTI, LUCA, FEMIA, RAYKA, SOVERINI, VALENTINA, DIANO, DANILA, MARCHESINI REGGIANI, GIULIO, CANINI, ROMEO, Bazzocchi A, Cariani S, Maiolo V, Leuratti L, Femia R, Soverini V, Diano D, Marchesini G, and Canini R
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DUAL-ENERGY X-RAY IMAGING ,X-RAY ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY ,Obesity - Published
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15. ENDOSCOPIC FINDINGS OF GASTRIC REMNANT OVER 5 YEARS AFTER ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS ON VERTICAL BANDED GASTROPLASTY
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CARIANI, STEFANO, LEURATTI, LUCA, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, GIORGINI, ELEONORA, DI SIMONE, MASSIMO PIERLUIGI, Cariani S, Leuratti L, Agostinelli L, Giorgini E, and Di Simone M P
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digestive, oral, and skin physiology ,GASTRIC BYPASS ,GASTRIC REMNANT ,GASTROSCOPY - Abstract
Background: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG) is a modified Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) where a small communication between the gastric pouch and the exluded stomach enables the traditional upper endoscopy of remnant. We present the results of endoscopic studies of remnant performed in patients who underwent that procedure, with follow-up over 5 year. Methods: From January 2009, 30 asymptomatic patients with good results in term of weight loss after RYGB-on-VBG, performed between 2002 and 2004, were enrolled for standard upper endoscopy. Before surgery, for all patients gastroscopy showed a normal mucosal pattern. Using standard biopsy forceps in oral sedation with Olimpus Video Gastroscope GIF-Q 165 (Ø 9,2 mm distal-end), biopsies of corpus, angulus and antrum of the functionally excluded stomach were collected. Results: The traditional upper endoscopy of remnant in 3 cases (10%) showed a normal mucosal pattern, while mild and severe gastritis were detected in 17 (57%) and 10 (33%) cases respectively. The results of hystological analysis were a normal pattern in 1 case (3,3%), intestinal metaplasia in 1 case (3.3%), lymphoma-like gastritis in 1 case (3,3%), cronic gastritis in 12 cases (40%) and active gastritis in 14 cases (46%). Conclusions: In spite of 30 asypmtomatic patients, the upper endoscopy after RYGB-on-VBG in the mid-term showed an hight incidence of pathological changes of gastric mucosa in the functional excluded stomach. These findings suggest the importance of a bariatric surgical technique wich allows the endoscopic study of gastric remnant in the follow-up of patients.
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16. AN OUTLET FOR ENDOSCOPIC ACCESS TO THE REMNANT DOES NOT REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GASTRIC BYPASS: LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS ON VERTICAL BANDED GASTROPLASTY (RYGB-ON-VBG)
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CARIANI, STEFANO, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, LEURATTI, LUCA, GIORGINI, ELEONORA, Cariani S, Agostinelli L, Leuratti L, and Giorgini E
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endoscopy of the bypassed stomach ,nutritional and metabolic diseases ,weight lo ,gastric remnant - Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG) technique differs from traditional Gastric Bypass by leaving a small communication between gastric pouch and gastric remnant. The operation demonstred good results in the short-term, allowing the traditional endoscopy of the bypassed stomach. Aim of our study is to verify the outcomes in the long-term. METHODS: Between June 2002 and June 2009, 285 patients, with mean age 42.2 ± 11.9 years, mean BMI 48.0 ± 8.5 kg/m2 and mean EBW% xx underwent RYGB-on-VBG via an open approach. 38.2% of the patients were superobese. Preoperative comorbidities were hypertension (p. 143, 50.1%), OSAS (p. 71, 24.9%) and type II DM (p. 58, 20.3%). RESULTS: At 2 year of follow-up mean BMI and EWL% were 31.0±5.3 and 68.2±16.9 respectively. At 7 year of follow-up, where at the baseline 64% of the patients were superobese, the mean BMI and EWL% were 34.5±7.5 and 61.4±19.8 respectively. The average percentages of comorbidities resolution were: OSAS 90.1%; type II DM 83.5%; hypertension 47.5%; hyperlipidemia 30%. Early surgical complications were 4 (1.4%) and late were 5 (1.7%). CONCLUSIONS: Even in the long-term, the RYGB-on-VBG outcomes in term of weight loss, resolution of comorbidities and surgical complications are comparable to those after standard RYGB as reported in literature. In the follow-up, the RYGB-on-VBG also enables traditional diagnostic evaluation of the gastric remnant, which is only functionally excluded.
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17. BYPASS GASTRICO SU GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE: RISULTATI A 5 ANNI
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AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, GIORGINI, ELEONORA, LEURATTI, LUCA, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Di Cosmo L, Agostinelli L, Giorgini E, Leuratti L, Di Cosmo L, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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BYPASS GASTRICO - Published
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18. CONVERSIONE LAPAROSCOPICA DI GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE LAPAROTOMICA SEC MACLEAN IN BY-PASS GASTRICO
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Cutolo P. P, Angrisani L, Di Cosmo L, Della Valle E, Vassallo C, Palandri P, Lorenzo M, Persico F, Battaglini M, Vitolo G, Scarano P., AMENTA, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, Cutolo P P, Angrisani L, Amenta E, Cariani S, Di Cosmo L, Della Valle E, Vassallo C, Palandri P, Lorenzo M, Persico F, Battaglini M, Vitolo G, and Scarano P
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BYPASS GASTRICO - Published
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19. FARMACODINAMICA DELL'EPARINA A BASSO PESO MOLECOLARE IN PAZIENTI SOTTOPOSTI A INTERVENTO DI CHIRURGIA BARIATRICA: STUDIO PROSPETTICO RANDOMIZZATO DI CONFRONTO TRA DUE DIFFERENTI DOSI DI PARNAPARIN (STUDIO BAFLUX)
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Imberti D, Baldini E, Nicolini A, Della Valle E, Cartelli C, Legnani C, Guerra M, De Paoli M, Bottani G, Zanardi A, CARIANI, STEFANO, PALARETI, GUALTIERO, Imberti D, Baldini E, Nicolini A, Della Valle E, Cartelli C, Legnani C, Cariani S, Guerra M, De Paoli M, Bottani G, Zanardi A, and Palareti G
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PROFILASSI TROMBOEMBOLICA - Published
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20. Evaluation after 973 cases of Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
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FACCANI, ENRICO, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, CARIANI, STEFANO, LEURATTI, LUCA, GIORGINI, ELEONORA, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, Faccani E, Guerra M, Agostinelli L, Cariani S, Leuratti L, Giorgini E, and Amenta E
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We report our results in term of weight loss and complications in our experience with Vertical Banded Gastroplasty
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21. Abdominoplasty in the ex-obese Patient: our 11 Years results
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AMENTA, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, Amenta E., and Cariani S.
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We report our experience in Treatment of ex-obese Patients with abdominoplasty
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22. 3-years results of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical Banded Gastroplasty: an effective and safe innovative procedure wich enables endoscopy and X-ray study of the stomach and biliary tract
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CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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surgical procedures, operative ,health services administration ,nutritional and metabolic diseases ,digestive system ,humanities - Abstract
We decribe our results with a 3 years follow-up with a new technique of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
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23. PROFILASSI DELLA MALATTIA TROBOEMBOLICA VENOSA IN CHIRURGIA BARIATRICA: STUDIO PROSPETTICO RANDOMIZZATO DI CONFRONTO TRA DUE DIFFERENTI DOSAGGI DI PARNAPARIN
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Guerra M, De Paoli M, Silingardi M, Della Valle E, Baldini E, PALARETI, GUALTIERO, Della Valle A, Imberti D, AMENTA, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, Guerra M, De Paoli M, Silingardi M, Della Valle E, Baldini E, Palareti G, Della Valle A, Imberti D, Amenta E, Cariani S, Lucchi A, Faccani E, and Agostinelli L
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PROFILASSI TROMBOEMBOLICA ,PARNAPARIN ,OBESITÀ PATOLOGICA - Published
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24. TWO YEARS RESULTS OF ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS ON VERTICAL BANDED GASTROPLASTY: AN EFFECTIVE AND SAFE BARIATRIC OPERATION
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CARIANI, STEFANO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, Cariani S, Lucchi A, Guerra M, Faccani E, Agostinelli L, and Amenta E
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MORBID OBESITY ,GASTRIC BYPASS - Published
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25. Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Vertical banded Gastropasty as secondary operation: two Italian Hospitals' surgical Approach to restrictive Procedures Failure
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CARIANI, STEFANO, FACCANI, ENRICO, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, AMENTA, ENRICO, Palandri P, Guerra M, Lucchi A, Capponi L, Panerai M, Barni C, Cariani S, Palandri P, Faccani E, Guerra M, Lucchi A, Agostinelli L, Capponi L, Panerai M, Barni C, and Amenta E
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We report our multicentric Experience in treatment of late Complications of restrictive bariatric Procedures with a new technique of Gastric Bypass
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26. STATO ATTUALE DEL BYPASS GASTRICO CON ESPLORAZIONE DELLO STOMACO
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CARIANI, STEFANO and Cariani S
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GASTRIC BYPASS - Published
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27. IL BYPASS GASTRICO COME REINTERVENTO
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FACCANI, ENRICO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, Faccani E, Lucchi A, Agostinelli L, Guerra M, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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BYPASS GASTRICO - Published
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28. VALUTAZIONE DEI RISULTATI DOPO 946 CASI DI GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE SEC. MASON
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AGOSTINELLI, LAURA, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, Agostinelli L, Lucchi A, Faccani E, Guerra M, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE - Published
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29. L’ADDOMINOPLASTICA NELL’EX-OBESO: LA NOSTRA ESPERIENZA
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Guerra M, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, NANNI G, Guerra M, Lucchi A, Faccani E, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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ADDOME PENDULO ,ADDOMINOPLASTICA ,LAPAROCELE - Abstract
Introduzione Tra i vari interventi a cui un paziente ex-obeso può sottoporsi, l’addominoplastica riveste un ruolo di primo piano, sia per la frequenza che per l’importanza chirurgica dal momento che si prefigge la correzione delle deformità della pelle e del tessuto adiposo, della lassità del sistema fasciale, della diastasi dei muscoli della parete addominale o del laparocele quando presente. Materiali e metodi La selezione dei pazienti che dopo un dimagrimento importante possono accedere a procedure chirurgiche per rimodellare il proprio corporo è di estrema importanza per la buona riuscita dell’intervento stesso. L’ex-obeso candidato ideale ha ottenuto un buon calo ponderale stabile almeno da due anni, non presenta patologie correlate di rilievo (stati anemici o patologie di tipo cardiovascolare e polmonare, pregressi episodi tromboembolici, alterazioni metaboliche) ed è conscio delle inevitabili cicatrici legate a questa tecnica. La valutazione clinica dei pazienti da sottoporre all’ intervento chirurgico di addominoplastica è fondamentale, dal momento che permette al chirurgo di stimare la quantità e la qualità del tessuto adiposo che dovrà asportare durante l’intervento, la presenza e l’entità di un eventuale laparocele. Nella nostra esperienza chirurgica, l’intervento di addominoplastica prevede un’incisione ad ancora con reimpianto dell’ombelico, che a nostro parere dà maggiori garanzie nel risultato. Con questa tecnica la correzione di un eventuale laparocele risulta agevole e viene eseguita contemporaneamente. Dal settembre 1994 al dicembre 2003 sono stati eseguiti 115 interventi di addominoplastica in pazienti che presentavano addome pendulo associato o meno a laparocele; di questi, 85 erano femmine e 30 maschi con un range di età compresa tra 22 e 63 anni. Tutti i pazienti erano stati precedentemente sottoposti ad un intervento di chirurgia bariatrica eseguito per via laparotomica con incisione xifo-sovraombelicale. In essi si è stimato uno stabile (da circa due anni) decremento medio del B.M.I. a 37, ed una riduzione media dell’eccesso ponderale dell’80%. Dei pazienti presi in esame 39, di cui 25 femmine e 14 maschi, sono stati sottoposti a semplice addominoplastica; mentre 76, di cui 60 femmine e 16 maschi, sono stati sottoposti ad addominoplastica e correzione di laparocele. Dei 76 pazienti con laparocele, 66 sono stati trattati con ausilio di protesi in materiale non riassorbibile e 10 con plicatura senza protesi. Vanno segnalate 5 colecistectomie ed 1 isteroannesiectomia concomitanti all’intervento di addominoplastica e correzione del laparocele. Risultati Il peso del pannicolo adiposo asportato, rilevato alla fine di ogni intervento chirurgico, è risultato variabile da un minimo di 700 grammi ad un massimo di 13 chilogrammi. Le complicanze più frequenti che si possono verificare sono legate soprattutto ad alterazioni della cicatrizzazione sia sull’ombelico reimpiantato che a livello della giunzione pubica della cicatrice stessa. Frequenti altresì possono essere le raccolte sierose se non si è adottato un valido drenaggio sottocutaneo.
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30. EVOLUTION OF FUNCTIONAL ROUX-EN-Y GASTRIC BYPASS: FROM ADJUSTABLE BAND TO GORE-TEX BAND
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CARIANI, STEFANO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, Cariani S, Lucchi A, Guerra M, Faccani E, and Amenta E
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GASTRIC BYPASS - Published
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31. VALUTAZIONE DEI RISULTATI DOPO 928 CASI DI GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE SEC. MASON
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FACCANI, ENRICO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, NANNI G, Faccani E, Lucchi A, Guerra M, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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MORBID OBESITY ,VBG - Abstract
La nostra esperienza bariatrica è iniziata nel gennaio 1991. Al febbraio 2004 abbiamo trattato 928 pazienti con Gastroplastica Verticale, di cui 924 secondo Mason e 4 secondo MacLean per via laparoscopica: 161 erano maschi e 767 femmine, con età media anni 38 anni (range 16-69) e B.M.I. medio preoperatorio di 46 kg/m2 (range 31-82); il 28 % dei pazienti erano superobesi (BMI>50 kg/m2). Il EBW% preoperatorio era del 92.4%.I criteri adottati per la selezione dei pazienti sono quelli codificati dalla Consensus Conference di Bethesda del 1991. In particolare sono stati esclusi dalla selezione quei pazienti con disturbi del comportamento alimentare tipo sweet eaters o nibbling. Inoltre sono stati sottoposti a VBG quei pazienti con B.M.I.
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32. STUDIO RADIOLOGICO DELLO STOMACO OPERATO DOPO GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE SECONDO MASON (VBG) E BYPASS GASTRICO SU ANSA ALLA ROUX (RYGBP) PER GRANDE OBESITA’- Valutazione delle complicanze
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MONTEDURO, FRANCESCO, CAPPELLO, IVANPIETRO, MAZZONI, GIANNI, BAROZZI, LIBERO, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Ghetti A, Nottola D, Monteduro F, Cappello I, Mazzoni G, Barozzi L, Ghetti A, Nottola D, Cariani S, and Amenta E.
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CHIRURGIA BARIATRICA ,COMPLICANZE ,OBESITÀ PATOLOGICA - Abstract
Scopo. Scopo di questo lavoro è valutare il ruolo dell’esame radiologico dello stomaco nel rilevare le complicanze precoci e tardive dopo chirurgia gastrica restrittiva per obesità. Materiale e metodi. Da ottobre 1992 a ottobre 2002 abbiamo studiato con esame radiologico dello stomaco 650 pazienti sottoposti a Gastroplastica Verticale (VBG) ed a Bypass Gastrico con ansa alla Roux (RYGBP) per valutare la presenza di complicanze precoci e tardive. I pazienti studiati sono stati 546 donne (84%) e 104 (16%) uomini con peso medio di 125 kg (intervallo da 78 a 218 kg). L’età media delle donne era 37 anni (intervallo da 17 a 69) e quella degli uomini 36 (intervallo da 19 a 64). L’indice di massa corporea (BMI) era 46 kg/m2 (intervallo da 31 a 78). Lo studio radiologico dello stomaco è stato eseguito nei controlli precoci con mdc idrosolubile tra quarta e settima giornata postoperatoria. I controlli tardivi sono stati eseguiti con solfato di bario a cadenza annuale. Risultati. In 10 anni di studio nei 620 pazienti sottoposti a VBG abbiamo rilevato le seguenti complicanze precoci postoperatorie: edema dello pseudopiloro in 16 casi (2,6%), reflusso gastro-esofageo in 6 casi (0,9%), 1 caso di deiscenza della sutura ed 1 emorragia gastrica. Le complicanze tardive nelle VBG sono state 26 (4,2%) deiscenze di sutura lineare, 4 (0,6%) orizzontalizzazioni del neostomaco, 6 (0,9%) dilatazioni della neotasca, 2 (0,3%) stenosi del neopiloro e 1 (0,2%) reflusso gastroesofageo. In 30 RYGBP abbiamo osservato come complicanze postoperatorie precoci 1 (0,8%) dilatazione della neotasca ed 1 (0,8%) edema dell’anastomosi ed 1 (0,8%) fistola. Nei controlli tardivi abbiamo rilevato 3 ulcere dell’ anastomosi (2,5%) ed 1 (0,8%) caso di reflusso gastro-esofageo. Abbiamo studiato inoltre l’incidenza annuale delle complicanze nei controlli tardivi. Discussione e conclusioni. I controlli radiologici precoci e tardivi dopo chirurgia bariatrica restrittiva dello stomaco consentono di rilevare le complicanze e le valutazioni morfo-volumetriche dopo VBG e RYGBP. È importante rilevare le complicazioni postoperatorie (perforazione gastrica, stenosi del neostomaco, ecc.) per indirizzare l’approccio clinico e consentire una accettabile perdita del sovrappeso.
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33. IL BYPASS GASTRICO FUNZIONALE SU ANSA ALLA ROUX (FRYGBP) NELLA GRANDE OBESITA’: VALUTAZIONI RADIOLOGICHE
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MONTEDURO, FRANCESCO, CAPPELLO, IVANPIETRO, CARIANI, STEFANO, Torrisi G, Mantero F, Guerra M, Monteduro F, Torrisi G, Mantero F, Cappello I, Guerra M, and Cariani S
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BYPASS GASTRICO ,RX TUBO DIGERENTE - Published
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34. IL BYPASS GASTRICO SU GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE IN OPEN SURGERY: LA NATURALE EVOLUZIONE DEL BYPASS GASTRICO FUNZIONALE
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CARIANI, STEFANO, LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, NANNI G, Cariani S, Lucchi A, Faccani E, Guerra M, and Amenta E
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OBESITY ,GASTRIC BYPASS - Abstract
Il Bypass Gastrico su ansa alla Roux, attualmente considerato il gold-standard del trattamento chirurgico dell’obesità patologica, determina l’esclusione completa dello stomaco, possibile sede di complicanze a distanza quali emorragie e tumori. Inoltre risulta impossibile lo studio ed il trattamento endoscopico di eventuali patologie della V.B.P. Nell’intento di evitare l’esclusione dello stomaco, alcuni Autori hanno presentato esperienze di bendaggi gastrici laparoscopici associati a bypass gastrici definiti funzionali realizzati su ansa ad omega o alla Roux , o anche di Bypass con conservazione gastrica con risultati incoraggianti. Nell’ottobre 2001 abbiamo ideato il Bypass Gastrico Funzionale su ansa alla Roux in open surgery (1-2 ): realizzando una pouch gastrica verticale di circa 30 cc. mediante partizione con suturatrice lineare a 4 file di punti, sormontando l’outlet con un band gastrico enflatile desufflato e confezionando un bypass 30-150 cm su ansa alla Roux transmesocolica. Abbiamo sottoposto a questa procedura chirurgica 2 gruppi di 8 pazienti ciascuno: nel primo gruppo il band è stato insufflato determinando la chiusura dell’outlet gastrico tra i 30 ed i 40 giorni dopo l’intervento, con verifica radiologica, Il follow-up a 12 mesi ha dimostrato che: 1) Il Bypass Gastrico Funzionale è efficace come il Bypass gastrico tradizionale, ma permette lo studio radiologico-endoscopico della grande cavità gastrica; 2) L’insufflazione del band, a determinare la chiusura completa dell’outlet gastro-gastrico, non è influente sulla perdita di peso; 3) Le complicanze quali stenosi o erosione del band sono da ischemia causata dall’insufflazione dello stesso. A seguito di questa esperienza abbiamo modificato la tecnica, realizzando in pratica, con approccio laparotomico, una gastroplastica verticale secondo Mason con benderella in Gore-texTM associando un bypass gastrico su ansa alla Roux. Scopo di questo lavoro è di descrivere la tecnica chirurgica di un intervento che offre la possibilità di studiare con metodiche radiologiche ed endoscopiche tradizionali lo stomaco escluso funzionalmente e, quando necessario, le vie biliari, e di presentare i risultati sul calo ponderale.
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35. COMPLICANZE E REINTERVENTI DOPO GASTROPLASTICA VERTICALE SEC. MASON
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LUCCHI, ANDREA, FACCANI, ENRICO, CARIANI, STEFANO, AMENTA, ENRICO, Guerra M, NANNI G, Lucchi A, Faccani E, Guerra M, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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VBG ,VBG REDO-SURGERY ,VBG COMPLICATIONS - Abstract
La Gastroplastica Verticale (VBG) costituisce ancora un intervento valido nella Chirurgia Bariatrica; dai dati del International Bariatric Surgery Registry 2003 risulta che la sua percentuale di esecuzione nel mondo è del 18% mentre secondo il registro della Società Italiana di Chirurgia dell’Obesità costituisce il 35,8% del totale degli interventi. Un background di questo tipo pone il chirurgo bariatra sempre più frequentemente di fronte al problema della gestione e del trattamento delle complicanze della VBG. Da Gennaio 1991 a Febbraio 2004 sono stati eseguiti presso il nostro Centro 928 VBG (161 maschi e 767 femmine, età media di 37 anni, peso medio di 124 kg, BMI medio di 45,9 kg/m2) di cui 924 sec. Mason open e 4 sec. MacLean per via laparoscopica. Sono stati adottati i criteri di selezione dei pazienti codificati nel 1991 alla Consensus Conference di Bethesda. In particolare abbiamo sottoposto preferibilmente a VBG pazienti senza alterazioni specifiche del comportamento alimentare come sweet eaters o nibbling. Tutti i pazienti hanno eseguito un protocollo diagnostico preoperatorio codificato e controlli postoperatori clinici (colloquio, valutazione delle abitudini alimentari), laboratoristici (esame ematochimico) e strumentale (radiologico od endoscopico su indicazione) a 3 e 6 mesi poi annualmente. A 5 anni dall’intervento il BMI medio è 31,5 kg/m2 mentre il EWL% medio è 68,5%. La percentuale di complicanze totali è del 32% (precoci 3,2%, tardive 28,8%, specifiche 12%, generiche 20%). Le complicanze precoci generiche ammontano al 2,7% e sono costituite da: embolia polmonare 4 (1 decesso), trombosi venosa profonda 4, arresto cardiaco 1 (decesso), insufficienza renale acuta 1, pancreatite 2, diverticolite 1, eviscerazione 1. Fra le complicanze precoci (specifiche 0,5%) che hanno necessitato di reintervento si segnalano 3 emorragie dalla finestra gastrica ed 1 fistola gastrica precoce. Le complicanze tardive specifiche (108 pari allo 11,5%) sono costituite per la maggior parte da deiscenze della sutura verticale (81 pari allo 8,7%). Si segnalano inoltre 6 angolazioni dell’outlet, 13 dilatazioni della pouch gastrica, 4 stenosi dell’outlet, 2 dilatazioni dell’outlet, 1 migrazione intragastrica della benderella, 1 perforazione dello stomaco escluso. Il 64,8% (70 pazienti con un tasso di reinterventi del 7,5%) dei pazienti in cui si è verificata una complicanza specifica tardiva ha necessitato di un reintervento. In 41 casi su 81 deiscenze si è proceduto a reintervento: 28 restapling di VBG, 11 conversioni a VBG sec. MacLean, 1 conversione a Bypass Gastrico (RYGB), 1 conversione a Bypass Gastrico su Gastroplastica. 40 pazienti sono in follow-up per deiscenza subclinica. Per 4 angolazioni dell’outlet su 6 (2 in follow-up) si è proceduto a 1 conversione a VBG sec. MacLean, 2 lisi di aderenze ed 1 conversione a Bypass Gastrico su Gastroplastica. Per 5 dilatazioni della pouch gastrica su 13 (8 sono in follow-up) si è proceduto a 3 reVBG e 2 conversioni a Bypass Gastrico su Gastroplastica. 4 stenosi dell’outlet sono state trattate in 3 casi con la rimozione della benderella ed in 1 caso con la conversione a Bypass Gastrico su Gastroplastica. In 2 dilatazioni dell’outlet ed in 1 migrazione intragastrica della benderella è stata riconfezionato l’outlet. La perforazione dello stomaco escluso è stata trattata con raffia e rimozione della benderella. Le complicanze tardive generiche ammontano allo 17,7 % (165), di cui il 16,8% è costituito da laparocele. Nel restante 0,9% si sono verificate complicanze mediche (ulcera gastrica, duodenite erosiva, esofagite). In 7 pazienti con insufficiente calo ponderale si è proceduto alla conversione in 6 casi a RYGB mentre in 1 caso a Bypass Gastrico su Gastroplastica. In 7 pazienti rioperati è stato necessario ricorrere ad un secondo reintervento; in 4 casi per complicanza specifica tardiva (2 insufficente calo su RYGB, 1 migrazione intragastrica della benderella su reVBG sec, MacLean, ...
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36. Correlation between DXA and laboratory parameters in normal weight, overweight, and obese patients.
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Aparisi Gómez MP, Ponti F, Mercatelli D, Gasperini C, Napoli A, Battista G, Cariani S, Marchesini G, and Bazzocchi A
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- Adult, Alanine Transaminase, Aspartate Aminotransferases, Blood Glucose analysis, Body Composition, Body Mass Index, Cardiovascular Diseases etiology, Cholesterol blood, Female, Humans, Intra-Abdominal Fat, Lipoproteins blood, Male, Metabolic Diseases etiology, Middle Aged, Obesity complications, Overweight complications, ROC Curve, Regression Analysis, Retrospective Studies, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Subcutaneous Fat, Absorptiometry, Photon statistics & numerical data, Fasting blood, Ideal Body Weight, Obesity physiopathology, Overweight physiopathology
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Objective: The aim of this study was to review the existence and types of correlations between body composition densitometric parameters and laboratory values associated to cardiometabolic risk., Methods: We retrospectively analyzed data from 316 individuals in the weight range from normality to super-obesity, submitted to total body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans and routine biochemistry at S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital from June 2010 to March 2014. The study included 182 women, 45.8 ± 13.4 y of age, with a body mass index (BMI) of 31.5 (± 11) kg/m
2 (group F) and 134 men, 45.4 ± 13.6 y of age, with a BMI of 27.6 (± 7.8) kg/m2 (group M). All patients underwent whole-body scan (Lunar iDXA, GE Healthcare, Madison, WI, USA) and laboratory analysis (blood fasting glucose, total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, tricylglycerides [TGs], aspartate aminotransferase, and alanine aminotransferase). Correlation between laboratory values and total body and regional fat mass (including visceral adipose tissue [VAT] and subcutaneous adipose tissue in the android region), and lean mass parameters were analyzed with linear and stepwise regressions analysis (significance limit, P < 0.05). Receiver operating characteristic curves were performed to assess the accuracy of the best-fit DXA parameter (VAT) to identify at least one laboratory risk factor., Results: In both groups, BMI and densitometric parameters showed a linear correlation with fasting blood glucose and TG levels and an inverse correlation with high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (P < 0.05), whereas no correlation was observed with total cholesterol levels. The only densitometric parameter retained in the final model of stepwise multiple regression was VAT for fasting blood glucose (group F: β = 0.4627, P < 0.0001; group M: β = 0.6221, P < 0.0001) and TG levels (group F: β = 0.4931, P < 0.0001; group M: β = 0.1990, P < 0.0261) independently of BMI. The optimal cutoff points of VAT to identify the presence of at least one laboratory risk factor were >1395 g and >1479 cm3 for men and >1281 g and >1357 cm3 for women., Conclusions: DXA analysis of VAT is associated with selected laboratory parameters used for the evaluation of cardiometabolic risk and could be per se a helpful parameter in the assessment of clinical risk., (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)- Published
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37. Centrally located small unifocal hepatocellular carcinoma between minor conservative liver resection and major hepatectomy. Case reports.
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De Raffele E, Mirarchi M, Caserta CA, Cuicchi D, Pendino GM, Lecce F, Cariani S, and Cola B
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- Acute Disease, Aged, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular diagnostic imaging, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular etiology, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular pathology, Fatal Outcome, Female, Hepatitis C, Chronic complications, Humans, Leukemia, Liver diagnostic imaging, Liver Cirrhosis complications, Liver Neoplasms diagnostic imaging, Liver Neoplasms etiology, Liver Neoplasms pathology, Male, Neoplasms, Second Primary, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Tumor Burden, Ultrasonography, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular surgery, Hepatectomy methods, Liver surgery, Liver Neoplasms surgery
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading cancer in the world, susceptible to potentially curative liver resection (LR) in selected cases. Centrally located HCC (CL-HCC) are sited in central liver segments and may require complex LR because of their relationship to major vascular and biliary structures and deep parenchymal location. Even though extended segment-oriented resections are recommended for oncological reasons, more conservative LR may be indicated in patients with cirrhosis to preserve an adequate function of the future remnant liver (FRL). To extend the indication to LR and to increase the safety of the surgical procedure, preoperative portal vein embolization (PVE) or sequential transarterial embolization/chemoembolization (TAE/TACE) and PVE have been widely used, to induce atrophy of the embolized segments involved by the tumor and compensatory hypertrophy of the FLR. The most appropriate surgical strategy for small uninodular CL-HCC remains controversial, and should be decided according to the features of the tumor at preoperative imaging, the relationship with major intrahepatic vessels and the expected function of the FRL. We report here two cases of elderly cirrhotic patients with unifocal small CL-HCC, where the surgical strategy was decided according to the kind of relationship of the tumor with the hepatic hilum at preoperative imaging. In the first case there was no clear evidence of neoplastic infiltration of the hilar vessels, so that a minor conservative LR was preferred. In the second patient the tumor was suspected to infiltrate the right portal vein, and a major LR was performed after sequential TACE/PVE., Key Words: Centrally located, Future remnant liver, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Liver cirrhosis, Liver resection, Portal vein embolization, Transarterial chemoembolization.
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- 2018
38. Visceral fat and body composition changes in a female population after RYGBP: a two-year follow-up by DXA.
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Bazzocchi A, Ponti F, Cariani S, Diano D, Leuratti L, Albisinni U, Marchesini G, and Battista G
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- Absorptiometry, Photon, Adult, Bone Density, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Middle Aged, Young Adult, Body Composition, Gastric Bypass, Intra-Abdominal Fat diagnostic imaging, Obesity surgery
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Background: Our aim was to monitor the impact of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) on body composition over a 24-month period by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)., Methods: Forty-one women (40.6 ± 10.0 years old; 42.6 ± 6.6 kg/m(2)) entering a bariatric surgery programme were submitted to whole-body DXA (Lunar iDXA) before treatment and after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. Fat mass (FM), non-bone lean mass (LM), bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) were measured at whole body and regionally. Android visceral adipose tissue (VAT) was estimated by a recently validated software., Results: Twenty-nine patients (44.3 ± 11.8 years old; BMI, 45.4 ± 8.9 kg/m(2)) concluded the study. Following surgery, the progressive decrease of BMI was associated with reduced whole-body and regional FM. LM showed a moderate decrease at 3 months and stabilized thereafter. A progressive decrease of total FM/LM and android FM/LM ratios were observed in the 3- to 6-month (-19.1 ± 8.4 % and -26.5 ± 10.9 %, respectively; p < 0.0001) and 6- to 12-month periods (-23.5 ± 16.8 % and -29.4 ± 23.9 %, respectively; p < 0.0001). VAT was the parameter showing the largest decrease (-65.6 ± 17.5 % at 12 months; p < 0.0001). Two years after the surgery, a slight but significant decrease of total and regional LM was observed, without any significant change in BMI., Conclusions: Body composition significantly changes after RYGBP with a metabolically healthier redistribution of total and regional FM and a positive balance of FM/LM variation. DXA should be considered as a valid supplementary tool for the clinical assessment and follow-up in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
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- 2015
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39. Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism with low molecular weight heparin in bariatric surgery: a prospective, randomised pilot study evaluating two doses of parnaparin (BAFLUX Study).
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Imberti D, Baldini E, Pierfranceschi MG, Nicolini A, Cartelli C, De Paoli M, Boni M, Filippucci E, Cariani S, and Bottani G
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- Adult, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Drug Administration Schedule, Female, Humans, Male, Obesity, Morbid complications, Obesity, Morbid drug therapy, Pilot Projects, Premedication, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Venous Thromboembolism drug therapy, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Bariatric Surgery adverse effects, Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight administration & dosage, Obesity, Morbid surgery, Venous Thromboembolism prevention & control
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Background: The optimal dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) to prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE) after bariatric surgery remains controversial. The aim of this multicentre, open-label, pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two different doses of the LMWH parnaparin administered to patients undergoing bariatric surgery., Methods: Patients were randomised to receive 4,250 IU/day (group A) or 6,400 IU/day (group B) of parnaparin s.c. for 7-11 days. Bilateral colour Doppler ultrasound of the lower limb was performed before surgery and at the end of the treatment period. The primary efficacy outcome was a composite of asymptomatic and symptomatic deep vein thrombosis, symptomatic pulmonary embolism and death from any cause during treatment. The primary safety endpoint was major and clinically relevant non-major bleeding., Results: A total of 258 patients underwent randomization; 8 subjects were excluded following the safety analysis. One hundred thirty-one patients [106 females; mean age, 40.3 years (standard deviation (SD) ±9.6); mean body mass index (BMI), 44.6 kg/m(2) (SD ±5.4)] were assigned to group A and 119 patients [93 females; mean age, 41.5 years (SD ±9.9); mean BMI, 44.2 kg/m(2) (SD ±5.4)] were assigned to group B. The rate of the primary efficacy outcome was 1.5% (two cases; 95 % confidence interval (CI), 0.2-6.0%) in group A as compared with 0.8% (one case; 95% CI, 0.4-5.3%) in group B (p = ns). The composite incidence of major bleeding and clinically relevant non-major bleeding was 6.1% (eight cases; 95% CI, 2.9-12.1%) in group A and 5.0% (six cases; 95% CI, 2.1-11.1%) in group B (p = ns)., Conclusions: A parnaparin dose of 4,250 IU/day seems suitable for VTE prevention in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
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- 2014
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40. Unexpected changes in the gastric remnant in asymptomatic patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on vertical banded gastroplasty.
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Leuratti L, Di Simone MP, and Cariani S
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- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Female, Gastric Mucosa microbiology, Gastritis microbiology, Gastritis pathology, Helicobacter pylori, Humans, Male, Metaplasia diagnosis, Middle Aged, Severity of Illness Index, Treatment Outcome, Weight Loss, Biliary Tract pathology, Gastric Bypass methods, Gastric Mucosa pathology, Gastric Stump pathology, Helicobacter Infections pathology, Obesity, Morbid pathology, Obesity, Morbid surgery
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Background: The aims of this study are to evaluate the macroscopic and microscopic changes in the remnant stomach at mid-term follow-up of patients who underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on vertical banded gastroplasty (RYGB-on-VBG). The stomach could be reached through a 1.1-cm gastro-gastrostomy with an endoscope of standard size., Methods: From January 2009 to July 2010, 51 asymptomatic patients at 4 and 5 years follow-up after RYGB-on-VBG submitted to upper endoscopy. All of them were examined with standard endoscopy with collection of biopsies in gastric fundus, body, and antrum. The macroscopic and microscopic findings were analyzed according to Sydney Classification., Results: The endoscopy of the remnant stomach was technically easy and already showed on macroscopic examination 90 % cases of gastritis (41.2 % mild, 49 % severe) with tendency of severity in the distal stomach part. Histological analysis detected 39.2 % of active gastritis, 50.6 % of quiescent gastritis, 7.8 % of intestinal metaplasia, and 3.9 % of lymphoma-like gastritis., Conclusions: The results surprised us. We found a very high rate of mucosa abnormalities after RYGB-on-VBG. All of the patients have to be regularly controlled in follow-up and treatment has to be introduced when needed. Again, we would like to ask the question: what is happening with the remnant stomach after standard RYGB, banded gastric bapass, or minigastric bypass? Did we reach the time to answer the question?
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- 2013
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41. Clinical and instrumental evaluation of pelvic floor disorders before and after bariatric surgery in obese women.
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Cuicchi D, Lombardi R, Cariani S, Leuratti L, Lecce F, and Cola B
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- Adult, Fecal Incontinence etiology, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Pelvic Organ Prolapse etiology, Postoperative Complications etiology, Preoperative Care, Quality of Life, Urinary Incontinence etiology, Young Adult, Gastric Bypass adverse effects, Obesity surgery, Pelvic Floor Disorders etiology
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Background: Obesity, well known as a risk factor for several diseases, can also lead to pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). However, scant data are available regarding PFD in obese individuals. Our study was designed to assess the prevalence, severity, and the quality of life (QOL) effect of PFD in obese women before and after bariatric surgery at a university hospital in Italy., Methods: A total of 100 obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m(2)) women completed 6 validated specific and QOL questionnaires about PFD. The patients were evaluated by physical examination, endoanal ultrasonography, rectal balloon distension test, and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging. Of the 100 patients, 87 were reassessed 12 months after bariatric surgery., Results: The prevalence of PFD was 81%, and 49% of patients reported that their symptoms adversely affected their QOL. Urinary incontinence (UI) was the most common disorder (61%) and was associated with the BMI (P = .04). Fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse symptoms were reported by 24 and 56 patients, respectively. Urogenital prolapse and rectocele was documented in 15% and 74% of patients, respectively. After a mean BMI reduction of 10 kg/m(2), the prevalence of PFD decreased to 48% (P = .02), with a significant improvement in QOL. The prevalence of UI decreased to 9.2% (P = .0001) and was associated with the decrease in postoperative BMI (P = .04). The rate of resolution of the symptoms was 84%, 85%, and 74% for UI, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, respectively., Conclusion: In the present sample of obese women, PFD was common and adversely affected their QOL. A clear association was found between the BMI and UI. Weight loss resulted in improved UI, fecal incontinence, and symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse., (Copyright © 2013 American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2013
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42. Italian multicenter experience of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on vertical banded gastroplasty: four-year results of effective and safe innovative procedure enabling traditional endoscopic and radiographic study of bypassed stomach and biliary tract.
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Cariani S, Palandri P, Della Valle E, Della Valle A, Di Cosmo L, Vassallo C, Caminiti A, and Amenta E
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- Adult, Biliary Tract diagnostic imaging, Biliary Tract pathology, Body Mass Index, Endoscopy, Follow-Up Studies, Gastric Stump diagnostic imaging, Gastric Stump pathology, Humans, Italy, Middle Aged, Obesity diagnostic imaging, Obesity pathology, Radiography, Treatment Outcome, Weight Loss, Gastric Bypass methods, Gastroplasty methods, Obesity surgery
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Background: Cancer, perforation, and bleeding in the bypassed stomach after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are rare, but serious, complications that need an early diagnosis. Our goal was to perform gastric bypass such that traditional endoscopic and radiographic study of the gastric remnant would be possible and, at the same time, obtain results in terms of weight loss equivalent to those found after standard RYGB. A previously published study demonstrated that complete occlusion of the gastrogastric outlet was not necessary to lose weight. We have developed an open RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty procedure., Methods: Since 2002, 289 patients with a mean age of 40.1 +/- 14.8 years, mean body mass index of 51.4 +/- 7.3 kg/m(2), and mean percentage of excess body weight of 107.3% +/- 36.7% underwent RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty as their primary procedure., Results: The follow-up examinations included radiographic and, if necessary, endoscopic studies at 6 and 12 months postoperatively and annually thereafter. Two cases of anastomotic ulcer were detected, one of which involved band erosion. The percentage of excess weight loss was 48.2% +/- 18.8% after 6 months and 59.0% +/-17.7%, 63.3% +/- 13.9%, 66.9% +/- 17.5%, and 70.0% +/- 17.7% after 1, 2, 3, and 4 years, respectively. The weight loss curve was similar to that for standard RYGB., Conclusion: The results of our study have shown that RYGB-on-vertical banded gastroplasty is as effective as traditional RYGB, while allowing for traditional radiography of the bypassed stomach in every patient. Endoscopy of the distal stomach and, therefore, the biliary tract, was also possible. These are the fundamental aspects of the procedure.
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- 2008
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43. Three-year results of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass-on-vertical banded gastroplasty: an effective and safe procedure which enables endoscopy and X-ray study of the stomach and biliary tract.
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Cariani S and Amenta E
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- Adult, Female, Gastric Stump, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Polytetrafluoroethylene therapeutic use, Prostheses and Implants, Treatment Outcome, Biliary Tract Diseases diagnosis, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Gastric Bypass methods, Gastroplasty methods, Postoperative Complications diagnosis, Stomach Diseases diagnosis
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Background: Cancer, perforation and bleeding in the bypassed stomach after RYGBP are rare but serious complications that require early diagnosis. Our goal was to perform a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) whereby the traditional endoscopic and x-ray study of the bypassed stomach was possible, and at the same time obtain a good weight loss, similar to the standard RYGBP. We developed the RYGBP-on-Vertical banded gastroplasty (RYGBP on VBG), where a Goretex band surrounds the gastro-gastric outlet., Methods: From June 2002 to September 2005, 128 patients, 94 female and 34 male, with age 50.5 +/- 14.8 SD years, BMI 51.6 +/- 7.2 SD kg/m2, and %EW 117.9 +/- 33.5 SD underwent RYGBP on VBG via an open approach. Radiological and, if necessary, endoscopic study has been carried out at 6 months, 1 year and then annually postoperatively., Results: Two cases of anastomotic ulcer were detected, but no case of infection of the prosthetic material was found. Preoperative BMI fell from 51.6 +/- 7.2 to 38.1 +/- 6.6 after 6 months, to 35.0 +/- 7.1 after 1 year, to 34.4 +/- 6.1 after 2 years, and to 33.2 +/- 5.5 after 3 years., Conclusion: RYGBP on VBG was effective; the weight loss curve, compared to standard RYGBP, is similar, while allowing the traditional x-ray and endoscopy of the bypassed stomach and thus the biliary tract.
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- 2007
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44. Radiological contrast studies after vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) in patients with morbid obesity. Study of the complications.
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Mondeturo F, Cappello I, Mazzoni G, Barozzi L, Ghetti A, Nottola D, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y adverse effects, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Gastroplasty adverse effects, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications epidemiology, Radiography, Time Factors, Gastric Bypass adverse effects, Gastroplasty methods, Obesity, Morbid surgery, Postoperative Complications diagnostic imaging, Stomach diagnostic imaging, Stomach surgery
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the role of radiological upper gastroenteric studies to detect early and postoperative complications after gastric restrictive surgery for obesity., Materials and Methods: From October 1992 to October 2002, 650 patients submitted to vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) underwent radiological follow-up to assess the presence of both early and late postoperative complications. The patients were 546 (84%) women and 104 (16%) men whose average weight was 125 kg (range: 78 to 218 kg). The average female age was 37 years (range: 17 to 69 years) and the average male age 36 (range: 19 to 64 years). Preoperative mean body mass index was 46 kg/m2 (range 31-78 kg/m2). The patients underwent radiological upper gastroenteric investigation employing water soluble contrast material between the 4th and 7th postoperative day. All patients underwent another late examination every year after surgery., Results: At 10 years follow-up in 620 patients submitted to modified Mason VBG we observed the following early postoperative complications: 16 cases (2.6%) of oedema of the stoma, six cases (0.9%) of gastro-oesophageal reflux, one case (0.2%) of staple-line disruption, and one case (0.2%) of intragastric haemorrhage. Late complications in VBG included 26 cases (4.2%) of staple-line disruption, four cases (0.6%) of kinked stomas, six cases (0.9%) of pouch dilatations, two cases (0.4%) of stomal stenosis and one case (0.2%) of gastro-oesophageal reflux. In 30 RYGBP patients we observed the following early postoperative complications: one case (0.8%) of dilated pouch, one case (0.8%) of oedema of the anastomosis and one case (0.8%) of anastomotic leak. Late postoperative complications in the 30 RYGBP patients included three cases (2.5%) of stomal ulcers and one case (0.8%) of gastro-oesophageal reflux. We also examined the annual incidence of complications in late follow-up., Discussion and Conclusions: Both early and late radiological studies after gastric bariatric surgery enable the detection of postoperative complications and provided morphological and volumetric data after VBG and RYGBP. Post-operative complications (gastric perforation, stomal stenosis, etc.) need to be emphasised and the clinical approach modified to enable suitable weight loss.
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- 2004
45. A functional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to avoid gastric exclusion: 1-year results.
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Cariani S, Vittimberga G, Grani S, Lucchi A, Guerra M, and Amenta E
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- Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Female, Humans, Male, Radiography, Stomach Diseases diagnostic imaging, Treatment Outcome, Gastric Bypass methods, Stomach Diseases diagnosis, Stomach Diseases surgery
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Background: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP) is rarely performed in Italy because it involves gastric exclusion. RYGBP with the stomach partitioned by an adjustable gastric band has been previously described. We have developed a functional RYGBP (FRYGBP) where an adjustable band allows access from a stapled gastric bypass pouch into the distal stomach., Methods: From October 2001 to May 2002, 16 patients underwent FRYGBP. A 30-cc vertical gastric pouch was fashioned by a 25-mm circular and 90-mm four-row stapler as in the Mason VBG. A hand-sewn retrocolic gastroenterostomy with 150-cm Roux and 30-cm afferent limbs completed the operation. The pouch outlet was encircled distal to the gastrojejunostomy by a non-inflated adjustable gastric band. The bands were inflated at 1 month during barium swallow, to demonstrate occlusion of the gastro-gastric outlet and patency of the gastrojejunostomy., Results: There was no operative mortality. After 1 year, mean percent excess BMI loss (%EBMIL) was 71.2 +/- 16.2% (SD), and gastroscopy of the bypassed stomach was possible on 81% of the patients. There were three asymptomatic late complications (19%): two band erosions, converted to RYGBP, and one stenosis of the gastro-gastric outlet., Conclusion: FRYGBP thus far has been effective and allows the study of the excluded stomach. This ongoing study will undergo long-term evaluation.
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- 2003
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46. Complications after gastroplasty and gastric bypass as a primary operation and as a reoperation.
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Cariani S, Nottola D, Grani S, Vittimberga G, Lucchi A, and Amenta E
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- Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y methods, Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y statistics & numerical data, Constriction, Pathologic etiology, Constriction, Pathologic surgery, Emergencies, Gastric Bypass methods, Gastric Bypass statistics & numerical data, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage etiology, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage surgery, Gastroplasty methods, Gastroplasty statistics & numerical data, Humans, Length of Stay statistics & numerical data, Patient Selection, Reoperation methods, Reoperation statistics & numerical data, Retrospective Studies, Stomach injuries, Stomach pathology, Stomach surgery, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y adverse effects, Gastric Bypass adverse effects, Gastroplasty adverse effects, Reoperation adverse effects
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Background: Since 1991 we performed vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) as our surgical treatment of choice for morbid obesity in 680 patients, and since 1996 we also performed Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in 36 patients. For revisional surgery, the surgeons chose procedures based on their experience., Methods: We recorded early complications (0.6%) and late complications (8.5%) after the primary operations. When staple-line disruption or stenosis of the banded stoma occurred after VBG, revisional surgery was performed with re-VBG or conversion to RYGBP. Some early complications needed emergency operation for bleeding or gastric perforation., Results: Mortality was zero. Reoperation with re-VBG and RYGBP was effective in all patients, but for many, a long stay in hospital was necessary because reoperation had a high rate of early and late complications, 33.8% and 21.8% respectively., Conclusion: The treatment of complications after VBG with re-VBG and RYGBP had danger. We believe that when VBG failure occurs, to avoid dangerous complications again, we should perform a biliopancreatic diversion, which does not involve a gastric restriction.
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- 2001
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47. [Surgery of inguinal hernia: our experience].
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Pignataro FP, Ghetti A, Nottola D, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Postoperative Complications, Surgical Mesh, Suture Techniques, Hernia, Inguinal surgery
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The study is based on 848 patients that had surgery for inguinal hernia from January 1990 to May 1996. It compares the results obtained using the traditional plastic, called "direct suture", with the results of plastics with prosthesis. A special attention is given to tension-free techniques carried in local anesthesia, undoubtedly considered advantageous because of the technical simplicity in association with the total absence of postoperative complications and relapses, when correctly executed.
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- 1998
48. [Crohn's disease of the appendix: a rare nosological entity].
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Pignataro PF, Sartini M, De Siena L, Ghetti A, Cariani S, and Amenta E
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- Adult, Appendectomy, Appendicitis epidemiology, Appendicitis surgery, Crohn Disease epidemiology, Crohn Disease surgery, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Italy epidemiology, Male, Sex Factors, Time Factors, Appendicitis diagnosis, Crohn Disease diagnosis
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In this study, the authors describe a case of Crohn's disease confined to the vermiform appendix out of a total of 1,263 appendectomies performed over the past 10 years in a Clinical Surgery Department (Clinica Chirurgica III) of the Policlinico S. Orsola in Bologna. In agreement with other reports in the scientific literature, the essentially non-specific clinical picture prevents pre-operative identification of the condition, whereas a diagnosis of Crohn's disease can be reached only on the basis of histological characteristics. The extreme rarity of Crohn's disease confined to the appendix is, however, confirmed. Follow-up at 3 years revealed no involvement of other areas of the digestive tract.
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- 1993
49. [2 cases of chylothorax during total parenteral nutrition: the etiopathogenetic considerations].
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De Siena L, Sartini M, Cervellera M, Cariani S, Amenta E, and Conti A
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- Aged, Chylothorax diagnostic imaging, Chylothorax therapy, Humans, Male, Postoperative Care adverse effects, Punctures, Radiography, Suction, Thorax, Chylothorax etiology, Parenteral Nutrition, Total adverse effects
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The authors report the onset of bilateral chylothorax during postoperative total parenteral nutrition. They underline the peculiar origin of the complication. Therefore, attention is payed to the possible pathogenic causes. The overload of fluids, in the elderly with minimal functional reserves, may increase central blood pressure, so to adversely affect lymphatic drainage causing chylothorax.
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- 1992
50. [Acute intermittent porphyria: a clinical case].
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Cervellera M, Gentili A, Cariani S, Cianchini A, and Amenta E
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- Abdomen, Acute diagnosis, Acute Disease, Adult, Female, Humans, Liver Diseases diagnosis, Liver Diseases metabolism, Liver Diseases physiopathology, Porphyrias diagnosis, Porphyrias metabolism, Porphyrias physiopathology, Anesthesia, Liver Diseases surgery, Porphyrias surgery
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The acute intermittent porphyria is a rare but very interesting disease from the surgical and anaesthesiological point of view. On the basis of recently observed case the Authors review clinical and pathophysiological data of this entity simulating a variety of acute abdominal conditions and involving important problems from the anaesthesiological and pharmacological point of view. As a matter of fact, the administration of some drugs can provoke a crisis that often involves serious complications (coma), sometimes lethal (respiratory paralysis). However, when a patient needs a surgical treatment for different reasons, the awareness of this condition enables to plan an anaesthesiological management free of risks.
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- 1989
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