- Monitoring of Cardiac Output Using a New Smartphone Application (Capstesia) vs. Vigileo FloTrac System
(1) Background: We tested Capstesia against a reference system, Vigileo FloTrac, in patients undergoing major vascular surgery procedures. (2) Methods: Twenty-two adult patients (236 data pairs) were ... Read More
- Systematic Review Comparing the Effectiveness of Robotic verse Laparoscopic Liver Surgery in Colorectal Liver Metastasis (CRLM)
Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the world. The liver is the most common site of metastasis with 15 to 25% of patients presenting with synchronous colorectal li... Read More
- A Multilayered Dural Repair Technique Using Duragen for Early Cranioplasty Following Decompressive Craniotomy
Decompressive craniotomy is a neurosurgical emergency procedure in which a large skull bone is removed and the dura matter is extensively opened. Duraplasty is required to avoid cerebrospinal fluid (C... Read More
- Esophageal Stent in Sleeve Gastrectomy Leak Treatment: Observations Based on a Challenging Surgical Case and Literature
Gastric leak is a serious complication of sleeve gastrectomy with a well-documented morbidity and mortality. Depending on the series the leak rate ranges between 1 and 5%. The treatment of sleeve gast... Read More
- Ectopic Laryngeal Ossification after Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2
We report two cases of ectopic bone formation in the head and neck following treatment with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2). Surgical pathologic data, laryngoscopy imaging, CT... Read More
- Evaluation of the Use of Blood Products in ICU Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic tested the public health systems readiness for crises and highlighted the importance of knowing the demand for blood products and the maintenance of the blood su... Read More
- Combined Endoscopic and Intraoral Approach or Intraoral Alone in Surgical Management of Odontogenic Sinusitis
The physiological behavior of paranasal sinuses depends on the potency of the ostiomeatal complex and on normal mucociliary function. The interruption of this delicate equilibrium can lead to patholog... Read More
- Fibrinogen and Bleeding in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Review of the Literature
Background: Fibrinogen is a substrate for blood clots formation. In cardiac surgery, a number of different mechanisms lead to a decrease in fibrinogen levels and consequent impaired haemostasis. Patie... Read More
- Intrathoracic Giant Mass with Anomalous Vascular Origin in an Asymptomatic Patient: A Case Report
Diagnostic and surgical difficulties were presented in case of a giant mass, found incidentally, in a 65-year-old healthy and asymptomatic man. The patient underwent different diagnostic procedures. S... Read More
- Prospective Evaluation of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy with Concomitant Laparoscopic-Assisted Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
(1) Background: Sacrocolpopexy (SCP) with subtotal hysterectomy (SH) is a standard procedure for the treatment of utero-vaginal prolapse. Several disadvantages are associated with the remaining cervix... Read More
- Confluent Small Bowel Lipomatosis: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Small intestine lipomatosis is rare but may be associated with pain, intussusception, and gastrointestinal bleeding. In this report, we examine the case of a 41-year-old man who had recurrent presenta... Read More
- Effects of Surgical Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis on Sleep and Mental Health in Adolescents
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a common chronic condition that is usually treated medically. Adolescents form a unique population in which AR-associated symptoms are greater than those in adults or childre... Read More
- Delirium in Older Adults: What a Surgeon Needs to Know
Delirium remains a challenging clinical problem in hospitalized older adults, especially for postoperative patients. This complication, with a high risk of postoperative mortality and an increased len... Read More
- Cell Salvage in Oncological Surgery, Peripartum Haemorrhage and Trauma
Oncological surgery, obstetric haemorrhage and severe trauma are the most challenging conditions for establishing clinical recommendations for the use of cell salvage. When the likelihood of allogenei... Read More
- Opioid Sparing at 24 h after Total Shoulder Arthroplasty by Undiluted Liposomal Bupivacaine Single Shot Interscalene Block: A Randomized Clinical Trial, First Results
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative opioid consumption following total shoulder arthroplasty, after: (A) a single-shot undiluted liposomal bupivacaine (LB; commercial na... Read More
- COVID-19 Lockdown Has No Significant Impact on Trauma Epidemiology and Outcomes in a Tertiary Trauma Center Retrospective Cohort Study
Background: The aim of this study was to describe the impact of a COVID-19 lockdown on the variation in the volumes and types of injuries at a level one trauma center while focusing on preserving trau... Read More
- Caecal Volvulus: A District General Hospital Experience and Review of the Literature
Background: Caecal volvulus (CV) is an uncommon cause of large bowel obstruction with potential for complications such as ischaemia and perforation. Prompt diagnosis and treatment only will ensure bet... Read More
- Cog Threads for Transvaginal Prolapse Repair: Ex-Vivo Studies of a Novel Concept
The diagnosis and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) remain a relevant and scientifically challenging topic. The number of cases of genital prolapse increases each year, one in ten women need at... Read More
- Breast Implant Illness: Surgical, Autoimmune, and Breast Reconstruction Associations
Breast implant illness refers to a combination of different symptoms related to breast implant surgery, including fatigue, brain fog, and arthralgias. This malaise occurs after cosmetic and reconstruc... Read More
- Re-Do Surgery after Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single Center Comparison between Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass
Introduction: According to the high rate of patients requiring a Re-Do surgery after a primary Sleeve Gastrectomy, due to failure on weight loss, this study proposes a comparison between RYGB and OAGB... Read More