A. Maffongelli

A risk-based framework to support conversion decision-making during minimally invasive left pancreatectomy: results from a multicentre registry

Salvatore Paiella, Matteo De Pastena, Erica Secchettin, Stefano Partelli et autres

Minimally invasive left pancreatectomy (MILP) is increasingly adopted worldwide, but conversion to open surgery still occurs and is associated with poorer postoperative outcomes. Tools to identify patients at increased risk of conversion are limited. This multicentre registry-based study included patients undergoing laparoscopic …

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Robotics vs. laparoscopy in spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy in the IGOMIPS registry: when glitter does not equal superiority

Niccolò Napoli, Michael Ginesini, Allegra Ripolli, Alessandro Esposito et autres

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Laparoscopic central pancreatectomy with gastro-pancreatic anastomosis for symptomatic serous cystadenoma: A case report and literature review

Giuseppe Frazzetta, Antonino Picciurro, A. Maffongelli, Irene Vitale et autres

Surgery for lesions of the proximal part of the pancreatic body or neck can be challenging, and when enucleation is not possible, central pancreatectomy is an option. Laparoscopic central pancreatic resection is rarely described worldwide; it is considered a difficult procedure mainly …

Spasmolytic Effects of Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae (AFA) Extract on the Human Colon Contractility

Antonella Amato, Simona Terzo, Pierenrico Marchesa, A. Maffongelli et autres

The blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flos aquae (AFA), rich in beneficial nutrients, exerts various beneficial effects, acting in different organs including the gut. Klamin® is an AFA extract particularly rich in β-PEA, a trace-amine considered a neuromodulator in the central nervous system. To …

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Scar endometriosis: not a rare cause for a painful scar: doi: 10.7417/CT.2021.2299

Salvatore Buscemi, Antonino Maiorana, Salvatore Fazzotta, Domenico Incandela et autres

Introduction: Endometriosis has been described as the presence of endometrial tissue outside uterine cavity. Scar endometriosis (SE) is a rare disease reported in 0.03-1.08% of women following gynaecologic surgery. In our retrospective observational cohort study we studied anamnesis, symptoms, surgical procedures and …

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Scar endometriosis: not a rare cause for a painful scar.

Salvatore Buscemi, Antonio Maiorana, Salvatore Fazzotta, D. Incandela et autres

CONCLUSION: High suspicion of scar endometriosis are painful no-dule in the abdominal scar. Wide surgical excision is the treatment of choice. INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis has been described as the presence of endometrial tissue outside uterine cavity. Scar endometriosis (SE) is a rare disease …

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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: diagnostic evaluation and possible treatment.

A. Maffongelli, Salvatore Fazzotta, Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Giuseppe Damiano et autres

BACKGROUND: Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a clinical condition caused by an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. The incidence is variable, based on the type of patients taken into consideration, increasing exponentially in critical conditions, such as traumatized, burned patients in shock. The …

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Loup-assisted technique to create arterio-venous fistulas in elderly. A single centre experience.

Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Salvatore Fazzotta, Giuseppe Damiano, Maria Concetta Gioviale et autres

AIMS: The radio-cephalic arteriovenous fistula (RCAVF) is the first choice treatment in end-stage renal disease patients. In the last few years, the hemodialysis population has shown a high percentage of elderly patients (> 65 year old) with comorbidities, mainly vascular diseases, which …

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Rectal Diclofenac administration for prevention of post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) acute pancreatitis. Randomized prospective study.

Girolamo Geraci, Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Beatrice D’Orazio, A. Maffongelli et autres

INTRODUCTION: Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) is a relevant (1-4%) complication of biliopancreatic operative endoscopy. Rectal nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (specifically, 100 mg of diclofenac) have shown promising prophylactic activity in PEP. The aim of our prospective study is to report whether prophylactic …

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Pancoast tumour: current therapeutic options.

Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Salvatore Fazzotta, Federica Fatica, Beatrice D’Orazio et autres

BACKGROUND: Pancoast's syndrome is caused by malignant neoplasm of superior sulcus of the lung which produces destructive lesions of thoracic inlet and comes along with the involvement of brachial plexus and stellate ganglion. Computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans …

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Rectal Diclofenac administration for prevention of post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) acute pancreatitis. Randomized prospective study: doi: 10.7417/CT.2019.2156

Girolamo Geraci, Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, Beatrice D’Orazio, A. Maffongelli et autres

IntroductionPost-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) is a relevant (1-4%) complication of biliopancreatic operative endoscopy. Rectal nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (specifically, 100 mg of diclofenac) have shown promising prophylactic activity in PEP. The aim of our prospective study is to report whether prophylactic oral …

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Diagnostic techniques and multidisciplinary approach in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis: a revision of the literature.

Carolina Maione, Vincenzo Davide Palumbo, A. Maffongelli, Salvatore Buscemi et autres

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a chronic benign inflammatory disease of the breast that may mimic breast cancer. It is most common in parous young fertile women, although it can occur in nulliparous women and in men. IGM is an idiopathic disease …

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