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Publications and source records attributed to L Nesi.
The Authors analyze the single steps of laparoscopic cholecystectomy and describe the technique usually preferred. On the basis of the experience acquired, advantages and disadvantages of each manoeuver and instrument available are pointed out.
The Authors report a case of benign mucous pemphigoid. The review of the literature has confirmed the rarity of this disease. After having discussed acquired diagnostic data, the Authors show reasons to justify the endoscopic surgical treatment. Furthermore, they underline the importance of associated medical therapy as well as follow-ups which patients must periodically undergo.
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Herein, the endoscopic and histological features of a case of gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach) occurring in a 76-year-old woman are described. The condition, first recognized by Jabbari et al in 1984, is a rare but important cause of severe gastrointestinal blood loss and chronic iron deficiency anemia. Differential diagnosis from portal hypertensive gastropathy, treatment and outcome of the watermelon stomach are discussed.