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P Urciuoli

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PubMed2000

[Pseudosarcoma of the urinary bladder. Report of a case].

A case of myofibroblastic pseudosarcomatous tumor of the bladder occurred in a patient previously submitted to TURB is reported. Aim of this investigation is to demonstrate, on the basis of the literature, the importance of histopathology in the diagnosis of bladder pseudosarcoma, since endoscopical and radiological methods can erroneously show a neoplasm. A 65-year-old male patient with hematuria, submitted to ultrasonography and cystoscopy, revealed a bladder superficial papillary formation. A TURB was performed and the histological study showed a superficial bladder cancer (T1-G1-2). After a second hematuria episode with stranguria a new bladder formation was diagnosed and resected; the histological study revealed a bladder pseudosarcoma. The absolute benignity of the lesion and the slight difference in the symptomatology between urothelial carcinoma and pseudosarcoma are underlined. Furthermore, the importance of histopathology to obtain an accurate diagnosis is stressed. The difficulty of a preoperative diagnosis without histopathological examination is pointed out.

Aged↗
PubMed1997

[Gastrointestinal carcinoids and carcinoid syndrome: classification, diagnosis and therapy].

Historically, carcinoids have long been known as a morphologically distinct class of rare intestinal tumors which behave less aggressively than the more common intestinal adenocarcinomas. In recent decades refined methods in pathology improved our knowledge on the diffuse neuroendocrine system, leading to some confusion in classification and nomenclature of carcinoids. The World Health Organization (WHO) classification of endocrine tumors has cleared the definition of carcinoids. The Authors report on 7 cases of midgut carcinoid tumors and 1 case of carcinoid syndrome focusing on the newer approaches to the diagnosis, localization, and role of surgery and peptide therapy.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

[Blind-ending branch of bifid ureter: apropos of a case].

The Authors report on a case of blind-ending ureter. A young woman (29 years old) underwent surgery because of recurrent urinary tract infections and left loin pain. The operation consisted in a radical resection of the blind branch together with Coen's operation for the coexistence of vesicoureteral reflux. Authors' goal was to review the international Literature on this rare pathology pointing out their opinion on the existing terminology which is still far from being clear and definite.

Adult↗
PubMed1997

[Artificial nutrition in acute pancreatitis].

Nutritional support for acute pancreatitis is a matter of debate, clear guidelines based on objective data do not exist. We report our experience in patients with severe disease. Parenteral nutrition appears to be a safe initial therapy, but the enteral route has many practical and theoretical advantages and should be started as soon as possible.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1990

The value of endoluminal ultrasonography and computed tomography in the staging of rectal cancer: a preliminary study.

A prospective study was carried out in 14 patients with rectal cancer. Tumors were staged preoperatively by endoluminal ultrasonography (EU) and computed tomography (CT). Patients were followed postoperatively for 2 years by the same modalities. Extramural spread was 100% (9/9), accurately assessed by EU and 77.8% (7/9) with CT. Lymph node sensitivity was 87.5% for EU and 37.5 for CT (P less than 0.05). Overall accuracy of lymph node metastases was 85.7% for EU and 57.1% for CT (P less than 0.1). In conclusion, the study shows EU to be statistically more accurate for nodal metastases than CT; therefore, its routine use can be recommended in the preoperative staging of rectal carcinoma in those patients for whom a sphincter-saving procedure is considered.

Female↗
PubMed1989

Endoluminal ultrasound for early detection of local recurrence of rectal cancer.

The diagnostic potential of endoluminal (endorectal and endovaginal) ultrasound to detect asymptomatic resectable local recurrence after rectal cancer surgery has been assessed in 120 patients: 17 recurrences (14 per cent) were detected. The method showed 97 per cent accuracy, 94 per cent sensitivity and 98 per cent specificity; the positive predictive value was 85 per cent and the negative predictive value was 99 per cent. A longer follow-up is, however, necessary to confirm these results. Of the 17 patients with local recurrence, six were asymptomatic and underwent reoperative surgery. Of the other 11 patients with symptomatic recurrence, only two underwent reoperative surgery.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1988

[Somatostatinoma].

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Duodenal Neoplasms↗
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[Treatment of hemorrhoids with circular mechanic stapler].

In a pilot study undertaken in collaboration with the Department of Surgery of "San Carlo di Nancy" Hospital in Rome, over the period form January 1998 to February 2000, 128 patients with haemorrhoidal disease underwent surgery using a circular stapler to "lift" the mucous-haemorrhoidal prolapse, according to the pathogenetic theory discussed here below. We compared the results of our series with those of a retrospective series of 80 patients that undergoing traditional surgery (Khubchandani 45, Milligan-Morgan 30, Whitehead 5), evaluating length of operation, postoperative pain and complications. Our preliminary data show that the technique requires only a short learning period, reduces the length of the operation, reduces the medium- and long-term pain and allows mables the patient to resume full working activity earlier.

Adult↗