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R Cassi

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PubMed1992

[Leiomyoma of the small intestine. Case report].

The paper reports the case of a 53-year-old man admitted to hospital with melena. The initial diagnosis was bleeding duodenal ulcer; after 8 weeks of therapy the duodenal ulcer was completely healed, but renewed intestinal bleeding occurred three months later. Angiography of the upper mesenteric artery revealed a clear tumour form. A tumour of the small intestine the size of a fist was found during surgery. An ileal resection was performed. Histopathological tests confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma of the small intestine.

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[Intensive therapy in general surgery].

A good diagnostic protocol as well as a proper preparation to surgery and a careful intensive observation (associated if necessary with an intensive therapy) can lead to a better prognosis in major surgical procedures or routine surgery in poor risk patients. Candidates to ICU are divided in three classes: type A is a stable patient requiring constant monitoring for high probability of complications, type B is still a stable patient who needs an intensive nursing; finally type C is an instable patient who requires a true intensive care. In the surgical department of USL 20/B Figline Valdarno (FI) a postoperative Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been established in the last three years: a three-bed section with its own staff is located in the surgical department itself. In 37 months 467 operated patients requiring intensive observation or intensive therapy have been admitted.

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