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V Morici

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PubMed1979

[Complications of idiopathic chronic colitis].

The Authors reviews the acute and chronic complications of chronic idiopathic colitis in a series of 112 cases of his own observation. He discusses perforation, toxic megacolon and massive hemorrhage in terms of their pathogenesis, diagnostic procedures and incidence in the course of ulcerative colorectitis (Crohn's disease). He deals to some length with surgical indications and the choice of operation, both being the subject of considerable controversy, and he outlines his own views in the matter. Among chronic local complications he lists benign stenosis, pseudopolyposis, and fistulization; all of which, unlike neoplastic complications, seldom require surgery.

Abscess↗
PubMed1979

[Graduated and constant compression of the lower extremities in the prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and of pulmonary thromboembolism. Clinical trial].

The authors report their experience with graded-pressure elastic hose (TED Stockings) for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis of the lower limbs and pulmonary embolism in high-risk, bedridden postoperative patients. The trial was designed according to a closed sequential program and gave positive, statistically significant results in terms of preventing pathology with this type of hose.

Bandages↗
PubMed1979

[Postoperative hypergastrinemia].

After reviewing the more recent acquisitions on the physiology and pathophysiology of gastrin, the authors concentrate on situations of hypergastrinemia, which they divide into a hyperhydrochloric and a hypohydrochloric variety. Among the former, which they subdivide into preoperative and postoperative, the authors discuss problems of differential diagnosis versus peptic ulcers in patients so afflicted. To that end they propose diagnostic policies comprising among other instrumental and laboratory tests the study of gastric secretion, blood gastrin levels in basal conditions and after stimulation by a protein meal, BBS, secretin, and calcium. From analysis of the results of such tests they were able to find a precise nosographic placement for postoperative hypergastrinemia, and from there they arrived at surgical programs aiming to correct postoperative peptic ulcers on the basis of their etiology and pathogenesis.

Gastrectomy↗
PubMed1977

Correlation between pituitary gonadotropin response to GnRH and testicular histology in subjects suffering from dyspermia.

No significant changes of LH in basal conditions and in response to GnRH stimulation were found in any of the subjects studied; the same applies to basal testosterone and testosterone after HCG stimulation. On the other hand, the pituitary response for FSH gonadotropin showed significant variations in the different groups of subjects examined. These variations were closely correlated to the stages at which spermatogenesis was arrested. The earlier the stage of spermatogenetic arrest, the more strongly enhanced the FSH response to GnRH stimulation. Further, the most significant change, and the one most liable to be suited for purposes of diagnosis, was the one observed when passing from the 1st to the 2nd degree arrest (spermatids-spermatocytes). This FSH pattern is a constant finding; so much so that in the view of some authors testicular biopsy can now be avoided in cases with strongly increased pituitary FSH reserve since in these conditions the seminal line has been shown not to go beyond the stage of the spermatocyte.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

[Anatomo-surgical aspects of peroperative cholangiography in biliary lithiasis].

Biliary anomalies and volumetric changes in the ductal system often make it difficult to identify individual structures during the course of operations for biliary lithiasis. The Authors reviewed 406 peroperative cholangiographies during the course of 1250 operations, evidencing some statistical data regarding the anomalies of greatest interest for surgical practice and stressing the significance and limits of dilation of the V.B.P. On the basis of their personal experience and the relevant literature the Authors conclude that peroperative cholangiography constitutes a useful method not only for diagnostic purposes, but also for correct definition of certain aspects of the extrahepatic biliary ducts.

Cholangiography↗
PubMed1976

[Emergency surgical treatment of diverticular disease of the colon (personal cases and review)].

After a critical review of the indications, techniques and results recorded in literature, there is a description of experiences in emergency surgical treatment of 24 cases of diverticulum disease of the colon. In the light of personal results and in agreement with the majority of cases reported in literature, the conviction is expressed that in this surgery the processes graduated in stages (Mickulicz, Hartman, colostomy on transverse - resection) may frequently be indicated, especially in serious and weak patients.

Diverticulitis, Colonic↗
PubMed1976

[Congenital stenosis of the esophagus (personal case and review)].

Starting from personal observation of a case of congenital stenosis of the oesophagus, the Authors proceed to a review of the scanty literature on the subject. After a discussion of the most outstanding aspects of differential diagnosis, the frequent necessity of histological verification, especially in adolescence and adult age, in order to obtain a correct understanding of the nature of the case, is stressed. On the basis of an essentially favourable prognosis, the Authors maintain that, where medical and dilating treatment is insufficient, surgery is indicated and evidence the straight-forward nature of the process of exeresis in stenosis of valvular type.

Adolescent↗
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Deep vein thrombosis of the legs: new therapy by means of low molecular weight heparins.

This open controlled study compared the effects of subcutaneous administration of two types of heparin in two groups of 40 patients each with deep vein thrombosis. One group received calcium heparin and the other received low molecular weight heparin for 40 days in each case. Patients receiving low molecular weight heparin showed a greater increase in inhibition of activated factor X than those receiving calcium heparin. Both drugs slightly reduced activated partial thromboplastin time. No patient experienced pulmonary embolism during the study. At the end of the study, maximum venous outflow was significantly higher in patients given low molecular weight heparin than in those given calcium heparin. No major side-effects were observed. This study showed that: (a) the anti-thrombotic effect of low molecular weight heparin was greater than for calcium heparin; and (b) low molecular weight heparin improved maximum venous outflow in approximately half of the patients, possibly by promoting or accelerating recanalization of the vessel.

Clinical Trials as Topic↗