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Abdominoplasty: Thromboembolic Risks for Both Sexes
No full textDuring surgical procedures, coagulation complications may occur. Discriminating factors are multiple and may vary because of the anatomical regions involved and because of preexisting diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze changes in such hematological parameters of patients undergoing conventional abdominoplasty with standard surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. For the study, 40 patients (20 men and 20 women) 30 to 60 years with normal coagulation assessments, no previous or current history of hemorrhagic or thrombotic disease, and no primary family history of such problems were selected. All the patients underwent conventional abdominoplasty surgical procedures. Analysis of the results suggests that immediately after surgery, in the absence of any preexisting hypo- or hypercoagulability state, there was no circumstantial modification in coagulation factors considered predictive for thromboembolic risk. However, an interesting difference between male and female patients was noted. In the male group, there was an insignificant uniform downward trend of all values immediately after surgery. In conclusion, women are less hypercoagulative than men in the postoperative period, suggesting that women have limited protection from the development of thromboembolic complications immediately after surgical procedures.During surgical procedures, coagulation complications may occur. Discriminating factors are multiple and may vary because of the anatomical regions involved and because of preexisting diseases. The aim of this study was to analyze changes in such hematological parameters of patients undergoing conventional abdominoplasty with standard surgical procedures under general anaesthesia. For the study, 40 patients (20 men and 20 women) 30 to 60 years with normal coagulation assessments, no previous or current history of hemorrhagic or thrombotic disease, and no primary family history of such problems were selected. All the patients underwent conventional abdominoplasty surgical procedures. Analysis of the results suggests that immediately after surgery, in the absence of any preexisting hypo- or hypercoagulability state, there was no circumstantial modification in coagulation factors considered predictive for thromboembolic risk. However, an interesting difference between male and female patients was noted. In the male group, there was an insignificant uniform downward trend of all values immediately after surgery. In conclusion, women are less hypercoagulative than men in the postoperative period, suggesting that women have limited protection from the development of thromboembolic complications immediately after surgical procedures. © 2004 Springer Science+Business Media, Inc
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No full textPutignano S, Gareri P, Castagna A, Cerqua G, Cervera P, Cotroneo AM, Fiorillo F, Grella R, Lacava R, Maddonni A, Marino S, Pluderi A, Putignano D, Rocca F. Retrospective and observational study to assess the efficacy of citicoline in elderly patients suffering from stupor related to complex geriatric syndrome. Clin Interv Aging. 2012;7:113–118.One of the author’s names was listed incorrectly as Roberto Grella, it should have been Rodolfo Grella.Read the original articl
Histologic Analysis of Zafirlukast's Effect on Capsule Formation Around Silicone Implants: Some Considerations
No full textWe have read with profound interest the article by Bastos
and colleagues entitled Histologic Analysis of Zafirlukast’s
Effect on Capsule Formation Around Silicone Implants.
We have truly enjoyed this study because it focuses on the
very important issue of ongoing research toward pharmacologic
therapy for the treatment of periprosthetic capsule
contracture. The latter has an incidence in the range of
0.5% to 50% [3]. Despite persistent clinical and laboratory
investigation, to date, no solution has been developed to
solve or prevent this problem
Histologic Analysis of Zafirlukast's Effect on Capsule Formation Around Silicone Implants: Some Considerations
No full textWe have read with profound interest the article by Bastos
and colleagues entitled Histologic Analysis of Zafirlukast’s
Effect on Capsule Formation Around Silicone Implants.
We have truly enjoyed this study because it focuses on the
very important issue of ongoing research toward pharmacologic
therapy for the treatment of periprosthetic capsule
contracture. The latter has an incidence in the range of
0.5% to 50% [3]. Despite persistent clinical and laboratory
investigation, to date, no solution has been developed to
solve or prevent this problem
Chirurgia Plastica ricostruttiva ed Estetica: linee di confine tra le due branche e responsabilità professionale del chirurgo
No full textSclerosing carcinoma of the ecrinal hair sweat ducts with multifocal genesis [Carcinoma sclerosante dei dotti sudoripari eccrini con genesi multifocale]
No full textElevated post-prandial free fatty acids are associated with cardiac sympathetic overactivity in Type II diabetic patients
No full textFiber Optic Test Bench for Optical System Analysis
No full textA simple methodology is presented to accurately measure the optical parameters, and in particular focal length of generic optical systems to be used in optical probes also of miniaturized size. it is based on the location of conjugate point sorces and images realized by fiber optic components
Using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) for preliminary assessment of cognitive impairment in subjects exposed to air pollution with particulate matter.
No full textEpidemiologic and clinical studies have linked elevated concentrations of particulate matter to adverse health effects. In particular, has been demonstrated an association between UFPs exposure and occurrence of acute respiratory infections, lung cancer, chronic chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, the exposure to particulate air pollution has been linked to cognitive decline. In this work, we used the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in a preliminary assessment of cognitive function in individuals who have lived and carried out work in heavily urbanized areas, where ambient levels of particulate air pollution were frequently above the standard of the law.
The results showed the presence of mild-moderate cognitive impairment in 39.4% of the subjects examined compared to the control group
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