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View article: Parathyroidectomy and the use of ioPTH. A survey of the United Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery (SIUEC)
Parathyroidectomy and the use of ioPTH. A survey of the United Italian Society of Endocrine Surgery (SIUEC) Open
Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is a frequent endocrine disorder, with surgery as the only curative option. Despite evolving guidelines, real-life management remains variable across centers. A national survey was conducted among members…
View article: Unexpected late-onset bleeding following thyroid surgery: case report and review of the literature
Unexpected late-onset bleeding following thyroid surgery: case report and review of the literature Open
Postoperative hematoma is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening and unpredictable complication of thyroid surgery. We report a case of very late postoperative bleeding occurring on the eighth postoperative day (POD) in a patient und…
View article: Primary Hyperparathyroidism: 18F-Fluorocholine PET/CT vs. 4D-CT for Parathyroid Identification: Toward a Comprehensive Diagnostic Framework—An Updated Review and Recommendations
Primary Hyperparathyroidism: 18F-Fluorocholine PET/CT vs. 4D-CT for Parathyroid Identification: Toward a Comprehensive Diagnostic Framework—An Updated Review and Recommendations Open
Introduction: Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is an endocrine disorder characterized by excessive parathyroid hormone production, typically due to adenomas, hyperplasia, or carcinoma. Preoperative imaging plays a critical role in guidin…
View article: Inflammation and Thyroid Cancer: Deciphering the Role of Blood Immune Indexes
Inflammation and Thyroid Cancer: Deciphering the Role of Blood Immune Indexes Open
Background: Inflammation within tumor microenvironments has been correlated to numerous malignancies. This study aims to explore its significance in thyroid cancer (TC). Methods: Retrospective analysis of 157 thyroid carcinomas and 40 beni…
View article: Intraoperative nerve monitoring in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: a decade of Italian practice
Intraoperative nerve monitoring in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: a decade of Italian practice Open
View article: Risk Factors for Transient Hypoparathyroidism after Total Thyroidectomy: Insights from a Cohort Analysis
Risk Factors for Transient Hypoparathyroidism after Total Thyroidectomy: Insights from a Cohort Analysis Open
Background: Transient hypoparathyroidism (TH) is the main post-thyroidectomy complication, significantly impacting surgical outcomes, hospitalization length, and perceived perceived quality of life understood as mental and physical well-be…
View article: The Nexus of Hyperparathyroidism and Thyroid Carcinoma: Insights into Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Challenges—A Narrative Review
The Nexus of Hyperparathyroidism and Thyroid Carcinoma: Insights into Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Challenges—A Narrative Review Open
This review investigates the intricate relationship between hyperparathyroidism (HPT) and thyroid carcinoma (TC), aiming to elucidate their coexistence, potential pathogenetic mechanisms, and clinical implications. A systematic search stra…
View article: Parathyroid Retrospective Analysis of Neoplasms Incidence (pTRANI Study): An Italian Multicenter Study on Parathyroid Carcinoma and Atypical Parathyroid Tumour
Parathyroid Retrospective Analysis of Neoplasms Incidence (pTRANI Study): An Italian Multicenter Study on Parathyroid Carcinoma and Atypical Parathyroid Tumour Open
Background: Parathyroid cancer (PC) is a rare sporadic or hereditary malignancy whose histologic features were redefined with the 2022 WHO classification. A total of 24 Italian institutions designed this multicenter study to specify PC inc…
View article: The Role of “Critical” Ultrasound Reassessment in the Decision-Making of Bethesda III Thyroid Nodules
The Role of “Critical” Ultrasound Reassessment in the Decision-Making of Bethesda III Thyroid Nodules Open
Background and Objectives: Bethesda III (BIII) thyroid nodules have an expected malignancy rate of 5–15%. Our purpose was to assess which US criteria are most associated with cancer risk, and the value of critical ultrasound (US) reassessm…
View article: Serum Anti-Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Are Specific in Predicting the Presence of Papillary-like Nuclear Features and Lymphocytic Infiltrate in the Thyroid Gland
Serum Anti-Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies Are Specific in Predicting the Presence of Papillary-like Nuclear Features and Lymphocytic Infiltrate in the Thyroid Gland Open
(1) Background: Previous studies have reported a correlation between serum anti-Thyroglobulin-antibodies (TgAb) and papillary thyroid carcinoma. The aim of our study was to evaluate whether serum TgAb and anti-thyroid-peroxidase antibody (…
View article: Effects of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Techniques on Voice and Swallowing Disorders after Uncomplicated Thyroidectomy: Preliminary Report of a Bi-Institutional Prospective Study
Effects of Intraoperative Nerve Monitoring Techniques on Voice and Swallowing Disorders after Uncomplicated Thyroidectomy: Preliminary Report of a Bi-Institutional Prospective Study Open
Background: Voice and swallowing problems are frequently associated with thyroidectomy. Intermittent nerve monitoring (i-IONM) seems to provide a positive effect in reducing its prevalence. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis …
View article: Editorial: Recent Advances in Thyroid Surgery
Editorial: Recent Advances in Thyroid Surgery Open
Thyroid surgery has been, since its earliest application, one of the most notable fields in medicine, illustrated by the fact that the Nobel Prize in Medicine was won, for the first time, for thyroid surgery by Emil Theodor Kocher (1841–19…
View article: Weight Gain and Asthenia Following Thyroidectomy: Current Knowledge from Literature Review
Weight Gain and Asthenia Following Thyroidectomy: Current Knowledge from Literature Review Open
Background: Thyroidectomy is a common procedure all over the world. Its complication rate is low, but some patients complain of weight gain and/or asthenia. The aim of this review is to investigate the correlation between thyroidectomy and…
View article: Risk Factors for Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Series From a Tertiary Referral Center for Thyroid Surgery and Literature Analysis
Risk Factors for Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Series From a Tertiary Referral Center for Thyroid Surgery and Literature Analysis Open
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) is a very rare and extremely aggressive disease with a very poor prognosis. Several risk factors have been hypothesized, but there is no clear-cut literature data on it. We reviewed the literature concern…
View article: Which Role for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene? A Retrospective Study
Which Role for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Fournier's Gangrene? A Retrospective Study Open
Purpose In Fournier's gangrene, surgical debridement plus antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment but can cause a great loss of tissue. The disease needs long hospital stays and, despite all, has a high mortality rate. The aim o…
View article: Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Active Surveillance Against Surgery. Considerations of an Italian Working Group From a Systematic Review
Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Active Surveillance Against Surgery. Considerations of an Italian Working Group From a Systematic Review Open
Introduction Active surveillance is considered a viable option for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. Since the last decade of the 20th century, this method has spread from Japan to other countries, but has not yet been fully accepted and v…
View article: Interpretation of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring according to the Rome criterion in primary hyperparathyroidism
Interpretation of intraoperative parathyroid hormone monitoring according to the Rome criterion in primary hyperparathyroidism Open
View article: Predictive factors for lymph node involvement in sporadic medullary thyroid microcarcinoma: a systematic review.
Predictive factors for lymph node involvement in sporadic medullary thyroid microcarcinoma: a systematic review. Open
There is no justification for less invasive interventions than total thyroidectomy with lymph node dissection.
View article: A Stepwise Proposal for Low-Grade Hemorrhoidal Disease: Injection Sclerotherapy as a First-Line Treatment and Rubber Band Ligation for Persistent Relapses
A Stepwise Proposal for Low-Grade Hemorrhoidal Disease: Injection Sclerotherapy as a First-Line Treatment and Rubber Band Ligation for Persistent Relapses Open
Outpatient treatments are actually the techniques of choice in the management of low-grade hemorrhoidal disease. Among these, rubber band ligation (RBL) and injection sclerotherapy (IS) are the most frequently performed. Both techniques ar…
View article: Predictors of Central Compartment Involvement in Patients with Positive Lateral Cervical Lymph Nodes According to Clinical and/or Ultrasound Evaluation
Predictors of Central Compartment Involvement in Patients with Positive Lateral Cervical Lymph Nodes According to Clinical and/or Ultrasound Evaluation Open
Lymph node neck metastases are frequent in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Current guidelines state, on a weak level of evidence, that level VI dissection is mandatory in the presence of latero-cervical metastases. The aim of our study …
View article: The THYCOVIT (Thyroid Surgery during COVID-19 pandemic in Italy) study: results from a nationwide, multicentric, case-controlled study
The THYCOVIT (Thyroid Surgery during COVID-19 pandemic in Italy) study: results from a nationwide, multicentric, case-controlled study Open
View article: Breast Cancer in Previously Thyroidectomized Patients: Which Thyroid Disorders are a Risk factor?
Breast Cancer in Previously Thyroidectomized Patients: Which Thyroid Disorders are a Risk factor? Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether there are thyroid diseases in which breast cancer will appear later as well as the role of autoimmunity. This was a retrospective observational study. A total of 410 females (thyroid surgery an…
View article: Improving Diagnostic Performance for Thyroid Nodules Classified as Bethesda Category III or IV: How and by Whom Ultrasonography Should be Performed
Improving Diagnostic Performance for Thyroid Nodules Classified as Bethesda Category III or IV: How and by Whom Ultrasonography Should be Performed Open
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgery for thyroid cancer in Italy: nationwide retrospective study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgery for thyroid cancer in Italy: nationwide retrospective study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a serious burden to public health. Italy has been affected heavily, with nearly 2 million confirmed cases and almost 70 000 deaths. Globally, healthcare authorities have restricted medical care to emerge…
View article: Intravenous Contrast Agent in Abdominal CT: Is It Really Needed to Identify the Cause of Bowel Obstruction? Proof of Concept
Intravenous Contrast Agent in Abdominal CT: Is It Really Needed to Identify the Cause of Bowel Obstruction? Proof of Concept Open
Background . To compare sensitivity of unenhanced computed tomography (CT) and contrast-enhanced CT for the identification of the etiology of bowel obstruction. Materials and Methods . We retrospectively evaluated abdominal CT scans of pat…
View article: Skip metastases to lateral cervical lymph nodes in differentiated thyroid cancer: a systematic review
Skip metastases to lateral cervical lymph nodes in differentiated thyroid cancer: a systematic review Open
View article: Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy: Analysis of Complications From a Systematic Review
Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroidectomy: Analysis of Complications From a Systematic Review Open
Background. Nowadays, minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy (MIVAT) is considered a safe and effective option. However, its complication rate has not been specifically discussed yet. The aim of this systematic review was enrollin…
View article: Laparoscopy is an available alternative to open surgery in the treatment of perforated peptic ulcers: a retrospective multicenter study
Laparoscopy is an available alternative to open surgery in the treatment of perforated peptic ulcers: a retrospective multicenter study Open
Laparoscopy tends to be an alternative method to open surgery in the treatment of perforated peptic ulcer. Morbidity and mortality were essentially related to Boey's score. In our series laparoscopy was not used in high risk Boey's score p…
View article: The abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients: a historical challenge
The abdominal wall hernia in cirrhotic patients: a historical challenge Open
Concerning abdominal wall hernia repair in cirrhotic patients, the worst outcome is associated with emergency surgery and with uncontrolled disease. The correct timing of the surgical operation is elective surgery after ascites drainage an…
View article: An investigation of bedside laparoscopy in the ICU for cases of non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia
An investigation of bedside laparoscopy in the ICU for cases of non-occlusive mesenteric ischemia Open