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View article: From Sea to Table: The Role of Traceability in Italian Seafood Consumption
From Sea to Table: The Role of Traceability in Italian Seafood Consumption Open
Seafood plays a key role in a healthy diet due to its high content of essential nutrients. However, its global trade and complex supply chains expose it to frequent mislabeling and food fraud. This study investigates Italian consumers’ wil…
View article: Enhanced recovery and survival after elective surgery for colorectal cancer - propensity score weighting analysis of 2,865 prospective patients
Enhanced recovery and survival after elective surgery for colorectal cancer - propensity score weighting analysis of 2,865 prospective patients Open
High adherence to ERP was associated to a significant impact on long-term overall survival, supporting the efforts towards proper ERP implementation after CCS.
View article: BRCA cascade counselling and testing in Italy: current position and future directions
BRCA cascade counselling and testing in Italy: current position and future directions Open
View article: Improved outcomes with cyanoacrylate glue for ileocolic anastomosis in right colectomy: a multicenter study
Improved outcomes with cyanoacrylate glue for ileocolic anastomosis in right colectomy: a multicenter study Open
Purpose: Anastomotic leaks (AL) remain a major complication following right colectomy for colon cancer. This multicenter, prospective, observational study evaluated the efficacy of Glubran 2, a cyanoacrylate-based sealant, in reducing the …
View article: ABS0363 THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF RED BLOOD COUNT INDICES IN GIANT CELL ARTERITIS AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL AND IMAGING FINDINGS
ABS0363 THE PREDICTIVE ROLE OF RED BLOOD COUNT INDICES IN GIANT CELL ARTERITIS AND THEIR CORRELATION WITH CLINICAL AND IMAGING FINDINGS Open
View article: Surgical management of ruptured intracranial arachnoid cysts in young adults: the role of subduroperitoneal shunt placement
Surgical management of ruptured intracranial arachnoid cysts in young adults: the role of subduroperitoneal shunt placement Open
View article: Prevention of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)-Associated Vein Thrombosis in Cancer: A Narrative Review
Prevention of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)-Associated Vein Thrombosis in Cancer: A Narrative Review Open
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is considered the most common and potentially life-threatening cardiovascular complication in cancer and the second leading cause of death after cancer progression itself. In recent years, the steadily increasi…
View article: Timing and morbidity of loop ileostomy closure after rectal cancer resection: a prospective observational multicentre snapshot study from Multidisciplinary Italian Study group for STOmas (MISSTO)
Timing and morbidity of loop ileostomy closure after rectal cancer resection: a prospective observational multicentre snapshot study from Multidisciplinary Italian Study group for STOmas (MISSTO) Open
Purpose Time to closure and morbidity are significant issues associated with ileostomy reversal after rectal cancer resection. This study aimed to investigate the rate, time, and morbidity associated with ileostomy closure procedure. Metho…
View article: Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases
Length of stay after colorectal surgery in Italy: the gap between “fit for” and “actual” discharge in a prospective cohort of 4529 cases Open
Among other factors, the gap between FFD and AD had an independent impact on LOS. The most frequent reasons for this gap were "not willing to return home" and "social constraint", while the "need for postoperative rehabilitation" had the g…
View article: Progress and Challenges in Integrating Nutritional Care into Oncology Practice: Results from a National Survey on Behalf of the NutriOnc Research Group
Progress and Challenges in Integrating Nutritional Care into Oncology Practice: Results from a National Survey on Behalf of the NutriOnc Research Group Open
Introduction: Nutritional care is a cornerstone of cancer treatment, with the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes by addressing malnutrition and enhancing recovery. Despite growing awareness, the integration of evidence-bas…
View article: The Aging Stomach: Clinical Implications of H. pylori Infection in Older Adults—Challenges and Strategies for Improved Management
The Aging Stomach: Clinical Implications of H. pylori Infection in Older Adults—Challenges and Strategies for Improved Management Open
Aging is a multifactorial biological process characterized by a decline in physiological function and increasing susceptibility to various diseases, including malignancies and gastrointestinal disorders. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) inf…
View article: Reoperation for pancreatic fistula: a systematic review of completion pancreatectomy vs. pancreas-preserving-procedures and outcomes
Reoperation for pancreatic fistula: a systematic review of completion pancreatectomy vs. pancreas-preserving-procedures and outcomes Open
Reoperation for POPF after PD is rarely needed. When it is, early timing seems critical for better outcomes, and PPPs seems to be the best bail out option in patients with severe hemodynamic instability.
View article: Predictors of Recurrence After Curative Surgery for Stage I Colon Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Analysis of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network Collaborative Group
Predictors of Recurrence After Curative Surgery for Stage I Colon Cancer: Retrospective Cohort Analysis of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology Colorectal Cancer Network Collaborative Group Open
Objective: The aim of this study is to provide solid evidence to update the management of stage I colon cancer (CC) after surgery. Background: Given the low risk of recurrence of stage I CC, some international guidelines do not recommend i…
View article: Estimation of intraoperative blood loss in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery: a Delphi consensus process of the European–African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (E-AHPBA)
Estimation of intraoperative blood loss in hepatopancreatobiliary surgery: a Delphi consensus process of the European–African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (E-AHPBA) Open
View article: Correction: Intraperitoneal prophylactic drain after pancreaticoduodenectomy: an Italian survey
Correction: Intraperitoneal prophylactic drain after pancreaticoduodenectomy: an Italian survey Open
View article: Intraperitoneal prophylactic drain after pancreaticoduodenectomy: an Italian survey
Intraperitoneal prophylactic drain after pancreaticoduodenectomy: an Italian survey Open
Intraperitoneal prophylactic drain (IPD) use in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is still controversial. A survey was designed to investigate surgeons’ use of IPD in PD patients through 23 questions and one clinical vignette. For the clinical …
View article: Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort
Bowel preparation for elective colorectal resection: multi-treatment machine learning analysis on 6241 cases from a prospective Italian cohort Open
View article: AN UNUSUAL “BLACKBERRY SHAPED” MASS OF DUBIOUS INTERPRETATION (OUT OR IN THE JUGULAR VEIN?) IN A PATIENT WITH METASTATIC MELANOMA. A SPECIAL IMAGING CLINICAL CASE
AN UNUSUAL “BLACKBERRY SHAPED” MASS OF DUBIOUS INTERPRETATION (OUT OR IN THE JUGULAR VEIN?) IN A PATIENT WITH METASTATIC MELANOMA. A SPECIAL IMAGING CLINICAL CASE Open
A 43 y–o woman, without cardiovascular risk factors, was diagnosed with BRAF+ IIIC melanoma of unknown origin with bilateral axillary lymph node metastases. She started a combined treatment with vemurafenib, cobimetinib (braf/mek inhibitor…
View article: Abdominal drainage after elective colorectal surgery: propensity score-matched retrospective analysis of an Italian cohort
Abdominal drainage after elective colorectal surgery: propensity score-matched retrospective analysis of an Italian cohort Open
Background In Italy, surgeons continue to drain the abdominal cavity in more than 50 per cent of patients after colorectal resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of abdominal drain placement on early adverse events in …
View article: Inferior Mesenteric Artery Ligation Level in Rectal Cancer Surgery beyond Conventions: A Review
Inferior Mesenteric Artery Ligation Level in Rectal Cancer Surgery beyond Conventions: A Review Open
Within the intricate field of rectal cancer surgery, the contentious debate over the optimal level of ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) persists as an ongoing discussion, influencing surgical approaches and patient outcomes.…
View article: Abelacimab in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: The Right Drug at the Right Time for the Right Purpose. A Comprehensive Review
Abelacimab in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: The Right Drug at the Right Time for the Right Purpose. A Comprehensive Review Open
Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is a devastating complication of cancer that can significantly impact a patient's health and life. The incidence of CAT is approximately 20%, and 1 in 5 cancer patients will develop CAT annually. Indeed, …
View article: PO49 Edoxaban in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Brain Metastases: The New Clinical Challenge for Direct Oral Anticoagulants. An Unusual Clinical Case
PO49 Edoxaban in Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Brain Metastases: The New Clinical Challenge for Direct Oral Anticoagulants. An Unusual Clinical Case Open
View article: PB1472 One-Week versus Extended Antithrombotic Prophylaxis after Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: An Individual Patient Meta-Analysis
PB1472 One-Week versus Extended Antithrombotic Prophylaxis after Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: An Individual Patient Meta-Analysis Open
stable over recent years.Stratification for subgroups will enable orthopedic surgeons to better inform their patients.
View article: Mapping the landscape of immunonutrition and cancer research: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on behalf of NutriOnc Research Group
Mapping the landscape of immunonutrition and cancer research: a comprehensive bibliometric analysis on behalf of NutriOnc Research Group Open
The ongoing global health challenge of cancer is driving the pursuit of innovative avenues for prevention, treatment, and enhanced outcomes. The convergence of nutrition and immune modulation, known as immunonutrition, is ready to act as a…
View article: Predicting Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Real-World Data From the International GOSAFE Study
Predicting Functional Recovery and Quality of Life in Older Patients Undergoing Colorectal Cancer Surgery: Real-World Data From the International GOSAFE Study Open
PURPOSE The GOSAFE study evaluates risk factors for failing to achieve good quality of life (QoL) and functional recovery (FR) in older patients undergoing surgery for colon and rectal cancer. METHODS Patients age 70 years and older underg…
View article: Hypertransaminasemia in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy and immune-based combinations: the MOUSEION-05 study
Hypertransaminasemia in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy and immune-based combinations: the MOUSEION-05 study Open
View article: Immune-Based Combinations versus Sorafenib as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis
Immune-Based Combinations versus Sorafenib as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis Open
Recent years have observed the emergence of novel therapeutic opportunities for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), such as combination therapies including immune checkpoint inhibitors. We performed a meta-analysis with the aim to com…
View article: Current practice on the use of prophylactic drain after gastrectomy in Italy: the Abdominal Drain in Gastrectomy (ADiGe) survey
Current practice on the use of prophylactic drain after gastrectomy in Italy: the Abdominal Drain in Gastrectomy (ADiGe) survey Open
View article: Malnutrition management in oncology: An expert view on controversial issues and future perspectives
Malnutrition management in oncology: An expert view on controversial issues and future perspectives Open
Cancer and anticancer treatments can lead to several negative side effects, including malnutrition. Despite the recognized need for adequate nutritional support in cancer patients, in daily clinical practice, nutrition is still not conside…
View article: Nutrition as Personalized Medicine against SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Clinical and Oncological Options with a Specific Female Groups Overview
Nutrition as Personalized Medicine against SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Clinical and Oncological Options with a Specific Female Groups Overview Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is acknowledged that vulnerable people can suffer from mortal complications of COVID-19. Therefore, str…