A5052505076- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli"
2017-2024
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
2023-2024
Thoracic Surgery Foundation
2021
Ospedale Monaldi
2020
University of Naples Federico II
2017
Sapienza University of Rome
2013
Background: Despite bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) with valves is a minimally invasive treatment for emphysema, it can associate some complications. We aimed at evaluating the rate and type of complications related to valve their impact on clinical outcomes. Methods: It retrospective multicenter study including all consecutive patients severe heterogeneous emphysema undergoing BLVR endobronchial developed any this procedure. The complication, time onset, required out-come were...
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an invasive, aggressive tumor with a predominantly local spread. The objective of this study was to assess thoracic ultrasound (TUS) as imaging modality high sensitivity for the identification malignant involvement and in order guide biopsies.In retrospective single-center between January 2018 June 2022, 51 consecutive patients impassable circumferential thickening underwent TUS at Thoracic Surgery Unit Vanvitelli University Naples. Pleural biopsies...
This study aims to define the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of non-predominant lepidic invasive adenocarcinoma presenting as Ground Glass Opacity (GGO) nodules. The goal is assess statistical relationships between histology, tumor size, location, incidence relapse lymph node dissemination. A retrospective multicenter was conducted, including patients with GGO observed on CT scans 2003 2021. Anamnestic, radiological, histological data, well SUV values, lymphatic vascular...
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a home-based preoperative rehabilitation program for improving lung function and surgical outcome patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) undergoing lobectomy cancer. Methods: This was prospective, observational, single-center study including 59 mild COPD who underwent All attended minimum 3 sessions each week 4 weeks. Each session included aerobic anaerobic exercises. Participants recorded frequency duration exercise...
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for ipsilateral reoperations is controversial, because after the first surgical intervention, pleural adhesions occur frequently in cavity and/or chest wall. This study assessed usefulness of preoperative ultrasonography to reduce incidence lung injury at time initial port insertion during secondary VATS.This was a retrospective, single-center study. Nine patients who underwent Vanvitelli Hospitalfrom September 2019 February 2022, were scheduled second...
Post-intubation tracheal laceration (PITL) is a rare and potential life-threatening condition requiring prompt diagnosis treatment. A conservative treatment indicated in patients with <2 cm length while surgery the of choice for >4 cm. For between 2-4 cm, best debate; some authors recommend others do not definitely exclude endoscopic Herein, we reported fibrin glue PITL. The procedure performed using standard video-bronchoscopy operating room; patient spontaneous breathing deep sedation....
Intrathoracic neurogenic tumors (INTs) are derived from nerve tissue and grow within the chest. Preoperative diagnosis can be challenging only complete surgical exeresis enables confirmation of suspected diagnosis. Here, we analyzed our experience on management paravertebral lesions with solid cystic patterns.A monocentric retrospective study was conducted, which included 25 consecutive cases ITNs in period 2010 to 2022. These had been surgically treated by thoracoscopic resection alone, or...
Abstract The presence of calcified or inflammatory lymph nodes between the target bronchus and pulmonary artery is a huge challenge when performing thoracoscopic lobectomy as it may frequently result in tearing vessel, massive bleeding. Herein, we describe simple strategy which was safely completed similar cases. After fissure dissection, exposed by more than two‐thirds its circumference. A needle passed across vessel closed with proximal distal suture. dissection lymphadenopathies, exposed,...
Abstract Background We investigated whether adjuvant chemotherapy, extent of resection, and immunoistochemical neuroendocrine markers affected survival patients with the early stage large‐cell cancer. Methods This was a retrospective multicenter study including consecutive undergoing resection node negative carcinoma. Five‐year disease‐free rate were evaluated by Kaplan–Meier method log‐rank test in relation to (synaptophysin, chromogranin A, neuron‐specific enolase). Results Our population...
Background: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a life-threatening condition, generally caused by downward dissemination of oropharyngeal infections through cervical fascial planes. Mediastinal drainage conventionally achieved thoracotomy, but Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) approach gaining interest due to the reduced invasiveness procedure. We aimed evaluate effectiveness VATS treatment in patients with DNM. Methods: conducted retrospective multicenter study including...
Abstract Myocardial revascularization in patients presenting with an anterior mediastinal mass poses considerable challenges. In this report, we outline two cases involving masses who underwent surgical resection alongside concurrent myocardial revascularization. One patient coronary artery bypass graft surgery, while the other was treated by percutaneous intervention drug‐eluting stent placement. Both fully recovered from relative procedures and were discharged within weeks post‐surgery,...
Abstract Background Lung cancer is a pathology with an important incidence. It multifactorial disease characterized by epigenetic and nutritional factors. Indeed, there strong association between adipose tissue the pulmonary system, low‐grade inflammation of obese and/or overweight subjects have pivotal role in lung establishment. Methods In this study, we analyzed body composition through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) biochemical parameters such as glycemic lipidic profile, profile...
Treatment-induced cardiac toxicity represents an important issue in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, and no biomarkers are currently available clinical practice. A novel easy-to-calculate marker is the quantitative analysis of calcium plaque coronary, calculated on CT. It called Agatston score (or CAD score). At same time, other potential predictors include ultrasonography anamnesis patients. Our work aimed to correlate with overall survival (OS) NSCLC We retrospectively analyzed...
Tracheostomy is a common procedure for management of tracheomalacia. However, the limitation to speak related tracheostomy cannula could affect quality life.we reported new minimally invasive replace with Montgomery T-tube improve ability speaking.This single center study including all consecutive patients undergoing replacement standard The end-points were evaluate (a) changes in Voice-related Life (V-RQOL) before and after placement; (b) complications T-tube.Eleven included study. was...
We devised a new strategy using suture traction to facilitate the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax during uniportal thoracoscopy. To test its validity, we compared outcomes our modified technique with those conventional three-port thoracoscopy.This retrospective study included all 43 consecutive patients undergoing thoracoscopy between January 2017 and December 2019. They were divided within two groups: (n = 21) 3-port 22). Postoperative pain, paresthesia, patient satisfaction,...
Abstract Introduction Central airway tumors involving the trachea and main‐stem bronchi are a common cause of obstruction significant mortality among patients thoracic diseases with respiratory failure. Debulking in rigid bronchoscopy is quick, safe, effective. It can be complex hard severe bronchial or tracheal and/or intraluminal bleeding because inadequate distal control. We have used laser tube as new technique ventilation for central obstruction. Materials Methods Forty‐six undergoing...
Abstract Background Video‐assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) resection of deep‐seated lung nodules smaller than 1 cm is extremely challenging. Several methods have been proposed to overcome this limitation but with not neglectable complications. Intraoperative ultrasound (ILU) the latest minimally invasive technique. The aim current study was analyze accuracy and efficacy ILU associated VATS visualize solitary pulmonary cm. Methods Patients subcentimetric were included in retrospective...
Complex persistent air leak (PAL) is a clinical condition which difficult to treat. Herein, we report the case of an 18-year-old woman with lung and bone metastases due ultrarare sarcoma: "round cell sarcoma non-Ewing". She developed leaks alveolopleural fistula following two cycles chemotherapy doxorubicin. Chest drainage suction failed resolve leaks, while surgical treatment was unfeasible poor patient. Thus, she reviewed for endoscopic one-way endobronchial valves. A small valve...