A5049795299- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Hernia repair and management
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Soft tissue tumor case studies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Vascular anomalies and interventions
University of Naples Federico II
2025
Ospedale Garibaldi
2019-2024
Fluor (United States)
2024
Ospedale Cannizzaro
2018-2024
Royal London Hospital
2024
University College London
2024
University of Turin
2020
ORCID
2020
University of Catania
2009-2020
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico - Vittorio Emanuele
2009-2017
Introduction Clinical case reports enrich medical literature by presenting rare issues. However, that do not adhere to a standard template often lack rigor and limit their usefulness in clinical guidance. Several guidelines for reporting have been structured, while further improvements are still required. The current guideline (CaReL) aims enhance the comprehensiveness of integrating detailed review. Methods In total, 56 researchers were selected based on specific publication criteria...
Data from the literature regarding clinical profile of growing pains are limited. The purpose this study was to define features, familial history, laboratory findings, and therapeutic outcome in children.Thirty children (18 male 12 female; 3 14 y age) who presented with between January 2006 December 2007 were enrolled prospectively followed up for 1 year. inclusion criterion lower extremity pain, which recurrent lasted >3 months. exclusion criteria any abnormal systemic or local symptoms...
Developmental dysplasia of the hip is an anomaly joint. In patients with early diagnosis, within 3 to 6 months life, treatment essentially conservative and involves use dynamic harness. The indication for Tubingen flexion splint a dysplastic hip. aim this study report experience Orthopaedic Clinic "University Catania" regarding harness hips diagnosed in children life.From January 1997 July 2012, 5137 infants (10,274 hips) aged life were submitted ultrasonographic assessment. Start, duration...
Left-sided acute appendicitis (LSAA) is a very rare cause of abdomen, developing in association with two types congenital anomalies like as situs viscerum inversus (SVI) and midgut malrotation (MM). Preoperative diagnosis LSAA challenge because its rarity atypical presentation. Imaging may be helpful for determining the correct diagnosis. Surgery represents standard treatment LSAA.A 67-year-old Caucasian male presented to Emergency Department two-day history left lower quadrant (LLQ)...
Bouveret's syndrome is a rare complication of cholelithiasis that determines an unusual type gallstone ileus, secondary to acquired fistula between the gallbladder and either duodenum or stomach with impaction large stone. Preoperative diagnosis difficult because its rarity absence typical symptoms. Adequate treatment consists endoscopic surgical removal obstructive Two old females patients were admitted Emergency Department history abdominal pain associated bilious vomiting. Physical...
A Littre's hernia (LH) is defined by the presence of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) in any kind sac. Preoperative diagnosis LH a challenge because its rarity and absence specific radiological findings clinical presentation. Surgery appropriate treatment complicated that an extremely rare condition with approximately 50 cases reported literature over past 300 years. 46-year-old Caucasian female was admitted to Emergency Department two-day history abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed...
Meckel's diverticulum (MD) is a vestigial remnant of the omphalomesenteric duct, representing most common congenital malformation gastrointestinal tract. Diagnosis MD challenge because its rarity and frequent asymptomaticity. Radiological exams generally aren't useful for diagnosis. Intestinal obstruction represents complication in adults. Surgery appropriate treatment complicated MD. A 70-year-old Caucasian male was admitted to Emergency Department with two-day history abdominal pain...
Ankle fractures are common injuries in the young and elderly populations. To prevent post-traumatic arthritis, an anatomic reconstruction of ankle structure is mandatory. Open reduction internal fixation treatment choice among orthopaedics. Conventional plates allow stability fracture if bone quality present. Locking might offer advantage for lateral malleolar patients with comminution, severe instability, distal fractures, or osteoporotic bone. Our hospital introduced a new locking plate...
Amyand hernia is a rare disease seen in approximatively 1% of all hernias, complications it, like acute appendicitis, or perforated appendicitis are even more rare, about 0.1%. Its diagnosis very difficult the preoperative period: it usually an incidental finding. We report unusual case gangrenous with peri-appendicular abscess occurring irreducible Amyand’s hernia. An 80-year-old male, chronic obstructive and pulmonary emphysema, atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, underwent urgent...
Subhepatic acute appendicitis (SHAA) is a very rare cause of abdomen, developing in association with two types congenital anomalies like as midgut malrotation (MM) and maldescent the caecum. Preoperative diagnosis SHAA challenge because its rarity atypical presentation. Imaging may be helpful for determining correct diagnosis. Surgery represents standard treatment SHAA.A 25-year-old Caucasian male presented to Emergency Department one-day history right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain,...
Tubulo-villous adenoma is a rare benign appendiceal neoplasm often asymptomatic with the most clinical manifestation that resembles acute appendicitis. Pre-operative diagnosis difficult by its rarity and absence of typical symptoms. Adequate treatment surgical resection.A 69-year-old male was admitted to Emergency Department two-day history abdominal pain associated constipation. Abdominal examination revealed localized, at deep palpation, in right iliac fossa hypogastrium without obvious...
AIMTo evaluate the clinical and X-ray results of acetabular components tantalum augments in prosthetic hip revisions.
The gastric volvulus is a rare condition in which the stomach, or part of it, rotates on its axis, for over 180°, constituting surgical emergency. Even more gastro-gastric intussusception. A delay their diagnosis and treatment can have fatal consequences An 82-year-old woman was admitted to Surgery Unit with two-day history abdominal pain associated at first coffee vomiting and, subsequently, unproductive retching oligoanuria. Physical examination showed severe dehydration, fever, level,...
Lymphangioma is an abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vessels. Isolated splenic lymphangioma (SL) rare; in the last 30 years only 22 cases were reported literature. Diagnosis difficult by absence typical symptoms and signs. SL often asymptomatic occasionally detected through radiological exams or, after onset a life-threatening complication, at surgery or pathological examination. Surgery represents treatment choice.A 22-year-old Caucasian male was admitted to Emergency Department car...