G Melita

ORCID: 0000-0002-4988-333X
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Research Areas
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
  • Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
  • Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
  • Metastasis and carcinoma case studies
  • Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
  • Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Hernia repair and management
  • Breast Lesions and Carcinomas
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
  • Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
  • Foreign Body Medical Cases

University of Messina
2003-2024

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"
2023

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate outcome in patients with unsuspected gall bladder carcinoma diagnosed after cholecystectomy, comparing laparoscopic approach open surgery. Methods: A retrospective done 16 who were out 2850 had undergone cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis at our institution between 1990 and 2004. Eight cases (seven women one man, mean age 63 (range 49−75 years) ) (group A) eight (six two men, 50−79 B). We evaluated groups correlating cumulative...

10.1111/j.1445-2197.2005.03528.x article EN ANZ Journal of Surgery 2005-09-01

Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common global issue in pediatrics. Most of the ingested FBs pass through gastrointestinal tract, but up to 20% cases require endoscopic removal. In this study, we retrospectively reviewed all pediatric FB requiring removal over 10-year period tertiary hospital compare symptoms at presentation and outcomes with those reported previous studies assess association patient characteristics.A retrospective chart review children 16 years or younger who underwent...

10.1097/pec.0000000000002245 article EN Pediatric Emergency Care 2020-09-23

Coeliac disease (CD) is frequently underdiagnosed with a consequent heavy burden in terms of morbidity and health care costs. Diagnosis CD based on the evaluation symptoms anti-transglutaminase antibodies IgA (TGA-IgA) levels, values above tenfold increase being basis biopsy-free diagnostic approach suggested by present guidelines. This study showcased largest screening project for carried out to date school children (n=20,000) aimed at assessing accuracy minimally invasive finger prick...

10.3390/pediatric14020037 article EN cc-by Pediatric Reports 2022-06-10

Abstract: The introduction of new technologies and the improvement localization diagnostics have led to a change strategy in surgery primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT). Focused approach preoperatively located parathyroid adenoma use intraoperative hormone (IOPTH) determination improve quality surgical procedure reduce morbidity. Nevertheless, success rate approximately 95–99% initial intervention could not be improved by or further developed technologies. adenoma, which cannot found...

10.21037/aot.2017.12.02 article EN Annals of Thyroid 2018-01-23

Literature on intraoperative neuro monitoring (IONM) during endocrine surgery have increased over recent years.A comprehensive understanding of the role IONM for prevention nerve injuries is critical to maximize safety anterior compartment neck.Neuromonitoring techniques are currently considered safe technique and technology; however, albeit sporadically, been reported some complications related side effects using such methods.The described can be electrodes positioned at larynx, obstruction...

10.16956/jes.2018.18.1.21 article EN Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2018-01-01

Endoscopic thyroidectomy (ET) allows surgeons to remove a thyroid tumor from remote site, while providing excellent results cosmetic viewpoint.Minimally invasive surgery is widely employed for the treatment of diseases.Several minimal access approaches gland have been described.The commonly performed surgeries endoscopic lobectomies.We ET trans orally by inferior vestibular approach.Our preliminary indicate that via transoral technically feasible and safe procedure with patients benign...

10.21037/aot.2018.01.01 article EN Annals of Thyroid 2018-02-01

Direct bile ducts visualization through cholangioscopy has gained popularity due to its better diagnostic accuracy than a standard ERCP in indeterminate biliary stricture.

10.23736/s2724-5985.22.02889-3 article EN Minerva Gastroenterology 2022-03-09

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) represent multifactorial chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. The main IBDs are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). CD may cause perforation, stricture or transmural inflammation, which can occur discontinuously in entire tract (GIT). UC leads to mucosal inflammation as well atrophy rectum colon. Innate immunity is considered first line defense against microbial invasion; among Toll-like receptors, TLR2 most important...

10.3390/gastroent15030040 article EN cc-by Gastroenterology Insights 2024-06-28
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