A5086618153- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- International Law and Human Rights
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Global Peace and Security Dynamics
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Hair Growth and Disorders
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
University of Cagliari
2015-2024
Ospedale SS. Annunziata
2024
University of Sassari
2001-2022
Azienda Ospedaliera G. Brotzu
2020-2022
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
2021
Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
2019-2020
The Non-Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve (NRLN) is a rare embryologically-derived variant of the Recurrent (RLN). presence an NRLN significantly increases risk iatrogenic injury and operative complications. Our aim was to provide comprehensive meta-analysis overall prevalence NRLN, its origin, association with aberrant subclavian artery.Through March 2016, database search performed PubMed, CNKI, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, BIOSIS, SciELO, Web Science. references in included articles were also...
Abstract Background Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by rapid hair loss in the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, for which treatments are limited. Baricitinib, oral inhibitor of Janus kinases 1 2, has been recently approved to treat alopecia areata. Materials Methods We conducted a retrospective study involving 23 medical centres across Italy, enrolling patients affected severe (SALT >50), more than 6 months. Clinical trichoscopic assessment was performed at each...
Objective The objective of this paper is to evaluate hospital admissions in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients through a retrospective population-based study analyzing hospitalization data during 2001–2012 Sardinia, an Italian region with universal health system coverage. Methods Data on the discharge records ICD-9-CM code for SLE (710.0) were obtained from Department Health and Hygiene analyzed, mostly focusing primary non-primary diagnosis Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) code. In...
Major surgical societies advised using non-operative management of appendicitis and suggested against laparoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hypothesis is that a significant reduction in number emergent appendectomies was observed pandemic, restricted to complex cases. study aimed analyse pandemic on national basis compare it same period previous year. This multicentre, retrospective, observational investigating outcomes patients undergoing appendectomy March-April 2019 vs 2020....
Erythrodermic psoriasis is a severe, life-threatening condition with additional complications, when occurring in hemodialyzed patients, as the majority of treatments are contraindicated. A 44-years-old man, Philippine origins, 15-years-history treated cyclosporine developed progressive hypertension and renal insufficiency. Despite drug dismission, function worsen to end-stage, hemodialysis was necessary three times week. Phototherapy not able control skin condition, progressing erythroderma,...
Abstract AntiTNF-α biosimilars are broadly available for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis. There a lot data concerning maintenance clinical efficacy after switching from originators to biosimilars; therefore, such transition is increasingly encouraged both in US and Europe. However, there reports about flares adverse events (AE) as non-medical switch remains controversial due ethical implications (efficacy, safety, tolerability). The aim our work was evaluate disease activity trend...
Time to improvement is a crucial characteristic for effective treatments of chronic inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis. Apremilast recently approved drug, belonging the small molecule phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, whose optimal safety and efficacy profile somewhat affected by slow activity rate in clinical trials. Real world case series are suggesting more consistent improvement, with this additional personal investigation on 48 patients, we signal that 58% patients achieved...
Apical periodontitis (AP) is an inflammatory dental disease caused by bacterial infections of the endodontic system. The correlation between AP and cardiovascular diseases. (CVD) has been consistently investigated. Statins are a class drugs that used to treat hypercholesterolemia prevent atherosclerotic vascular They have other beneficial pleiotropic effects such as anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, antioxidant activities. aim this study was evaluate oral health status prevalence in...
Psychomotor delay and intellectual disability are potential limitations in psoriasis management, due to low compliance, strict dependence from caregivers intervention. We report our successful experience with a 58-year-old woman, who was genetically affected by Cornelia De Lange syndrome, which causes psychomotor disorders. The patient had been already treated topical traditional therapies, without any clinical benefits. Eventually, she adhered guselkumab treatment. compliance excellent,...
Currently, there is no strong evidence on the effectiveness and safety of pharmacological antithrombotic prophylaxis in thyroid surgery. The aim this study was to establish whether prophylactic use low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) could negatively affect early outcomes patients undergoing total thyroidectomy.Data from submitted thyroidectomy between February 2013 October 2017 were retrospectively collected analysed. Only with indication according current guidelines included study....