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F Cancrini

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[Anomalies of the inferior vena cava: observations on the anterior approach to the vertebral column].

The inferior vena cava is formed through a complex process of embryogenesis from the sixth to the tenth week of gestation. Improper completion of the process of embryogenesis may result in four anatomic anomalies: 1) duplication of the inferior vena cava; 2) left-sided inferior vena cava; 3) retroartic left renal vein and 4) circumaortic left renal vein. The Authors report the cases of two patients in which duplication of the inferior vena cava and retroartic left renal vein were respectively observed. The importance to avoid injuries and subsequent bleeding from these anomalous structures during surgical operations is stressed. Moreover, a correct preoperative diagnosis may reduce these complications.

Adult↗

[Digestive reconstruction using mechanical staplers after total gastrectomy].

From 1980 up to nowadays, after total gastrectomy for gastric cancer, the intestinal continuity was assured by oesophago-jejunostomy and oesophago-duodenoplasty using stapling devices. Two patients died for causes not related to the technique, and other two patients developed a stenosis of the oesophago-jejunostomy, which was easily managed by endoscopic dilatation. In one patient a partial dehiscence of the oesophago-jejuno-anastomosis was treated by total parenteral nutrition. The Authors have systematically adopted mechanical sutures after total gastrectomy. However, possible intraoperative accidents and complications should not be underestimated, although most of them may be due to the operator's inexperience or stapler misuse.

Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y↗

Lingual thyroid. A case report.

Lingual thyroid is a rare example of ectopic thyroid involving major problems in diagnosis, surgical approach and operative procedure. A case is presented with wide review of the literature. The personal operative procedure performed through the oral route is described.

Adult↗

[Extension of total thyroidectomy to the cellulo-lympho-thymic tissue of the anterior superior mediastinum].

Stress is laid on the importance of the cellulo-lympho-thymic tissue of the anterior-superior mediastinum in demolition surgery for thyroid cancer. For this reason, a straightforward, reliable technique for removing the thyrothymic lamina by the cervical route has been prepared. Experimented on cadavers, this method has been used for superior mediastinic lymphnode exeresis in all cases where it was indicated.

Humans↗

[Treatment of hemorrhoids with circular mechanic stapler].

In a pilot study undertaken in collaboration with the Department of Surgery of "San Carlo di Nancy" Hospital in Rome, over the period form January 1998 to February 2000, 128 patients with haemorrhoidal disease underwent surgery using a circular stapler to "lift" the mucous-haemorrhoidal prolapse, according to the pathogenetic theory discussed here below. We compared the results of our series with those of a retrospective series of 80 patients that undergoing traditional surgery (Khubchandani 45, Milligan-Morgan 30, Whitehead 5), evaluating length of operation, postoperative pain and complications. Our preliminary data show that the technique requires only a short learning period, reduces the length of the operation, reduces the medium- and long-term pain and allows mables the patient to resume full working activity earlier.

Adult↗

[Abdominal aortic aneurysm and rectal cancer: what surgical strategy?].

The incidence of abdominal aortic aneurysm and colorectal cancer association is 0.5-1%. This concomitance of two potentially lethal diseases creates a decision making problem regarding priority of treatment. The Authors report a case in which colorectal cancer and abdominal aortic aneurysm were present. This patient first underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, then for aortic aneurysm. Moreover, the Authors review the Literature and discuss their decisional principles about treatment priorities.

Adenocarcinoma↗