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F Caruso

Publications and source records attributed to F Caruso.

At least 55 records · Page 3Linked to original sources
PubMed1990

[Neutrophil function and microbial associations in rapidly progressing periodontitis and chronic periodontitis in the adult].

Our study was focused on the functional characteristics of neutrophil leukocytes (PMN) and the subgingival microflora in two different forms of periodontal disease: 1) adult periodontitis (AP); 2) rapidly progressive periodontitis (RPP). Our study dealt with the functional characteristics of neutrophil leukocytes in the gingival fluid and in the peripheral blood. These were found markedly reduced in the RPP group, while, in the AP group, they were comparable to those of a healthy control group. No difference between local and systemic values was detected. Moreover, some samples of subgingival plaque were taken from two groups of patients, affected by AP and RPP respectively. The above samples showed a predominance of Gram-negative flora over Gram-positive flora, and of anaerobic flora over the aerobic one, and the predominance of specific pathogens in each of the two forms of periodontal disease. The subgingival plaque samples taken at the end of the periodontal treatment from five out of ten patients affected by RPP showed inverse ratios, as well as the absence of the previously detected pathogens. The findings underline the relevance of tests of leukocytes functionality and that of microbiological analysis to allow correct diagnosis of dubious forms of periodontal disease and the checking of the posttreatment results.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[Food ileus caused by a phytobezoar of the small intestine].

One case of small bowel obstruction due to phytobezoar is reported. The various aetiological factors are discussed. The clinical features are not typical and small bowel obstruction can be initially recurrent until a complete intestinal occlusion. The diagnosis is not easy, and is nearly always made during urgent laparotomy. Surgical treatment consists of phytobezoar removal by enterotomy. The recognition of high-risk patients and their education to prevent phytobezoar are emphasized.

Bezoars↗
PubMed1989

[Current role of radical surgery in the treatment of breast tumors].

Though currently conservative surgical procedures have an ever-growing importance in breast cancer treatment, there is still place for radical surgery. The Authors describe radical techniques and their indications. The surgeon must know how to choose the proper radical technique, when it is not possible to perform a conservative surgical procedure.

Breast Neoplasms↗
PubMed1983

Multi-centre clinical investigation of indapamide in the United States: a review.

Indapamide, a new indoline antihypertensive agent, has been the subject of a worldwide programme to develop this drug for general clinical use. The results are described of the multi-centre U.S. clinical programme demonstrating the effectiveness and tolerance of indapamide for the treatment of hypertension. All work was conducted under U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration guidelines, and resulted recently in a New Drug Application. A total of 1891 subjects or patients participated in 27 separate studies conducted by 91 investigators. In controlled clinical trials comparing 2.5 mg indapamide once daily with 50 mg hydrochlorothiazide once daily for 40 weeks in patients with mild to moderate essential hypertension, indapamide produced a reduction of supine blood pressure of -9.5/-14.3 mmHg as compared with -7.6/-11.4 mmHg for hydrochlorothiazide. In combination with methyldopa, propranolol, clonidine, guanethidine and hydralazine, indapamide consistently produced a greater decrease in arterial pressure than did those agents given alone. Indapamide added to these step-care agents did not result in a meaningful increase in adverse reactions. Indapamide has been the subject of a long-term safety study in which over 100 hypertensive patients have been followed up for 2 years or longer. During this period of time, indapamide was well tolerated and remained effective. No biochemical, electrocardiographic or ophthalmological changes were associated with its use. Other studies with indapamide are discussed describing the systemic and renal haemodynamic effects, pharmacokinetic properties and special safety studies conducted with this agent. The use of indapamide in patients with hepatic or renal impairment is reviewed in detail.

Antihypertensive Agents↗