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G Oriani

Publications and source records attributed to G Oriani.

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

[The serum beta-2-microglobulin values in drug addicts with persistent generalized lymphadenopathy].

Serum beta 2-microglobulin levels (beta-2-M) were studied in 150 drug addicts, 50 of them asymptomatic carriers of anti HIV-1 antibodies, 50 symptomatic carriers with persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (P.G.L.) and 50 serum negative patients who had been living in a closed community for at least 2 years. The results showed increased beta-2-M in 24 P.G.L. patients (48%), in 6 of the asymptomatic serum positive cases (12%) and in 3 of the serum negative subjects (6%). No such increase was found in the selected control group. Statistical analysis using the chi-square test and one-way variance analysis gave a significant result. The data suggest that increased serum beta-2-M is essentially linked to the presence of P.G.L.

AIDS-Related Complex↗
PubMed1989

Epidural spinal electrostimulatory system (ESES) in the management of diabetic foot and peripheral arteriopathies.

Epidural spinal electrostimulatory system (ESES) or dorsal column stimulation (DCS) may be used for the treatment of peripheral vascular diseases of the lower extremities. ESES has been used in our metabolic and surgical department as a way to ameliorate inadequate blood supply in patients suffering from diabetic foot (seven patients), painful chronic arterial narrowing, or inoperable occlusions (25 patients). The continuous stimulation by an implantable apparatus (Medtronic model Itrel, Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA) led to a reduction or disappearance of pain, an improvement in plethysmographic curves, functional performance, and trophic lesions in about 75% of the patients. The system is safe and well-tolerated by patients.

Aged↗
PubMed1982

[Considerations on collateral treatments used with hyperbaric oxygenation in the therapy of gas gangrene].

The devastating nature of gas gangrene has in the past necessitated radical surgery to prevent the destructive spread of the disease. The advent of antibiotics only partly reduced the need for radical amputations and distressing multilations. Immediate, extensive surgery has now been reduced to a minimum thanks to Hyperbaric Oxygen which rapidly dominates the toxicity of Clostridium. Experience shows that it is still, unfortunately, necessary to emphasize the futility of certain ill-timed and often exaggeratedly multilating surgical approaches, which have at times utterly nullified the clearly positive results obtained by HOT in three cases of post-traumatic gas gangrene.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1982

[Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in radionecrotic lesions].

The Anaesthesia and Recovery Service at the Galeazzi Orthopaedic Centre in Milan has an HOT unit where various cases of necrosis following radiotherapy for neoplasias have been and are still being treated. Some cases of radiodermitis and osteoradionecrosis only cured after HOT treatment are presented. The recovery of the scarring and granulation processes in these cases is attributable to the increased perfusion and above all diffusion of oxygen which activates the heating processes in the hypoxic tissues. An additional advantage of HOT is that patients can be treated in outpatients department (for periods ranging from 25 to 70 days according to the seriousness of the case), thus avoiding long-term hospitalisation and withdrawal from normal working life.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

[Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of various orthopedic disorders].

A Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) unit was set up some months ago in the Anaesthesia Service of the Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute in Milan. HOT can be used in a number cases which are not relevant to the present report. In the field of Orthopaedics and Traumatology HOT in isolation or in association has proved useful in the following field: acute and chronic osteomyelitis; infected and non-infected pseudoarthroses; slow bone-knitting following limb lengthening or high risk fractures; local oedemas and disturbed scarring. Cases of patients sent to hospitals and Centres specialising in the treatment of all the above pathologies are presented. The results are highly encouraging given the high percentage of cures and the rapidity with which they were obtained. HOT has the added advantage of not requiring long-term hospitalization, since patients can be treated in outpatient departments.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

[First aid in excessive heat loss].

The main physiopathological changes occurring in heat loss and therapeutic warming stages are examined. Excessive heat loss in water is much more frequent than is imagined and effects: Swimmers through cutaneous transpiration and respiration. Sailors and surfers through heat dispersion in water and exposure to air and wind. Deep and Scuba divers due to respiratory mixes as well as heat dispersion. The first aid treatment of heat loss whether mild or severe is then analysed. As far as possible first aid should concentrate on maintaining the cardiorespiratory functions. Heat treatment should be reserved for specially equipped treatment centres.

Diving↗
PubMed1982

Normovolaemic haemodilution in spinal fusion for scoliosis.

Since January 1979 spinal fusions for scoliosis have been carried out at the Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute in Milan using normovolaemic haemodilution. The object is to eliminate the risks of blood transfusion and to reduce thromboembolic complications. The method is indicated in patients who are not anaemic and when the blood loss during operation can be controlled. This paper analyses the results in 95 consecutive spinal fusion operations for scoliosis. The authors conclude that the method can be safely used for this type of operation, particularly in young patients with moderate scoliosis (a curve of 50 degrees to 60 degrees). The aim of the operation in these cases is to improve the appearance of the back and prevent further deformity.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

[Comparative analysis of radiographic data of "structural changes" in the bones of divers and non-divers].

The Authors examine one thousand lone bone X-rays of professional divers and non-diving controls. The goal is to look for a correlation between hyperbaric exposure and bone alteration images type "dense bony islet" and "translucent cystic area" according to McCallum, Walder and Davidson. The results show a statistically non significant difference between divers and controls: Hip: Divers 31%, Controls 30%; Knee: Divers 17%, Controls 23%; Shoulder: Divers 22%, Controls 22.5%. The types of bone structural alterations studied never seemed to originate forms of aseptic bone necrosis but had a tendency to evolve favourably and independently from diving activity. These structural alterations are therefore deemed as non significant with regard to the bone risk of professional diving. The Authors suggest that until the real significance of these bone X-ray images is cleared by further research only the bone structural alteration which are within one centimeter from the articular surface should be considered for possible negative evolution.

Bone Diseases↗