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N Picardi

Publications and source records attributed to N Picardi.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources
PubMed1980

[Diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic problems of cystic pneumatosis of the colon].

Two cases of cystic pneumatosis of the colon raised clinical problems that were mainly concerned with the diagnostic difficulties posed by this disease. These can only be solved by correct employment of radiology and endoscopy. Reference is made to the proper therapeutic approach, which must be moderate and conservative in all cases. An account is given of the pathogenesis of this form and support is expressed for the most commonly held theory, namely that mechanical factors are responsible for the penetration of air into the wall of the intestine.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1979

[Criteria of surgical treatment in 148 cases of recto-sigmoid cancer].

The clinical aspects of cancer of the rectum and sigmoid colon are discussed, and stress is laid on the importance of symptomatological, radiological and endoscopical examination, including biopsy. A description is given of the surgical criteria employed in 148 cases, with particular attention to the indications for anterior resection of the rectum and abdominoperineal amputation of the rectum according to Miles.

Adenocarcinoma↗