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S Puleo

Publications and source records attributed to S Puleo.

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PubMed1989

[Motor disorders of the esophagus in gastro-esophageal reflux disease].

The Authors report their experience in the study of oesophageal motor abnormalities in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. By an electromanometric test in 50 subjects (20 healthy volunteers and 30 patients with oesophagitis), they evaluated the results concluding that: 1) LES low pressure is correlated significantly with oesophagitis; 2) oesophageal peristaltic dysfunction could be the effect of oesophagitis rather than its cause.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

[Role of gonadal phlebography in the diagnosis of cryptorchidism].

The authors describe the diagnostic procedures for testicular localization in patients with non palpable undescended testes. They consider the procedures as invasive and non invasive. The first procedures include ultrasonography, C.T. and N.M.R., the second ones laparoscopy, selective arteriography and venography of the spermatic vessels. Anatomy of spermatic venous system and catheterization techniques are described. Conclusions are that when non invasive procedures fail to localize the testis, gonadal venography is the procedure of choice for the correct diagnosis. Preoperative testicular localization often reduces the extent of surgical exploration and the anesthesia time. These patients have to undergo surgical treatment also when gonadal venography shows a blinding end vein in the inguinal canal, because of the intra-abdominal testis possible degeneration.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Cholecystectomy and colorectal cancer: an improbable correlation.

Several scientists have mentioned the cause and effect relationship between cholecystectomy and onset of large bowel cancer but have reached no real conclusions since the valid theoretical premises have often been denied by clinical series. In this report also, no statistically significant correlations between cholecystectomy and colorectal cancer have been found. It is suggested that this operation is only an epiphenomenon of a different etiologic phase, for instance, type of diet.

Cholecystectomy↗
PubMed1988

Radio-hyperthermia for subcutaneous metastasis of hemangiopericytoma of the mediastinum: case report.

Hemangiopericytoma is a rare type of neoplasia originating from the Zimmermann pericytes and can arise in numerous sites. As it is difficult to correlate the histologic aspect with the prognosis, it was considered advisable to take account of other factors such as age and tumoral site. Aggressive surgery followed by irradiation therapy is suggested as the most suitable management. Hyperthermia also was adopted in treating subcutaneous metastasis, but its role has yet to be fully defined.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1988

Leiomyosarcoma of the spermatic cord. Case report and review of the literature.

An additional case of leiomyosarcoma of spermatic cord which brings the total reported number to 49, is described. The case is compared with the others and further data on histogenesis and histological behaviour of the tumor, are given. Surgical treatment and role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, are discussed.

Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols↗
PubMed1988

Treatment of bacterial peritonitis.

Cefotetan is a semi-synthetic cephamycin antibiotic. It has combined activity against aerobes and anaerobes which makes it of particular use in the treatment and prevention of intra-abdominal infections in the surgical patient. In the course of 3 years we have evaluated the therapeutic use of cefotetan in 107 patients. Early in the evaluation of this antibiotic we used cefotetan in combination with aminoglycosides in 35 severely ill patients with intra-abdominal infections. These patients were generally in poor condition. Good results were obtained in this high risk group. A further 72 patients received cefotetan monotherapy, usually at a dose of 2 g twice daily. The majority of these patients presented with intra-abdominal infections. Overall a successful clinical response of 94% was obtained with antibiotic therapy. In conclusion the results obtained support the therapeutic use of cefotetan in the treatment of moderate to severe intra-abdominal infection.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Doppler test after microvascular anastomoses and evaluation of somatostatin administration in segmental canine pancreas autotransplantation. A preliminary study.

Segmental pancreatic transplantation still involves a certain number of possible technical complications. The experimental studies in dogs reported here evaluate the effectiveness of vascular microanastomoses using doppler velocimetry in two groups of dogs which underwent segmental pancreatic autotransplantation. One group was protected by intraoperative somatostatin infusion, while the other was kept as control. The obtained results indicate that the doppler-test revealed early vascular complications (2/20 animals) and that somatostatin administration may play a major role in the prophylaxis of pancreatitis.

Animals↗
PubMed1983

Fractures of the C-1 vertebra: report of two cases documented with computed tomography.

Two cases of vertical fractures through the anterior arch of C-1 vertebrae are described. One was associated with an additional fracture through the posterior arch on the opposite side in the region of the vertebral artery sulcus, and the other with an additional horizontal fracture through the anterior arch. Both patients were neurologically asymptomatic. Diagnosis was made by computed tomography.

Adolescent↗