Michail Pitiakoudis

Summary

Affiliation: Democritus University of Thrace
Country: Greece

Publications

  1. ncbi Pelvic plastron secondary to acute appendicitis in a child presented as appendiceal intussusception. A case report
    Efstratios Christianakis
    Department of Anatomy, Nursing Faculty, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    Cases J 1:135. 2008
  2. ncbi Torsion of an intrahydrocelic sac in a child: A case report
    Efstratios Christianakis
    First Department of General Surgery, Piraeus General Hospital Tzaneio, Piraeus Athens, Greece
    Cases J 1:18. 2008
  3. ncbi Cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix: an incidental imaging finding in a patient with adenocarcinomas of the ascending and the sigmoid colon
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
    BMC Gastroenterol 3:30. 2003
  4. ncbi Esophageal and small bowel obstruction by occupational bezoar: report of a case
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    BMC Gastroenterol 3:13. 2003
  5. ncbi Double gall-bladder--two pathologies: a case report
    M Pitiakoudis
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Acta Chir Belg 108:261-3. 2008
  6. ncbi Quality training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: does it improve clinical outcome?
    M Pitiakoudis
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital, 68100 Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Tech Coloproctol 15:S17-20. 2011
  7. ncbi Mesna preserves hepatocyte regenerating capacity following liver radiofrequency ablation under Pringle maneuver
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 169:44-50. 2011
  8. ncbi Organ toxicity and mortality in propofol-sedated rabbits under prolonged mechanical ventilation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Anesth Analg 105:155-66. 2007
  9. ncbi Liver regeneration following radiofrequency ablation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 150:60-5. 2008
  10. ncbi Bacterial translocation in a rat model of large volume hepatic radiofrequency ablation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 161:250-8. 2010

Collaborators

  • Constantinos Simopoulos
  • Petros Zezos
  • Anastasia Oikonomou
  • Alexandra Giatromanolaki
  • Alexandra Tsaroucha
  • N Papanas
  • Anastasios J Karayiannakis
  • A Polychronidis
  • C D Scopa
  • Stelios-F Assimakopoulos
  • Petros Ypsilantis
  • Christina Tsigalou
  • Maria Lambropoulou
  • Nikolaos Papadopoulos
  • Efstratios Christianakis
  • Georgios Kouklakis
  • Sotirios Botaitis
  • Maria Politou
  • Andreas Nakos
  • Nikolaos Liratzopoulos
  • Ioannis Tentes
  • Dimitris N Lyras
  • Georgios Filippou
  • Nikolaos Paschalidis
  • Dimitrios Filippou
  • Spiros Rizos
  • Alexandros Kortsaris
  • Vasilios Didilis
  • Georgios Bougioukas
  • Dimitrios Mikroulis
  • Efthimios Sivridis
  • Konstantinos Simopoulos
  • Anthia Gatopoulou
  • Eleni Efraimidou
  • Eleni Efremidou
  • Constantinos Anagnostopoulos
  • Fotini Papachristou
  • Maria Panopoulou
  • Sofia Kartali
  • Dionysios Verettas
  • Konstantinos Kazakos
  • Athanasios Kotzakaris
  • Anna Kokka
  • George Agrogiannis
  • Maria Chorti
  • Panagiotis Prassopoulos
  • Anastasios Sakelaropoulos
  • Vasilios D Souftas
  • Christos Tsalikidis
  • Soultana Foutzitzi
  • Constantinos Papantzimas
  • Sebachedin Perente
  • Nikolaos Andromanakos
  • Constantinos Manolas
  • Georgios Theodoridis
  • Heleni Tsoukali
  • loannis Tentes
  • Dimitra Psalla
  • Nikolaos Papaioannou

Detail Information

Publications24

  1. ncbi Pelvic plastron secondary to acute appendicitis in a child presented as appendiceal intussusception. A case report
    Efstratios Christianakis
    Department of Anatomy, Nursing Faculty, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
    Cases J 1:135. 2008
    ..Although acute complicated appendicitis and appendiceal intussusception may represent possible causes of acute abdomen no similar cases have reported in the literature...
  2. ncbi Torsion of an intrahydrocelic sac in a child: A case report
    Efstratios Christianakis
    First Department of General Surgery, Piraeus General Hospital Tzaneio, Piraeus Athens, Greece
    Cases J 1:18. 2008
    ..The present case report represents the eleventh report of torsion of processus vaginalis saccular protrusion in the literature, being unique due to painless hematocele...
  3. ncbi Cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix: an incidental imaging finding in a patient with adenocarcinomas of the ascending and the sigmoid colon
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
    BMC Gastroenterol 3:30. 2003
    ..Primary adenocarcinomas of the appendix are uncommon. Mucoceles that result from mucinous adenocarcinomas of the appendix may be incidentally detected on imaging...
  4. ncbi Esophageal and small bowel obstruction by occupational bezoar: report of a case
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    BMC Gastroenterol 3:13. 2003
    ..Most bezoars are concretions of poorly digested food, which are usually formed initially in the stomach. Intestinal obstruction (esophageal and small bowel) caused by an occupational bezoar has not been reported...
  5. ncbi Double gall-bladder--two pathologies: a case report
    M Pitiakoudis
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Acta Chir Belg 108:261-3. 2008
    ..Predisposing factors for the development of gall-stones in one gall-bladder only, as well as surgical options, are briefly discussed...
  6. ncbi Quality training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: does it improve clinical outcome?
    M Pitiakoudis
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital, 68100 Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Tech Coloproctol 15:S17-20. 2011
    ..We concluded that a structured training program with pre-clinical phase focused on basic skill acquisition and a clinical phase focused on mentoring from experts can shorten the learning curve and improve clinical outcomes...
  7. ncbi Mesna preserves hepatocyte regenerating capacity following liver radiofrequency ablation under Pringle maneuver
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 169:44-50. 2011
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  8. ncbi Organ toxicity and mortality in propofol-sedated rabbits under prolonged mechanical ventilation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Anesth Analg 105:155-66. 2007
    ..In this study we investigated organ toxicity and mortality of propofol sedation at large doses in prolonged mechanically ventilated rabbits and determined the role of propofol's lipid vehicle...
  9. ncbi Liver regeneration following radiofrequency ablation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 150:60-5. 2008
    ..Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the liver leads to reduction of liver parenchymal volume. We sought to evaluate the regenerative response of the liver following RFA...
  10. ncbi Bacterial translocation in a rat model of large volume hepatic radiofrequency ablation
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Surg Res 161:250-8. 2010
    ..In this experimental study, we investigated the possibility of bacterial translocation, constituting a potential cause of infectious complications, after performing large volume hepatic radiofrequency ablation (RFA)...
  11. ncbi The histological and immunohistochemical aspects of bile reflux in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
    Andreas Nakos
    Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Dragana, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Gastroenterol Res Pract 2011:905872. 2011
    ..Conclusions. Bile reflux gastropathy is associated with GERD severity, but not with oncogene expression or apoptotic discrepancies of the upper GI mucosa...
  12. ncbi Does gender affect laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
    Sotirios Botaitis
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 18:157-61. 2008
    ..On the other hand, there may be an increased need for surgeons to strongly advice male patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis to undergo early intervention...
  13. ncbi The contribution of acute cholecystitis, obesity, and previous abdominal surgery on the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
    Constantinos Simopoulos
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Am Surg 73:371-6. 2007
    ..However, the presence of inflammation alone or in combination with obesity and/or previous (especially upper) abdominal surgery is the main factor that influences the adverse outcomes of LC...
  14. ncbi Is laparoscopic resection the appropriate management of a jejunal gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? Report of a case
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexanroupolis, Dragana Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 20:e160-3. 2010
    ..These findings were consistent with the features of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course, and after 10 months of follow-up, she is well without any evidence of tumor recurrence...
  15. ncbi Endoscopic treatment of a gastrocutaneous fistula using the over-the-scope-clip system: a case report
    Georgios Kouklakis
    Endoscopy Unit, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Dragana 68100, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Diagn Ther Endosc 2011:384143. 2011
    ..Endoscopic application of the OTSC device was safe and effective for the treatment of a gastrocutaneous fistula...
  16. ncbi Total Splenectomy due to an Unexpected "Complication" after Successful Extended Laparoscopic Partial Decapsulation of a Giant Epidermoid Splenic Cyst: A Case Report
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    2nd Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, 68100 Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Case Report Med 2011:318208. 2011
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  17. ncbi Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in elderly patients
    Alexandros Polychronidis
    2nd Department of Surgery Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandropoulis 68100, Greece
    J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 17:309-13. 2008
    ..The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of LC in the treatment of gallstones in the elderly (> or = 75 years old)...
  18. ncbi Effects of subchronic ifosfamide-mesna treatment on testes and semen characteristics in the rabbit
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68 100, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Reprod Toxicol 17:699-708. 2003
    ..Germinal epithelium recovery was not complete because although sperm characteristics returned to pretreatment values, not all histological alterations were ameliorated...
  19. ncbi Dose related effects of ifosfamide on enterocyte apoptosis in different sites of the rabbit intestine
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Toxicology 200:135-43. 2004
    ..We investigated the potential dose related apoptotic effect of subchronic administration of the alkylating chemotherapeutic agent ifosfamide in different sites of the small and large rabbit intestine...
  20. ncbi Spontaneous idiopathic pneumoperitoneum presenting as an acute abdomen: a case report
    Michail Pitiakoudis
    Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital, 68100 Dragana Alexandroupolis, Greece
    J Med Case Reports 5:86. 2011
    ..abstract:..
  21. ncbi The effect of platelet-rich plasma gel in the early phase of patellar tendon healing
    Dimitris N Lyras
    Democritus University of Thrace, Argyrokastrou 31B, Vrilissia, Athens, Greece
    Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 129:1577-82. 2009
    ..The aim of this study is to assess if an application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel would improve the mechanical properties of rabbit's patellar tendon after resecting its central portion...
  22. ncbi Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in obese patients
    Constantinos Simopoulos
    Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Obes Surg 15:243-6. 2005
    ..Moreover, the rapid mobilization and hospital discharge following LC may provide extra benefit to these patients...
  23. ncbi Peroral transgastric endoscopic procedures in pigs: feasibility, survival, questionings, and pitfalls
    Constantinos Simopoulos
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Thrace, Greece
    Surg Endosc 23:394-402. 2009
    ..We present our experience with these procedures in a porcine survival model and expose the technical difficulties and worries about their application in humans...
  24. ncbi Tolerance to propofol's sedative effect in mechanically ventilated Rabbits
    Petros Ypsilantis
    Laboratory of Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
    Anesth Analg 103:359-65, table of contents. 2006
    ..0 +/- 2.7 h and then gradually decreased for 24.6 +/- 4.7 h. In conclusion, all rabbits developed tolerance to propofol's sedative effect within the first hours of administration related to changes to the drug's metabolic clearance...