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..The "remodeling" process is made possible through a process of incorporation, where a reproduction of a site-specific tissue similar to the original host tissue is created...

..Moreover the presence of some relevant genetic polymorphisms will be studied in different genes such as IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha, and IL-1 cluster...

..Brazil, Finland and US emergency surgery models are presented discussing all criticisms showed during the WSES Summer Meeting 2008...

..The aim of this prospective study was to compare the SC response after emergency resection with that after elective resections of colorectal carcinoma...

..The effect of two antibiotic treatments for early prophylaxis was studied in the taurocholate model of necrotizing pancreatitis in the rat...

..This prospective analysis describes all cadaveric renal allografts transplanted at our center that were preserved with PP using Celsior solution...

..This paper describes the problems of minimally invasive resection of gastric GISTs and compares this experience with an extensive literature review...

..The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of incisional hernia repair using PDC as a mesh in complicated cases involving contamination...

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..Angiosarcoma (AS) is a rare, invasive malignancy originating from endothelial cells caused by many different clinical situations. AS following radiotherapy for breast cancer after conservative surgery is a rare but well-known association...

..To compare the genomic signatures of wild-type (WT) and mutated GISTs and the murine interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) to find markers of cell differentiation and other functions that may identify cells that give rise to WT tumours...

..Both young adult with WT GIST had the over-expression of IGF1R at mRNA and protein level. These results further confirm the hypothesis that IGF1R may be a potential therapeutic target in GISTs lacking KIT and PDGFRA mutations...

..Recurrence of disease after resection was predominantly intra-abdominal. Conclusions: Tumor size, mitotic count, and microscopic margins of resection predict disease-free survival in patients with primary GIST...

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..TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00746850...

..This technique confirmed that biological prostheses can be used safely and effectively for implantation in sites of infection...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Lichtenstein's hernioplasty using Surgisis Inguinal Hernia Matrix (SIHM; Cook, Bloomington, Indiana) compared with polypropylene (PP; Angiologica, Pavia, Italy)...

..This score combines three independent predictors of Local Recurrence. The VNPI has recently been updated with the addition of age as a fourth parameter into the scoring system (University of Southern California/ VNPI)...

..Ertapenem and Ampicillin-sulbactam are recommended as primary treatment agents for localized peritonitis by both the SIS and IDSA guidelines...

..An extra stitch is placed between the two tails to close the new deep orifice. We conclude that an hernioplasty using Surgisis IHM is feasible with promising results...

..This report would suggest that IGF1R overexpression in KIT/PDGFRA WT GIST could be driven by the loss-of-function of the SDH mitochondrial complex...

..The aim of this experimental study in a rat model was to assess the role of some materials, when combined with PP, in preventing the adhesions' formation...

..The present clinical study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of icodextrin 4% in decreasing the incidence, extent, and severity of adhesions in patients after abdominal surgery for ASBO...

..The diagnostic and therapeutic role of water-soluble contrast medium (Gastrografin) in ASIO is still debated. This study was designed to determine the therapeutic role of Gastrografin in patients with ASIO...

..Thus, this study showed that in a small series of patients the SIS elicits an antibody response without clinical rejection of the xenograft and minimal postoperative complications...

..This is the first report, to our knowle dge, that identifies SDHA inactivation as a common oncogenic event in GISTs that lack a mutation in KIT and PDGFRA...

..Aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate whether the use of harmonic scalpel (HA) during VLC for AC, allowing a potentially better hemostasis and biliostasis, can decrease the conversion rate...

..Overall mortality rates of 33-73% have been reported. The aim of this study was to report the experience with necrotizing fasciitis of an emergency surgery department...

..This pathology has several complications, including free intestinal perforation. The aim of this study was to analytically summarize all the pertinent literature discussing the various treatments for TB-related perforations...

..Research interest and clinical evidence are increasing in adhesions prevention. Hyaluronic acid-carboxycellulose membrane and icodextrin may reduce incidence of adhesions...

..The aim of the present review is to provide the main indications to face the principal pathologies an emergency surgeon has to face with during his daily activity...

..CONCLUSIONS: In emergency intestinal surgery comparable results can be achieved using mechanical and manual anastomoses...

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..Moreover, we discuss some biological aspects of this relatively rare occurrence and the resulting clinical implications. These findings may help clinicians to manage lung metastases arising from GISTs in future...

..In order to address these disadvantages, a collagen-based material, the porcine small-intestinal submucosa mesh (Surgisis Inguinal Hernia Matrix, Cook Surgical, Bloomington, IN, USA), has recently been developed for hernia repair...

..The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic capability of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in a large series of patients with blunt abdominal trauma...

..This study evaluated the incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing general surgery, the risk factors associated with POD, and its impact on hospital stay and mortality...

..Major liver trauma in polytraumatic patients accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to assess prognostic factors for morbidity and mortality in patients with severe liver trauma undergoing perihepatic packing...

..Rarely this disease has to be treated by the surgeon but operations may be indicated in case of medical treatment failure...

..Thus Lichtenstein's hernioplasty using the Surgisis inguinal hernia matrix soft-tissue graft in immunodepressed patients promises safety and efficacy...

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..Recurrence rate was significantly lower in prosthetic treated group. CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that prosthetic repair of complicated IH is feasible in selected cases allowing abdominal wall anatomy re-establishment...

..This is the first report of combined heart and split liver in two adults which may suggest new strategies for organ transplantations...

..Indications for repair of abdominal hernia are well established and widely diffused. Controversies still exist about the indication in using the different prosthetic materials and principally about the biological ones...

..Most patients have an unresectable disease and do not have any other therapeutical options except for clinical trials...

..W. solution. When using Celsior during multiple-organ donor harvesting it would be possible to perform an in situ flush of all intra-abdominal and intrathoracic organs with a single cold storage solution...

..8 and 72.5% respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Harvesting technique from old donors is not so different from standard procedure: however it is fundamental surgeon's experience to optimize organ retrieval from these donors...

..Thus, this study aimed to compare the ROS formation that occurs during postanoxic reoxygenation in isolated normal and fatty livers...

..Reduction of these complications may be achieved by improved surgical management, preventive measures, prompt diagnosis, and a reduced immunosuppressive protocol...

..The preliminary results of this study showed that Surgisis allowed rapid regeneration of mucosa and smooth muscle and therefore may be a promising material for the creation of a neointestine...

..The aim of this study was to evaluate kidney weight (cadaveric donor) and its relationship to creatinine clearance (CrCl) after 12 months posttransplantation...

..To evaluate the practice of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) in Italy...

..CONCLUSIONS: Lichtenstein's hernioplasty using the Surgisis gold soft tissue graft has a promising safety and efficacy...