Publications by authors named "A A RENZI"

Purpose: Postoperative pain is a major concern for patients undergoing ultrasound scalpel-assisted hemorrhoidectomy, potentially exacerbated by delayed wound healing. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an intimate cleansing gel containing chlorhexidine, hyaluronic acid, and other anti-inflammatory agents (Antroclean Fisioderm) on postoperative pain, itching, and wound healing in patients who had undergone this procedure.

Methods: This multicenter observational case-control study involved a cohort of consecutive adult patients who underwent hemorrhoidectomy using an ultrasound device.

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Aims/background: Infertility diagnosis and related treatment can cause profound psychological discomfort and a variety of psychopathological symptoms. This study aims at investigating Referential Process linguistic measures applied to autobiographical memories of women facing fertility issues, hypothesising to find different elaboration and symbolisation capabilities according to the specific memories expressed.

Design/methods: Forty-four women (mean age 36.

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  • Hematopoietic neoplasms in dogs are common but their link to pregnancy is rarely documented, presenting numerous challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
  • A case study of a pregnant Bernese Mountain Dog revealed advanced hematopoietic cancer and hypercalcemia, leading to the dog's death shortly after diagnosis, before any treatment could be initiated.
  • Post-mortem analysis indicated the cancer primarily affected the uterus and placenta but did not involve the fetuses, suggesting that pregnancy may create a unique immune environment that could increase susceptibility to such conditions.
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  • Central pain sensitivity (CS) is when the brain reacts more strongly to pain signals, even if they aren’t that intense.
  • The study looked at how things like personality, childhood experiences, and mental health affect CS in women with chronic headaches.
  • It found that certain psychological factors significantly impact CS levels and the overall quality of life for these patients, suggesting that understanding their mental state can help doctors give better treatments.
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Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is delivered before surgery to allow less extensive tumour resection, but the optimal surgical margin width after NAC is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of reassigned margins on local recurrence after NAC in dogs with mast cell tumours (MCTs).

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted for dogs with MCTs undergoing NAC consisting of vinblastine and prednisolone, subsequent tumour resection and lymphadenectomy, and a minimum follow-up of 6 months.

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