Laparoscopic treatment of idiopathic jejuno-jejunal intussusception in an adult.

Here we present the case of a 29-year-old female patient who underwent to laparoscopic reduction of idhiopatic jejuno-jenunal intussusception, a very rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults. Laparoscopic exploration represents the best approach in adults. Unfortunately, manoeuvres of laparoscopic reduction are difficult and conversion to laparotomy is often needed.

Contamination risk for operators performing semi-closed HIPEC procedure using cisplatin.

Aims: Aim of this study was to assess operators' safety while performing a semi-closed HIPEC procedure for peritoneal carcinomatosis using cisplatin drugs.

Methods: Environmental air, theater personnel urine, operators' gloves and hand skin contamination were assessed during two non-consecutive working days. Six operating surgeons, two anesthesiologists and two theater nurses were included in the study.

Treatment of diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) by cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC.

Aim: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is a rare and locally aggressive tumor with poor prognosis, related in most cases to asbestos exposure. It is increasing in frequency, but currently no standard therapy is available. The biology of this disease is still poorly understood.

Prevalence and risk factors for Chlamydia trachomatis infection in young women in north-west of Italy.

Aim: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infection, risk factors and best predictors of infection in young sexually active women in north-west of Italy.

Methods: One thousand one hundred and eighty 18-24 years old women of family planning clinics and three STI Clinics over Turin city area underwent vaginal swabs to detect infection and completed a questionnaire. Logistic regression and multivariate analysis identified risk factors and a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the model accuracy.