Publications by authors named "A Sarri"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of upper limb lymphoedema and diagnostic accuracy of bioimpedance spectroscopy. A comprehensive validation in a Brazilian population.
Ecancermedicalscience
December 2023
Unlabelled: Lymphoedema is a complication of breast cancer treatment. Its early diagnosis is related to a good prognosis for lymphoedema treatment. The bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) evaluates changes in extracellular fluid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Radical prostatectomy (RP) is a definitive surgical therapy for localized prostate cancer. Evidence suggests that the poor ergonomics of surgeons during RP may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and loss of productivity. Since each surgery modality has its physical demands, we compared the ergonomic risk between laparoscopic (LRP) and robotic-assisted (RARP) radical prostatectomy.
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- Oncoplastic surgery (OS) aims to enhance the aesthetic results of breast-conserving surgery (BCS), but there is limited research on what causes unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes in patients.
- A study evaluated 300 patients who underwent breast surgery, analyzing both self-evaluations and photographic assessments of cosmetic results, focusing on various factors such as age, BMI, tumor size, and surgical specimen weight.
- Results showed that younger patients, those with larger tumors, and specific patient characteristics were more likely to report unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes, highlighting the need for better considerations in surgical planning.
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- Novel molecular diagnostic tests, specifically T2 magnetic resonance (T2MR) assays, are being assessed for their effectiveness in quickly identifying pathogens in patients suspected of bacteraemia.
- In a study with 208 patients, T2MR assays reported results significantly faster than traditional blood culture methods, although they had some invalid report rates (6.73% for T2B, 9.9% for T2R).
- The T2MR assays demonstrated high negative predictive values, indicating their potential for quickly ruling out bacteraemia and aiding in better antimicrobial stewardship in intensive care settings.