Publications by authors named "A Torrisi"
Objectives: Concurrence of pregnancy and cancer diagnosis is increasingly frequent in Italy. The study aimed to compare women with pregnancy-associated cancers (PACs) to those of childbearing age, focusing on fertility, induced abortion, and miscarriage.
Methods: The population-based study included women aged 15-49 years, both with and without PAC, who were residents in the area covered by the 19 participating Cancer Registries between 2003 and 2015 and identified by individual deterministic linkage with the Hospital Discharge Database.
Introduction: Hernia repair is a common procedure performed by general surgeons. Introduced in 1990s, the use of laparoscopic hernia repair has recently increased and, consequently, rare complications previously unknown have been reported.
Presentation Of Case: A 43-years-old male patient who underwent a transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) procedure for symptomatic bilateral inguinal hernia.
Vitamin D3 is a crucial fat-soluble pro-hormone essential for bolstering bone health and fortifying immune responses within the human body. Orodispersible films (ODFs) serve as a noteworthy formulation strategically designed to enhance the rapid dissolution of vitamin D, thereby facilitating efficient absorption in patients. This innovative approach not only streamlines the assimilation process but also plays a pivotal role in optimizing patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes.
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- - The study investigates the prevalence and trends of pregnancy-associated cancer (PAC) in Italy, highlighting the growing concern as more women delay childbirth.
- - Utilizing data from 19 cancer registries covering 22% of the population, the research analyzed over 2.8 million pregnancies, identifying 3,559 cases of PAC with breast, thyroid, and melanoma cancers being the most common types.
- - Findings indicate a rising trend of PAC from 2003 to 2015, with 53.1% of cases resulting in delivery, emphasizing a shift in clinical practices for managing cancer during pregnancy, providing crucial insights for healthcare providers.
QoL Following Dacryocystorhinostomy: Linguistic Adaptation of Italian Version of GBI.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
September 2023
The Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) is a generic patient recorded outcome measure assessing the quality of life of patients undergoing ear nose and troth surgery. Although largely used in the clinical practice, it has never been adapted and validated in the Italian language. The aim of the study was to translate the original GBI from English to Italian and to examine its reliability for use in the Italian adult population of patients undergoing endonasal endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.
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