Publications by authors named "Antonino Bottari"
Article Synopsis
- - Oncocytic lesions are benign or precancerous tumors in the parotid gland, characterized by large, granular cells, and their diagnosis typically relies on imaging techniques and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy for histopathological examination.
- - Treatment options include surgery, conservative management, and radiation therapy (RT), but low doses of radiation can paradoxically encourage the growth of these lesions.
- - The prognosis for patients is usually good when lesions are benign and managed well, with ongoing research exploring the molecular effects of low-dose radiation on these tumors.
Objectives: The aim of our study is to compare the incidence of veno-venous shunts in male varicocele and evaluate the possibility to exclude them with manual compression or/and scrotal ligation in order to carry out the procedure of retrograde sclero-embolization.
Methods: In our retrospective study, all patients undergone retrograde sclerotherapy for varicocele in our Interventional Radiology Unit in the last four years were evaluated. Collaterals toward other venous shunts were identified and how many and which patients would be able to complete the procedure safely were considered.