Publications by authors named "C Turetta"
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- The study aimed to evaluate whether using a V-Y reconstructive flap after surgery for vulvar cancer improves surgical outcomes compared to surgery without reconstruction.
- It involved a comparison of 361 patients, identifying risk factors for complications, with results showing that higher body mass index, diabetes, and age were linked to increased risk of wound issues.
- Findings indicated that V-Y reconstruction significantly decreased postoperative complications, especially in patients with larger lesions, highlighting its benefits for those with significant surgical defects.
Feather analysis is an ethical and effective method for assessing the exposure of wild birds to environmental contamination due to trace elements and organic pollutants. We used feather to monitor the exposure to three toxic and non-essential metals (Hg, Cd, and Pb) and rare earth elements (REEs) of Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) breeding in different coastal areas (Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Abruzzo, and Apulia) along the Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea. Feathers (n = 113) were collected from April to June.
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- Early menopause from gynecological cancer treatment is a significant health issue, with hormone replacement therapy (HRT) being the most effective but underutilized solution among survivors and BRCA mutation carriers.
- A national survey conducted by the MITO group revealed that while a majority of healthcare professionals discuss HRT, fewer are actually willing to prescribe it, especially for ovarian and endometrial cancer patients.
- Despite some concerns, most respondents view HRT as safe for BRCA mutation patients after surgery, indicating a need for greater support and education to encourage its use in clinical settings.
Serous tubal intraepithelial carcinoma (STIC) is a precancerous lesion of high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC). Usually, it arises from the fimbrial end of the tube, and it is associated with metastatic potential. On average, the time to progress from STIC to HGSOC is 6.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder among young women, correlated with hyperandrogenism. Among the symptoms of PCOS, vocal alterations are quite unknown. Dysphonia may be related to hyperandrogenism, and there is no consensus about its prevalence and the severity of vocal disorders, which can cause noticeable discomfort.
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