Publications by authors named "E Mariani"

Objective: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a protocol of evidence based practices applied in major surgery. Open aortic aneurysm repair is major surgery in terms of complications and mortality. This study aimed to compare early outcomes of ERAS with a traditional post-operative protocol in patients undergoing elective open aortic surgery.

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  • * Researchers analyzed the outcomes of five male patients who underwent surgery for pDAAA between January 2018 and March 2023, finding no 30-day mortality and manageable complications during their follow-ups.
  • * The findings suggest that open surgical repair can be a viable treatment option for pDAAA, allowing for future interventions if needed, although more extensive research is recommended to establish broader treatment guidelines.
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Background: A critical issue in the preoperative assessment of a patient with a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) is death risk prediction. The traditional and modified Harborview Risk Score (tHRS and mHRS) consider readily available variables to estimate 30-day mortality. The aim of the study was to validate tHRS and mHRS in a rAAA external population.

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  • - Acquired aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare condition involving low blood cell counts and underdeveloped bone marrow, affecting 2-3 people per million in Western countries and more in East Asia.
  • - Treatments for severe aplastic anemia (SAA) have improved significantly, with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from a matched sibling donor considered the best first-line approach, although alternatives exist if a sibling donor isn't available.
  • - A guideline developed by pediatric hematologists aims to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing AA in children, based on evidence gathered and discussions held during consensus conferences, including adaptations made due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Preterm infants are at-risk for extrauterine growth restriction and downward percentile-crossing between birth and discharge. Increased energy and protein intake through fortification of human milk during the first weeks of life has been associated with improved short-term growth and better developmental outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether these benefits persist up to children school age.

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