Publications by authors named "Enzo Carlo Farina"

Background: Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in 2010 found 39 % compliance with hospital guidelines in Piedmont (Italy). The aim of the study was to estimate the appropriate use of antimicrobial prophylaxis and compliance with hospitals guidelines in surgical wards.

Methods: This survey study took place in 21 surgery wards of 4 public hospitals.

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Introduction: Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) occurs most frequently in the inferior vena cav (IVC). Since Perl's first description in 1871, about 300 cases of IVX have been reported in English literature. The Authors present their personal experience of two case of IVC leiomyosarcoma treated in their Institution.

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Objective: To evaluate the application of surgical site infection control procedures in general surgery departments in hospitals in the Piemonte region of Italy.

Design: The descriptive study entailed 1 week of observation in the general surgery departments and 1 week of observation in the operating rooms of 49 hospitals in Piemonte; the survey was conducted in 2003.

Methods: Data collection forms were designed to record information about presurgical patient preparation (form 1) and infection control practices routinely used by surgical teams (form 2).

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