Publications by authors named "Erica M Cavalli"

Background: Currently, the gold standard of treatment for extremity soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is limb-sparing surgery. When the upper extremity is involved, the functional outcome is frequently poor. A 1-step resection and functional reconstruction would be advisable to obtain a fast recovery.

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  • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) involves symptoms resulting from the compression of nerves and blood vessels in the upper thoracic area.
  • Recognizing specific clinical symptoms and using imaging techniques like X-rays, ultrasound, CT, and MRI are essential for an accurate diagnosis.
  • Treatment options for TOS can include conservative methods or surgical intervention, depending on the severity of the condition.
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  • - Rezafungin, an echinocandin, has a long elimination half-life enabling weekly dosing and is now approved for treating candidemia.
  • - Limited information exists regarding its long-term use and effectiveness against deep infections such as endocarditis and osteomyelitis.
  • - This report outlines its successful prolonged use in two cases of azole-resistant infections: one involving sacral osteomyelitis and another with prosthetic valve endocarditis linked to a thoracic aneurysm repair.
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Background: Open bone fractures represent a demanding clinical condition that can be life- or limb-threatening. For small- to medium-size soft tissue defects of the lower extremity, propeller perforator flaps are a viable option for reconstruction. We report our experience in Gustilo IIIB open fractures treatment with immediate coverage through propeller-based perforator flaps performed in acute setting.

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Introduction: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is still one of the most used free flaps to repair soft tissue defects of the head and neck. Among its main drawbacks, it presents severe donor site complications. We report our experience about the use of free-style propeller ulnar artery perforator flaps (UAP) to repair RFFF donor site.

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