Publications by authors named "F D'Acapito"
Multimodal treatment in peritoneal metastases (PM) from colorectal neoplasms may improve overall survival (OS). In this study, we reported our experience in using cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with intraperitoneal chemohyperthermia (HIPEC) for the treatment of peritoneal metastases (PM) from colorectal neoplasms. The first aim was to evaluate the overall survival of these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness of ab initio molecular dynamics in simulating EXAFS spectra from layered systems.
J Synchrotron Radiat
September 2024
The simulation of EXAFS spectra of thin films via ab initio methods is discussed. The procedure for producing the spectra is presented as well as an application to a two-dimensional material (WSe) where the effectiveness of this method in reproducing the spectrum and the linear dichroic response is shown. A series of further examples in which the method has been employed for the structural determination of materials are given.
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- This study compares two surgical methods, Hartmann's procedure (HP) and resection with primary anastomosis (RPA), for treating acute left-sided colonic emergencies among 1215 patients from 204 centers globally.
- Results showed that while HP was the more common treatment (57.3%), RPA was favored for younger patients with fewer health issues and those needing surgery sooner.
- The study concluded that although HP is still widely used, RPA might be the better option, emphasizing the importance of patient characteristics and surgeon experience in determining treatment choice.
Background: There is little evidence on KRAS mutational profiles in colorectal cancer (CRC) peritoneal metastases (PM). This study aims to determine the prevalence of specific KRAS mutations and their prognostic value in a homogeneous cohort of patients with isolated CRC PM treated with cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
Materials And Methods: Data were collected from 13 Italian centers, gathered in a collaborative group of the Italian Society of Surgical Oncology.
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- This study focuses on the local atomic structure of off-stoichiometric kesterites, specifically Cu2ZnSnS4, Cu2ZnSnSe4, and Cu2ZnGeSe4, highlighting how deviations from ideal composition affect their properties as solar cell materials.
- Researchers employ Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure Spectroscopy to analyze bond stretching force constants and examine changes in bond lengths related to off-stoichiometry at different temperatures.
- The findings reveal systematic trends in bond lengths, particularly in Cu-Se and Zn-Se bonds, providing insights into the influence of point defects on the materials' local structure and their implications for electronic properties in solar applications.