Publications by authors named "F Porzio"
Background: The prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) considerably varies by ethnicity. High-risk populations include patients from Eastern Europe (EEP), the Middle East and North Africa (MENAP) and South Asia (SAP).
Methods: This retrospective study aims to highlight cardiovascular risk factors and specific coronary findings in high-risk immigrant groups.
Purpose: The study aimed to assess the long-term results of the stapled hemorrhoidopexy (SH) using high-volume devices equipped with innovative technology, evaluating recurrence rate, complications rate, and patients' satisfaction.
Methods: All the patients who underwent SH using high-volume devices (TST Starr plus, Touchstone International Medical Science Corp., Ltd.
Article Synopsis
- Proctology was significantly impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a study aimed at assessing the current status of proctologic practice across three regions in Italy - North, Centre, and South.
- A survey involving 299 specialists highlighted demographics, with a predominance of men and consultants, and showed that those in the South faced a higher risk of infection.
- The findings indicate that surgical practice was more likely to continue in areas not solely focused on COVID-19 care, emphasizing the need for targeted management strategies moving forward.
Background: In the past, most people sought medical information by consulting health care professionals. Nowadays, many people started to use online resources to access medical information.
Objective: The study aims to investigate whether YouTube videos on hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid surgery can be a useful e-learning source for the general population, surgical trainees and specialists.