Publications by authors named "Ferlito F"

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  • The study investigates the grapevine's phenotypic plasticity and how its response to different environments is influenced by genetic and environmental interactions.
  • It involves RNA sequencing of Cabernet Sauvignon and Aglianico grape berries from different locations in Italy, revealing 11,887 differentially expressed genes, with Aglianico showing more significant responses.
  • The research highlights the correlation between weather conditions and gene expression, identifying key genes that may serve as markers for grape quality and genetic identification based on growing conditions.*
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The adoption of soil and water conservation measures (SWCM) is essential for improving the use of natural resources and making the agro-systems more resilient to climate change. In this context, a three-years trial was carried-out in an orange orchard characterized by different soil management (SM, i.e.

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Unlabelled: The quantification of soil carbon dioxide (CO) flux represents an indicator of the agro-ecosystems sustainability. However, the monitoring of these fluxes is quite challenging due to their high spatially-temporally variability and dependence on environmental variables and soil management practices.In this study, soil CO fluxes were measured using a low-cost accumulation chamber, that was realized for the surveys, in an orange orchard managed under different soil management (SM, bare mulched soils) and water regime (WR, full irrigation regulated deficit irrigation) strategies.

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The cultivated grapevine, subsp. , possesses a rich biodiversity with numerous varieties. Each variety adapts differently to varying pedoclimatic conditions, which greatly influence the terroir expression of wine regions.

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The intima-media thickness (IMT) and its irregularities or ulcerations in the common carotid artery (CCA) are useful tools as sentinel biomarkers for the integrity of the cardiovascular system. Total homocysteine and lipoprotein levels are the most commonly used elements in cardiovascular risk stratification. Duplex ultrasound (DUS), associated with serum biomarkers, can be used simply to assess the degree of atherosclerotic disease and cardiovascular risk.

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Conservation agriculture (i.e., minimized soil disturbance and permanent soil covering) and living mulches represent two agroecological practices that can improve soil fertility, spontaneous flora, and beneficial insect communities.

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  • * This study analyzed how revascularization procedures impacted amputation rates in infected DFU patients, revealing a major amputation rate of 6.2% and a minor amputation rate of 17% among 267 patients treated between 2016 and 2021.
  • * The findings suggest that aggressive revascularization techniques can lower amputation rates and improve ulcer healing, while also emphasizing the importance of biomarkers for early diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
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Introduction: Type 2 endoleaks (T2EL) occur after 10%-25% of endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs and increase the risk factor of endograft repair failure and rupture. Herein we report a case of endovascular treatment of T2EL where we performed a trans-limb embolization.

Presentation Of Case: A 63-years-old male previously treated for AAA with endovascular aortic aneurysms repair (EVAR), showed an angio-CT scan followup with a type 2 endoleak fed from inferior mesenteric artery (AMI) with growth of AAA greater of 1 cm than preoperative CT-scan and increase of chronic lumbar pain.

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Introduction: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is the first treatment option for many thoracic aortic pathologies. Especially after aortic dissections, it is possible to have progression during follow-up with appearance of new lesions on arterial wall. Herein, we report a case of Penetrating Aortic Ulcer (PAU) post release of Thoracic endoprosthesis.

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Introduction: Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has been indicated as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy in high risk patients. Sometimes, an aortic arch can be anatomically unfavourable for CAS. Herein we report our experience in a case of CAS with transcervical approach.

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Background: Hybrid treatments (HT) aim to reduce conventional open surgery invasiveness and address multilevel peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Herein, the simultaneous HT treatment in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is reported.

Methods: Retrospective analysis, for the period from May 2012 to April 2018, of patients presenting multilevel PAD with CLTI addressed with simultaneous HT.

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Introduction: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has been associated with endothelial dysfunction. This hypercoagulable state coming from the endothelial injury pones COVID-19 patients to a higher risk for thrombosis. COVID 19 diabetic patients are more exposed to peripheral vascular disease progression.

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Introduction: Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) has been increasingly associated with thromboembolic complications. COVID-19 infection has a thrombogenic potential for stents. Herein, we report a case of stent thrombosis in diabetic obese patient COVID-19 positive where was previously released a Multilayer Flow Modulator stent (MFM) for large popliteal aneurysm.

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Previous researches have demonstrated the bioenergetic potential of agri-food Mediterranean wastes showing that anaerobic co-digestion is a valuable solution for Mediterranean areas. This implies a great interest for anaerobic digestates use in agriculture to replace fertilizers. The present study aimed at: i) producing knowledge on continuous anaerobic co-digestion of feedstock mixture composed by different Mediterranean agri-food wastes in terms of multielemental characterization and ii) assessing the agronomic value of industrial anaerobic digestate (AD) based on the potential as fertiliser in nursery condition for the citrus seedlings.

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Introduction: Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) has revolutionized the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms. Innovative techniques as chimney and periscope grafts can improve the outcomes of procedure. Herein, we report a case in emergency of huge Thoracic aortic aneurism.

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Introduction: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in diabetic patients is a significant cause of Morbility. Long arterial occlusion in patient previously treated can require unusual and complex solution. Herein we report a case of complicated bypass in diabetic patient with history of bypass for bilateral popliteal aneurysm.

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Introduction: COVID-19 is an infectious disease that has been associated not only with respiratory complications. The COVID-19 disease includes, also damage to other organ systems as well as coagulopathy. The present report describes a case of COVID-19 presenting with acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) and subsequent acute limb ischemia (ALI).

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Introduction: Stent-graft infection in peripheral arteries is rare and potentially dangerous. The use of hybrid procedures, in complicated patients previously treated, involves an increase of infective risk especially in no collaborative patients.

Presentation Of Case: We report a case of rare stent-graft infection in a patient treated for a Rutherford IV Multiple Peripheral Arterial Disease (MPAD) involving the right iliac-femoral axis with stenosis on deep femoral artery due to a previously stenting procedure for Superficial Femoral artery (SFA) stenosis.

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Introduction: Endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) with the Nellix system was introduced to reduce endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) perioperative complications, especially endoleaks. Herein we report a case of successful type 1A endoleak managed with detachable coils embolization after EVAS.

Presentation Of Case: A 77-year-old male was referred for abdominal pain.

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  • *Methods*: Data were collected from patients with significant popliteal artery stenosis who underwent treatment with the Luminor® balloon, measuring various outcomes including technical success, complications, and long-term patency over a median follow-up of about 22 months.
  • *Results*: The treatment showed a 100% technical success rate with acceptable safety; after 24 months, survival was 97%, and primary patency was 96.9%, indicating the Luminor® is effective, although larger studies
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Introduction: Infrarenal abdominal aortic coarctation (AAC) is an extremely rare disease. It can be associated with renal artery stenosis determining secondary renal hypertension.

Presentation Of Case: We report a case of AAC in young female patient presenting systemic hypertension non-responder to medical treatment.

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Introduction: Spontaneous acute aortic syndrome (IAAS) is rarely localized in the infrarenal aorta. The endovascular approach is preferred over conventional open surgery with fewer complications. However, dedicated endovascular devices for IAAS treatment are unavailable.

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The first line approach for subclavian steal syndrome is PTA-stenting of subclavian artery. When the ipsilateral vertebral artery origin is involved or in closed proximity of the atherosclerotic lesion in the subclavian artery PTA-stenting is at risk of ipsilateral vertebral artery coverage. Herein we report our experience with DEB to address lesions involving the subclavian artery and the origin of the ipsilateral vertebral artery.

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Diabetic ulceration of the foot is a major global medical, social and economic problem and is the most frequent end-point of diabetic complications. A retrospective analysis from February 2017 to May 2019 of diabetic patients presenting below-the-knee artery disease (PAD) was carried out. Only patients treated with endovascular techniques as first choice treatment were evaluated.

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  • * Researchers analyzed data from four male patients treated between January 2017 and December 2018, all of whom had neurological symptoms and successful treatment outcomes with no complications reported.
  • * The findings suggest that using proximal EPDs can improve safety during the procedure by minimizing stroke risks, but further research with more patients is needed to confirm these results.
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