Publications by authors named "G Carmen Dell'Anna"
: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) are a heterogeneous group of tumors with unique biological characteristics and complications, including thromboembolism. This systematic review evaluates the incidence, types, and clinical outcomes of venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) in NEN patients. : A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Embase was conducted to identify studies on TEs in NENs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEndoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided interventions have revolutionized the management of malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) and gastric outlet obstruction (GOO), providing minimally invasive alternatives with improved outcomes. These procedures have significantly reduced the need for high-risk surgical interventions or percutaneous alternatives and have provided effective palliative care for patients with advanced gastrointestinal and bilio-pancreatic malignancies. EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) techniques, including hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS), choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS), and antegrade stenting (EUS-AS), offer high technical and clinical success rates, with a good safety profile particularly when Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is not feasible.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Delayed gastric conduit emptying (DGCE) occurs in 15-39% of patients who undergo esophagectomy. Intra-Pyloric Injection of Botulinum Toxin (IPBT), Pneumatic Balloon Dilation (PBD), and the same session combination (BTPD) represent the main endoscopic procedures, but comparative data are currently unavailable. : We retrospectively analyzed prospectively collected data on all consecutive patients with DGCE treated endoscopically with IPBT, PBD, or BTPD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Endoscopic Management of Zenker's Diverticulum: A Comprehensive Review.
Diagnostics (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Zenker's Diverticulum (ZD) is a common throat condition caused by a herniation of tissue, leading to difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) in most patients.
- Traditional surgery for ZD has high technical challenges and can result in significant complications, prompting interest in less invasive endoscopic methods.
- Newer endoscopic techniques like Zenker-POEM and Per Oral Endoscopic Septomyotomy offer alternative treatment options, which are discussed along with their pros, cons, and potential future developments.
Introduction: Although gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) has shown substantial efficacy in patients with medically refractory gastroparesis (GP), comprehensive long-term data on its effectiveness are lacking.
Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis including observational studies assessing long-term efficacy after G-POEM in patients with refractory GP. Our primary outcome was the pooled rate of clinical success 1-year after G-POEM.