Publications by authors named "G Petracca"
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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.
Purpose: Pneumatosis intestinalis is a radiological finding with incompletely understood pathogenesis. To date, there are no protocols to guide surgical intervention.
Methods: A systematic review of literature, according to PRISMA criteria, was performed.
Purpose: Selection of an appropriate mesh reinforcement for hernia repair in contaminated fields is a significant problem for surgeons. To date the proper mesh for contaminated fields has not been found. Biosynthetic meshes have emerged as new treatment option in contaminated fields.
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- This study investigates the relationship between plasma leucine-rich α-2 glycoprotein 1 (LRG1), a proinflammatory molecule, and plasma ceramides in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- It measured six specific ceramides, known to be linked to cardiovascular risk, among a group of 99 non-insulin-treated postmenopausal women with an average age of 72.
- The findings indicate that higher levels of LRG1 are significantly associated with increased concentrations of certain ceramides, even after accounting for other health factors.
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- Recent studies suggest a link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a higher risk of developing new-onset heart failure (HF), but the extent of this risk and its relation to liver disease severity is unclear.
- A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving over 11 million middle-aged individuals found that NAFLD increases the risk of new-onset HF by about 50%, independent of other health factors like age, sex, and existing cardiovascular risks.
- The findings highlight a significant association, but further research is needed to establish causation due to the observational nature of the studies.