Publications by authors named "Gerti Dajti"
Chemotherapy can cause vascular and metabolic liver injury in patients with liver metastases, but scarce data are available. We aimed to (i) describe the prevalence of porto-sinusoidal vascular disorder (PSVD) among patients undergoing resection for liver metastases; and (ii) assess whether liver (LSM) and spleen stiffness measurements could diagnose PSVD and predict postoperative complications. This is a prospective single-center study enrolling consecutive patients undergoing hepatic resection for metastases at a tertiary center.
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- The study investigates postoperative complications following ileocaecal resection in patients with Crohn's Disease, specifically focusing on intra-abdominal septic complications (IASCs) and severe POCs.
- Analysis of 853 patients revealed significant rates of complications, with lower preoperative albumin levels and a history of cardiovascular diseases being key predictors of severe POCs.
- The findings suggest that oral budesonide is linked to a higher risk of IASCs, indicating the need for careful evaluation of this medication before surgery.
Aim: The aim of the study was to identify predictors of early tumor recurrence in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after liver transplantation (LT).
Methods: Retrospective cohort study in 237 consecutive liver recipients with HCC between 2016 and 2021. Multivariate logistic analysis was performed to identify predictors of early HCC recurrences.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic role of p53 immunohistochemical (IHC) expression in a large cohort of patients with hormone receptors (HR)-positive/Her2-negative primary invasive breast cancer.
Methods: Retrospective review of consecutive cases treated at our Breast Unit between 2003 and 2013. Patients were divided into 3 subgroups based on p53 IHC expression: null (0%), low (0.
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- Locally Recurrent Rectal Cancer (LRRC) is a serious condition that can invade surrounding pelvic organs, making early diagnosis crucial for effective treatment.
- The study used radiomic analysis to enhance imaging detection methods, specifically through CT and PET/CT scans, by evaluating quantitative tissue properties for better differentiation of LRRC.
- Out of 563 patients, 57 suspected LRRC cases were analyzed, and specific radiomic features were identified that can significantly distinguish LRRC from non-LRRC cases, highlighting the importance of these techniques in improving diagnostic accuracy.
Background: Anastomotic leak (AL) remains one of the most relevant complications after intestinal resection for Crohn's disease (CD). While surgery has always been considered the standard treatment for perianastomotic collection, percutaneous drainage (PD) has been proposed as a potential alternative.
Methods: Retrospective study in consecutive patients treated with either PD or surgery for AL after intestinal resection for CD between 2004 and 2022.
Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion (HOPE) of the liver can reduce the incidence of early allograft dysfunction (EAD) and failure in extended criteria donors (ECD) grafts, although data from prospective studies are very limited. In this monocentric, open-label study, from December 2018 to January 2021, 110 patients undergoing transplantation of an ECD liver graft were randomized to receive a liver after HOPE or after static cold storage (SCS) alone. The primary endpoint was the incidence of EAD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unusual clinical presentation of colonic lipomatosis: A case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
August 2020
Introduction: Colonic lipomatosis is defined as a poorly circumscribed, non-capsulated fat accumulation in the submucosal layer of the colonic wall. Clinical presentation varies from asymptomatic to acute surgical complications.
Presentation Of Case: We report the case of a 79-year old male who arrived at the Emergency Department complaining of worsening abdominal pain, fever and nausea.