Publications by authors named "I Damiano"

Parkinson's disease (PD) represents the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder. We recently identified 16 novel genes associated with PD. In this study, we focused the attention on the common and rare variants identified in the lysosomal K channel TMEM175.

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Background: In recent years, several articles have reported considerable results with the Mini/One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (MGB/OAGB) in terms of both weight loss and resolution of comorbidities. Despite those positive reports, some controversies still limit the widespread acceptance of this procedure. Therefore, a multicenter retrospective study, with the aim to investigate complications following this procedure, has been designed.

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Aim: Biliodigestive anastomoses are widely used in the treatment of biliary obstruction.

Methods: A survey is presented of the personal case series treated during the last 5 years. Thirty biliodigestive anastomose have been performed both for neoplastic disease and for benign lesions.

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The Authors report a case of upper digestive tract haemorrhage at atypical side, the diagnosis being often difficult as well as therapeutical options, particularly referent to the surgical solutions adopted.

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Background: Major abdominal surgery, although technically feasible per se, can be contraindicated in some cirrhotic patients because of severe portal hypertension. The present study reports our experience of seven such patients who were prepared for major abdominal surgery by transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).

Study Design: There were seven cirrhotic patients (six men and one woman aged 47 to 69 years) with portal hypertension.

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