Publications by authors named "Ioannis Koutsogiannis"

Human dirofilariasis is a zoonotic infection caused by worms of the genus Dirofilaria. Most reported cases involve Dirofilaria repens, and D. immitis infection has been rarely reported.

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Background: Many different treatment methods have been used for pain palliation in patients with bone metastases. The ideal treatment has to be fast, safe, effective and tolerable for the patient.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or microwave ablation (MWA) as a minimal invasive method of pain palliation.

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Background: Image-guided radiofrequency ablation is a well-accepted technique of interventional oncology in adults.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation as a minimally invasive treatment for metastatic neoplasms in children.

Materials And Methods: A total of 15 radiofrequency ablation sessions were performed in 12 children and young adults (median age 9.

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Introduction: It has been proposed that women's sexual problems/dysfunctions, in the absence of personal and interpersonal distress, may have little clinical importance, as they may not necessarily affect women's sexual satisfaction. However, data are missing to support such interpretation.

Aim: The objective of the present study was to examine whether the presence of a sexual problem necessary affects women's satisfaction with sexual function.

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Introduction: Several complications during and after penile implantation have been reported. The most difficult part of the procedure seems to be the dilatation of the corpora, especially in fibrotic cases.

Aim: To report a rare intraoperative complication during dilatation of the corpora and its management.

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