Publications by authors named "Luciana Piccolo"
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- Mesenteric ischemia has a high mortality rate (up to 50%) due to challenges in diagnosis, primarily because symptoms can be vague and non-specific.
- Multi-Detector CT Angiography (MDCTA) is the preferred diagnostic tool for identifying issues related to vascular abdominal problems, especially for detecting mesenteric bowel ischemia accurately.
- The paper aims to outline the best practices for CT Angiography protocols, explain the blood supply and ischemic patterns of the gastrointestinal tract, and detail CT findings necessary for diagnosing acute mesenteric ischemia.
Penile implants are surgically inserted devices used for the treatment of erectile disfunction. Improvements in surgical techniques and in the manufacturing of these implants have reduced the risk of intra- and postoperative complications and increased the popularity and use of this therapeutic option. Routine imaging is not recommended before penile prosthesis surgery.
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