Publications by authors named "M Cevolani"
Aortobisiliac graft thrombosis in bacillus Calmette-Guérin disseminated infection with graft involvement.
J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a treatment option for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer but can rarely lead to complications like vascular graft infections.
- A case is presented involving a 77-year-old man who developed acute thrombosis of an aortobisiliac graft after receiving BCG treatment about 10 years prior, and tests showed he had a BCG infection in the graft.
- The rarity of such infections highlights the need for a prompt and collaborative response from medical professionals when they arise.
Article Synopsis
- Clostridium perfringens can cause severe infections from abdominal issues, leading to hemolysis and potentially fatal outcomes, necessitating urgent multispecialty treatment.
- * A case of septic shock in a 55-year-old man from acute cholecystitis, complicated by massive hemolysis, was effectively treated with blood purification, continuous renal replacement therapy, antibiotics, and surgery.
- * The treatment focuses on removing toxins and managing organ damage, with blood purification techniques showing promise despite limited data on their effectiveness for this rare condition.
Background: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) represent a frequent complication of vascular catheterization, with high morbidity, mortality, and associated costs. Most infections are caused by Gram-positive bacteria; thus dalbavancin, a new long-acting lipoglicopeptide, may have a role in early patient discharge strategies optimizing treatment and reducing overall costs.
Methods: In this small pilot feasibility study, we assessed the efficacy and safety of a "single step" treatment strategy combining dalbavancin administration (1500 mg IV single dose), catheter removal, and early discharge in adult patients admitted to medical wards in a three-year period.
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- - A 72-year-old man with a history of hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) experienced fatigue and a skin rash, leading to a diagnosis of dermatomyositis (DM) associated with anti-TIF1-γ antibodies, indicative of HCC recurrence.
- - Despite treatment with corticosteroids, azathioprine, and intravenous immunoglobulin, he showed only a partial response, leaving him without feasible options for HCC treatment due to poor health, resulting in best supportive care being provided.
- - The case highlights the link between anti-TIF1-γ antibodies and paraneoplastic DM in HCC, along with the tumor-related aspects of TIF1-γ, which may serve as
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- * Many complications can arise during ankle arthroscopy, particularly involving vessels and nerves, which are often hard to detect due to their deeper location.
- * The research found that using ultrasound mapping in addition to traditional marking techniques is a quick and safe way to lessen the risk of damage to these structures during surgery.