Publications by authors named "M De Siena"
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- Bariatric surgery is effective but not suitable for all patients, especially those with conditions like an "impenetrable abdomen," which complicates surgical access.
- A case study highlights a 56-year-old woman with obesity and an abdominal complication who successfully underwent endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), showing no complications during or after the procedure.
- Six months post-surgery, she experienced a significant weight loss (reduction in BMI from 47.1 to 34.9 kg/m) and was able to stop using her CPAP machine for sleep apnea, indicating improved health outcomes.
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- EndoZip is a new robotic device designed for minimally invasive suturing to help with obesity treatment, particularly for gastric volume reduction.
- A study involved 45 patients with a BMI of 30-40, showing significant weight loss and improvements in health markers after one year of using the device.
- Results indicated that the procedure was successful for all participants, with most losing over 5% of their body weight and experiencing better quality of life; adverse events were rare.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol
August 2024
Introduction: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - NAFLD) is a chronic liver condition linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome. It affects one-third of people globally and, in some cases, can lead to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, NASH) and fibrosis. Weight loss is crucial for the treatment of MASLD, but diet and lifestyle modifications often fail.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVapor Growth of All-Inorganic 2D Ruddlesden-Popper Lead- and Tin-Based Perovskites.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
September 2024
The 2D Ruddlesden-Popper (RP) perovskites CsPbICl (Pb-based, = 1) and CsSnICl (Sn-based, = 1) stand out as unique and rare instances of entirely inorganic constituents within the more expansive category of organic/inorganic 2D perovskites. These materials have recently garnered significant attention for their strong UV-light responsiveness, exceptional thermal stability, and theoretically predicted ultrahigh carrier mobility. In this study, we synthesized Pb and Sn-based = 1 2D RP perovskite films covering millimeter-scale areas for the first time, utilizing a one-step chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method under atmospheric conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManagement of fistulas in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol
June 2024
Fistulas in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract are complex conditions associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. They may arise as a result of inflammatory or malignant processes or following medical procedures, including endoscopic and surgical interventions. The management of upper GI is often challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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