Publications by authors named "M F Viola"

Objective: To validate the ISGPS complexity grading system for minimally invasive pancreaticoduodenectomy (MIPD).

Background: Although concerns about patient safety persist, MIPD is gaining popularity. The ISGPS recently introduced a difficulty grading system to improve patient selection by aligning procedural complexity with surgeon and center expertise.

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Macrophages are integral components of the innate immune system that colonize organs early in development and persist into adulthood through self-renewal. Their fate, whether they are replaced by monocytes or retain their embryonic origin, depends on tissue type and integrity. Macrophages are influenced by their environment, a phenomenon referred to as developmental programming.

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Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with a worldwide distribution that causes significant productive losses and negative impacts on public health. The aim of this work was to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of brucellosis in mixed farms (cattle/goats) in the central-western region of the province of Formosa. Sixty seven mixed farms with 7,855 animals (2,943 cattle and 4,912 goats) were randomly sampled during 2022/2023.

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  • - Short-term dual antiplatelet treatment (DAPT) shows better effectiveness compared to single antiplatelet treatment (SAPT) for preventing secondary strokes in patients with mild to moderate strokes and high-risk TIAs, according to a study of 2016 patients.
  • - Patients treated with DAPT had a higher likelihood of regaining pre-stroke neurological function within 90 days and showed more early neurological improvement compared to those on SAPT.
  • - The study suggests that DAPT might be a safer and more effective option than SAPT in real-world settings, even for patients not fitting the criteria of major clinical trials.
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Background: Laparoscopic left colectomy has emerged as a potential alternative to open surgery for the treatment of acute diverticulitis. However, the evidence on the safety and efficacy of this approach is still subject to debate.

Aim: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the techniques, outcomes and complications associated with laparoscopic left colectomy for acute diverticulitis.

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