Publications by authors named "M Furnari"
Aim: This systematic review aims to synthesize the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and outcomes of spinal dumbbell meningiomas to enhance understanding and improve patient management.
Methods: Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, four major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) were searched until June 2024. Studies included patients diagnosed with spinal dumbbell intradural-extradural meningiomas, focusing on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and clinical outcomes.
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- A systematic review identified 10 retrospective studies involving 4,398 patients, focusing on outcomes like steroid-free remission and adverse events over 1 year.
- Results indicated that both drugs performed similarly in achieving steroid-free remission, but ustekinumab had a lower risk of adverse events, serious infections, and hospitalization.
Background: High-resolution Manometry (HRM) is the most sensitive and specific test available for clinical assessment of hiatal hernia (HH), a common condition defined as the separation between the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) and crural diaphragm (CD). While the link between HH and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is established, the potential association of HH with esophageal dysmotility, independently from GERD, is uncertain. This study aimed to analyze if HH, with or without GERD, can associate with esophageal motility disorders.
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- Intraventricular glioblastomas (IVGBMs) are rare brain tumors located in the ventricular system, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
- A systematic review of literature revealed that these tumors mostly affect middle-aged males, presenting symptoms like increased intracranial pressure and seizures, with surgical resection being the main treatment.
- Results indicate that while surgical and adjuvant therapies are standard, outcomes are still uncertain, highlighting the need for further research to improve strategies for managing IVGBMs.
: Different analgesic techniques have been used in the clinical management of chronic post-hernioplasty pain (CPHP), with variable results. This study aimed to investigate clinical factors associated with long-term outcome of the transversus abdominal plane (TAP) block for CPHP. : We retrospectively analyzed 26 patients with CPHP who were treated with single or multiple TAP blocks with local anesthetic and steroid.
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