Publications by authors named "P Martingano"
There have been considerable advances in the treatment of diverticular disease in recent years. Antibiotics are frequently used to treat symptoms and prevent complications. Rifaximin, a non-absorbable antibiotic, is a common therapeutic choice for symptomatic diverticular disease in various countries, including Italy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPylephlebitis, defined as infective thrombophlebitis of the portal vein, is a rare condition with an incidence of 0.37-2.7 cases per 100,000 person-years, which can virtually complicate any intra-abdominal or pelvic infections that develop within areas drained by the portal venous circulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most commonly inherited kidney disease and is associated with cystic manifestation in the liver. Patients with ADPKD are at higher risk for hernias, here we present an image of an incisional hernia full of multiple liver cysts.
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- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a serious cancer that significantly affects survival rates, especially due to its tendency to recur after treatment.
- This study analyzed 58 patients with early-stage HCC who received either surgical resection or local ablation to identify factors linked to early recurrence.
- Key findings revealed that factors like male gender, nodule size over 20 mm, and specific blood count ratios were associated with a higher risk of recurrence, which aligns with existing research.
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- * MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a key role in regulating gene expression and their dysfunction is linked to issues such as tumor growth and resistance to cell death.
- * The review focuses on the limited research regarding miRNAs as potential biomarkers for predicting how well HCC patients respond to TACE, incorporating radiological data and images from specific cases.