Publications by authors named "R Macovei"
Background: Endotracheal tube (ETT) is an important risk factor for the development of Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), as it acts as a reservoir for infectious microorganisms and bypasses the host’s defenses. One of the preventive measures for VAP is endotracheal tube composition. It has been reported that biofilm formation is reduced by using ETTs coated with pure silver or silver compounds.
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- The study evaluated the outcomes of curative surgery for retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) in elderly patients aged 70 and older, analyzing data from 296 cases between 1994 and 2015.
- Among the 60 patients identified, the majority were diagnosed with significant tumor sizes, with a notable rate of symptoms and a high rate of complete tumor removal, but also experienced 8% postoperative mortality and considerable morbidity.
- The findings suggest that while surgery can prolong survival in older patients, it comes with increased risks, highlighting the need for better patient selection to reduce complications.
Background: The majority of laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) reports arise from Asia and the benefit of this approach in western countries remains unclear. The objective of this study was to compare the postoperative outcomes between LG and open gastrectomy (OG) for gastric cancer in a western center.
Methods: Between 2005 and 2015, all consecutive patients with gastric cancer who underwent either LG or OG were enrolled.
Background: Snakebite is a health issue specific to some parts of the world, especially in the tropical areas, where it produces many victims. The main clinical damage caused by snakebite involves haemotoxic, neurotoxic and myotoxic reactions. We report the case of a young woman suffering from snakebite who developed deep vein thrombosis and compartment syndrome.
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- Sepsis negatively affects capillary function and oxygen delivery, potentially worsening patient outcomes.
- Lower levels of immunoglobulin G2 do not contribute to severe flu complications, suggesting other factors may play a role in flu severity.
- New research indicates that intravenous immunoglobulin may provide brain protection during sepsis by blocking harmful immune responses such as complement activation and apoptosis. *