Publications by authors named "Salvatore Incandela"
Background: Non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) most frequently presents clinically with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-like symptoms, although many extra-intestinal manifestations have also been attributed to it. No studies to date have evaluated the presence and frequency of gynecological symptoms in NCWS.
Aim: To evaluate the frequency of gynecological disorders in patients with NCWS.
Long-term efficacy of radiofrequency treatment of turbinate hypertrophy: a patient based point of view.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
August 2013
Article Synopsis
- Nasal turbinate hypertrophy (enlargement of nasal structures) affects about 20% of Europeans and can cause significant breathing issues.
- A study observed 36 patients who underwent radiofrequency treatment, gathering data through questionnaires to assess symptom improvement over two years.
- Results showed significant reductions in nasal obstruction and associated symptoms, but urban living and allergic rhinitis were linked to lower improvement rates, highlighting the need to consider individual factors in treatment outcomes.
We describe a case of the isolation of Bartonella quintana from the parotid gland of an apparently healthy man. Pathological examination showed intraparotid granulomatous abscessual lymphadenitis. Diagnosis was made on the basis of high titers of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM antibodies and of culture isolation of a causative agent from parotid aspirate.
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