Publications by authors named "U Bracale"
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.
Background: The AFX unibody endograft offers advantages in treating abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) with narrow aortic bifurcations due to its unique design, where the flow divider sits at the native aortic bifurcation. However, its limited length options may limit complete proximal neck utilization. As per device instruction for use, the implant should be completed with an aortic cuff.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Carotid revascularization procedures, such as carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery stenting (CAS), can lead to restenosis. Monitoring restenosis onset through biomarkers is crucial in clinical practice. This study aimed to evaluate inflammation biomarkers in CEA and CAS to determine their predictive value for restenosis risk postprocedure.
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- This study explored how different work activities relate to chronic venous disease (CVD) in the lower limbs by evaluating patients referred for assessment from January 2019 to December 2023.
- A total of 948 patients were analyzed, with 613 having CVD and the rest serving as control participants, indicating that sedentary jobs and those in hot environments increased the risk of developing CVD.
- The study concluded that certain work conditions, like prolonged sitting or standing and exposure to high temperatures, can negatively impact venous health in the lower limbs, potentially leading to CVD progression.
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- The Manta Vascular Closure Device, designed for closing large-bore arterial accesses, was evaluated to see if it performs as well as the ProGlide device in terms of achieving hemostasis after endovascular procedures.
- A retrospective study was conducted on 524 cases of (T)EVAR procedures between January 2021 and April 2023, comparing outcomes of 355 procedures using Manta versus 169 using ProGlide.
- Results showed similar complication rates and effectiveness for both devices, although Manta had a statistically larger sheath size, indicating that both are viable options for vascular closure.