Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (Starr) in the Treatment of Obstructed Defecation: A Systematic Review.

Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is a form of constipation that influences the quality of life in most patients and is an important health care issue. In 2004 Longo introduced a minimal invasive trans-anal approach known as Stapled Trans-Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) in order to correct mechanical disorders such as rectocele or rectal intussusception, two conditions present in more than 90% of patients with ODS. Considering the lack of a common view around ODS and STARR procedure.

How to Prevent, Reduce, and Treat Severe Post Sympathetic Chain Compensatory Hyperhidrosis: 2021 State of the Art.

The role of thoracic surgery in the management of hyperhidrosis is well-known and thoracoscopic sympathetic interruption is commonly accepted as being the most effective treatment. However, some concerns still remain regarding the potential to develop compensatory hyperidrosis (CH), the most troublesome and frequent side effect after surgery and its management. Compensatory hyperidrosis prevention may be achieved by identifying subjects at higher risk and/or targeting nerve interruption level on the base of single patient characteristics gathered during the preoperative survey.

Cryopreserved Gamete and Embryo Transport: Proposed Protocol and Form Templates-SIERR (Italian Society of Embryology, Reproduction, and Research).

In Italy, the transport of cryopreserved biological material is controlled by several Decrees (Legislative Decree No. 191/2007 and No. 16/2010 and Health Ministry's Decree of October 10, 2012).

Non cross-linked equine collagen (Salvecoll-E gel) for treatment of complex ano-rectal fistula.

Background: Fistula-in-ano is one of the most commonly presenting anorectal diseases. Sphincter sparing treatment options should be considered in patients with complex fistulas. Salvecoll-E gel is a native collagen deantigenated and purified, non-cross-linked equine dermal extract, with an amino acid composition identical to human collagen.

Urgent pulmonary lobectomy for blunt chest trauma: report of three cases without mortality.

Background: The majority of patients with severe blunt chest trauma is successfully treated with supportive measures and thoracostomy tube; only few cases need urgent thoracotomy. Lung-sparing techniques are treatments of choice but major pulmonary resections are necessary in case of injuries involving hilar vessels or bronchi. Currently the mortality associated with pulmonary lobectomy performed for chest trauma is 40%.

Big anal skin tags? What is this?

A hard and bleeding anal and perianal mass stenotized the anus and required left-sided colostomy. Incisional biopsy showed a moderately differentiated spiniocellular carcinoma. Chemoradiotherapy treatment alone reduced significantly the mass.