[The role of endoscopy in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors].

[The role of endoscopy in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors]. [Article in Italian] Magno L, Sivero L, Napolitano V, Ruggiero S, Fontanarosa G, Massa S. Source Dipartmento di Chirurgia Generale, Geriatrica ed Endoscopia Diagnostica ed Geriatrica, Universitá degli Studi, Federico II di Napoli. Abstract Versione italiana Riassunto: Il ruolo dell'endoscopia nei tumori neuroendocrini gastroenteropancreatici. L. Magno, L. Sivero, V. Napolitano, S. Ruggiero, G. Fontanarosa, S. Massa I tumori neuroendocrini (NET) gastro-entero-pancreatici (GEP) sono neoplasie rare che originano dalle cellule neuroendocrine del tubo digerente e del pancreas. L'endoscopia digestiva e l'ecoendoscopia rivestono un ruolo importante nella diagnosi, stadiazione e sorveglianza dei pazienti con NET. Inoltre, in casi selezionati, le tecniche endoscopiche operative consentono il trattamento di queste neoplasie in fase precoce. English version Summary: The role of endoscopy in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. L. Magno, L. Sivero, V. Napolitano, S. Ruggiero, G. Fontanarosa, S. Massa Gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) neuroendocrine tumors (NET) are rare neoplasia arisen from neuroendocrine cells present in the gut mucosa and pancreas. Digestive endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography play a relevant role in NET diagnosis, stadiation and surveillance. Moreover, in selected patients, surgical endoscopy allows the tratment of these cancers at an early stage

Adjuvant Therapy With Tablets Containing Sodium Jaluronate, Carbomer and Xantam Gum for Gerd Pharyngitis.

Introduction: Chronic pharyngitis is one of the most frequent diseases of the upper aerodigestive pathways. Gastro-esophageal reflux plays an important role in the g this disease. In fact, the excessive exposure of the pharynx to the gastric contents leads to a chronic irritation of the upper airways. On the basis of the foregoing, the study of the present work aims to document the effect of pastilles composed of xanthan gum, sodium hyaluronate, mannitol, sodium hydrogen carbonate, sorbitol, citric acid, aspartame, vitamin C, aroma, zinc citrate dihydrate. variation of salivary pH, of the symptomatology and of the objective picture in subjects affected by secondary interest in acidity of the oral cavity. Materials and methods: 50 subjects were recruited. They were enrolled by the affiliated users to three ENT centers and supported by a gastroenterologist (Naples), 50 (25 males and 25 females) with average age of 37aa, Min 6 aa, Max 65 aa patients affected by secondary to acidity of the oral cavity. For each patient an objective examination was performed and then the salivary pH changes were evaluated, using indicator maps, and furthermore, the Reflux Symptoms Index (RSI) and Reflux Finding Scores (RFS) were administered before, during and after therapy to monitor the subjectivity of the symptomatology and the laryngeal objective picture. Results: The survey performed allowed to establish a clear improvement in all phases of the study, both as regards the effects on pH, both on the side of the symptomatology and on the laryngeal objective. Discussion: The motivation for improving the clinical condition of the subjects is due to the therapeutic properties of the substances used. In particular: the hyaluronic acid has a regenerating power of the mucosa; carbomer and Xanthana Gum have a viscoelastic behavior and contribute to the potency of ac. High molecular weight hyaluronic acid through the formation of a hydrocomplex of high tolerability mucoadhesive polymers. Conclusions: Undoubtedly it is a product capable of restoring the physiological conditions of the oral cavity and the very first airways and their use not only acts as a restoration of the physiological conditions of the oral cavity, but also as a preventive action for the appearance of local and systemic disease

Voice rehabilitation and quality of life in laryngectomized patients

BACKGROUND: Total laryngectomy represents the surgical procedure necessary for the treatment of some advanced neo-plasms of the hypopharyngeal-laryngeal district and involves strong functional, physical and emotional repercussions. This research investigated the way in which the rehabilitation methods, used to improve the communicative needs of laryn-gectomized patients, influence their perceived quality of life. METHOD: The questionnaires “V-RQoL” and “SECEL” were administered to 45 patients divided into four groups on the basis of the type of vicarious voice: group TE (27 patients), group E (7 patients), group EL (2 patients), group NV (9 patients). RESULTS: Patients using electrical or tracheo-esophageal prostheses reported a better quality of life than patients with an erythromophonic voice. Regarding postoperative satisfaction, the group with esophageal voice was the most satisfied. CONCLUSIONS: The results lead us to emphasize the importance of preoperative counseling to make the patient as aware as possible of his future condition

Il ruolo dell'endoscopia nella diagnosi precoce delle recidive locali dopo resezione per cancro del grosso intestino.

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L'impiego della ERCP nella diagnosi della calcolosi residua della VBP.

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On cytoprotective effects of ranitidine.

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