Listar por tema "COMPLICATIONS"

Acute renal failure in the elderly: particular characteristics

Musso, C. G.; Liakopoulos, V.; Ioannidis, I.; Eleftheriadis, T.; Stefanidis, I. (2006)

Elderly individuals comprise the fastest growing patient population group and acute renal failure (ARF) is quite common among them, although exact numbers are not known. We reviewed the literature with regards to the ...

Bladder stone formation after a tension-free vaginal tape procedure: Report on two cases

Tzortzis, V.; Mitsogiannis, I. C.; Moutzouris, G.; Aravantinos, E.; Anagnostou, T.; Gravas, S.; Melekos, M. D. (2007)

We present 2 cases of large bladder stones formed on a tension-free vaginal tape ( TVT) which was inadvertently passed through the bladder during the continence procedure. The stones together with the intravesical portion ...

A comparative study of 10-Fr vs. 7-Fr straight plastic stents in the treatment of postcholecystectomy bile leak

Katsinelos, P.; Kountouras, J.; Paroutoglou, G.; Chatzimavroudis, G.; Germanidis, G.; Zavos, C.; Pilpilidis, I.; Paikos, D.; Papaziogas, B. (2008)

Background: Biliary decompression is a key factor in the treatment of postcholecystectomy bile leak. However, the optimal size of the stent introduced by therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ...

Cost-Minimisation Analysis of Oral Anticoagulant Therapy Monitoring Methods: The Case for Prothrombin Time Self-Monitoring

Geitona, M.; Hollandezos, M.; Souliotis, K.; Athanasakis, K.; Kyriopoulos, J. (2008)

Introduction: Anticoagulant therapy is usually chronic and is indicated for the treatment of several medical conditions. The most common of these include patients with mechanical heart valves and those suffering from atrial ...

Diabetes mellitus vs. Raynaud disease: Different lung vascular bed disorders

Boulbou, M. S.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Krommydas, G. C.; Klisiaris, V. K.; Arseniou, A. A.; Dafopoulos, K. C.; Molyvdas, P. A. (2002)

Background. In type 11 diabetes mellitus there are few data concerning pulmonary function abnormalities. In normal subjects and in patients with primary Raynaud phenomenon, cold pressor test induces a decrease in carbon ...

The effect of osteoporotic treatment on the functional outcome, re-fracture rate, quality of life and mortality in patients with hip fractures: A prospective functional and clinical outcome study on 520 patients

Makridis, K. G.; Karachalios, T.; Kontogeorgakos, V. A.; Badras, L. S.; Malizos, K. N. (2015)

Numerous high quality studies have shown the positive effects of various osteoporotic medical treatment regimens on bone mass and on the reduction of risk for new spinal, hip and non-spinal fractures in osteoporotic patients. ...

Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Removal of Recurrent and Regrowing Pituitary Adenomas: Experience on a 59-Patient Series

Cavallo, L. M.; Solari, D.; Tasiou, A.; Esposito, F.; de Angelis, M.; D'Enza, A. I.; Cappabianca, P. (2013)

OBJECTIVE: The nature of the pituitary adenomas itself exposes the possibility of a recurrence of the tumor. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach for ...

Feasibility and safety of radical cystectomy under combined spinal and epidural anesthesia in octogenarian patients with ASA score >= 3: A case series

Tzortzis, V.; Dimitropoulos, K.; Karatzas, A.; Zachos, I.; Stamoulis, K.; Melekos, M.; Gravas, S. (2015)

Introduction: This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of open radical cystectomy (RC) under combined regional anesthesia (CRA) in high-risk octogenarian patients. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the medical ...

Glycaemic control of Type1 diabetes in clinical practice early in the 21st century: an international comparison

McKnight, J. A.; Wild, S. H.; Lamb, M. J. E.; Cooper, M. N.; Jones, T. W.; Davis, E. A.; Hofer, S.; Fritsch, M.; Schober, E.; Svensson, J.; Almdal, T.; Young, R.; Warner, J. T.; Delemer, B.; Souchon, P. F.; Holl, R. W.; Karges, W.; Kieninger, D. M.; Tigas, S.; Bargiota, A.; Sampanis, C.; Cherubini, V.; Gesuita, R.; Strele, I.; Pildava, S.; Coppell, K. J.; Magee, G.; Cooper, J. G.; Dinneen, S. F.; Eeg-Olofsson, K.; Svensson, A. M.; Gudbjornsdottir, S.; Veeze, H.; Aanstoot, H. J.; Khalangot, M.; Tamborlane, W. V.; Miller, K. M.; Scottish Diabetes Res, Network; German Austria, D. P. V. Database; Natl Pediat Diabet Audit, Royal; Network, C. AReDIAB; Grp, Ridi Study; Galway Univ, Hosp; Natl Diabet Register, Sweden; Ukrainian Diabet Register, Team; Network, T. D. Exchange Clin (2015)

AimsImproving glycaemic control in people with Type1 diabetes is known to reduce complications. Our aim was to compare glycaemic control among people with Type1 diabetes using data gathered in regional or national registries. ...

Impact of stapling devices on radical cystectomy: Comparative study between low- and high-volume surgeons

Tzortzis, V.; Gravas, S.; Mitsogiannis, I. C.; Moutzouris, G.; Karatzas, A.; Leventis, A.; Mpouzalas, I.; Melekos, M. D. (2008)

OBJECTIVES To compare effectiveness in terms of blood loss and operative time of stapling devices among surgeons with different levels of surgical volume. METHODS We evaluated a group of 29 male patients with invasive ...

The impact of stapling devices use on patients with increased body mass index treated with radical cystectomy

Tzortzis, V.; Dimitropoulos, K.; Gravas, S.; Karatzas, A.; Zachos, I.; Gkialas, I.; Papadopoulos, G.; Melekos, M. (2014)

Introduction: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the impact of stapling devices use on overweight and obese bladder cancer patients treated with radical cystectomy (RC). Materials and methods: Fifty-two ...

Lithotrites and Postoperative Fever: Does Lithotrite Type Matter? Results from the Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Global Study

Chu, D. I.; Lipkin, M. E.; Wang, A. J.; Ferrandino, M. N.; Preminger, G. M.; Kijvikai, K.; Gupta, N. P.; Melekos, M. D.; de la Rosette, Jjmch; Grp, Croes Global PCNL Study (2013)

Objective: To compare the risks of fever from different lithotrites after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL). Materials and Methods: The Clinical Research Office of the Endourological Society (CROES) PNL database is a ...

Lower-extremity Arteriovenous Access for Haemodialysis: A Systematic Review

Antoniou, G. A.; Lazarides, M. K.; Georgiadis, G. S.; Sfyroeras, G. S.; Nikolopoulos, E. S.; Giannoukas, A. D. (2009)

Background: The lower extremity is increasingly used as an access site in end-stage renal disease patients. However, reports present conflicting results, creating confusion regarding the feasibility and outcomes. Our ...

Metabolic control of diabetes is associated with an improved response of diabetic retinopathy to panretinal photocoagulation

Kotoula, M. G.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Zintzaras, E.; Karabatsas, C. H.; Chatzoulis, D. Z. (2005)

OBJECTIVE - To study the influence of glycemic control and the presence of microalbuminutia on the initial response to partretinal photocoagulation (PRP) in patients with a high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy ...

Modification of end-loop ileostomy for the treatment of ischemic or radiation enteritis

Tepetes, K.; Liakou, P.; Balogiannis, I.; Kouvaraki, M.; Hatzitheofilou, K. (2008)

AIM: To evaluate a new technique of temporary ileal anastomotic stoma, following small bowel resection, in patients where the anastomosis is anticipated to have borderline margins with dubious viability. METHODS: Five ...

Open Versus Tunneling Radial Artery Harvest for Coronary Artery Grafting

Voucharas, C.; Bisbos, A.; Moustakidis, P.; Tsilimingas, N. (2010)

P>We present a less traumatic surgical technique for harvesting the radial artery as a coronary artery bypass graft that does not require any special equipment or skills. We prospectively randomized 40 patients undergoing ...

Practical approaches to effective management of intestinal radiation injury: Benefit of resectional surgery

Perrakis, N.; Athanassiou, E.; Vamvakopoulou, D.; Kyriazi, M.; Kappos, H.; Vamvakopoulos, N. C.; Nomikos, I. (2011)

AIM: To study the outcome of patients undergoing surgical resection of the bowel for sustained radiation-induced damage intractable to conservative management. METHODS: During a 7-year period we operated on 17 cases (5 ...

Prediction of AVM obliteration after stereotactic radiotherapy using radiobiological modelling

Mavroidis, P.; Theodorou, K.; Lefkopoulos, D.; Nataf, F.; Schlienger, M.; Karlsson, B.; Lax, I.; Kappas, C.; Lind, B. K.; Brahme, A. (2002)

This study was carried out in order to derive the radiobiological parameters of the dose-response relation for the obliteration of arteriovenous malformation (AVM) following single fraction stereotactic radiotherapy. ...

Prediction of cardiac risk before abdominal aortic reconstruction: Comparison of a revised Goldman Cardiac Risk Index and radioisotope ejection fraction

Karkos, C. D.; Thomson, G. J. L.; Hughes, R.; Hollis, S.; Hill, J. C.; Mukhopadhyay, U. S. (2002)

Background. A revised Goldman Cardiac Risk Index has been suggested to identify patients at higher risk for cardiac complications in patients who undergo major noncardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to test the ...

Reevaluating pancreatic duct ligation in Whipple procedure

Nomikos, I. N.; Farmakis, N.; Zizi, A.; Perrakis, N.; Datsis, C.; Vamvakopoulos, N. C. (2007)

In an effort to avoid the morbidity and mortality related to pancreaticojejunal anastomosis after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PPD), we report on the treatment of the pancreatic stump by pancreatic duct ligation (PDL)following ...