by Extivita | Jan 10, 2012 | Carcinoma
Abstract: In esophageal carcinoma palliative treatment is often required due to advanced tumor stage or patient-related factors. The main goal of our retrospective single center study was to evaluate the effect of an individualized multimodal palliative treatment,...
by Extivita | May 14, 2010 | Chronic Heart Failure
Abstract: Gurgo, Valenti, Paneni, Passerini, Di Vavo, Calvieri, Cacchi, Bartolazzi, (2011). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a case of cholesterol crystal embolization. The American journal of emergency medicine, 2011...
by Extivita | Oct 16, 2009 | Chronic Heart Failure
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) was first used by placing a patient with the "bends" in a pressure chamber and increasing the pressure to 3 atm with 100% oxygen. It was soon recognized that HBO could also facilitate wound healing in infected ischemic...
by Extivita | May 26, 2009 | Stroke
Abstract: A 69-year-old man presented with a rare case of retinal artery embolization, which occurred as a complication of carotid angioplasty and carotid artery stenting performed for recurrent cerebral infarction. Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography showed...
by Extivita | May 26, 2009 | Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Abstract: A 69-year-old man presented with a rare case of retinal artery embolization, which occurred as a complication of carotid angioplasty and carotid artery stenting performed for recurrent cerebral infarction. Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography showed...
