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Carcinoid and hypocoagulation state in geriatric patients: a rare case

Authors: Carla Migliaccio, Pamela Delmonaco, Eriberto Farinella, Francesco La Mura, Alessandro Spizzirri, Barbara Rossetti, Valerio Mecarelli, Roberto Cirocchi, Giammario Giustozzi and Francesco Sciannameo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A100

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Prognostic value of IL-6 and IL-10 serum levels and immunonutritional assessment in determining postoperative complications after geriatric surgery

Authors: Bianca Cudia, Carmela Rita Balistreri, Giovanni Guercio, Francesco Bavetta, Calogero Ricotta and Giuseppe Diana

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A92

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Complications and results of lateral internal sphincterotomy for chronic anal fissure

Authors: F Cadeddu, I Selvaggio, MG Muzi, F Andreoli, D Amabile and G Milito

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A91

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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy in locally advanced gastric adenocarcinoma: our experience in the elderly

Authors: W Bugiantella, E Cavazzoni, E Elia, LP Evoli, L Graziosi, E Mingrone and A Donini

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A90

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Treatment of esophageal cancer in inoperable elderly patients: our experience

Authors: F Frazzetta, G Caldiero, A Tornambè, M Lucania, G De Simone, V Territo, G Lo Bue, R Vetri and M Frazzetta

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A87

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Does the routine histological examination of the inferior mesenteric artery lymph nodes have a prognostic value in elderly patients with sigmoid colon and rectum tumors?

Authors: M Fava, A Turoldo, M Roseano, P Makovac and G Liguori

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A85

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Prostatic mapping in diagnosis and follow-up for prostatic cancer patients treated by CT-RT

Authors: Guido Azzarello, Orazio Minutolo, Raffaele Lanteri, Maria D'Angelo, Marco Santangelo and Antonio Di Cataldo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A83

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Gastric cancer in the elderly: what surgical approach?

Authors: L Finocchi, A Petrina, C Cini, M Badolato, C Boselli, F Rondelli and G Noya

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A81

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Is anaemia a correct indication to colonoscopy in elderly patients?

Authors: M Cirillo, N Gennarelli, A Calogero, C Fedele, C Mattera, R De Falco and R Lobello

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A79

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Endovenous laser in the treatment of varicose veins of the lower limbs geriatric patient: results of activity for 6 years

Authors: V Barucchello, P Pontello, F Carrer, B Elezi, L Noce, G Marcellino, A Uzzau, L Corcos and D De Anna

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A78

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Colovesical fistulae in the sigmoid diverticulitis

Authors: Ivan Barillaro, Eriberto Farinella, Francesco Barillaro, Roberto Cirocchi, Alban Cacurri, Bledar Koltraka, Stefano Trastulli, Micol Sole Di Patrizi, Giammario Giustozzi and Francesco Sciannameo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A77

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The role of surgery for colorectal cancer in octogenarians

Authors: G Basili, L Lorenzetti, C Gabellieri, R Andreini and O Goletti

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A75

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Non pharmacological venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in old surgical patients

Authors: M Apperti, L Goffredi, M Luongo, A Moraci and S Canonico

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A73

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Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms in octogenarians

Authors: Chiara Lomazzi, Giulio Carcano, Gabriele Piffaretti, Matteo Tozzi and Patrizio Castelli

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A71

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Epidemiology and outcome of multiple trauma in the elderly population in a tertiary care hospital in southern Italy

Authors: M Iaria, S Surleti, F Famá, SA Villari and M Gioffré-Florio

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A69

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Multimodal approach to liver neoplasm in elderly patients. A single center experience

Authors: D Iacovetta, C Cellini, F Selvaggi, ES Kechoud, M Legnini, F Francomano and P Innocenti

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A68

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Perforation of colonic cancer in old patients

Authors: Domenico Spoletini, Fabio Giorgiano, Aldo Nunziale, Saverio Coiro, Elena Manna, Francesca De Lucia and Giuseppe Pappalardo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A67

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Elderly and colorectal surgery. Analysis of surgical site infections

Authors: Silvia Poli, Luca Degrate, Cinzia Nobili, Mattia Garancini, Francesca Bagnariol, Fabrizio Romano, Claudio Franciosi, Roberto Caprotti and Franco Uggeri

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A65

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Role of surgery in the treatment of liver metastases from colo-rectal cancer in the elderly

Authors: Alessandro Uzzau, Floriana Carrer, Blerta Elezi, Roberta Molaro, Daniele Pontello, Vittorio Barucchello and Dino De Anna

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A60

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Hepatocellular carcinoma in the elderly

Authors: Alessandro Uzzau, Anna Rossetto, Floriana Carrer, Blerta Elezi, Daniele Pontello, Vittorio Barucchello, Erica Piccoli, Roberta Molaro, Enrico Benzoni, Giorgio Soardo and Dino De Anna

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A59

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Treatment of breast cancer in elderly patients

Authors: E Zappulla, V Russo, I Gullotta, G Patanè, S Trovato, B Lucifora, S Costa, A Tracia, P Caglià and C Amodeo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A57

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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The role of CT in acute mesenteric ischemia

Authors: Ioanna Galanou, Diego Milani, Claudia Conti, Eriberto Farinella, Micol Sole Di Patrizi, Stefano Trastulli, Roberto Cirocchi, Valerio Mecarelli, Giammario Giustozzi and Francesco Sciannameo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A52

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Liposarcoma of the esophagus: a case report

Authors: M Pezzatini, G Nigri, S Valabrega, F D'Angelo, P Aurello and G Ramacciato

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A50

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Sigmoid volvulus showing a "whirl sign" on computed tomography

Authors: Paolo Rossi, Pietro Tasellari, Luca Mariotti, Evoli Luca Pio, Nidal Abu Qweider, Emanuela Elia, Patrizia Ricci, Saverio Valiani and Annibale Donini

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A48

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Breast reconstruction in older women: a growing request

Authors: Corrado Rispoli, Nicola Rocco, Loredana Iannone, Rita Compagna, Maria Teresa Cacciapuoti, Antonio Bellino and Bruno Amato

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A46

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Laparoscopic treatment of giant solitary hepatic cyst in a geriatric patient

Authors: S Ricciardi, R Giansini, E Mion, P Mainente, S Faccin and L De Santis

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A45

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Total parenteral nutrition in major surgery: role in geriatric age

Authors: E Zappulla, V Russo, I Gullotta, G Patanè, S Trovato, B Lucifora, S Costa, A Tracia, P Caglià and C Amodeo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A44

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Laparoscopic colic resection in the elderly: a comparative study

Authors: P Vanini, S Bolzon, L Possamai, G Troter, G Anania, M Santini, G Ferrocci, A Marzetti, G Cavallesco and G Azzena

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A42

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Is age a limit for surgical treatment of gastric cancer?

Authors: Alessandro Uzzau, Gaetano Filippone, Floriana Carrer, Blerta Elezi, Daniele Pontello, Vittorio Barucchello, Enrico Benzoni, Prashanthi Narisetty and Dino De Anna

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A41

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Surgical management of anal stenosis

Authors: I Selvaggio, F Cadeddu, M Grande and G Milito

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A40

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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A new way of collecting and filling data in the outpatient clinic for proctologic diseases

Authors: L Moletta and P Petrin

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A38

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Giant paraesophageal hernia in an elderly woman: laparoscopic fundoplication and mesh in the hiatus

Authors: S Ricciardi, R Gianesini, E Mion, P Mainente, S Faccin and L De Santis

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A37

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Self-expandable metallic stent for treatment of malignant colorectal strictures in elderly patients: our experience

Authors: F Cantarella, P Ricci, E Cavazzoni, L Graziosi, N Abu Qweider, W Bugiantella, S Mosca and A Donini

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A36

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Quality of life in elderly patients after inguinal hernioplasty

Authors: Rosalia Patti, Emanuele Picone, Paolo Aiello, Sergio Sammartano, Giovanni Migliore and Gaetano Di Vita

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A34

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Report of two cases of gallstone ileus and literature review

Authors: Pamela Del Monaco, Carla Migliaccio, Francesco La Mura, Eriberto Farinella, Lorenzo Cattorini, Roberto Cirocchi, Valerio Mecarelli, Giammario Giustozzi and Francesco Sciannameo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A32

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The treatment of bleeding peptic ulcer in the elderly

Authors: Margherita Fezzi, Mauro Roseano, Angelo Turoldo and Gennaro Liguori

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A31

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Predictive value of IL-6 and IL-10 serum levels in anastomotic leakage in elderly patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer

Authors: Giovanni Guercio, Bianca Cudia, Calogero Ricotta, Francesco Bavetta and Giuseppe Diana

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A30

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Surgical treatment of retrorectal tumors: our experience in 34 patients

Authors: Saverio Coiro, Domenico Spoletini, Fabio Giorgiano, Aldo Nunziale, Elena Manna, Francesca De Lucia and Giuseppe Pappalardo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A28

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Outcome of pancreatic resection in elderly patients

Authors: Cosimo Sperti, Mario Gruppo, Valentina Beltrame, Carmelo Militello, Mattia Berselli, Laura Frison, Tiziana Morbin, Cristina Longo, Valentina Caruso and Sergio Pedrazzoli

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A22

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Colorectal cancer surgery in the elderly: oncologic results from our experience

Authors: F Selvaggi, D Simo, C Cellini, D Iacovetta, R Dimalio, R Cotellese, A D'Aulerio, F Francomano and P Innocenti

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A20

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Biliary fistula following open colecystectomy: report of a case and review of literature

Authors: Vincenzo Napolitano, Alessandro Spizzirri, Lorenzo Cattorini, Eriberto Farinella, Roberto Cirocchi, Giammario Giustozzi and Francesco Sciannameo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A15

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Difference of site in ulcer lesions of diabetic foot in the elderly

Authors: Andrea Bruttocao, Saverio Spirch, Carmelo Militello, Bruno Martella, Roberto Nistri, Aldo De Rossi, Franco Mazzalai, Silvia Basato, Simone Zanella and Oreste Terranova

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A13

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the elderly

Authors: E Zappulla, V Russo, I Gullotta, G Patanè, S Trovato, B Lucifora, S Costa, A Tracia, P Caglià and C Amodeo

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A11

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Advanced laparoscopic surgery in the elderly: experience of a single centre

Authors: S Ricciardi, R Gianesini, G Antonelli, E Mion, P Mainente, S Faccin and L De Santis

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A9

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The biotechnologies in the treatment of neuro-vascular ulcers in the elder. Cultivated autografts of skin: fibroblasts and/or cheratinocytes

Authors: D Pontello, V Barucchello, A Uzzau, F Carrer, B Elezi, A Rossetto, L Noce, G Marcellino and D De Anna

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9(Suppl 1):A8

Content type: Meeting abstract Published on: 1 April 2009

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Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

The Activity of Daily Living (ADL) is an instrument that screens elderly respondents for physical functioning and assesses whether they are dependent or independent in their daily activities. This study demons...

Authors: Ramzi Nasser and Jacqueline Doumit

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9:11

Content type: Research article Published on: 29 March 2009
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Preventing falls in older multifocal glasses wearers by providing single-lens distance glasses: the protocol for the VISIBLE randomised controlled trial

Recent research has shown that wearing multifocal glasses increases the risk of trips and falls in older people. The aim of this study is to determine whether the provision of single-lens distance glasses to o...

Authors: Mark J Haran, Stephen R Lord, Ian D Cameron, Rebecca Q Ivers, Judy M Simpson, Bonsan B Lee, Mamta Porwal, Marcella MS Kwan and Connie Severino

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9:10

Content type: Study protocol Published on: 26 March 2009
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A Phase II randomised controlled trial assessing the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of Dignity Therapy for older people in care homes: Study protocol

Although most older people living in nursing homes die there, there is a dearth of robust evaluations of interventions to improve their end-of-life care. Residents usually have multiple health problems making ...

Authors: Sue Hall, Harvey Chochinov, Richard Harding, Scott Murray, Alison Richardson and Irene J Higginson

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9:9

Content type: Study protocol Published on: 24 March 2009
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Minimising disability and falls in older people through a post-hospital exercise program: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation

Disability and falls are particularly common among older people who have recently been hospitalised. There is evidence that disability severity and fall rates can be reduced by well-designed exercise intervent...

Authors: Catherine Sherrington, Stephen R Lord, Constance M Vogler, Jacqueline CT Close, Kirsten Howard, Catherine M Dean, Lindy Clemson, Elizabeth Barraclough, Elisabeth Ramsay, Sandra D O'Rourke and Robert G Cumming

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9:8

Content type: Study protocol Published on: 26 February 2009
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Emotional stress as a trigger of falls leading to hip or pelvic fracture. Results from the ToFa study – a case-crossover study among elderly people in Stockholm, Sweden

Sudden emotions may interfere with mechanisms for keeping balance among the elderly. The aim of this study is to analyse if emotional stress and specifically feelings of anger, sadness, worries, anxiety or str...

Authors: Jette Möller, Johan Hallqvist, Lucie Laflamme, Fredrik Mattsson, Sari Ponzer, Siv Sadigh and Karin Engström

Citation: BMC Geriatrics 2009 9:7

Content type: Research article Published on: 9 February 2009
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