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  1. Article ; Online: Salvage transoral robotic surgery in recurrent oropharyngeal carcinoma: a single-center retrospective study.

    Ansarin, Mohssen / Pietrobon, Giacomo / Tagliabue, Marta / Mossinelli, Chiara / Ruju, Francesca / Maffini, Fausto / Rocca, Maria Cossu / Alterio, Daniela / Simon, Christian / Zorzi, Stefano Filippo

    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

    2024  

    Abstract: Purpose: Salvage surgery is still the best therapeutic option for resectable recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (rOPSCC). Transoral robotic surgery may potentially reduce the morbidity of standard open approaches. The aim of the study is to ...

    Abstract Purpose: Salvage surgery is still the best therapeutic option for resectable recurrent oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (rOPSCC). Transoral robotic surgery may potentially reduce the morbidity of standard open approaches. The aim of the study is to present oncological and functional outcomes of a monocentric experience in salvage transoral robotic surgery.
    Methods: We performed a single-center retrospective analysis of patients submitted to transoral robotic salvage surgery with or without neck dissection for cT1-3 rOPSCC. We investigated complication rate, survival outcomes (Overall Survival, Disease Specific Survival, Loco-Regional Recurrence Free Survival) and functional outcomes (tracheal tube and/or gastrostomy dependence).
    Results: Sixty-one patients were included in the analysis. No major complications or perioperative deaths were recorded. The estimated 2-year OS was 76.7%, DSS 81.8% and LRRFS 50.5%. In multivariable analysis rpT, PNI (perineural infiltration) and HPV-positivity were significantly associated with LRRFS (Hazard Ratios: T3 vs T1 6.43, PNI yes vs no 4.19, HPV+ yes vs no 2.63). At last follow up, 97% of patients were tracheal tube-free, while 93% were gastrostomy-free.
    Conclusion: Transoral robotic salvage surgery is a successful treatment in selected patients affected by rOPSCC because it grants good oncologic and functional outcomes.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-28
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1017359-6
    ISSN 1434-4726 ; 0937-4477
    ISSN (online) 1434-4726
    ISSN 0937-4477
    DOI 10.1007/s00405-024-08590-4
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  2. Article ; Online: Outcomes of mini-invasive transoral surgery without neck dissection in supraglottic laryngeal cancer: Real world data from a tertiary cancer center.

    Zorzi, Stefano / Pietrobon, Giacomo / Mossinelli, Chiara / Bandi, Francesco / Chu, Francesco / Tagliabue, Marta / De Berardinis, Rita / Zocchi, Jacopo / Alterio, Daniela / Rocca, Maria Cossu / Ruju, Francesca / Ansarin, Mohssen

    American journal of otolaryngology

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 1, Page(s) 104113

    Abstract: Purpose: The neck management in early-stage cN0 supraglottic cancer represents an argument of debate. The aim of our study is to evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes in patients with early-stage cN0 supraglottic carcinoma treated with a wait- ...

    Abstract Purpose: The neck management in early-stage cN0 supraglottic cancer represents an argument of debate. The aim of our study is to evaluate the oncological and functional outcomes in patients with early-stage cN0 supraglottic carcinoma treated with a wait-and-see policy for the neck.
    Materials and methods: Retrospective monocentric cohort study in a referral cancer care center. We collected a consecutive sample of patients from 2000 to 2020 with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the supraglottis without clinical evidence of nodal metastases (cN0), surgically treated with Transoral Surgery (Laser or Robotic) without neck dissection. From 316 supraglottic cancer we finally selected 66 eligible participants that met all inclusion criteria.
    Results: Sixty-six patients (M 75.8 % vs F 24.2 %), median age 65.8 years (IQR 60.9, 70.5). The most common subsite was the epiglottis (62.1 %). Tumor stage distribution was as follows: 35 % cT1, 53 % cT2, 15.2 % cT3. Neither deaths nor major treatment-related complications were reported after surgery. The median follow-up was 62 months. For oncological outcomes, we evaluated 56 patients (10 excluded for adjuvant radiotherapy): 5-year overall survival rate 87 % (CI 95 %: 73.1-94), disease- specific survival rate 95.3 % (CI 95 %: 82-98.8) and neck recurrence-free survival rate 87 % (CI 95 %: 73.1-94). Six patients developed neck recurrence, with a median time of 13 months.
    Conclusions: Supraglottic carcinoma has been historically associated to a considerable risk of occult metastasis. However, in early-stage cases data are still inconclusive. Our results suggest that in such patients a wait-and-see policy does not impact negatively on survival outcomes, while granting the reduced morbidity associated to a minimally invasive surgical approach.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Laryngeal Neoplasms/pathology ; Neck Dissection/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Cohort Studies ; Neoplasm Staging ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604541-8
    ISSN 1532-818X ; 0196-0709
    ISSN (online) 1532-818X
    ISSN 0196-0709
    DOI 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.104113
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  3. Article ; Online: Upfront transoral robotic surgery (TORS)

    Zorzi, Stefano Filippo / Agostini, Giovanni / Chu, Francesco / Tagliabue, Marta / Pietrobon, Giacomo / Corrao, Giulia / Volpe, Stefania / Marvaso, Giulia / Colombo, Francesca / Cossu Rocca, Maria / Gandini, Sara / Gaeta, Aurora / Ruju, Francesca / Alterio, Daniela / Ansarin, Mohssen

    Acta otorhinolaryngologica Italica : organo ufficiale della Societa italiana di otorinolaringologia e chirurgia cervico-facciale

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 4, Page(s) 334–347

    Abstract: Objective: This study aims to provide real-world data on oncologic and functional outcomes of the most modern surgical and non-surgical treatments of locally advanced HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.: Methods: We reviewed data on patients treated ... ...

    Abstract Objective: This study aims to provide real-world data on oncologic and functional outcomes of the most modern surgical and non-surgical treatments of locally advanced HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer.
    Methods: We reviewed data on patients treated for stage III and IV HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma with either endoscopic surgery (Transoral Robotic Surgery, TORS; Transoral Laser Microsurgery, TLM - group A) or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT - group B). The minimum follow-up required was 6 months. Survival outcomes and toxicities of treatments were evaluated.
    Results: 30 patients in group A and 66 in group B were eligible for the analysis. 28% of patients in group A underwent a unimodal treatment, while 42% needed trimodal treatment. 90% of patients in group B underwent concurrent chemoradiation. We found no statistically significant difference in survival outcomes (group A: overall survival 97%, progression-free survival 83%; group B: OS 98%, PFS 86%) or toxicities between groups.
    Conclusions: Both transoral surgery and IMRT provide excellent outcomes in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer. Because of the good prognosis, treatments need to be refined to reduce toxicities while preserving oncologic soundness.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/radiotherapy ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery ; Head and Neck Neoplasms ; Humans ; Oropharyngeal Neoplasms/pathology ; Oropharyngeal Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Oropharyngeal Neoplasms/surgery ; Papillomavirus Infections/complications ; Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated ; Retrospective Studies ; Robotic Surgical Procedures
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-08
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604898-5
    ISSN 1827-675X ; 0392-100X
    ISSN (online) 1827-675X
    ISSN 0392-100X
    DOI 10.14639/0392-100X-N2144
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  4. Article: A cancer-mimicking diagnosis of peritoneal carcinosis: report of a case of abdominal non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection.

    De Piano, Francesca / Savoldi, Filippo / Ruju, Francesca / Ghioni, Mariacristina / Zanagnolo, Vanna / Rizzo, Stefania

    Ecancermedicalscience

    2018  Volume 12, Page(s) 860

    Abstract: Abdominal non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection is a rare condition in healthy patients. When it occurs, it leads to the appearance of typical findings of peritoneal involvement, such as thickening of the peritoneal leaflets and the omentum, ascites ... ...

    Abstract Abdominal non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection is a rare condition in healthy patients. When it occurs, it leads to the appearance of typical findings of peritoneal involvement, such as thickening of the peritoneal leaflets and the omentum, ascites and enlargement of lymph nodes and of mesenteric nodules. These findings may be misdiagnosed as tumour peritoneal implants. In case of spontaneous regression of the peritoneal involvement and ascites, as well as in the absence of malignancy, the suspicion of infectious disease, including abdominal nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, should be considered.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports
    ISSN 1754-6605
    ISSN 1754-6605
    DOI 10.3332/ecancer.2018.860
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  5. Article ; Online: The role of radiomics in tongue cancer: A new tool for prognosis prediction.

    Mossinelli, Chiara / Tagliabue, Marta / Ruju, Francesca / Cammarata, Giulio / Volpe, Stefania / Raimondi, Sara / Zaffaroni, Mattia / Isaksson, Johannes Lars / Garibaldi, Cristina / Cremonesi, Marta / Corso, Federica / Gaeta, Aurora / Emili, Ilaria / Zorzi, Stefano / Alterio, Daniela / Marvaso, Giulia / Pepa, Matteo / De Fiori, Elvio / Maffini, Fausto /
    Preda, Lorenzo / Benazzo, Marco / Jereczek-Fossa, Barbara Alicja / Ansarin, Mohssen

    Head & neck

    2023  Volume 45, Issue 4, Page(s) 849–861

    Abstract: Background: Radiomics represents an emerging field of precision-medicine. Its application in head and neck is still at the beginning.: Methods: Retrospective study about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based radiomics in oral tongue squamous cell ... ...

    Abstract Background: Radiomics represents an emerging field of precision-medicine. Its application in head and neck is still at the beginning.
    Methods: Retrospective study about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based radiomics in oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) surgically treated (2010-2019; 79 patients). All preoperative MRIs include different sequences (T1, T2, DWI, ADC). Tumor volume was manually segmented and exported to radiomic-software, to perform feature extraction. Statistically significant variables were included in multivariable analysis and related to survival endpoints. Predictive models were elaborated (clinical, radiomic, clinical-radiomic models) and compared using C-index.
    Results: In almost all clinical-radiomic models radiomic-score maintained statistical significance. In all cases C-index was higher in clinical-radiomic models than in clinical ones. ADC provided the best fit to the models (C-index 0.98, 0.86, 0.84 in loco-regional recurrence, cause-specific mortality, overall survival, respectively).
    Conclusion: MRI-based radiomics in OTSCC represents a promising noninvasive method of precision medicine, improving prognosis prediction before surgery.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Tongue Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnostic imaging ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/therapy ; Prognosis ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck ; Head and Neck Neoplasms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 645165-2
    ISSN 1097-0347 ; 0148-6403 ; 1043-3074
    ISSN (online) 1097-0347
    ISSN 0148-6403 ; 1043-3074
    DOI 10.1002/hed.27299
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  6. Article ; Online: The added value of whole-body magnetic resonance imaging in the management of patients with advanced breast cancer.

    Zugni, Fabio / Ruju, Francesca / Pricolo, Paola / Alessi, Sarah / Iorfida, Monica / Colleoni, Marco Angelo / Bellomi, Massimo / Petralia, Giuseppe

    PloS one

    2018  Volume 13, Issue 10, Page(s) e0205251

    Abstract: This study investigates the impact of whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) in addition to CT of chest-abdomen-pelvis (CT-CAP) and 18F-FDG PET/CT (PET/CT) on systemic treatment decisions in standard clinical practice for patients with advanced breast cancer (ABC). WB- ... ...

    Abstract This study investigates the impact of whole-body MRI (WB-MRI) in addition to CT of chest-abdomen-pelvis (CT-CAP) and 18F-FDG PET/CT (PET/CT) on systemic treatment decisions in standard clinical practice for patients with advanced breast cancer (ABC). WB-MRI examinations in ABC patients were extracted from our WB-MRI registry (2009-2017). Patients under systemic treatment who underwent WB-MRI and a control examination (CT-CAP or PET/CT) were included. Data regarding progressive disease (PD) reported either on WB-MRI or on the control examinations were collected. Data regarding eventual change in treatment after the imaging evaluation were collected. It was finally evaluated whether the detection of PD by any of the two modalities had induced a change in treatment. Among 910 WB-MRI examinations in ABC patients, 58 had a paired control examination (16 CT-CAP and 42 PET/CT) and were analysed. In 23/58 paired examinations, additional sites of disease were reported only on WB-MRI and not on the control examination. In 17/28 paired examinations, PD was reported only on WB-MRI and not on the control examination. In 14 out of the 28 pairs of examinations that were followed by a change in treatment, PD had been reported only on WBMRI (14/28; 50%), while stable disease had been reported on the control examination. In conclusion, WB-MRI disclosed PD earlier than the control examination (CT-CAP or PET/CT), and it was responsible alone for 50% of all changes in treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use ; Bone Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Bone Neoplasms/prevention & control ; Bone Neoplasms/secondary ; Breast/diagnostic imaging ; Breast/pathology ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Breast Neoplasms/pathology ; Disease Progression ; Feasibility Studies ; Female ; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18/administration & dosage ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods ; Middle Aged ; Patient Selection ; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography/methods ; Radiopharmaceuticals/administration & dosage ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Treatment Outcome ; Whole Body Imaging/methods
    Chemical Substances Radiopharmaceuticals ; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 (0Z5B2CJX4D)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0205251
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  7. Article ; Online: The T-N tract involvement as a new prognostic factor for PORT in locally advanced oral cavity tumors.

    Alterio, Daniela / Augugliaro, Matteo / Tagliabue, Marta / Bruschini, Roberto / Gandini, Sara / Calabrese, Luca / Belloni, Pietro / Preda, Lorenzo / Maffini, Fausto Antonio / Marvaso, Giulia / Ferrari, Annamaria / Volpe, Stefania / Zerella, Maria Alessia / Oneta, Olga / Turturici, Irene / Alessandro, Ombretta / Ruju, Francesca / Ansarin, Mohssen / Orecchia, Roberto /
    Jereczek-Fossa, Barbara Alicja

    Oral diseases

    2021  

    Abstract: Objective: The space comprised between tumor and neck lymph nodes (T-N tract) is one of the main routes of tumor spread in oral cavity tumors. Aim of the study was to investigate the impact of T-N tract involvement on the postoperative radiotherapy ( ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The space comprised between tumor and neck lymph nodes (T-N tract) is one of the main routes of tumor spread in oral cavity tumors. Aim of the study was to investigate the impact of T-N tract involvement on the postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) outcomes.
    Materials and methods: Patients (pts) treated between 2000 and 2016 with indication to PORT were retrospectively retrieved. Inclusion criteria were: (a) locally advanced tumors of the oral cavity, (b) who received with indication to PORT (c) with a minimum follow-up of six months.
    Results: One hundred and fifty-seven pts met the inclusion criteria (136 pts treated with PORT and 21 pts not treated with PORT). In the PORT cohort, the T-N tract involvement had no impact on both OS (p = .09) and LRFS (p = .2). Among the non-PORT cohort, both OS (p = .007) and LRFS (p = .017) were worse for pts with positive T-N tract compared to those with negative T-N tract. PORT improved both OS (p = .008) and LRFS (p = .003) in pts with positive T-N tract but not in those with negative T-N tract (p = .36 and p = .37, respectively).
    Conclusions: Our results suggest that involvement of T-N tract should be considered as prognostic factors informing the indication to PORT.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-24
    Publishing country Denmark
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1290529-x
    ISSN 1601-0825 ; 1354-523X
    ISSN (online) 1601-0825
    ISSN 1354-523X
    DOI 10.1111/odi.13885
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  8. Article ; Online: Endometrial cancer: an overview of novelties in treatment and related imaging keypoints for local staging.

    Rizzo, Stefania / Femia, Marco / Buscarino, Valentina / Franchi, Dorella / Garbi, Annalisa / Zanagnolo, Vanna / Del Grande, Maria / Manganaro, Lucia / Alessi, Sarah / Giannitto, Caterina / Ruju, Francesca / Bellomi, Massimo

    Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society

    2018  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 45

    Abstract: Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecologic malignancy in developed countries and its incidence is increasing. First-level treatment, if no contraindicated, is based on surgery. Pre-operative imaging is needed for evaluation of local extent and ... ...

    Abstract Endometrial cancer is the most common gynaecologic malignancy in developed countries and its incidence is increasing. First-level treatment, if no contraindicated, is based on surgery. Pre-operative imaging is needed for evaluation of local extent and detection of distant metastases in order to guide treatment planning. Radiological evaluation, based on transvaginal ultrasound, MR and CT, can make the difference in disease management, paying special attention to assessment of entity of myometrial invasion, cervical stromal extension, and assessment of lymph nodal involvement and distant metastases.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Endometrial Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Endometrial Neoplasms/pathology ; Endometrial Neoplasms/therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Invasiveness ; Neoplasm Staging ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Ultrasonography
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-12-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ISSN 1470-7330
    ISSN (online) 1470-7330
    DOI 10.1186/s40644-018-0180-6
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  9. Article ; Online: Combining standardized uptake value of FDG-PET and apparent diffusion coefficient of DW-MRI improves risk stratification in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

    Preda, Lorenzo / Conte, Giorgio / Bonello, Luke / Giannitto, Caterina / Travaini, Laura L / Raimondi, Sara / Summers, Paul E / Mohssen, Ansarin / Alterio, Daniela / Cossu Rocca, Maria / Grana, Chiara / Ruju, Francesca / Bellomi, Massimo

    European radiology

    2016  Volume 26, Issue 12, Page(s) 4432–4441

    Abstract: Objectives: To assess the independent prognostic value of standardized uptake value (SUV) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), separately and combined, in order to evaluate if the combination of these two variables allows further prognostic ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To assess the independent prognostic value of standardized uptake value (SUV) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), separately and combined, in order to evaluate if the combination of these two variables allows further prognostic stratification of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC).
    Methods: Pretreatment SUV and ADC were calculated in 57 patients with HNSCC. Mean follow-up was 21.3 months. Semiquantitative analysis of primary tumours was performed using SUV
    Results: Patients with SUV
    Conclusions: The combination of SUV
    Key points: • High SUV
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnostic imaging ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/metabolism ; Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Disease-Free Survival ; Female ; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18/pharmacokinetics ; Head and Neck Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Head and Neck Neoplasms/metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography ; Positron-Emission Tomography ; Prognosis ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Radiopharmaceuticals/pharmacokinetics ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk ; Risk Assessment ; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck
    Chemical Substances Radiopharmaceuticals ; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 (0Z5B2CJX4D)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-03-10
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1085366-2
    ISSN 1432-1084 ; 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    ISSN (online) 1432-1084
    ISSN 0938-7994 ; 1613-3749
    DOI 10.1007/s00330-016-4284-8
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  10. Article: Growth hormone therapy in children with Prader-Willi syndrome.

    Franzese, Adriana / Romano, Alfonso / Spagnuolo, Maria Immacolata / Ruju, Francesca / Valerio, Giuliana

    The Journal of pediatrics

    2006  Volume 148, Issue 6, Page(s) 846; author reply 846–7

    MeSH term(s) Child ; Child, Preschool ; Human Growth Hormone/pharmacology ; Human Growth Hormone/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Male ; Motor Activity/drug effects ; Prader-Willi Syndrome/drug therapy
    Chemical Substances Human Growth Hormone (12629-01-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2006-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comment ; Letter
    ZDB-ID 3102-1
    ISSN 1097-6833 ; 0022-3476
    ISSN (online) 1097-6833
    ISSN 0022-3476
    DOI 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.10.022
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