Browsing by Author "Papaconstantinou, Ioannis"
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Association of Fokl and PvuII polymorphisms with breast cancer staging and survival among Caucasian women: A prospective study
Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Ekonomou, Emmanouel; Tsamadias, V.; Nastos, Constantinos; Karapanos, Konstantinos; Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Theodosopoulos, Theodosios; Contis, John; Papalarabros, E.; Voros, Dionysios; Psychogios, J. (2014)Purpose: Both vitamin D and estrogens play an important role in breast cell growth and differentiation. Therefore, we hypothesized that Fokl polymorphism in the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) gene, as well as PvuII polymorphism ...
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Effect of infliximab on the healing of intestinal anastomosis: An experimental study in rats
Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Zeglinas, C.; Gazouli, Maria; Nastos, Constantinos; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Lykoudis, Panagis; Evangelou, Konstantinos; Papalois, A.; Papaioannou, M.; Vlachogiannakos, J.; Tzathas, C. (2014)Background and aim: Infliximab is effective in the induction and maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease. Whether, the perioperative administration of anti-TNF-a compromises intestinal healing leading to anastomotic ...
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The impact of peri-operative administration of infliximab on the healing process of intestinal anastomosis: A rat experimental study
Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Zeglinas, C.; Gazouli, Maria; Nastos, Constantinos; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Papalois, A.; Tzathas, C. (2014)
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The Impact of Peri-operative Anti-TNF Treatment on Anastomosis-Related Complications in Crohn's Disease Patients. A Critical Review
Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Zeglinas, C.; Gazouli, Maria; Nastos, Constantinos; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Papalois, A.; Tzathas, C. (2014)Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)a is a cytokine exerting pleiotropic effects on critical cell functions and, most importantly, is the main regulator of pro-inflammatory cytokine production and a key player in the ...
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Management of retroperitoneal sarcomas: Main prognostic factors for local recurrence and survival
Theodosopoulos, Theodosios; Psychogiou, Vassiliki; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Polymeneas, George; Kondi-Pafiti, Agathi; Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Voros, Dionysios (2012)Purpose: Retroperitoneal sarcomas (RPs) are characterized by slow indolent growth and metastasize at a late point in their natural course. The purpose of this study was to review our experience in the management of RSs and ...
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Results of Salvage Abdominoperineal Resection After Failed Chemoradiation Therapy for Epidermoid Anal Canal Carcinoma - Retrospective Analysis at a Single Institution
Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Theodosopoulos, Theodosios; Samanides, L.; Fotopoulos, Alexios; Polymeneas, George; Gennatas, Constantinos; Voros, Dionysios (2011)
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Results of salvage abdominoperineal resection after failed chemoradiation therapy for epidermoid anal canal carcinoma: Retrospective analysis at a single institution
Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Theodosopoulos, Theodosios; Samanides, L.; Smyrniotis, V.; Fotopoulos, Alexios; Polymeneas, George; Gennatas, Constantinos; Voros, Dionysios (2011)Purpose: The standard therapeutic approach to epidermoid anal canal cancer consists of combined radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Although disease control has been reported to have excellent results, as many as 40% of ...
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Right Kocher's incision: a feasible and effective incision for right hemicolectomy: a retrospective study
Theodosopoulos, Theodosios; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Dafnios, Nicolaos; Polymeneas, George; Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Staikou, C.; Vassiliou, Ioannis; Smyrniotis, V.; Fotopoulos, Alexios (2012)Background: The choice of surgical incision is determined by access to the surgical field, particularly when an oncological resection is required. Special consideration is also given to other factors, such as postoperative ...
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Successful Treatment of a Severe Case of Fournier's Gangrene Complicating a Perianal Abscess
Papaconstantinou, Ioannis; Yiallourou, Anneza I.; Dafnios, Nicolaos; Grapsa, Irini; Polymeneas, George; Voros, Dionysios (Hindawi Limited, 2011)A 67-year-old male patient with diabetes mellitus and nephritic syndrome under cortisone treatment was admitted to our hospital with fever and severe perianal pain. Upon physical examination, a perianal abscess was identified. ...