VICTOR E. VIVONI, M.D.

ARECIBO, PR

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1977 – 1978 NPI: 1093718652
Surgery
IschemiaRatsRabbitsOrgan PreservationDogsIntestinesModels, BiologicalIntestine, SmallHindlimbMethylprednisoloneReplantationAmpicillinChlorpheniraminePhenytoinTissue Preservation

Practice Location

CONDOMINIO PROFESIONAL ARECIBO MEDICAL CENTER
ARECIBO, PR 00614-0310

Phone: (787) 878-3397

What does VICTOR VIVONI research?

Dr. Vivoni studies ways to prevent and minimize organ damage in situations where blood flow is restricted. This research is particularly relevant for patients who may need surgeries involving limb reattachment or face severe circulatory conditions. He specifically examines the effects of certain medications, like methylprednisolone and ampicillin, on organs such as the small intestine and limbs when they have been deprived of blood.

Key findings

  • After 1.5 hours of blocked blood flow in rats, 97% died, but using methylprednisolone and ampicillin helped protect some survivors.
  • In dog experiments on limb reattachment after blood flow loss, a special solution combined with drugs reduced complications like gangrene compared to untreated limbs.
  • The combination therapy led to better preservation of tissue and overall health outcomes in experimental models suffering from ischemia.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Vivoni study ischemia?
Yes, he focuses on how to protect organs from damage caused by ischemia, particularly in limbs and the small intestine.
What treatments has Dr. Vivoni researched?
He has researched the use of methylprednisolone and ampicillin, among other therapies, to protect tissues during blood flow restriction.
Is Dr. Vivoni's work relevant to patients needing limb surgery?
Yes, his research is particularly applicable for patients requiring limb reattachment or surgeries that may restrict blood flow.
What are the potential outcomes of Dr. Vivoni's research?
The goal of his research is to reduce death rates and complications in patients suffering from ischemia or those undergoing limb reattachment.

Publications in plain English

Protection of organs during experimental ischemia.

1978

Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics

Santiago-Delpín EA, Vivoni V, Suárez A, Román-Franco AA

Plain English
This study looked at ways to protect organs, specifically the small intestine and severed limbs, from damage caused by a lack of blood flow, known as ischemia. Researchers found that after blocking blood flow for 1.5 hours, 97% of tested rats died, but using a combination of two drugs, methylprednisolone and ampicillin, helped protect some survivors and preserved their tissue. Similarly, in dogs, reattaching limbs after a period without blood flow also resulted in high death rates, but using a special solution and the same drug reduced complications like gangrene. Who this helps: Patients who suffer from conditions requiring limb reattachment or surgeries that restrict blood flow.

PubMed

Pharmacologic protection of ischemic organs.

1977

Transplantation proceedings

Santiago-Delpín EA, Suárez A, Vivoni V

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

E A Santiago-Delpín A Suárez A A Román-Franco

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