1. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, “Policlinico G. Martino” Hospital; University of Messina; Messina Italy
2. Anesthesiological Sciences Department, “Policlinico G. Martino” Hospital; University of Messina; Messina Italy
3. Department of Surgical and Medical Science; University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro; Catanzaro Italy
4. Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology; University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro; Catanzaro Italy