A5052929587- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Vasculitis and related conditions
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Otitis Media and Relapsing Polychondritis
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Augmented Reality Applications
Sapienza University of Rome
2017-2025
Policlinico Umberto I
2019-2024
Italian Society of Physiotherapy
2023
Senso (Spain)
2021
Ospedale G.B. Morgagni - L.Pierantoni
2020
Universität Hamburg
2004-2016
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2004-2016
Università Campus Bio-Medico
2015-2016
Guest Hospital
2001
To evaluate the role of clinical scores assessing risk disease severity in patients with suspicion obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). The hypothesis was tested by applying artificial intelligence (AI) to demonstrate its effectiveness distinguishing between mild-moderate OSA and severe risk.A support vector machine model (SVM) developed from samples included analysis (N = 498), they were split into 75% for training 373) remaining testing 125). Two diagnostic thresholds selected severity:...
Background: Lemierre syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal complication of oropharyngeal infections characterized by septic thrombophlebitis the internal jugular vein. It primarily affects healthy adolescents and young adults. Its incidence declined after antibiotic era, but it may have resurged in recent decades, likely due to judicious use increasing bacterial resistance. Prompt diagnosis treatment are imperative prevent significant morbidity mortality. Methods: has been called “the...
Abstract Purpose To compare and analyze the incidence of otitis media with effusion (OME), before during COVID-19-related pandemic period, to evaluate effects social changes (lockdown, continuous use facial masks, distancing, reduction activities) in OME children adults. Methods The number diagnosed e five referral centers, between 1 March 2018 2021, has been reviewed collected. estimate adults COVID-19 period three time were evaluated compared: group 1—patients diagnosis achieved 1/03/2018...
Abstract Purpose Otology and neuro-otology surgeries pose significant challenges due to the intricate variable anatomy of temporal bone (TB), requiring extensive training. In last years 3D-printed models for otological dissection are becoming increasingly popular. this study, we presented a new model named 'SAPIENS', tailored educational surgical simulation purposes. Methods The 'SAPIENS' was collaborative effort involving multidisciplinary team, including radiologists, software engineers,...
Barbed reposition pharyngoplasty (BRP) is a new technique to manage velo-pharyngeal obstruction and collapse in OSA patients. Tonsillectomy preliminary step of BRP surgery. Dissection the PPM with monopolar or hot instruments an essential technique. muscle manipulation should be managed careful attention due risk fibers rupture surgical failure. We describe coblator assisted BRP. The aim this paper report use advantages technology tonsillectomy dissection before relocation barbed sutures. In...
Abstract Objective Our study focused on the development and evaluation of SAPIENS (Specific Anatomical Printed-3D-model In Education New Surgical Simulations) as a valid tool for otologic surgical education. Methods Twenty junior otolaryngologist surgeons in training were enrolled study. Each participant was invited to perform dissection three different temporal bones. 1)Transparent 3-D printed model; 2)Opaque 3)fresh frozen human bone. Following their drilling experience, participants...
Background: patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) showed detectable levels of tear pepsin that explain the nasolacrimal obstruction. The purpose this study was to determine whether LPR show ocular surface changes and investigate relationship between lacrimal concentration alterations. Methods: Fifty positive endoscopic signs for an equal or higher score 13 7 Reflux Symptom Index Finding Score were enrolled. Twenty healthy no disease dry eye included as control group. After evaluation...
: Rhinitis could be considered a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies were conducted to evaluate the relation between OSA and Allergic rhinitis (AR). Non-allergic with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES) is condition symptomatology apparently similar AR. The aim of this study was different presence in patients suffering from NARES
Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence position-dependent obstructive sleep apnea (POSA) in elderly patients (≥65 years old). Adult (range 19-65 old) and were also compared order show differences incidence POSA between these two groups patients. Methods A prospective bi-center performed January 2018 May 2019. total 434 participants underwent polysomnography (PSG) at home (Embletta MPR). Body position during PSG recordings determined. Patients subdivided groups:...
The outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) made imperative the use protective devices as a source control tool. As there is no definite antiviral treatment and effective vaccine, only efficient means protecting mitigating infectious contagion has been personal equipment, especially by healthcare workers. However, masks affect humidification process inhaled air, possibly leading to basal inflammatory state upper airways.This single-center observational study conducted at University...
To investigate the presence of laryngopharyngeal reflux in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) employing salivary pepsin concentration method. compare results severity pathology.Seventy-five OSA (44 males, 31 females) were enrolled study. For each patient, AHI (apnea-hypopnea index) and BMI (body mass initially evaluated. All assessed using symptom index (RSI) finding score (RFS) order to perform a clinical diagnosis reflux. In all sample was taken estimate its concentration.The...