A5004230257- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Genital Health and Disease
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Hernia repair and management
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
University of Siena
2016-2025
Ospedale Santa Maria alle Scotte
2019-2025
Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg
2024
University of Duhok
2018
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
2018
Hôpital d'Hautepierre
2013
Université de Strasbourg
2013
Transition of care (TOC; from childhood into adulthood) patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) and Hirschsprung disease (HD) ensures continuation for these patients. The aim this international study was to assess the current status TOC adult (AC) programs ARM HD.A survey developed by members EUPSA, ERN eUROGEN, ERNICA, including patient representatives (ePAGs), comprising four domains: general information, questions about transition adulthood, disease-specific regarding AC programs....
Early diagnosis, early treatment and long-term follow-up in paediatric patients with Lichen Sclerosus (LS) are mandatory to avoid complications such as urethral meatal stenosis. All older than five years who underwent circumcision from January 2015 December 2021 at our centre positive histology for LS were included. Demographic, preoperative, surgical postoperative data analysed. Patients physically evaluated, they asked fill two quality of life questionnaires perform an uroflowmetry. They...
Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a rare congenital mullerian anomaly consisting of uterus didelphys, hemivaginal septum, and unilateral renal agenesis [1,2]. Most authors reported cases with prepuberal or postpuberal onset cyclical abdominal pain vaginal mass (3-8). Only six are in Literature early this under 5 years (9-14). Our case about 3 old girl, all the features who came to our attention for lower mass. The aim article share experience focus on importance high level...
Purpose: Robotic surgery should be considered a technical opportunity for many procedures in pediatric age. The purpose of this study is to verify the correlation between robotic and low weight. Materials Methods: It retrospective (2013-2017). We included all patients who underwent assisted major two Italian centers surgery. All were divided into groups (group A ≤15 kg group B > 15 kg). Parameters as follows: time console, average procedures, hospitalization, minor/major complications....
Anxiety in children undergoing surgery is characterized by feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness and fear which may manifest differently. Postoperative behavioural changes such as nocturnal enuresis, feeding disorders, apathy, sleep disturbances stem from postoperative anxiety. Some Authors pointed out that over 60% are prone to developing alterations 2 weeks after surgery. Variables age, temperament anxiety both parents considered predictors changes.1 Studies were published...
To describe a new penoscrotal reconfiguration technique, named "V-I reconfiguration" for the surgical reconstruction of congenital webbed penis (CWP).
Esophageal replacement in children is an option that confined to very few situations including long-gap esophageal atresia and strictures unresponsive other therapies (peptic or caustic ingestion). The purpose of our work was describe the experience gastric transposition three Italian centers.This a retrospective study. data were extrapolated from prospective database. We included all patients who had undergone last 15 years.In 15-year period, eight infants (3 males 5 females) underwent for...
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common surgical emergency in newborns and it still a leading cause of death despite improvements reached management critically ill neonate. The purpose this study was to evaluate risk factors, treatments outcome NEC.We retrospectively evaluated multicentric group 184 patients with NEC over period 5 years (2008-2012). Indications operation were modified Bell stages IIIA or IIIB. main measured terms survival postsurgical complications.Data on who had...
The aim of this study is to present a preliminary series six children affected by an anterior mediastinal mass, resulting in thymoma. We treated pediatric population video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy.We performed retrospective from January 2000 2012 all Data included sex, age at surgery, clinical and radiological features, surgical procedure, follow-up, complications.Video-assisted thymectomy was (five boys one girl). Four patients presented with dyspnea and/or thoracic pain analgesic...
Abstract Neonatal testicular tumors are rare and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of newborn scrotal masses. Juvenile granulosa cell tumor (JGCT) accounts for about 5% all prepubertal testis tumors. As a benign neoplasm, radical orchiectomy is sufficient treatment. We report case with prenatal mass. After surgery, histological was juvenile tumor. To date patient healthy.
Background and Study Aims Water beads made from superabsorbent polymers can lead to bowel obstruction, which sometimes be fatal. This article aims highlight the dangers of such toys propose an innovative, safe effective approach diagnostic therapeutic management. Patients Methods We report two cases children with intestinal obstruction following ingestion products based on polymers. They were diagnosed treated in different centres using varying techniques. Results compare our experiences few...
Around 70% of children with neurodisability (ND) present pharyngeal neuromuscular incoordination and severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD).This is a pilot study the Robotic-assisted minimally invasive total esophagogastric dissociation (TOGD).We included 4 patients, 2 males females, ND GORD refractory to medical treatment.Pharmacological management often unsuccessful antireflux surgery common, but it has high failure rate symptom recurrence, requiring re-do surgery. TOGD good option...
Circumcision is one of the most common surgical procedures in world. Despite it known its wide prevalence for religious and medical reasons children, remains a controversial practice paediatric age. To date, there no described gold standard technique to circumcise patients. We started use glue circumcision about 2 years ago. designed this prospective study with aim compare two techniques, which were used our hospital perform children. The implication was understanding if differences between...
Both thoracic drainage and video-assisted surgery (VATS) are available treatment for pleural empyema in pediatric patients.This retrospective multicenter study includes patients affected by treated from 2004 to 2021 at two Italian centers. Patients were divided G1 (traditional approach) G2 (VATS). Demographic recovery data, laboratory tests, imaging, surgical findings, post-operative management follow-up analyzed.70 with a mean age of 4.8 years included; 12 (17.1%) 58 (82.9%) G2. Median time...