A5069331125- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Hernia repair and management
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
2011-2025
Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic
2013-2025
Meyer Children's Hospital
2025
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2020-2024
ORCID
2020
Catholic University of America
2010-2015
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
2012
Azienda Sanitaria Locale Alessandria
2009
Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza
2003
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes and complications between 2 most adopted procedures for gastrostomy placement: percutaneous endoscopic (PEG) laparoscopic (LG) in children. We present our on 69 patients (male: 46/female: 23): group 1 (37 patients, 54%) undergoing PEG, (32 46%) LG. A total 5 major were observed all PEG (13.5%), no complication was LG (P-value<0.05). 12 minor observed: 4 occurred (10.8%) 8 (25%) gastrostmoy group, not statistically relevant. suggest that should...
To compare postoperative outcomes of bedside surgery (BS) with those performed in the operating room (ORS) preterm and full-term neonates. Data from neonates undergoing major surgical interventions were retrospectively evaluated. Primary outcome was incidence hypothermia. Secondary mortality rate within 30 days occurrence post-operative infection 48 h surgery. 374 on 222 analysed: 55 47 BS group 319 175 ORS group. Compared to group, infants had lower gestational age (GA) birthweight, higher...
The authors present a complex case of 5-year-old child who was involved in traffic accident as pedestrian hit by car and reported widespread injuries mostly extrinsic at the anal level, suspected sexual abuse. As reflected literature (1), about 1 4 children are victims abuse their lifetime, anogenital included clinical signs In fact, we learn from 2023 (2) update on interpretation cases that perianal laceration with exposure tissues underlying dermis is suggestive unless there plausible...
Deletions of the short arm chromosome 9 are associated with two distinct clinical entities. Small telomeric 9p24.3 deletions cause genital anomalies in male subjects, ranging from disorder gonadal sex to differentiation anomalies, while large terminal or interstitial result 9p-malformation syndrome phenotype. The critical region for non-syndromic 46,XY reversal was assigned a 1 Mb interval 9p, extending telomere DMRT genes cluster. 9p-syndrome bands 9p22.3p24.1, but phenotypic map has not...
Retroperitoneal lymphangioma is extremely rare. Although these neoplasms are benign, they can grow progressively with subsequent compression and infiltration of the adjacent structures. Surgical excision demanding when lesion surrounds vital structures it generally fraught a high recurrence morbidity rate. We report case huge retroperitoneal in newborn treated successfully intracystic injection OK-432.
Abstract Background Suspending ordinary care activities during the COVID-19 pandemic made it necessary to find alternative routes comply with recommendations not only for acute health needs but also patients requiring follow-up and multidisciplinary visits. We present ‘Contactless’ model, a comprehensive operational tool including plurality of services delivered remotely, structured according complexity gradient, aimed cover diagnostic procedures monitor disease progression in chronic...
Abstract Costello syndrome (CS) is a rare disorder affecting development and growth characterized by cancer predisposition caused mutations in HRAS proto‐oncogene. Somatic drive bladder carcinogenesis. The aim of this study was to analyze prevalence histological characterization (BC) cohort patients with CS help clinicians plan effective management strategies. This included 13 above 10 years age molecular diagnosis CS. Screening cystoscopies (31 total procedures) were performed exclude BC....
Hamartomatous polyps of Peutz-Jeghers are mostly found in patients affected by syndrome (PJS), but they can be rarely encountered the general population. It is unclear whether a solitary polyp (PJP) an incomplete form PJS or separate entity. We report case PJP paediatric patient whom other features were absent. The underwent laparotomy due to small bowel intussusception secondary ileac polyp. Histological examination showed characteristic PJP, did not fulfill WHO criteria for diagnosis...
Congenital chylous ascites (CCA) is a rare disease that results from maldevelopment of the intra-abdominal lymphatic system. Few cases have been described and no gold standard treatment has defined so far. Octreotide, somatostatin analogue, used for CCA, but always after failed conservative approach with fasting, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) or medium chain triglyceride (MCT) feeds. We report case newborn CCA treated by TPN octreotide period 15 days until abdominal distension was...
Progress in perinatal and postoperative techniques has reduced the prognostic role of traditional risk factors esophageal atresia (EA). This paper reports on 75 cases anomalies observed between 1992 2002 followed after surgery from a minimum six months to maximum ten years (mean five years). The impact survival birth weight, week delivery, associated need ventilatory support at are discussed. Twenty-four patients were born before 37 weeks gestation, 18 weighed less than 2000 g.; major...
Wandering spleen (WS) is an uncommon condition, usually asymptomatic, often recognized as incidental finding. When symptoms occur, they can vary, although acute abdominal pain the most common presentation in pediatric population. In some cases, WS become a dangerous condition because of risk splenic ischemia from persistent pedicle torsion. We describe case 3-year-old boy presenting with vomiting, swelling, and pancreatitis; diagnosis was obtained by ultrasound computed tomography....
<b>Introduction</b> Prenatal detection of isolated ascites is a rare finding on ultrasound, usually suggestive an underlying pathology that may negatively impact the pregnancy and neonatal outcome. The purpose present study was to evaluate outcome primary in relation gestational age (GA) at diagnosis. <b>Materials Methods</b> Data were prospectively collected for fetuses with have been followed our center prenatal diagnosis therapy from 2004 2014. Patients divided group I when detected...
<b>Introduction</b> The aim of the study was to investigate perinatal outcome fetuses with hyperechogenic bowel (HB) in relation gestational age at diagnosis. <b>Materials and Methods</b> This is a retrospective observational fetal HB cases from 2002 2012. Patients were divided into three groups according trimester For each group, data ultrasound examination, medicine investigations, intrapartum cares, neonatal obtained. <b>Results</b> A diagnosis made 279 among them 17 (6%) during first...
Pyloric atresia (PA) is a very rare condition. Its incidence approximately 1 in 100,000 newborns and constitutes about 1% of all intestinal atresias. We describe the neonatal course peculiar case type pyloric atresia, which membrane was connected to second duodenal through virtual lumen premature newborn. The atypical variant required an unusual side gastroduodenostomy. emphasize importance prompt diagnosis avoid potentially fatal complications warrant good outcome even presence strange form...
The Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) system has become an effective treatment for acute and chronic wound defects. Although its use been reported in care of children premature infants, the management device this population not well established. We report satisfactory results two neonates (one full-term one preterm) with complex wounds secondary to major abdominal surgery. In baby enterocutaneous fistula was also present. Complete epithelialization achieved both patients within a few weeks thus...
Children with cancer undergo intensive treatments requiring reliable vascular access. Central venous catheters (CVCs) reduce discomfort due to venipuncture and the risks of extravasations from chemotherapy administration. The aim our retrospective study was assess safety complications Groshong devices in children cancer.One hundred ninety CVCs were placed 166 over a 5-year period. Early complications, infectious mechanical events collected.The mean period permanence 330 days per patient...
The finding of a congenital fibrous band during laparotomy for intestinal obstruction is extremely rare. Preoperative diagnosis challenging and no characteristic radiological findings have been described. We report the case premature baby in whom incomplete was due to originating from duodeno-jejunal flexure extending across ascending colon.