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2. Congenital lung malformations: a nationwide survey on management aspects by the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery
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Pio, Luca, Gentilino, Valerio, Macchini, Francesco, Scarpa, Alberto Attilio, Lo Piccolo, Roberto, Conforti, Andrea, Ratta, Alberto, Guanà, Riccardo, Molinaro, Francesco, Costanzo, Sara, Riccipetitoni, Giovanna, Lisi, Gabriele, Midrio, Paola, Tocchioni, Francesca, Cobellis, Giovannii, Volpe, Andrea, Zolpi, Elisa, Morandi, Anna, Ciardini, Enrico, Vella, Claudio, Grella, Maria Giovanna, Sergio, Maria, Guida, Edoardo, Nanni, Lorenzo, Ceccanti, Silvia, Di Benedetto, Vincenzo, Cheli, Maurizio, Garzi, Alfredo, Nobili, Maria, Gabriele, Valeria, Boroni, Giovanni, Incerti, Filippo, Zampieri, Nicola, Cacciaguerra, Sebastiano, Ceccarelli, Pier Luca, Escolino, Maria, Briganti, Vito, Gori, Davide, Esposito, Ciro, Gamba, Piergiorgio, Gennari, Fabrizio, Inserra, Alessandro, Dall’Igna, Patrizia, Romeo, Carmelo, Bagolan, Pietro, Bleve, Cosimo, Chiarenza, Fabio, Morini, Francesco, Pelizzo, Gloria, and Torre, Michele
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- 2024
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3. Incidental finding of thyroglossal duct cyst in a neonate during endotracheal intubation: a case report
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Emanuele Trovalusci, Carlo Pizzolon, Silvia Tesser, Stefano Doratiotto, Dalia Gobbi, and Paola Midrio
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Thyroglossal duct cyst ,Sistrunk ,Neonate ,Midline neck mass ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract Background Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (TDC) is a common lesion of the midline neck, originating from an incomplete involution of the thyroglossal duct. It is typically observed in pre-scholar patients and surgery is the treatment of choice to prevent infections. Here reported a case of incidental diagnosis in a newborn patient. Case presentation a 3-week-old male baby was admitted to our hospital for weight loss and projectile vomits after breastfeeding. After a diagnosis of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, the baby underwent pyloromyotomy. During the endotracheal tube placement, the anesthetist noticed the presence of a midline neck mass. The suspect of TDC was confirmed by an intraoperative ultrasound, so, despite the age of the patient, we proceeded with the excision of the lesion according to Sistrunk’s procedure to avoid future complications and anesthesia. Conclusions even if TDC is a common lesion of pediatric patients, anecdotical neonatal cases were described in the literature, all of them symptomatic. An accurate physical examination and ultrasound are essential diagnostic tools to distinguish TDC from other middle neck lesions, particularly ectopic thyroidal tissue. Sistrunk’s procedure is the most effective surgical approach. When diagnosis is made in a newborn, we suggest postponing surgery, unless the baby requires general anesthesia for other surgical procedures, such as in our case.
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- 2024
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4. Influence of Diet on Bowel Function and Abdominal Symptoms in Children and Adolescents with Hirschsprung Disease—A Multinational Patient-Reported Outcome Survey
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Judith Lindert, Hannah Day, Marta de Andres Crespo, Eva Amerstorfer, Sabine Alexander, Manouk Backes, Carlotta de Filippo, Andrzej Golebiewski, Paola Midrio, Mazeena Mohideen, Anna Modrzyk, Anette Lemli, Roxana Rassouli-Kirchmeier, Marijke Pfaff-Jongman, Karolina Staszkiewicz, Lovisa Telborn, Pernilla Stenström, Karolin Holström, Martina Kohl, Joe Curry, Stavros Loukogeorgakis, and Joseph R Davidson
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Hirschsprung disease ,nutrition ,food items ,probiotic use ,patient-reported outcome of Hirschsprung disease ,bowel functions related to Hirschsprung ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Introduction: This study aimed to understand the influence of diet and nutrition items on gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with Hirschsprung Disease (HD). Method: An online questionnaire was created to obtain patient-reported outcomes using the multinational Holistic Care in Hirschsprung Disease Network. This was distributed in Dutch, English, German, Italian, Polish, and Swedish via patient associations. Information on demographics, the extension of disease, current diet, and the influence of food ingredients on bowel function were obtained. Results: In total, 563 questionnaires were answered by parents or patients themselves. The length of the aganglionic segment was short in 33%, long in 45%, total colonic aganglionosis (TCA) in 11%, and involved the small intestine in 10%. Overall, 90% reported following a mixed diet, and 31% reported taking probiotics, with twice as many patients taking probiotics in the TCA group compared to standard HD. Mealtimes and behaviours around eating were affected by 61%, while 77% had established food items that worsened symptoms, and of these, 80% stated that they had worked these items out themselves. A high-fibre diet was followed by 24% and 18% a low-fibre diet. Symptoms were reported, particularly from dairy in 30%, fruits in 39%, pulses in 54%, and sugar in 48%. Conclusions: This first multinational survey on diet and bowel function in HD reports an association between certain dietary items with gastrointestinal symptoms. This study can support an improved understanding of the interaction between food items and bowel function in children with HD. We suggest a multidisciplinary approach to balance dietary exclusions and support adequate growth, preventing nutrition deficiencies and enhancing quality of life.
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- 2024
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5. Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation in Preterm Infants: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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Alessia Bertolino, Silvia Bertolo, Paola Lago, and Paola Midrio
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congenital lung malformation ,CPAM ,CCAM ,prematurity ,very low birth weight ,Science - Abstract
Congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) represent a well-known cluster of rare lung malformations affecting 1 in 2500 live births. The natural history of many CPAMs is to increase their size in the second trimester, reach a plateau, and, in about 50% of cases, regress and to become barely detectable during the third trimester. Little is known about cases of affected neonates born prematurely: only six cases are described in the literature, recording different conduct and outcomes. Herein, we report the case of a very low birth weight infant born at GW 28 without antenatal findings and presenting at birth with severe respiratory distress, requiring ventilation. Chest X-rays and a CT scan showed the presence of a solid mass in the left lung. An initial conservative approach was adopted as the baby gained respiratory stability within the first days of life. Routine ultrasound (US) showed a progressive reduction of the lesion, mimicking the process of involution that CPAM can exhibit during late gestation. The rarity of the condition does not allow the formulation of any suggestions regarding one type of management over the other. An initial conservative approach seems to be appropriate with regards to the outcome and possible intra- and post-operative complications.
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- 2024
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6. Rectal atresia and rectal stenosis: the ARM-Net Consortium experience
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de Beaufort, Cunera M. C., Gorter, Ramon R., Iacobelli, Barbara D., Midrio, Paola, Sloots, Cornelius E. J., Samuk, Inbal, van Rooij, Iris A. L. M., and Lisi, Gabriele
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- 2023
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7. Developing the next generation of renewable energy technologies: an overview of low-TRL EU-funded research projects [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]
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Davide Mencarelli, Philip Schulz, Michele Midrio, Luca Pierantoni, Ignacio Gurruchaga, William Leithead, Jasper Vermaut, Robert Haberl, Michael Kauffeld, Laura María Pérez Caballero, Axel Gottschalk, Fernanda Neira D'Angelo, Daniel Carbonell, Ahmed M. Salem, Arnaud Bruch, Mihaela Dudita-Kauffeld, Luca Pasquini, Eleonora Alamaro, Anastasia Grozdanova, Paola Ceroni, Roman Tschentscher, Bart Vermang, and Stefania Privitera
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renewable energy ,innovative technologies ,research and development ,net-zero greenhouse gas emissions ,eng ,Science ,Social Sciences - Abstract
A cluster of eleven research and innovation projects, funded under the same call of the EU’s H2020 programme, are developing breakthrough and game-changing renewable energy technologies that will form the backbone of the energy system by 2030 and 2050 are, at present, at an early stage of development. These projects have joined forces at a collaborative workshop, entitled ‘Low-TRL Renewable Energy Technologies’, at the 10th Sustainable Places Conference (SP2022), to share their insights, present their projects’ progress and achievements to date, and expose their approach for exploitation and market uptake of their solutions.
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- 2023
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8. First trimester lower abdominal cysts as early predictor of anorectal malformations
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Erculiani, Marta, Trovalusci, Emanuele, Zanatta, Cinzia, De Lorenzis, Maria Sonia, Filippi, Elisa, Bracalente, Gabriella, and Midrio, Paola
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- 2022
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9. Talking about sexuality with your own child. The perspective of the parents of children born with arm
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Eleuteri, S., Aminoff, D., Midrio, P., Leva, E., Morandi, A., Spinoni, M., and Grano, C.
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- 2022
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10. Diagnosis and Management of Congenital H-Type Tracheoesophageal Fistula: Results of a National Survey
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Cecilia Morchio, Alba Ganarin, Andrea Conforti, Ernesto Leva, Giovanni Gaglione, Gaia Brenco, Elisa Zambaiti, Salvatore Fabio Chiarenza, Tamara Caldaro, Maurizio Cheli, Giovanni Boroni, Elena Sofia Marcandella, Giovanna Riccipetitoni, Sebastiano Cacciaguerra, Vincenzo Di Benedetto, Valerio Gentilino, Gabriele Lisi, Francesco Morini, and Paola Midrio
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congenital tracheoesophageal fistula ,h-type esophageal atresia ,type E esophageal atresia ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Background: Congenital h-type tracheoesophageal fistula (H-TEF) without esophageal atresia (EA) represents about 4% of congenital esophageal anomalies. The diagnosis is challenging, and surgery is considered curative. The aim was to report a national survey on the diagnosis, management, and outcome of patients with congenital H-TEF. Methods: Following approval of the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery, a survey was sent to all Pediatric Surgery Units to retrospectively collect H-TEF treated in the period 2010–2022. Descriptive analysis was performed, and results are given as prevalence, mean ± standard deviation (SD), or median and interquartile range (IQR). Results: The survey was sent to 65 units. Seventeen responded with one or more cases; 78 patients were diagnosed with H-TEF during the study period. Associated malformations were present in 43%, mostly cardiac (31%). The most frequent symptoms were cough (36%), bronchopneumonia (24%), and dysphagia (19%). H-TEF was detected by tracheobronchoscopy (90%), and/or upper GI (58%), and/or esophagoscopy (32%). The median age at diagnosis was 23 days (1 day–18 years). The most common approach was cervicotomy (76%), followed by thoracoscopy (14%) and thoracotomy (9%). The fistula underwent ligation and section of the fistula in 90% of the patients and clip closure and section in 9%. In one patient, the fistula was cauterized endoscopically. H-TEF preoperative cannulation was performed in 68% of cases, and a drain was placed in 26%. One month after surgery, 13% of the patients had mild persisting symptoms, mainly hypophonia. Recurrence occurred in 5%, and a second recurrence occurred in 1%. Conclusions: H-TEF prevalence was six cases/year, consistent with the expected rate of five cases/year in our country. The diagnosis was challenging, sometimes delayed, and, in most patients, required multiple examinations. Fistula ligation and section through cervicotomy were the most frequent treatment. Long-term outcomes are good, and recurrence is a rare event.
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11. Sub-Gigahertz Path Loss Measurement Campaign in Marine Environment: A Case Study
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Marco De Piante, Michele Midrio, Roberto Rinaldo, Ivan Scagnetto, Ruben Specogna, and Francesco Trevisan
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data communication ,marine environment ,path loss ,sub-gigahertz bands ,Chemical technology ,TP1-1185 - Abstract
This paper focuses on the characterization of radio propagation, and data communication in a marine environment. More specifically, we consider signal propagation when three different sub-gigahertz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) bands, i.e., 169 MHz, 434 MHz, and 868 MHz, are used. The main focus of the paper is to evaluate the path loss (PL), i.e., the power loss that a propagation radio wave would experience when communication occurs between a sail boat and a buoy. We describe the measurement results obtained performing three different radio power measurement campaigns, at the three different aforementioned ISM sub-gigahertz bands. We also want to correlate the radio propagation quality with the weather conditions present in the measurement areas. The obtained results show that higher distances are achieved by transmitting at lower frequencies, i.e., 169 MHz, and, on average, the propagation is directly dependent from the dew point index.
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- 2024
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12. Resolution of Fetal hydrops-not a favorable outcome in congenital pulmonary malformation type 1: A case report with review of literature
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Dalia Gobbi, Elisa Filippi, Gabriella Bracalente, Francesca Baciorri, and Paola Midrio
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congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation of lung ,counseling ,fetal hydrops ,prenatal diagnosis ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Background: Congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs) comprise a spectrum of anatomical anomalies of the lungs and respiratory tree. The natural history of prenatally diagnosed CPAM varies from in utero resolution to progression to hydrops and intrauterine death. The majority of fetuses (90%) have a good outcome. However, in a minority (10%), the mass may grow so large that it is associated with complications and becomes life-threatening to the fetus. Clinical Description: Prenatal diagnosis of giant left CPAM type 1 was made at 24 weeks of gestation in a 29-year-old primigravida woman. The lesion consisted of multiple large cysts with a CPAM volume ratio of 4.7. Since the diagnosis, the mass was associated with nonimmune fetal hydrops and polyhydramnios which got worse throughout the following 4 weeks of gestation. Doppler studies remained normal until term. Management: The family received prenatal counseling. Parents refused termination of pregnancy and any other invasive or pharmacological therapy in light of the bad prognosis. The pregnancy was strictly monitored using standard fetal lung parameters. By 31 weeks' gestation, hydrops spontaneously improved to resolution but without any change in the size of the cysts. A baby girl was delivered at term, with birth asphyxia, who, despite all efforts by a multidisciplinary team, could not be revived. Autopsy and histopathological findings were compatible with type 1 CPAM. Conclusion: Hydrops is a well-known complication in fetuses with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. The present case reminds the possibility of its spontaneous resolution during pregnancy, even though the cyst size remains unaltered. The eventual neonatal survival depends not on the presence of hydrops but on the cyst volume and underlying lung hypoplasia.
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- 2023
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13. The use of biological membranes for correction of congenital malformations
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Marchetto, C, Sgrò, A, Gamba, P, Trojan, D, Pagliara, C, and Midrio, P
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- 2022
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14. Developing the next generation of renewable energy technologies: an overview of low-TRL EU-funded research projects [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]
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Davide Mencarelli, Philip Schulz, Michele Midrio, Luca Pierantoni, Ignacio Gurruchaga, William Leithead, Jasper Vermaut, Robert Haberl, Michael Kauffeld, Laura María Pérez Caballero, Axel Gottschalk, Fernanda Neira D'Angelo, Daniel Carbonell, Ahmed M. Salem, Arnaud Bruch, Mihaela Dudita-Kauffeld, Luca Pasquini, Eleonora Alamaro, Anastasia Grozdanova, Paola Ceroni, Roman Tschentscher, Bart Vermang, and Stefania Privitera
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renewable energy ,innovative technologies ,research and development ,net-zero greenhouse gas emissions ,eng ,Science ,Social Sciences - Abstract
A cluster of eleven research and innovation projects, funded under the same call of the EU’s H2020 programme, are developing breakthrough and game-changing renewable energy technologies that will form the backbone of the energy system by 2030 and 2050 are, at present, at an early stage of development. These projects have joined forces at a collaborative workshop, entitled ‘Low-TRL Renewable Energy Technologies’, at the 10th Sustainable Places Conference (SP2022), to share their insights, present their projects’ progress and achievements to date, and expose their approach for exploitation and market uptake of their solutions.
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15. Audio quality level vs. signal-to-interference ratio in isofrequency FM broadcasting
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De Piante, Marco, Boscolo, Stefano, Turco, Emanuele, Gardonio, Paolo, and Midrio, Michele
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- 2021
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16. The Alexis® system for laparoscopic splenectomy in pediatric patients
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Trovalusci, Emanuele, Gasparella, Marco, Pizzato, Cristina, and Midrio, Paola
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- 2021
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17. Gynecological and psycho-sexual aspects of women with history of anorectal malformations
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Bicelli, Noemi, Trovalusci, Emanuele, Zannol, Monica, Gamba, Piergiorgio, Bogana, Gianna, Zanatta, Cinzia, and Midrio, Paola
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- 2021
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18. Fetal Lung Interstitial Tumor (FLIT): Review of The Literature
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Silvia Perin, Ivana Cataldo, Francesca Baciorri, Luisa Santoro, Angelo Paolo Dei Tos, Maria Guido, and Paola Midrio
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FLIT ,lung tumors ,congenital pulmonary malformations ,respiratory distress ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Fetal lung interstitial tumor (FLIT) is an extremely rare pediatric lung tumor that shares radiological features with congenital pulmonary malformations (cPAM) and other lung neoplasms. A review of the literature, together with the first European case, are herein reported. A systematic and manual search of the literature using the keyword “fetal lung interstitial tumor” was conducted on PUBMED, Scopus, and SCIE (Web of Science). Following the PRISMA guidelines, 12 articles were retrieved which describe a total of 21 cases of FLIT, and a new European case is presented. A prenatal diagnosis was reported in only 3 out of 22 (13%) cases. The mean age at surgery was 31 days of life (1–150); a lobectomy was performed in most of the cases. No complications or recurrence of disease were reported at a mean follow-up of 49 months. FLIT is rarely diagnosed during pregnancy, may present at birth with different levels of respiratory distress, and requires prompt surgical resection. Histology and immunohistochemistry allow for the differentiation of FLIT from cPAM and other lung tumors with poor prognosis, such as pleuropulmonary blastoma, congenital peri-bronchial myofibroblastic tumor, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, and congenital or infantile fibrosarcoma.
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- 2023
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19. Congenital pouch colon: Case series and review of evidences for resection
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Miriam Duci, Francesco Fascetti-Leon, Enrico La Pergola, Paola Midrio, and Piergiorgio Gamba
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anorectal malformation ,augmentation bladder capacity ,congenital pouch colon ,vaginal reconstruction ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Background: Congenital pouch colon (CPC) is a rare variant of anorectal malformations (ARM) with its highest reported incidence in India. We aimed to describe five patients affected by CPC, in which the tissue from the terminal dilated colon has been successfully used and to discuss our results on the light of an extended revision of the literature. Materials and Methods: The clinical details of five cases treated for CPC in two Italian Centers were retrospectively reviewed assessing the fate of the terminal dilated colon. Results: In all cases, the tissue from dilated colon has been used. The double vascular system of the dilated pouch allowed increasing bladder capacity (case 4), reconstruction of the vagina (case 3, 5), and lengthening of the colon (case 1, 2, 5). In our series, 3/5 have a good bowel control with daily bowel management after ARM correction. In literature, there are not differences in terms of dependence from bowel management in patients with pouch resected and in patients with pouch saved (P = 0.16). Conclusions: We acknowledge that the analysis of the available literature is limited by the absence of studies with high level of evidence and the removal or the preservation of the abnormal colon tissue seems to follow the surgeon preferences.
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- 2021
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20. Bedside surgery in the newborn infants: survey of the Italian society of pediatric surgery
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Gloria Pelizzo, Pietro Bagolan, Francesco Morini, Mariagrazia Aceti, Daniele Alberti, Mario Andermarcher, Luigi Avolio, Fabio Bartoli, Vito Briganti, Sebastiano Cacciaguerra, Francesco S. Camoglio, Pierluca Ceccarelli, Maurizio Cheli, Fabio Chiarenza, Enrico Ciardini, Marcello Cimador, Ennio Clemente, Denis A. Cozzi, Luigi Dall’ Oglio, Ugo De Luca, Carmine Del Rossi, Ciro Esposito, Diego Falchetti, Silvana Federici, Piergiorgio Gamba, Valerio Gentilino, Girolamo Mattioli, Ascanio Martino, Mario Messina, Bruno Noccioli, Alessandro Inserra, Pierluigi Lelli Chiesa, Ernesto Leva, Francesco Licciardi, Paola Midrio, Maria Nobili, Alfonso Papparella, Guglielmo Paradies, Giuseppe Piazza, Alessio Pini Prato, Fabio Rossi, Giovanna Riccipetitoni, Carmelo Romeo, Domenico Salerno, Alessandro Settimi, Jurgen Schleef, Mario Milazzo, Valeria Calcaterra, and Mario Lima
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Neonatal intensive care unit ,Bedside surgery ,Operative room ,Intrahospital transport ,Critically ill neonates ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Abstract Introduction This is the report of the first official survey from the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery (ISPS) to appraise the distribution and organization of bedside surgery in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Italy. Methods A questionnaire requesting general data, staff data and workload data of the centers was developed and sent by means of an online cloud-based software instrument to all Italian pediatric surgery Units. Results The survey was answered by 34 (65%) out of 52 centers. NICU bedside surgery is reported in 81.8% of the pediatric surgery centers. A lower prevalence of bedside surgical practice in the NICU was reported for Southern Italy and the islands than for Northern Italy and Central Italy (Southern
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21. Polarization Independent Unidirectional Scattering With Turnstile Nanoantennas
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Davide Rocco, Michele Midrio, and Costantino De Angelis
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Optical resonator ,metamaterials ,Applied optics. Photonics ,TA1501-1820 ,Optics. Light ,QC350-467 - Abstract
We study the scattering behavior of a dielectric cross-dipole nanoantenna in the near-infrared spectral range when it is excited by a circular polarized plane wave. We theoretically demonstrate, for optimized geometrical parameters of the proposed turnstile structure, the possibility to simultaneously obtain a unidirectional scattering and a specific circular polarization of the scattered field. Our results open new functionalities for metamaterials and optical nanoantennas.
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22. Iatrogenic Neonatal Esophageal Perforation: A European Multicentre Review on Management and Outcomes
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Eva Sorensen, Connie Yu, Shu-Ling Chuang, Paola Midrio, Leopoldo Martinez, Mathew Nash, Ingo Jester, and Amulya K. Saxena
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esophageal perforation ,neonates ,nasogastric tube ,management ,outcomes ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
Background: The aim of this multicenter retrospective study and literature review was to review management and outcomes of neonatal esophageal perforation (NEP). Methods: Protocol data were collected from four European Centers on gestational age, factors surrounding feeding tube insertion, management and outcomes. Results: The 5-year study period (2014–2018) identified eight neonates with median gestational age of 26 + 4 weeks (23 + 4–39) and median birth weight 636 g (511–3500). All patients had NEP from enterogastric tube insertions, with the perforation occurring at median 1st day of life (range 0–25). Seven/eight patients were ventilated (two/seven-high frequency oscillation). NEP became apparent on first tube placement (n = 1), first change (n = 5), and after multiple changes (n = 2). Site of perforation was known in six (distal n = 3, proximal n = 2 and middle n = 1). Diagnosis was established by respiratory distress (n = 4), respiratory distress and sepsis (n = 2) and post-insertion chest X-ray (n = 2). Management in all patients included antibiotics and parenteral nutrition with two/eight receiving steroids and ranitidine, one/eight steroids only and one/eight ranitidine only. One neonate had a gastrostomy inserted, while in another an enterogastric tube was orally successfully re-inserted. Two neonates developed pleural effusion and/or mediastinal abscess requiring chest tube. Three neonates had significant morbidities (related to prematurity) and there was one death 10 days post-perforation (related to prematurity complications). Conclusions: NEP during NGT insertion is rare even in premature infants after evaluating data from four tertiary centers and reviewing the literature. In this small cohort, conservative management seems to be safe. A larger sample size will be necessary to answer questions on efficacy of antibiotics, antacids and NGT re-insertion time frame in NEP.
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23. Transanal irrigation (TAI) in the paediatric population: Literature review and consensus of an Italian multicentre working group
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Enrica Caponcelli, Milena Meroni, Giulia Brisighelli, Claudia Rendeli, Emanuele Ausili, Piergiorgio Gamba, Antonio Marte, Barbara Daniela Iacobelli, Laura Lombardi, Ernesto Leva, and Paola Midrio
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Transanal irrigation ,constipation ,incontinence ,bowel management ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Constipation and fecal incontinence in pediatric patients are conditions due to either functional or organic bowel dysfunction and may represent a challenging situation both for parents, pediatricians, and pediatric surgeons. Different treatments have been proposed throughout the past decades with partial and alternant results and, among all proposed techniques, in the adult population the Transanal Irrigation (TAI) has become popular. However, little is known about its efficacy in children. Therefore, a group of Italian pediatric surgeons from different centers, all experts in bowel management, performed a literature review and discussed the best-practice for the use of TAI in the pediatric population. This article suggests some tips, such as the careful patients’ selection, a structured training with expert in pediatric colorectal diseases, and a continuous follow-up, that are considered crucial for the full success of treatment.
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24. Clinical Differentiation between a Normal Anus, Anterior Anus, Congenital Anal Stenosis, and Perineal Fistula: Definitions and Consequences—The ARM-Net Consortium Consensus
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Eva E. Amerstorfer, Eberhard Schmiedeke, Inbal Samuk, Cornelius E. J. Sloots, Iris A. L. M. van Rooij, Ekkehart Jenetzky, Paola Midrio, and ARM-Net Consortium
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anorectal malformation ,anterior anus ,anal position index ,perineal fistula ,anal stenosis ,ARM-Net Consortium ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 - Abstract
In the past, an anteriorly located anus was often misdiagnosed and treated as an anorectal malformation (ARM) with a perineal fistula (PF). The paper aims to define the criteria for a normal anus, an anterior anus (AA) as an anatomic variant, and milder types of ARM such as congenital anal stenosis (CAS) and PF. An extensive literature search was performed by a working group of the ARM-Net Consortium concerning the subject “Normal Anus, AA, and mild ARM”. A consensus on definitions, clinical characteristics, diagnostic management, and treatment modalities was established, and a diagnostic algorithm was proposed. The algorithm enables pediatricians, midwives, gynecologists, and surgeons to make a timely correct diagnosis of any abnormally looking anus and initiate further management if needed. Thus, the routine physical inspection of a newborn should include the inspection of the anus and define its position, relation to the external sphincter, and caliber. A correct diagnosis and use of the presented terminology will avoid misclassifications and allow the initiation of correct management. This will provide a reliable comparison of different therapeutic management and outcomes of these patient cohorts in the future.
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25. Podcast. Incidental Finding of Thyroglossal Duct Cyst in a Neonate During Endotracheal Intubation: A Case Report.
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Trovalusci, Emanuele, Pizzolon, Carlo, Tesser, Silvia, Doratiotto, Stefano, Gobbi, Dalia, and Midrio, Paola
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- 2024
26. Application of a non-pharmacological technique in addition to the pharmacological protocol for the management of children’s preoperative anxiety: A 10 years’ experience
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Francesca Scarano, Alessandra Dalla Corte, Roberto Michielon, Alessandro Gava, and Paola Midrio
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Preoperative anxiety ,non-pharmacological techniques ,day-surgery ,coping strategies ,children ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
The aim of the study was to investigate how Non- Pharmacological Techniques (NPT), in addition to standard pharmacological techniques, can help to manage and reduce the preoperative anxiety of children waiting for Day Surgery procedures (DS). Isola Serena activity started in 2008 to manage the preoperative time of children waiting for surgery in the playing room. The latter is run by a pedagogist. NPT includes use of games and toys, readings and drawings. A descriptive and comparative study was conducted on 50 children, aged 4 to 12 years, randomly assigned to Isola Serena group ISG and control group CG. All children received standard pharmacological techniques, while those of the ISG also received the NPT. The evaluation of the preoperative anxiety level (modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale) and parent’s coping style (Coping Inventory for Stressful Situation) compared the two groups. The ISG showed a significantly lower level of preoperative anxiety than the CG. Parents’ coping style was not related to the preoperative anxiety. The activity performed in the Isola Serena Project resulted to be effective for the reduction of preoperative anxiety in children undergoing DS procedures.
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- 2021
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27. Ulcerative Colitis of the Neovagina in a Toddler with Cloaca and Chronic Kidney Disease
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Marta Erculiani, Cinzia Zanatta, Enrico Vidal, Stefano Martelossi, and Paola Midrio
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cloaca ,neovagina ,anorectal malformation ,diagnosis ,ulcerative ,colitis ,Pediatrics ,RJ1-570 ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
The case of a toddler with long-channel cloaca, mild chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to renal dysplasia, and early onset of ulcerative colitis (UC) is herein reported. The patient underwent definitive repair of cloaca, that included vaginal elongation with colon, at 5 months of age and was admitted for episodes of vaginal bleeding at 22 months of age. A vaginoscopy revealed a severe inflammation of the colonic neovagina. As rectal bleeding was also noticed, she underwent a colonscopy that showed the same macroscopic inflammatory picture. Neovaginal and colonic biopsies confirmed UC. The mother turned out to be affected by UC since adolescence. The patient is now on oral therapy with mesalazine and topical steroid and mesalazine in the neovagina. The association between cloaca and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is anecdotal, but the family history of IBD should be considered when planning the surgical reconstruction of patients with cloaca. In this patient, the occurrence of UC may require a new neovagina in the future and the concomitance of CKD may complicate the overall management due to the potential nephrotoxicity of drugs used for UC therapy.
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28. Short versus mid-long-term outcome of transanal irrigation in children with spina bifida and anorectal malformations
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Ausili, Emanuele, Marte, A., Brisighelli, G., Midrio, P., Mosiello, G., La Pergola, E., Lombardi, L., Iacobelli, B. D., Caponcelli, E., Meroni, M., Leva, E., and Rendeli, C.
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29. Inter- and Intraobserver Variation in the Assessment of Preoperative Colostograms in Male Anorectal Malformations: An ARM-Net Consortium Survey
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Paola Midrio, Iris A. L. M. van Rooij, Giulia Brisighelli, Aracelli Garcia, Maria Fanjul, Paul Broens, Barbara D. Iacobelli, Carlos Giné, Gabriele Lisi, Cornelius E. J. Sloots, Francesco Fascetti Leon, Anna Morandi, Herjan van der Steeg, Stefan Giuliani, Sabine Grasshoff-Derr, Martin Lacher, Ivo de Blaauw, and Ekkehart Jenetzky
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Aim: Male patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) are classified according to presence and level of the recto-urinary fistula. This is traditionally established by a preoperative high-pressure distal colostogram that may be variably interpreted by different surgeons. The aim of this study was to evaluate the inter- and intraobserver variation in the assessment by pediatric surgeons of preoperative colostograms with respect to the level of the recto-urinary fistula.Materials and Methods: Sixteen pediatric surgeons from 14 European centers belonging to the ARM-Net Consortium twice scored 130 images of distal colostograms taken in sagittal projection at a median age of 66 days of life (range: 4–1,106 days). Surgeons were asked to classify the fistula in bulbar, prostatic, bladder-neck, no fistula, and “unclear anatomy” example. Their assessments were compared with the intraoperative findings (kappa) for two scoring rounds with an interval of 6 months (intraobserver variation). Agreement among the surgeons' scores (interobserver variation) was also calculated using Krippendorff's alpha. A kappa over 0.75 is considered excellent, between 0.40 and 0.75 fair to good, and below 0.40 poor. Surgeons were asked to score the images in “poor” and “good” quality and to provide their years of experience in ARM treatment.Results: Agreement between the image-based rating of surgeons and the intraoperative findings ranges from 0.06 to 0.45 (mean 0.31). Interobserver variation is higher (Krippendorff's alpha between 0.40 and 0.45). Years of experience in ARM treatment does not seem to influence the scoring. The mean intraobserver variation between the two rounds is 0.64. Overall, the quality of the images is considered poor. Images categorized as having a good quality result in a statistically significant higher kappa (mean: 0.36 and 0.37 in the first and second round, respectively) than in the group of bad-quality images (mean: 0.25 and 0.23, respectively).Conclusions: There is poor agreement among experienced pediatric colorectal surgeons on preoperative colostograms. Techniques and analyses of images need to be improved in order to generate a homogeneous series of patients and make comparison of outcomes reliable.
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30. VY anoplasty for ectropion of anal mucosa in an adult with anorectal malformation
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Enrico La Pergola, Francesco Fascetti Leon, Franco Bassetto, Paola Midrio, and Piergiorgio Gamba
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Ectropion of anal mucosa (AME) is a possible complication following anorectal surgery and it is often cause of symptoms such as soiling, pain and bleeding affecting the patients' quality of life. Two-flaps anoplasty has been previously described for the correction of AME. We herein report a case of an adult patient who underwent a successful double V/Y-flaps for mucosal ectropion as consequence of repair of anorectal malformation (ARM).A 25 year-old woman with history of ARM presented with an extensive AME causing bleeding, pain, soiling, and dyspareunia. This condition prevented her from an effective rectal nursing and a satisfactory social life.The patient underwent the resection of ectopic mucosa and the creation of two V-shaped skin flaps to cover the skin gap. A minor dehiscence of one of the flaps was treated conservatively. At two years follow up the patient is symptoms free, has a good quality of life and can perform an effective bowel management.AME is a possible complication after anorectal surgery for ARM and the multiple V-Y plasty is a viable procedure for its treatment. A multidisciplinary approach in these cases is recommended.Level of Evidence V. Keywords: Anorectal malformation, Anoplasty, V-Y flaps, Mucosal ectropion
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31. Bedside surgery in the newborn infants: survey of the Italian society of pediatric surgery
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Pelizzo, Gloria, Bagolan, Pietro, Morini, Francesco, Aceti, Mariagrazia, Alberti, Daniele, Andermarcher, Mario, Avolio, Luigi, Bartoli, Fabio, Briganti, Vito, Cacciaguerra, Sebastiano, Camoglio, Francesco S., Ceccarelli, Pierluca, Cheli, Maurizio, Chiarenza, Fabio, Ciardini, Enrico, Cimador, Marcello, Clemente, Ennio, Cozzi, Denis A., Dall’ Oglio, Luigi, De Luca, Ugo, Del Rossi, Carmine, Esposito, Ciro, Falchetti, Diego, Federici, Silvana, Gamba, Piergiorgio, Gentilino, Valerio, Mattioli, Girolamo, Martino, Ascanio, Messina, Mario, Noccioli, Bruno, Inserra, Alessandro, Lelli Chiesa, Pierluigi, Leva, Ernesto, Licciardi, Francesco, Midrio, Paola, Nobili, Maria, Papparella, Alfonso, Paradies, Guglielmo, Piazza, Giuseppe, Pini Prato, Alessio, Rossi, Fabio, Riccipetitoni, Giovanna, Romeo, Carmelo, Salerno, Domenico, Settimi, Alessandro, Schleef, Jurgen, Milazzo, Mario, Calcaterra, Valeria, and Lima, Mario
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32. Tethered cord in patients affected by anorectal malformations: a survey from the ARM-Net Consortium
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Fanjul, María, Samuk, I., Bagolan, P., Leva, E., Sloots, C., Giné, C., Aminoff, D., Midrio, P., Aminoff, Dalia, Bagolan, Piero, De Blaauw, Ivo, Deluggi, Stefan, Fanjul, María, Fascetti Leon, Francesco, García, Araceli, Giné, Carles, Giuliani, Stefano, Grano, Caterina, Grasshoff-Derr, Sabine, Haanen, Michel, Holland-Cunz, Stephan, Jenetzky, Ekkehart, Lacher, Martin, Leva, Ernesto, Lisi, Grabiele, Makedonsky, Igor, Marcelis, Carlos, Midrio, Paola, Miserez, Marc, Ozen, Onur, Percin, Ferda, Reutter, Heiko, Rohleder, Stephan, Samuk, Inbal, Schmiedeke, Eberhard, Schwarzer, Nicole, Sloots, Pim, Stenström, Pernilla, Till, Holger, Van der Steeg, Lideke, Van Rooij, Iris, Volk, Patrick, Wester, Tomas, Zwink, Nadine, and On behalf of the ARM-Net Consortium
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33. Graphene-based integrated photonics for next-generation datacom and telecom
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Romagnoli, Marco, Sorianello, Vito, Midrio, Michele, Koppens, Frank H. L., Huyghebaert, Cedric, Neumaier, Daniel, Galli, Paola, Templ, Wolfgang, D’Errico, Antonio, and Ferrari, Andrea C.
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34. The Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC): rationale, infrastructure, and initial steps
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Reeder, Ron W., Wood, Richard J., Avansino, Jeffrey R., Levitt, Marc A., Durham, Megan M., Sutcliffe, Jonathan, Midrio, Paola, Calkins, Casey M., de Blaauw, Ivo, Dickie, Belinda Hsi, Rollins, Michael D., and For the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC)
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35. Graphene–silicon phase modulators with gigahertz bandwidth
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Sorianello, V., Midrio, M., Contestabile, G., Asselberghs, I., Van Campenhout, J., Huyghebaert, C., Goykhman, I., Ott, A. K., Ferrari, A. C., and Romagnoli, M.
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36. Propranolol and infantile hemangiomas: Outcome from a tricentric study
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Benetton, C., Pace, MR. Di, De Corti, F., Cimador, M., Gamba, P., and Midrio, P.
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37. First trimester lower abdominal cysts as early predictor of anorectal malformations.
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Erculiani, Marta, Trovalusci, Emanuele, Zanatta, Cinzia, De Lorenzis, Maria Sonia, Filippi, Elisa, Bracalente, Gabriella, and Midrio, Paola
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Introduction: Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of anorectal malformations (ARMs) is challenging and often missed as direct visualization of the anal sphincter is not routinely performed, plus the technique is operator-dependent and inaccurate, also in expert hands. Other indirect signs, such as rectosigmoid overdistension or intraluminal calcifications, are occasionally present in late pregnancy. The detection of a cyst of the lower abdomen in the first trimester may be an early sign of ARM. Here we reported our experience and a review of the literature of such cases. Material and methods: Isolated cases of lower abdomen cysts encountered in the first trimester at the Prenatal Diagnosis Unit during the last 5 years were retrieved and compared with those found in literature. Post-natal clinical data were analyzed to check the presence and type of malformations. Results: A total of three cases of lower abdomen cysts were found in our center and 13 in literature. In our case series all the cysts spontaneously regressed and were no longer visible since the second trimester of pregnancy, while in literature this was reported in only 4 out of 13 cases. ARM was confirmed in all patients at birth or post-mortem. Conclusions: The finding of a lower abdomen cyst during the first trimester of pregnancy could be an early predictive sign of ARM, even if it disappears during pregnancy. In these cases, we suggest mentioning to the parents the possibility of an ARM during the counseling and to refer the couple to a Colorectal Center. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Renal transplantation in children weighing <15 kg: does concomitant lower urinary tract dysfunction influence the outcome?
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Ghirardo, Giulia, Midrio, Paola, Zucchetta, Pietro, Gamba, PierGiorgio, Zanon, GiovanniFranco, Murer, Luisa, and Castagnetti, Marco
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39. Towards the perfect ARM center: the European Union’s criteria for centers of expertise and their implementation in the member states. A report from the ARM-Net
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Schmiedeke, E., de Blaauw, I., Lacher, M., Grasshoff-Derr, S., Garcia–Vazquez, A., Giuliani, S., Midrio, P., Gamba, P., Iacobelli, BD., Bagolan, P., Brisighelli, G., Leva, E., Cretolle, C., Sarnacki, S., Broens, P., Sloots, C., van Rooij, I., Schwarzer, N., Aminoff, D., Haanen, M., and Jenetzky, E.
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40. European consensus meeting of ARM-Net members concerning diagnosis and early management of newborns with anorectal malformations
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van der Steeg, H. J. J., Schmiedeke, E., Bagolan, P., Broens, P., Demirogullari, B., Garcia–Vazquez, A., Grasshoff-Derr, S., Lacher, M., Leva, E., Makedonsky, I., Sloots, C. E. J., Schwarzer, N., Aminoff, D., Schipper, M., Jenetzky, E., van Rooij, I. A. L. M., Giuliani, S., Crétolle, C., Holland Cunz, S., Midrio, P., and de Blaauw, I.
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41. Peristeen® transanal irrigation in paediatric patients with anorectal malformations and spinal cord lesions: a multicentre Italian study
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Midrio, P., Mosiello, G., Ausili, E., Gamba, P., Marte, A., Lombardi, L., Iacobelli, B. D., Caponcelli, E., Marrello, S., Meroni, M., Brisighelli, G., Leva, E., and Rendeli, C.
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42. What do pediatric surgeons think about sexual issues in dealing with patients with anorectal malformations? The ARM-Net consortium members’ opinion
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Amerstorfer, Ee, Grano, C, Verhaak, C, Garcia-Vasquez, A, Miserez, M, Radleff-Schlimme, A, Schwarzer, N, Haanen, M, de Blaauw, I, Jenetzky, E, van der Steeg, A, van Rooij, Ialm, Aminoff, D, Bagolan, P, Iacobelli, B, Broens, P, Deluggi, S, Ludwiczek, J, Fanjul, M, Fascetti-Leon, F, Gamba, P, Gine, C, Giuliani, S, Goseman, J, Lacher, M, Grasshoff-Derr, S, Holland-Cunz, S, Leva, E, Morandi, A, Lisi, G, Madadi-Sanjan, O, Makedonsky, I, Marcelis, C, Midrio, P, Ozen, O, Piniprato, A, Reck-Burneo, C, Reutter, H, Rohleder, S, Samuk, I, Schmiedeke, E, Sloots, P, van der Steeg, H, Stenstrom, P, Till, H, Volk, P, and Wester, T
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Male ,Human sexuality ,Anorectal malformation ,sexuality ,sexual functioning ,adolescence ,training ,ARM-Net ,Pediatrics ,DISEASE ,0302 clinical medicine ,QUALITY-OF-LIFE ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Pediatric surgery ,Child ,Referral and Consultation ,General Medicine ,Middle Aged ,Anorectal Malformations ,3. Good health ,Adolescence ,Europe ,Reconstructive and regenerative medicine Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences [Radboudumc 10] ,030211 gastroenterology & hepatology ,Original Article ,Female ,HEALTH ,Life Sciences & Biomedicine ,Sexuality ,Sexual functioning ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Attitude of Health Personnel ,Multidisciplinary team ,03 medical and health sciences ,All institutes and research themes of the Radboud University Medical Center ,030225 pediatrics ,medicine ,Training ,Humans ,Surgeons ,Science & Technology ,business.industry ,Metabolic Disorders Radboud Institute for Health Sciences [Radboudumc 6] ,Pediatric Surgeon ,ADULTS ,CARE ,Reconstructive and regenerative medicine Radboud Institute for Health Sciences [Radboudumc 10] ,Family medicine ,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health ,Settore MED/20 ,Surgery ,business - Abstract
PURPOSE: Since pediatric surgeons aim to follow their patients with anorectal malformations (ARM) into adulthood the aim of this study was to investigate how pediatric surgeons deal with sexual issues related to ARM. METHODS: In 2018, a questionnaire was developed by the working group "Follow-up and sexuality" of the ARM-Net consortium and sent to all consortium-linked pediatric surgeons from 31 European pediatric surgical centers. Obtained data were statistically analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-eight of 37 pediatric surgeons (18 males/10 females) answered the questionnaire. The majority of pediatric surgeons (82%) think they should talk about sexual issues with their patient. More than 50% of pediatric surgeons do not feel at all or only moderately confident discussing the topic of sexuality. Most pediatric surgeons require more support (96%) and wish to be trained in sexuality and sexual issues (78%) to feel confident towards their ARM-patients/parents. For optimal care, sexual issues with ARM-patients should be managed by a multidisciplinary team. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric surgeons feel that sexuality is an important issue for their ARM-patients, which they are primarily responsible of but should be managed in concert with a multidisciplinary team. A training in sexuality is wished to feel more confident about this specific issue. ispartof: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL vol:35 issue:9 pages:935-943 ispartof: location:Germany status: published
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43. Bowel function and associated risk factors at preschool and early childhood age in children with anorectal malformation type rectovestibular fistula: An ARM-Net consortium study.
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van der Steeg, Hendrik J.J., van Rooij, Iris A.L.M., Iacobelli, Barbara D., Sloots, Cornelius E.J., Morandi, Anna, Broens, Paul M.A., Makedonsky, Igor, Leon, Francesco Fascetti, Schmiedeke, Eberhard, Vázquez, Araceli García, Miserez, Marc, Lisi, Gabriele, Midrio, Paola, Amerstorfer, Eva E., Fanjul, Maria, Ludwiczek, Johanna, Stenström, Pernilla, van der Steeg, Alida F.W., and de Blaauw, Ivo
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Outcome of patients operated for anorectal malformation (ARM) type rectovestibular fistula (RVF) is generally considered to be good. However, large multi-center studies are scarce, mostly describing pooled outcome of different ARM-types, in adult patients. Therefore, counseling parents concerning the bowel function at early age is challenging. Aim of this study was to evaluate bowel function of RVF-patients at preschool/early childhood age and determine risk factors for poor functional outcome. A multi-center cohort study was performed. Patient characteristics, associated anomalies, sacral ratio, surgical procedures, post-reconstructive complications, one-year constipation, and Bowel Function Score (BFS) at 4–7 years of follow-up were registered. Groups with below normal (BFS < 17; subgroups 'poor' ≤ 11, and 'fair' 11 < BFS < 17) and good outcome (BFS ≥ 17) were formed. Univariable analyses were performed to detect risk factors for outcome. The study included 111 RVF-patients. Median BFS was 16 (range 6–20). The 'below normal' group consisted of 61 patients (55.0%). Overall, we reported soiling, fecal accidents, and constipation in 64.9%, 35.1% and 70.3%, respectively. Bowel management was performed in 23.4% of patients. Risk factors for poor outcome were tethered cord and low sacral ratio, while sacral anomalies, low sacral ratio, prior enterostomy, post-reconstructive complications, and one-year constipation were for being on bowel management. Although median BFS at 4–7 year follow-up is nearly normal, the majority of patients suffers from some degree of soiling and constipation, and almost 25% needs bowel management. Several factors were associated with poor bowel function outcome and bowel management. Level III. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Research perspectives in the etiology of congenital anorectal malformations using data of the International Consortium on Anorectal Malformations: evidence for risk factors across different populations
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Wijers, Charlotte H. W., de Blaauw, Ivo, Marcelis, Carlo L. M., Wijnen, Rene M. H., Brunner, Han, Midrio, Paola, Gamba, Piergiorgio, Clementi, Maurizio, Jenetzky, Ekkehart, Zwink, Nadine, Reutter, Heiko, Bartels, Enrika, Grasshoff-Derr, Sabine, Holland-Cunz, Stefan, Hosie, Stuart, Märzheuser, Stefanie, Schmiedeke, Eberhard, Crétolle, Célia, Sarnacki, Sabine, Levitt, Marc A., Knoers, Nine V. A. M., Roeleveld, Nel, and van Rooij, Iris A. L. M.
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45. Abstract
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Andries, L. J., Sys, S. U., Meulemans, A. L., Schuurkes, J. A. J., Vanheel, B., Van de Voorde, J., De Smet, P., Li, J., Van Driessche, W., Flamion, B., Foulon, S., Abramow, M., Calders, P., Eechaute, W., Lacroix, E., Weyne, I., Hoeben, D., Burvenich, C., Fransen, P., Andries, L. J., Van Bedaf, D., Demolder, M., Sys, S. U., Ouedraogo, R., Lebrun, P., Herchuelz, A., Antoine, M. -H., Vandenput, S., Votion, D., Anciaux, N., Duvivier, D. H., Art, T., Lekeux, P., Votion, D., Ghafir, Y., Vandenput, S., Art, T., Lekeux, P., Geurts, M., Hermans, E., Maloteaux, J. -M., Perrad, B., Noel, B., Lagache, F., Bister, J. L., Paquay, R., Bister, J. L., Derycke, G., Vandermeir, M. A., Paquay, R., de Brouwer, S., Porret, C. -A., Stergiopulos, N., Meister, J. -J., Verbeke, M., Van de Voorde, J., Lameire, N., De Clerck, N. M., De Schuytter, J., Tytgato, J., Buyse, G., Eggermont, J., Droogmans, G., Nilius, B., Daenens, P., Salomone, S., Feron, O., Dessy, C., Morel, N., Godfraind, T., Aloisi, A. M., Sacerdote, P., Lodi, L., Carli, G., Carobi, C., Garinei, G., Miniaci, U. C., Scotto, P., Sabatino, M., Sardo, P., Iurato, L., La Grutta, V., Bagni, M. A., Cecchi, G., Cecchini, E., Colomo, F., Garzella, P., Bottinelli, R., Harridge, S. D. H., Canepari, M., Reggiani, C., Reggiani, Saltin, Bambagioni, D., Fanò, G., Menchetti, G,, Danieli-Betto, P., Esposito, A., Betto, R., Megighian, A., Midrio, M., Betto, D. Danieli, Esposito, A., Megighian, A., Midrio, M., Orizio, C., Liberati, D., Locatelli, C., De Grandis, D., Veicsteinas, A., Angoli, D., Delia, D., Wanke, E., Bramucci, M., Miano, A., Quassinti, L., Maccari, E., Murri, O., Amici, D., Cibelli, G., Jüngling, S., Schoch, S., Gerdest, H. H., Thiel, G., Demori, I., Bottazzi, C., Voci, A., Fugassa, E., Barreca, A., Minuto, F., Gallo, G., Fulle, S., Belia, S., Menchetti, G., Cacchio, M., Fanò, G., Gastaldi, G., Laforenza, U., Ferrari, G., Rindi, G., Doni, M. G., Padoin, E., Residori, O., Cesaro, M., Toma, L., Rubini, A., Mutinelli, F, Paulesu, L., Romagnolie, R., Cintorino, M., Pippia, P., Meloni, M. A., Sciola, L., Spano, A., Cogoli-Greuter, M., Cogoli, A., Sardini, A., Mintenig, G. M., Valverde, M. A., Sepùlveda, F. V., Gill, D. R., Hyde, S. C., Higgins, C. F., McNaughton, P. A., Spena, A., Arcuri, M. T., Bonofiglio, S., Chimenti, R., Covello, C., De Cicco, T., Mazzulla, S., Martino, G., Tottene, A., Moretti, A., Pietrobon, D., Baccari, M. C., Calamai, F., Staderini, G., Cova, E., Marelli, R., Sommi, P., Ventura, U., Lombardi, A. M., Fabris, R., Pagano, C., Federspil, G., Vettor, R., Mancinelli, R., Tonali, P., Servidei, S., Romani, R., Tringali, A., Azzena, G. B., Mulè, F., Serio, R., Postorino, A., Pagano, C., Rizzato, M., Granzotto, M., Lombardi, A. M., Fabris, R., Vettor, R., Federspil, G., Sommi, P., Ricci, V., Romano, M., Ivey, K. J., Ventura, U., Vacca, G., Papillo, B., Mary, D. A. S. 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46. Tethered cord in patients with anorectal malformation: preliminary results
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Suppiej, A., Dal Zotto, L., Cappellari, A., Traverso, A., Castagnetti, M., Drigo, P., and Midrio, P.
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47. High-frequency fatigue of skeletal muscle: role of extracellular Ca2+
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Germinario, Elena, Esposito, Alessandra, Midrio, Menotti, Peron, Samantha, Palade, Philip T., Betto, Romeo, and Danieli-Betto, Daniela
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48. The denervated muscle: facts and hypotheses. A historical review
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Midrio, Menotti
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49. Superprism Behaviour of an Array of Photonic Crystal Waveguides
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Boscolo, Stefano and Midrio, Michele
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50. Re: Renal Transplantation in Children Weighing
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Ghirardo G, Midrio P, and Zucchetta P
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Surgery ,RD1-811 ,Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology ,RC870-923 - Abstract
The most beneficial effects of renal transplantation (RTx) are observed in patients younger than 5 years and weighing less than 15 kg. However the subgroup of patients below 15 kg requiring RTx is a very unique group that has never been assessed previously regarding the role of concomitant lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) in the success of RTx. The authors had retrospectively detailed the lower urinary tract management and compared outcomes in pediatric renal transplant (RTx) recipients weighing less than 15 kg, between 17 patients with LUTD and 51 without LUTD. While no lower urinary tract surgery had been required for the patients without LUTD, almost 50% of the patients with LUTD had required some form of lower urinary tract reconstruction and, in 30% a temporary incontinent urinary diversion had been placed at RTx since lower urinary tract function could not have been assessed reliably, the patients had not been collaborative enough to be involved in a voiding program and/or the need for proceeding with clinically too urgent RTx before accomplishing lower urinary tract reconstruction. Augmentation had been postponed until the graft function stabilized and also unnecessary hydrodistention have been avoided in case of a preRTx-accomplished augmentation in an anuric patient. No difference in patient survival, graft survival, and glomerular filtration rates between groups had been found. Authors conclude that concomitant LUTD does not adversely influence the outcome of RTx in patients who weigh less than 15 kg. However retrospective nature and limited number of patients are drawbacks of this study
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