Congenital lung malformations: a nationwide survey on management aspects by the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery.

Introduction: Over the years, congenital lung malformations (CLM) management remains a controversial topic in pediatric thoracic surgery. The Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery performed a national survey to study the current management variability among centers, trying to define national guidelines and a standardized approach of children with congenital lung malformations.

Methods: Following a National Society approval, an electronic survey including 35 items on post-natal management was designed, focusing on surgical, anesthesiology, radiology and pneumology aspects.

Deep learning for diabetic retinopathy detection and classification based on fundus images: A review.

Diabetic Retinopathy is a retina disease caused by diabetes mellitus and it is the leading cause of blindness globally. Early detection and treatment are necessary in order to delay or avoid vision deterioration and vision loss. To that end, many artificial-intelligence-powered methods have been proposed by the research community for the detection and classification of diabetic retinopathy on fundus retina images.

Congenital malformations potentially affecting respiratory function: multidisciplinary approach and follow-up.

Background And Aim: Congenital malformations such as oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF), congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and vascular rings (VRs) can affect lung development and respiratory function. This observational study describes our multidisciplinary approach and respiratory follow-up of children with such congenital malformations.

Methods: Clinical data of children followed at the Pediatric Respiratory Unit of Parma University Hospital (Italy) between January 2015 and January 2020 were collected.

Nordic Walking and Walking in Parkinson's disease: a randomized single-blind controlled trial.

Introduction: Non-pharmacological interventions are increasingly being acknowledged as valuable options to overcome or reduce functional problems in patients with Parkinson's disease. In the last decades, Nordic Walking was employed and investigated by rehabilitation specialists. Clinical trials on the effect of Nordic Walking on motor and non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms are few, small, and heterogeneous for inclusion criteria and intervention protocols.

Megarectosigmoid in anorectal malformations: the role of laparoscopic resection.

Surgical treatment for anorectal malformations may lead to chronic constipation or stool incontinence. The first condition is mostly linked to an abnormal dilation of rectum and sigma and it is primarily managed with medical therapy (laxatives, diet and enemas). When medical therapy fails to improve the symptoms, a surgical resection of the dilated colon is advocated.

Chronic inguinal pain in children.

Purpose: To present our experience in the management of chronic groin pain in children.

Methods: We report 4 patients (age range 0-18 years old) who presented with history of chronic groin pain (April 2010 January 2017). After failure of all conservative treatments they underwent surgical management as ultima ratio.

Surgical Experience and Learning Points in the Management of Foregut Duplication Cysts.

Background:  Foregut duplication cysts (FDC) have unpredictable natural course and rarely remain asymptomatic. We present our large cohort of FDC to highlight surgical learning points and outcome.

Materials And Methods:  Review of 41 children with FDC (April 1997-April 2015) included demographics, clinical presentation, preoperative investigations, surgical management, post-operative complications, and overall outcome.

Appendicitis in a Neutropenic Patient: A Multicentric Retrospective Study.

To study the management of acute appendicitis in neutropenic patients, we retrospectively reviewed cases of acute appendicitis in neutropenic children treated for cancer. The patients' demographics, medical records, and outcomes were tracked. We compared nonoperative treatment versus emergency or delayed surgery.

Endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteric reflux in paediatric patient: results of a long-term study.

Background And Aim Of The Work: Vesicoureteric reflux is the most common uropathy in paediatric age. It may be treated with open surgery, antibiotic therapy or endoscopic injection. The purpose of this work is to determine outcomes and experiences of parents with children who underwent endoscopic treatment for VUR.