Publications by authors named "D G Ippolito"
Background And Aims: Despite technical advances, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is associated with complications and potentially lethal outcomes. Sarcopenia, a complex syndrome mainly associated with aging, has been recognized as a predictor of poor surgical outcomes. Thus far, the impact of sarcopenia on ERCP remains unknown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The inclusion of sustainable protein sources in poultry feed has become essential for improving animal welfare in livestock production. Black soldier fly larvae are a promising solution due to their high protein content and sustainable production. However, most research has focused on fast-growing poultry breeds, while the effects on native breeds, such as the Bianca di Saluzzo, are less explored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo present the technical aspects of contrast-enhanced 4DCT (ce4DCT) simulation for abdominal SBRT. Twenty-two patients underwent two sequential 4DCT scans: one baseline and one contrast-enhanced with personalized delay time () calculated to capture the tumor in the desired contrast phase, based on diagnostic triple-phase CT. The internal target volume (ITV) was delineated on ten contrast phases, and a panel of three experts qualitatively evaluated tumor visibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Paediatric Inflammatory Crohn's MRE Index (PICMI) is a multi-point index of intestinal inflammation (mucosal and transmural) for children with CD. The present study aims to assess whether PICMI at diagnosis may predict the course of CD and to test the inter-reader agreement.
Methods: CD children with a ≥ 1-year follow-up were retrospectively enrolled.
Article Synopsis
- - Both Magnetic Resonance Enterography (MRE) and Computed Tomography Enterography (CTE) are important imaging techniques used for diagnosing and treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with CTE being favored in urgent situations like suspected complications.
- - CTE provides rapid and precise imaging but involves exposure to ionizing radiation, while MRE avoids radiation and excels in evaluating the small intestine and perianal disease, making it ideal for patients requiring frequent monitoring or those who are pregnant.
- - The review highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both imaging methods, aiming to inform about their technical aspects, benefits, limitations, and the specific findings they can reveal regarding IBD.