Publications by authors named "D Lucidi"
Breaking barriers: Analysing the professional landscape for female gynaecological surgeons in Italy.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol
December 2024
Objective: To examine the status of female gynaecological surgeons in Italy in terms of discriminatory practices and the availability of opportunities for improvement within the operating theatre.
Methods: This study is a subanalysis of a comprehensive 83-item questionnaire, administered to 3242 female surgeons across various specialties from 1 November to 31 December 2020. This study focuses specifically on 219 female gynaecological surgeons in order to explore their unique experiences and challenges in surgical practice.
: The DRAF III procedure is indicated for the treatment of benign and selected malignant frontal sinus pathology. Several attempts have been made to find an intra or pre-operative measurement that was predictive of the feasibility of this operation and its success. Among those, the frontal sinus outflow tract anteroposterior diameter (FOAP) appears to be the one with the highest applicability in clinical practice, since it is easy to measure on pre-operative CT scan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR), surgical landmarks such as the maxillary line (ML) and the axilla of the middle turbinate (MT) guide the surgeon in identifying the lacrimal sac. The primary surgical risk associated with the classical technique, which involves directly opening the lacrimal sac, is the height of the bone drilling on the projection of the lateral wall of the nasal fossa. This poses a significant risk of damaging the orbit, the floor of the frontal sinus, and the anterior skull base.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Women's participation in the surgical workforce has increased. The aim of the study is to acquire objective data regarding practice, training, satisfaction, and discrimination of women surgeons working in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery in Italy.
Methods: An 83-item questionnaire was distributed through social media and sent to e-mails of women surgeons from November through December 2020.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) significantly affects quality of life, and the main goal of its management is to achieve consistent disease control.
- A survey of otorhinolaryngologists in Italy revealed a consensus on the limitations of existing guidelines and the need for better implementation in clinical practice, emphasizing the importance of clinical symptoms from the patient's perspective.
- Respondents highlighted key symptoms such as nasal obstruction and loss of smell, while advocating for a specific tool to accurately define disease control, especially in the context of new biologic treatments.