Publications by authors named "F Macchini"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates foreign body ingestion (FBI) in children under 18 in Italy, highlighting the prevalence and trends from 2015 to 2020.
- A total of 5,771 cases were analyzed, with the majority occurring at home, mostly involving children under 6, and commonly featuring blunt objects.
- The results indicate stable rates of FBI over time, urging the importance of preventive strategies to protect young children, especially those 5 and under, from such incidents.
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.
Background: Congenital Pulmonary Malformations (CPMs) are rare benign lesions potentially causing infective complications and/or malignant transformation, requiring surgery even when asymptomatic. CPMs are rare in adulthood but potentially detected at any age. There is not a consensus on the correct extent of resection in both adults and paediatrics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Prone cross-table lateral x-ray (CTLxR) and colostogram aid surgical planning for anorectal malformations (ARMs) without perineal fistulas. We suggest objective imaging tools to classify ARMs.
Methods: Three observers prospectively evaluated CTLxR and colostograms of male ARM patients (2012-2022) without perineal fistulas.
Background: The management of asymptomatic congenital lung malformations (CLM) is debated, and pulmonary function of patients with CLM is seldom discussed. Short-term respiratory outcome in patients operated for CLM was assessed in order to better define surgical impact.
Methods: A retrospective study on patients operated for CLM between 2012 and 2021 was performed.