Publications by authors named "P Bagolan"
(1) Background: The use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to relieve meconium obstruction of prematurity in the first days of life has been reported, with NAC reducing the viscosity of luminal contents by cleaving the disulfide bonds of mucoproteins. However, its use in this population should be further explored since it has been associated with hypernatremia and transient increase in transaminases and bilirubin. (2) Methods: In this retrospective study, we included neonates admitted because of enteral feeding intolerance and intestinal obstruction from 2019 to 2021 who received NAC as a rescue therapy before explorative laparotomy.
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- Daily postoperative anal dilations for infants who had endorectal pull-through for Hirschsprung disease were analyzed for risks and effectiveness against a new protocol without dilations.
- Two groups were studied: 11 patients under the new protocol (Group A) and 22 matched patients with traditional dilations (Group B), focusing on outcomes like complications and enterocolitis.
- The results showed no significant differences in complications, but Group A had lower rates of enterocolitis and constipation, suggesting that skipping dilations could be beneficial and warrants further research.
Introduction: GATA6 is a gene that encodes a transcription factor with a key role in the development of several organ systems, including the development of the pancreas. It is associated with neonatal diabetes but also with other extra-pancreatic anomalies.
Case Presentation: This report describes the association of tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS), and neonatal diabetes caused by a novel mutation of the GATA6 gene in a small-for-gestational-age male neonate born at 32 weeks of gestation.
Introduction: The diagnosis of biliary atresia (BA) remains challenging, and there is still uncertainty regarding the optimal time to perform a Kasai portoenterostomy (KPE). Little is known about the difficulties in the diagnosis and outcomes of BA in preterm infants (PBA). This study, which represents the first Italian report of preterm infants with BA, aims to describe a single-center experience of BA in preterm newborns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: 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.