Publications by authors named "Paolo Manella"
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- The study investigates the role of episiotomy in operative vaginal birth (OVB) using vacuum extraction and its relation to Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs).
- The research found that performing an episiotomy during OVB significantly reduced the incidence of OASIs, particularly in nulliparous (first-time) women, with a notable protective effect observed.
- A shorter expulsive phase (under one hour) also acted as a protective factor against OASIs, while prolonged expulsive periods increased risk; however, fundal pressure had no significant impact on outcomes.
After its first introduction in the 1980's the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), has spread throughout Southern Europe. Ae. albopictus is considered an epidemiologically important vector for the transmission of many viral pathogens such as the yellow fever virus, dengue fever and Chikungunya fever, as well as several filarial nematodes such as Dirofilaria immitis or D.
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