Publications by authors named "Pietro Capetti"
Long-term health outcome and quality of life in children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome: findings from multidisciplinary follow-up at an Italian tertiary-care paediatric hospital.
Enza D'Auria Stefania Maria Bova Andrea Riccardo Dallapiccola Raffaella De Santis Alessandro Leone Pietro Capetti
Eur J Pediatr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition linked to SARS-CoV-2, primarily affecting kids; this study monitored 62 patients for up to a year post-diagnosis.
- While many patients showed normal results in cardiological, gastroenterological, and neurological evaluations, about one-third continued to exhibit metabolic dysfunction after 12 months.
- The study found significant psychosocial issues, with emotional and behavioral problems affecting about 17-68% of patients, particularly those with ongoing metabolic problems, highlighting the need for comprehensive follow-up care.
Objective: To describe neurological involvement in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) and to evaluate whether neurological manifestations are related to the degree of multiorgan involvement and inflammation.
Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical, electroencephalographic (EEG), neuroradiological (MRI), and CSF parameters in 62 children with MIS-C (45 M, age 8 months-17 years, mean age 9 years) hospitalized between October 1, 2020 and March 31, 2022.
Results: Neurological involvement was documented in 58/62 (93.