Publications by authors named "S Cimbanassi"
Contrast-enhanced CT scan (CECT) for the detection of hollow viscus and mesenteric injuries in blunt trauma - an updated systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy.
Stefano Granieri Michele Altomare Alessandro Bonomi Giada Panagini Simone Frassini Stefania Cimbanassi
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
December 2024
Background: Despite improved awareness of blunt traumatic hollow viscus and mesenteric injuries (THVMI), the accuracy of contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) varies considerably among studies. This systematic review and meta-analysis of test accuracy aims to explore the diagnostic performance of CECT in detecting THVMI in blunt trauma.
Methods: The study was conducted according to the Cochrane recommendations searching the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library datasets from 2000 to 8 September 2023 (PROSPERO ID: CRD42023473041).
Identifying and addressing mentorship gaps in European trauma and emergency surgical training. Results from the Young European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (yESTES) mentorship survey.
Stefano Piero Bernardo Cioffi Laura Benuzzi Marit Herbolzheimer Enrico Marrano Gabriele Bellio Stefania Cimbanassi
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- European surgeon training for trauma and emergency care lacks standardization, with variations influenced by cultural and organizational differences, especially in mentorship practices.
- A survey conducted by yESTES revealed that 74% of surgeons primarily rely on informal mentorship, with significant gaps for early-career and female surgeons.
- The study highlights the importance of integrating non-technical skills in mentorship while suggesting that surgical societies need to enhance their support for mentorship to improve overall quality and accessibility.
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic pneumothorax is common in severe injuries, often requiring emergency treatments like thoracostomy, but recent studies suggest stable patients may benefit from less invasive options like observation or needle aspiration.
- A case study of a 52-year-old woman with a large (55 mm) traumatic PTX shows that after aspirating 1500 mL of air, her condition improved significantly, allowing for her quick discharge.
- The article reviews existing literature on the conservative management of traumatic PTX and emphasizes that even large pneumothoraxes can be resolved effectively with needle aspiration in hemodynamically stable patients, thus reducing the need for more invasive procedures.