Publications by authors named "Stefano Doratiotto"
Article Synopsis
- Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS) and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) are essential tools for diagnosing swallowing disorders, outlined in recently developed best practice guidelines.
- An expert panel, including various healthcare professionals, created 18 consensus statements using an online Delphi method to standardize VFSS practices, covering aspects like planning, equipment, and radiation safety.
- These guidelines aim to improve the quality of VFSS assessments across different regions by providing structured recommendations based on expert consensus from the European Society of Swallowing Disorders and the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.
Article Synopsis
- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (TDC) is a common neck lesion found in children, usually needing surgery to prevent complications; this case involved a newborn diagnosed incidentally.
- A 3-week-old boy was admitted for weight loss and vomiting, and while preparing for surgery for a different issue, a neck mass was discovered, which was identified as TDC via ultrasound.
- The authors emphasize the importance of physical exams and ultrasounds for proper diagnosis, suggest surgery (Sistrunk's procedure) if other surgery is needed, and note that most neonatal cases of TDC are symptomatic.
