Isolated fallopian tube torsion in pediatric age: An Italian multicenter retrospective study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to quantify the experience of five Italian centers on the diagnosis and management of isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) in children.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 20 patients aged 1-16 years of age with surgically diagnosed IFTT between 1991 and 2017 from five Italian centers of pediatric surgery. We analyzed common presenting signs, symptoms, and radiographic findings, as well as surgical interventions to describe management offering further insight into the diagnosis and treatment of this rare entity.

Esophageal Retained Lithium Battery in Children Younger than 6 Years: A Prompt Structured Multidisciplinary Approach Is Essential to Reduce Long-Term Consequences.

Objectives: Disk battery esophageal retention in children younger than 6 years represents an increasing endoscopic emergency, followed by a relevant risk of life-threatening late complications. Surgical removal after a failed endoscopic approach is rarely reported in the literature. We describe our experience in this scenario.