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Pediatr Surg Int ; 40(1): 124, 2024 May 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38713441

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PURPOSE: Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a well described clinical condition, but reports are focused on microcolon and intestinal hypoperistalsis, while data on bladder management are scant. Aim of the study is to present urological concerns in MMIHS. METHODS: Retrospective evaluation of clinical data on urological management of MMIHS patients treated in the last 10 years. RESULTS: Six patients were enrolled (3 male, 3 female). Three girls had prenatal diagnosis of megacystis (1 vesicoamniotic shunt was placed). All patients had genetic diagnosis: 5 had ACTG2 gene mutations and 1 MYH11 mutation. All patients were addressed to our attention for urinary symptoms, such as urinary retention, urinary tract infections, acute renal injury. Two patients presented frequent stoma prolapses. All children underwent a complete urological evaluation, and then started a bladder management protocol (clean intermittent catheterization, via urethra or cystostomy-tube placement), with improvement of urinary infections, upper urinary tract dilation and stoma prolapses, if present. All patients had good renal function at last follow-up. CONCLUSION: We believe that MMIHS patients must be addressed soon and before onset of symptoms for a multidisciplinary evaluation, including an early assessment by a pediatric urologist expert in functional disorder, to preserve renal function at its best.


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Anomalías Múltiples , Colon , Colon/anomalías , Seudoobstrucción Intestinal , Vejiga Urinaria , Vejiga Urinaria/anomalías , Humanos , Femenino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Masculino , Anomalías Múltiples/cirugía , Colon/cirugía , Vejiga Urinaria/cirugía , Lactante , Seudoobstrucción Intestinal/cirugía , Seudoobstrucción Intestinal/diagnóstico , Recién Nacido , Preescolar , Mutación
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Pediatr Surg Int ; 38(10): 1487-1494, 2022 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35882671

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PURPOSE: Urethral duplication (UD) is a rare malformation, which can be associated with other anomalies, like anorectal malformations (ARM). ARM has been described with occult spinal dysraphism (OSD). No ARM-UD-OSD combination has been reported. AIM: To share our experience and to discuss the management of ARM-UD-OSD association. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed records of five boys with UD. Four of these had ARM-UD-OSD association. ARM was the first diagnosis in all; OSD and UD was detected during screening for associated malformation. RESULTS: All patients underwent ARM correction, 3 after colostomy. All reached fecal continence, 3 are performing bowel management. Three patients underwent UD surgical correction. Because of symptoms' worsening, 2 children had detethering surgery. At a mean follow-up of 9.5 years, all patients have normal renal function, 3 are on clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for neurogenic bladder (1 has a cystostomy, another one an appendicostomy). CONCLUSIONS: UD and OSD should be considered in patients with ARM. Children with these conditions associated must be centralized in a third-level Center and management carefully planned; in particular, urethral reconstruction should be weighed, considering CIC could be required. Suspicion of neurogenic bladder must be present in OSD patient.


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Malformaciones Anorrectales , Defectos del Tubo Neural , Vejiga Urinaria Neurogénica , Malformaciones Anorrectales/complicaciones , Malformaciones Anorrectales/diagnóstico , Malformaciones Anorrectales/cirugía , Niño , Humanos , Masculino , Defectos del Tubo Neural/complicaciones , Estudios Retrospectivos
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Front Pediatr ; 10: 1057092, 2022.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36683802

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Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) are the most common cause of lower urinary tract obstruction. More severe forms are detected early in pregnancy (mainly type I), while other forms are usually discovered later in childhood when investigating lower urinary tract symptoms. Bladder dysfunction is common and is associated with urinary incontinence in about 55% (0%-72%). Despite the removal of the obstruction by urethral valve ablation, pathological changes of the urinary tract can occur with progressive bladder dysfunction, which can cause deterioration of the upper urinary tract as well. For this reason, all children with PUV require long-term follow-up, always until puberty, and in many cases life-long. Therefore, management of PUV is not only limited to obstruction relief, but prevention and treatment of bladder dysfunction, based on urodynamic observations, is paramount. During time, urodynamic patterns may change from detrusor overactivity to decreased compliance/small capacity bladder, to myogenic failure (valve bladder). In the past, an aggressive surgical approach was performed in all patients, and valve resection was considered an emergency procedure. With the development of fetal surgery, vesico-amniotic shunting has been performed as well. Due to improvements of prenatal ultrasound, the presence of PUV is usually already suspected during pregnancy, and subsequent treatment should be performed in high-volume centers, with a multidisciplinary, more conservative approach. This is considered to be more effective and safer. Primary valve ablation is performed after clinical stability and is no longer considered an emergency procedure after birth. During childhood, a multidisciplinary approach (pediatric urologist, nephrologist, urotherapist) is recommended as well in all patients, to improve toilet training, using an advanced urotherapy program with medical treatments and urodynamic evaluations. The aim of this paper is to present our single center experience over 30 years.

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Urol J ; 18(4): 466-468, 2021 Apr 11.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33840088

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The Disorders of Sex Differentiation (DSD) represent a wide range of congenital anomalies of the genitalia. Surgical treatment of these cases may become a challenge. We present a case of a 16-year-old boy with 46 XX DSD, SRY negative, presented with persistent dribbling incontinence, recurrent UTI and perineal pain. Past medical history included right orchiectomy, laparoscopic excision of uterus, fallopian tubes and left streak gonad at another institution at the age of 2 years. The native vagina was left in place. VCUG confirmed the presence of the residual vagina (8 cm in maximum length), connected with the bulbar urethra. Robotic-assisted laparoscopy of the vagina was performed with satisfying short and long-term results.


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Trastornos del Desarrollo Sexual , Laparoscopía , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Robotizados , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Trastornos del Desarrollo Sexual/cirugía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Pelvis , Vagina/cirugía
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J Pediatr Surg ; 56(3): 471-475, 2021 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32862997

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BACKGROUND: Pediatric medical traumatic stress (PMTS) is a psychological and physiological response of children and their families to pain, serious illness, and invasive medical procedures. We aimed to apply the PMTS model to parents of newborns operated at birth for a congenital malformation and to identify clinical and sociodemographic risk factors associated with PMTS symptoms at 6 months. METHODS: We designed a cross-sectional study to assess PMTS symptoms (avoidance, arousal, reexperiencing) in parents of six months children operated on for a congenital anomaly, with the Italian version of the Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R). RESULTS: One-hundred-seventy parents form the object of the study. Eighty-two parents (48.2%) fell over the clinical cut-off. Ventilatory time (p = 0.0001), length of hospital stay (p = 0.0001), associated anomalies (p = 0.0002), medical devices at discharge (p = 0.0001) and Bayley motor scale (p = 0.0002) were significantly correlated with IES-R Total and Subscale Scores. Multivariate linear regression showed length of hospital stay and number of associated anomalies as significant predictors of IES-R Scores. CONCLUSIONS: Regardless the type of anomaly and sociodemographic factors, it is the clinical history of the child which seems to predict the severity of PMTS symptoms in this population of parents. PMTS represents a useful model to describe the psychological reactions of parents of newborns operated at birth for a congenital malformation. NICU and outpatient pediatric staff should be aware of risk factors to identify families who may request early multidisciplinary interventions since the first admission. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognosis study, level II.


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Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático , Niño , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Padres , Parto , Embarazo , Factores de Riesgo , Estrés Psicológico/epidemiología , Estrés Psicológico/etiología
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Urol J ; 0(0): 237-239, 2020 05 27.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32478403

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Persistent müllerian duct syndrome (PMDS) in the majority of cases is discovered during surgery for inguinal hernia or cryptorchidism. A transverse testicular ectopia (TTE) with cryptorchidism may be very rarely associated to PMDS. Assuming that müllerian remnants have a very low malignant degeneration potential if compared to the malignancy risk of an undescended and not relocated testis, we describe a simplified surgical technique of orchiopexy that avoids an extensive anatomical dissection, in this way minimizing the risk of losing the deferential blood supply to the testis.


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Criptorquidismo/complicaciones , Criptorquidismo/cirugía , Trastorno del Desarrollo Sexual 46,XY/complicaciones , Preescolar , Humanos , Masculino , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Urológicos Masculinos
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Am J Perinatol ; 35(12): 1168-1172, 2018 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29669363

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in parental couples of newborn requiring early surgery at 6 and 12 months after birth. STUDY DESIGN: A longitudinal study was set up from January 2014 to June 2015. As a measure of PTSD, we used the Italian version of the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). RESULTS: Thirty-four couples form the object of the study. At 6 months, half of mothers (52.9%) and fathers (44.1%) reported traumatic stress symptoms above the clinical cutoff. Percentages remained stable at 12 months. When parental gender and length of follow-up were compared with two-factor analysis of variance, none had an impact on IES-R score, nor an interaction between these factors was found. A significant correlation of IES-R total score was present within the couple both at 6 and 12 months (6 months-r: 0.6842, p < 0.0001 and 12 months-r: 0.4045, p = 0.0177). CONCLUSION: Having a child with a repaired malformation represents a complex prolonged stressful situation with persistent burden for both parents who are at high risk of developing PTSD symptoms.


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Anomalías Congénitas/psicología , Anomalías Congénitas/cirugía , Padre/psicología , Madres/psicología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/etiología , Adulto , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Estudios Longitudinales , Masculino , Escalas de Valoración Psiquiátrica , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Urology ; 101: 73-79, 2017 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27693876

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OBJECTIVE: To define safety and effectiveness of cystostomy button in the management of bladder drainage in pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder, and report our personalized surgical technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is a retrospective analysis of patients undergoing cystostomy button placement for bladder drainage from October 2009 to December 2015. Endoscopic and open surgical techniques and medium-term complication were analyzed and indications were recorded. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients, 16 (45.7%) females and 19 (54.3%) males, underwent cystostomy button placement for bladder drainage with a mean age of 8.6 ± 4.8 years (standard deviation) and a mean follow-up time of 37 months. There were 91.4% of patients who had a neurogenic bladder; a nonobstructive urinary retention was diagnosed in the remainder of cases. A medium-term complication was mostly represented by urinary tract infection observed in 10 of 35 patients that was the most representative cause of button removal (4 of 35). Other observed complications were button leakage (n = 2), decubitus (n = 1), and bladder stone (n = 1). No postoperative complication was observed and no differences were found in terms of complications in the two surgical approaches performed. CONCLUSION: Cystostomy button is a safe and effective treatment for bladder drainage in neurogenic pediatric patients and it is also well accepted by patients and caregivers. Cystostomy button, which may avoid mechanical concerns and most of the social discomfort, should be considered an alternative method to other bladder drainage modalities.


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Cistostomía/métodos , Endoscopía/métodos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Vejiga Urinaria Neurogénica/cirugía , Micción/fisiología , Niño , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Italia/epidemiología , Masculino , Morbilidad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tasa de Supervivencia/tendencias , Resultado del Tratamiento , Vejiga Urinaria Neurogénica/diagnóstico , Vejiga Urinaria Neurogénica/fisiopatología
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Am J Perinatol ; 33(8): 770-5, 2016 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26890434

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Objective Assess the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in mothers of newborns requiring early surgery. Study Design Mothers of newborns operated on for a congenital anomaly underwent a semi-structured interview on their experience 6 months postpartum. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed for symptoms of the three major criteria of PTSD: re-experiencing, avoidance, and heightened arousal. Results A total of 120 mothers took part in the study; their children were affected by one of the following congenital anomaly: esophageal atresia (n = 29); congenital diaphragmatic hernia (n = 38); midgut malformations (n = 38); and abdominal wall defects (n = 15). Two mothers did not show any symptoms; 12 mothers (10%) had one posttraumatic symptom, 77 (64.2%) had two, and 29 (24.2%) had three. Overall, 106 mothers (88.4%) presented at least two symptoms. Conclusion PTSD can be considered a useful model to describe and comprehend mothers' reactions in this specific population. Preventive interventions and dedicated follow-up program should be offered to these families.


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Madres/psicología , Periodo Posparto/psicología , Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático/epidemiología , Adulto , Anomalías Congénitas/clasificación , Anomalías Congénitas/cirugía , Femenino , Humanos , Recién Nacido , Italia , Masculino , Investigación Cualitativa , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Eur J Pediatr Surg ; 26(3): 273-6, 2016 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25978024

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The presence of the Y chromosome in the karyotype of patients with disorders of sex differentiation is significantly associated with an increased risk to develop specific types of malignancies, predominantly type II germ cell tumors (GCTs). Gonadoblastoma in the gonads without an obvious testicular differentiation and intratubular germ cell neoplasia of unclassified type in testicular tissue are the precursor lesions of most GCTs. Gonadal dysgenesis, the characteristic feature of Ullrich-Turner syndrome (UTS), further contributes to increase this tumor risk. The reported incidence of Y chromosome material in UTS is 6 to 8% and in these cases an early gonadectomy is strongly recommended to prevent the risk of a malignancy. The aim of this work was to retrospectively analyze the clinical outcome and the histopathological and cytogenetic findings of our UTS patients who underwent gonadectomy to establish strict selection criteria aimed at promoting an organ-sparing surgery.


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Cromosomas Humanos Y/genética , Disgerminoma/patología , Gonadoblastoma/patología , Gónadas/cirugía , Neoplasias Ováricas/patología , Síndrome de Turner/complicaciones , Síndrome de Turner/genética , Adolescente , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/genética , Niño , Cromosomas Humanos Y/ultraestructura , Disgerminoma/genética , Disgerminoma/cirugía , Femenino , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Gonadoblastoma/complicaciones , Gonadoblastoma/genética , Gonadoblastoma/cirugía , Gónadas/patología , Humanos , Cariotipificación , Neoplasias Ováricas/genética , Neoplasias Ováricas/cirugía , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Profilácticos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Factores de Transcripción SOXB1/genética , Síndrome de Turner/patología
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J Pediatr Surg ; 50(3): 394-8, 2015 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25746695

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BACKGROUND: Neurodevelopmental impairment is one of the most significant morbidities among CDH survivors. PURPOSE: Assess correlation between ventilatory time (VT) and short-term neurodevelopmental outcome in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) survivors. METHODS: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted between 2008 and 2012. Assessment of mental and motor development was performed at 6 and 12months by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development - 3rd Edition (BSID-III). ROC curve analysis was used. RESULTS: Forty-two subjects were included in the study. There was a significant inverse correlation between neurodevelopment at 6 and 12months and VT during first admission (p<0.0001). VT predicting the risk of moderate (BSID-III <85) and severe (BSID-III <70) delay was 13 and 28days, respectively (area under the curve - delay <85: 6months mental 0.943 and motor 0.992; 12months mental 0.877 and motor 0.925; delay <70: 6months mental 0.934 and motor 0.943; 12months mental 0.906 and motor 0.975; p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: VT should be considered an important marker to identify subjects at risk for short-term neurodevelopmental delay in CDH survivors. Early follow-up intervention therapy should be activated in every baby with a history exceeding 13days of VT.


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Discapacidades del Desarrollo/etiología , Hernias Diafragmáticas Congénitas/complicaciones , Respiración Artificial/efectos adversos , Discapacidades del Desarrollo/epidemiología , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Hernias Diafragmáticas Congénitas/terapia , Humanos , Incidencia , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Italia/epidemiología , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Tasa de Supervivencia/tendencias
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J Pediatr Surg ; 50(7): 1125-9, 2015 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25783326

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PURPOSE: Identify clinical and socio-demographic risk-factors affecting short-term neurodevelopmental outcome (NDO) in children operated on for abdominal and thoracic congenital anomalies (CA). METHODS: Prospective cohort observational study on newborns operated on for non-cardiac major CA. Evaluations were conducted at 6 and 12 months of age. Univariate linear regression and multivariate regression were conducted to analyze the impact on NDO of clinical and sociodemographic variables. Infants were evaluated with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-3rd Edition. RESULTS: One-hundred-fifty-five children were enrolled. They were affected by the following anomalies: Esophageal Atresia (N=41), Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (N=42), Midgut Malformations (N=34), Abdominal Wall Defects (N=18), Colorectal Malformations (N=20). There were no statistically significant differences among the five groups of CA as to NDO. Variables which reached statistical significance at multivariate regression (p≤0.001) at 6 and 12 months as to cognitive and motor development were: ventilatory time, associated malformations, medical appliances for feeding, number of surgery and length of hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS: On the average, children born with CA show a NDO within normal range. The identified risk-factors could prompt health care professionals to conduct a close surveillance on most vulnerable children giving them the best chance to reach their full potential.


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Desarrollo Infantil/fisiología , Anomalías Congénitas/cirugía , Pared Abdominal/anomalías , Anomalías Múltiples , Atresia Esofágica/cirugía , Femenino , Cardiopatías Congénitas/cirugía , Hernias Diafragmáticas Congénitas/cirugía , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Intestinos/anomalías , Modelos Lineales , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Factores de Riesgo
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Ann Ital Chir ; 862015 May 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28182583

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The finding of vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia is called Amyand's hernia. Two cases of a 30 days and 4 months old children respectively are presented; they had been visited a month earlier and scheduled for inguinal herniotomy in elective surgery. On admission both the patients presented a non-reducible mass in the right inguinal region. Surgical exploration was performed under general anaesthesia. Inguinal canal is opened through transverse lower abdominal skin incision. We palpated a tubular swelling, of tense-elastic consistence through swollen cremaster muscle and hernial sac. Separating cremaster muscle, we opened swollen hernia sac and we found the vermiform appendix, not inflamed. We easily reduced the appendix into the peritoneum cavity, and then we performed the herniotomy according to the Mugnai-Ferrari technique. No post-operative morbidity was reported. The patients was discharged in the first postoperative. We did not have any doubt about avoiding appendectomy in both cases presented; in fact such an intervention, especially in so young patients, had no pathophysiological justification, while it increases the postoperative mortality rate. KEY WORDS: Amyand's hernia, Appendectomy, Inguinal hernia.

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Pediatr Surg Int ; 30(8): 829-31, 2014 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24996639

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PURPOSE: Even if lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the gold standard in the diagnosis of occult spinal dysraphism (SD) in patients with anorectal malformations (ARMs), spinal ultrasound (US) performed up to 5 months of life have been largely used as a screening test. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the accuracy in terms of sensibility and specificity of neonatal US to detect occult SD in patients with ARMs. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of all patients treated for ARMs between 1999 and 2013 at our institution who underwent both spinal US (up to 5 months of life) and MRI. Sensibility and specificity have been calculated for US based on MRI results. RESULTS: Of 244 patients treated for ARMs at our institution, 82 (34 females, 48 males) underwent both the imaging studies and have been included in this study. ARMs types were: anal stenosis (7), recto-vestibular fistula (19), recto-perineal fistula (3) and cloaca (5) in female and imperforate anus (7) recto-perineal fistula (14), recto-urethral fistula (22), recto-vesical fistula (5) in males. Forty-seven patients (57, 3 % of total, 18 females, 29 males) had some occult SD (tethered spinal cord, spinal lipoma, syringomyelia) at MRI. Only 7 (14, 8 %) patients of those with spinal anomalies at MRI had pathological US studies. In our population, sensibility and specificity of US for diagnosis of occult SD were, respectively, 14, 8 and 100 %. CONCLUSION: Since it is well known that a screening test must have a high sensibility, our data suggest that spinal ultrasound is not suitable as a screening test for occult spinal dysraphism in patients with ARMs. Furthermore, we strongly advise against the use of US as a screening test for spinal dysraphism to prevent a false sense of security in physician and patients' families.


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Canal Anal/anomalías , Ano Imperforado/diagnóstico , Recto/anomalías , Disrafia Espinal/diagnóstico por imagen , Columna Vertebral/diagnóstico por imagen , Malformaciones Anorrectales , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Lactante , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética , Masculino , Curva ROC , Estudios Retrospectivos , Ultrasonografía
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Prenat Diagn ; 33(9): 904-7, 2013 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23703679

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OBJECTIVE: This paper aimed to assess pathways through which pediatric surgeons receive couples for prenatal consultation after prenatal diagnosis. METHOD: A questionnaire was mailed to pediatric surgical centers to assess the following: (1) surgical caseload per year; (2) number of centers in which prenatal consultation is offered; (3) presence of a 'structured' prenatal consultation clinic; (4) number of consultations per year; (5) pathways for referral to the pediatric surgeon; and (6) the availability of psychological counseling. RESULTS: Response rate was 81%, (42/52 centers). Thirty-eight centers (93%) offered prenatal consultation. Seven centers (18%) reported to have a 'structured' clinic in terms of time and location. In 13 centers (34%), 1-9 consultations were carried out, from 10 to 19 in 18 centers (47%), from 20 to over 50 in 7 centers (18%). In 34 centers, internal referrals from the obstetric departments were counseled, and in 28 centers, there were also external referrals. Eleven centers reported that couples were self-referred. Information regarding prenatal counseling was available on the institutional website in 10/38 (26%) centers. Psychological counseling was available in 36 centers. CONCLUSION: Despite the fact that the majority of pediatric surgical centers provides prenatal consultation, caseloads are very variable as are referral modalities.


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Anomalías Congénitas/diagnóstico , Anomalías Congénitas/cirugía , Vías Clínicas/organización & administración , Pediatría/organización & administración , Diagnóstico Prenatal , Derivación y Consulta/organización & administración , Procedimientos Quirúrgicos Operativos , Niño , Continuidad de la Atención al Paciente/organización & administración , Consejo/estadística & datos numéricos , Femenino , Humanos , Médicos , Embarazo , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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J Urol ; 188(3): 953-7, 2012 Sep.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22819111

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PURPOSE: We studied whether noninvasive urodynamic evaluation can be as effective and safe as invasive urodynamics in detecting lower urinary tract dysfunction and in preventing late onset renal failure during long-term management of boys with posterior urethral valves. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated 47 boys with posterior urethral valves using repeat urodynamics. A total of 28 patients with followup of at least 3 years and repeat evaluation of serum creatinine were included in the study. The first 14 boys in the series underwent cystometry and pressure-flow study at least every 3 years (group A), and the remaining 14 patients were monitored annually from age 5 with bladder diary, uroflowmetry, post-void residual urine on ultrasound and serum creatinine (group B). Lower urinary tract dysfunction and serum creatinine were compared (Fisher exact test and Mann-Whitney test) between groups A and B, and by stratifying patients into subgroups by age (5 to 6, 7 to 13 and older than 13 years). In all patients urodynamic diagnosis of lower urinary tract dysfunction was matched and confirmed with lower urinary tract symptoms. RESULTS: During followup the prevalence of lower urinary tract dysfunction did not differ significantly between group A (71% in boys 5 to 6, 43% in boys 7 to 13 and 85% in boys older than 13 years) and group B (36%, 43% and 60%, respectively). Late onset renal failure was observed in 2 boys in group A and 2 in group B. CONCLUSIONS: Noninvasive urodynamic evaluation seems to be as safe and effective as invasive urodynamic study in the long-term management of boys with posterior urethral valves. Based on these findings, invasive urodynamics may be reserved for cases of progressive deterioration of lower urinary tract dysfunction or renal function.


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Uretra/anomalías , Uretra/fisiopatología , Vejiga Urinaria/fisiopatología , Urodinámica , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Técnicas de Diagnóstico Urológico , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Factores de Tiempo
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J Urol ; 185(6 Suppl): 2558-62, 2011 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21527204

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PURPOSE: Botulinum toxin type A has revolutionized the treatment of neurogenic bladder dysfunction. The original injection technique used a rigid cystoscope and a flexible collagen needle. To date botulinum toxin type A injection techniques have not been standardized. We present our experience in pediatric patients using a new flexible injection system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We treated 24 patients 3.8 to 17.5 years old who had neurogenic bladder dysfunction with botulinum toxin type A bladder and/or sphincter injection using a rigid cystoscope and the new N-DO™ endo-injector needle system. Another 24 patients 3.6 to 17.8 years old were treated with a 3.7Fr standard flexible needle and served as controls. Operative time, hospital stay, complications and efficacy were considered. Selection criteria and treatment were the same in the 2 groups. The 10 IU/kg dose was determined according to European Association of Urology guidelines. RESULTS: All patients received botulinum toxin type A bladder injection while 11 patients in the endo-injector group and 5 controls also received urethral injection. In the endo-injector needle and control groups average operative time was 12.4 and 17.3 minutes for the bladder, and 5.1 and 10.1 minutes for the urethra, respectively (each p <0.05). All patients were discharged home the day after the procedure. No complications were observed. Urodynamics revealed an average maximum detrusor pressure decrease of 25 and 21 cm H(2)O, and an average bladder capacity increase of 75 and 80 ml in the endo-injector and control groups, respectively (p not significant). CONCLUSIONS: While retaining efficacy, the endo-injector needle technique appears to be more rapid than the standard procedure for botulinum toxin type A injection for neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Whether patients may be treated with sedation only remains to be clarified.


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Toxinas Botulínicas Tipo A/administración & dosificación , Fármacos Neuromusculares/administración & dosificación , Vejiga Urinaria Neurogénica/tratamiento farmacológico , Administración Intravesical , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Diseño de Equipo , Humanos , Inyecciones/instrumentación , Inyecciones/métodos , Agujas
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J Prenat Med ; 5(3): 65-8, 2011 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22439079

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OBJECTIVE: Cystic adenomatoid malformations (CCAM) are relatively rare developmental abnormalities of the lung. Despite outcome is usually benign, parents often exhibit high anxiety level. The purpose of the present study was to collect parents'subjective experience of communication of diagnosis when expecting a fetus with CCAM. METHODS: In the period ranging between 2004 to 2007 all couples referred to our hospital for prenatal suspicion of CCAM, were contacted to participate in the study by means of a questionnaire. RESULTS: Twenty-seven couples returned fully completed questionnaire and form the object of this study. 13/27 couples were recommended pregnancy termination.MAJOR RISKS PRESENTED WERE: fetal distress (27/27), intrauterine death (16/27), death at birth (12/27).THE MOST DISTRESSING MOMENTS WERE: communication of diagnosis and the time lag between communication of diagnosis and consultation with the surgeon. CONCLUSIONS: Despite CCAM carries a favourable prognosis, couples often appear to receive incomplete information with risk of fetal distress and demise prevailing over survival rate and long term outcome. To provide the couple with the most accurate information concerning the anomaly and the associated prognosis to make informed decision a referral to a tertiary pediatric surgery unit should be made as soon as possible.

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Pediatr Surg Int ; 27(4): 417-21, 2011 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20976460

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PURPOSE: Since 1999, complete primary repair of exstrophy has represented a valid alternative in the treatment of exstrophy patients, offering one- stage reconstruction for all components of this malformation in newborns. The vast majority of cases are currently approached within 48/72 h of life, and risk of vascular injury to penile glans and/or corpora has been reported with increased frequency with this procedure. We report our initial experience with a delayed approach to complete repair, with bladder plate left intact and taken care at home by the parents, while awaiting for the patient to reach adequate weight. Delayed approach also enabled us to preoperatively stimulate phallic size with testosterone, a treatment which was so far confined only to redo or failed cases. METHODS: Six male exstrophy patients were treated over a three-year (2007-2009) period. After initial workup, newborns were discharged home with bladder plate taken care by the parents. A weight of 4,500 g was arbitrarily deemed satisfactory for surgery. While at home, patients underwent preoperative testosterone stimulation (testosterone enanthate, four biweekly administrations of 100 mg/per square meter body surface). In each case biopsies of bladder mucosa were taken at time of surgery. Complications, age at surgery, increases in phallic size were extracted from clinical and surgical case notes. RESULTS: Weight at surgery ranged from 4,510 to 5,600 g. Age range was 43-91 days. Mean increase in phallic size after testosterone stimulation was 8.3 mm. Three complications were observed: two were suprapubic fistulas, of these, one closed spontaneously and one required surgery subsequently. In one fascial dehiscence emergency closure was needed. Hypospadias occurred in all patients. All histologic specimens demonstrated a mildly inflamed bladder mucosa. CONCLUSIONS: Delayed repair of bladder exstrophy allows to approach patients who have reached adequate weight and stabilization; if adequately cared for bladder plate shows minimal inflammation at surgery and can be managed by the parents at home. Deferring surgery also offers the advantages of preoperative testosterone stimulation, promotion of mother-baby relationship as well as of transfer to Centers with adequate experience and proficiency in all aspects of bladder exstrophy reconstruction.


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Extrofia de la Vejiga/cirugía , Pene/efectos de los fármacos , Procedimientos de Cirugía Plástica/métodos , Testosterona/uso terapéutico , Peso Corporal , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Pene/lesiones , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Factores de Tiempo
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