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Malik J, Swanson RJ, Okimoto R, Khaled S. Disturbance of Growth in Pediatric Patients Due to Osteomyelitis Caused by Growth Plate Infection. Cureus 2023; 15:e50631. [PMID: 38226077 PMCID: PMC10789496 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Osteomyelitis, a severe bone infection, poses a multifaceted challenge to healthcare professionals. While its pathophysiology and treatment have been extensively studied, the impact of osteomyelitis on skeletal growth, particularly in pediatric patients, is an area that warrants attention. This abstract highlights the significance of understanding and managing growth disturbances in osteomyelitis, providing key findings and recommendations for clinicians. Understanding growth disturbance in osteomyelitis is essential because it can lead to lifelong consequences for pediatric patients. The infection may affect the growth plate, leading to limb length discrepancies, angular deformities, and functional impairments. These complications not only diminish the quality of life but also pose a substantial economic burden on the healthcare system. Therefore, early recognition and intervention are crucial. Key findings indicate that the risk of growth disturbances in osteomyelitis is particularly high in pediatric patients due to the vulnerability of the growth plate. Timely diagnosis, appropriate management, and targeted interventions can mitigate the long-term sequelae of growth disturbances. These include utilizing advanced imaging techniques to assess the extent of growth plate involvement, optimizing antibiotic therapy, and employing surgical techniques like epiphysiodesis, guided growth, or corrective osteotomies. Additionally, fostering a multidisciplinary approach that involves orthopedic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and pediatric endocrinologists is vital to achieving successful outcomes. Recommendations for managing growth disturbance in osteomyelitis encompass early detection, meticulous monitoring, and a tailored treatment plan. Healthcare providers should remain vigilant for signs of growth plate involvement in osteomyelitis patients, especially in the pediatric population. A thorough evaluation, including advanced imaging and clinical assessment, is essential for accurate diagnosis. Close collaboration between specialists to address the infection and its skeletal consequences is crucial. Furthermore, patient and family education plays a pivotal role in fostering compliance with the treatment regimen. In conclusion, understanding and managing growth disturbances in osteomyelitis is paramount, particularly in pediatric patients. The implications of growth plate involvement are significant, and timely intervention is essential to prevent lifelong consequences. By implementing a comprehensive approach that combines accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient education, healthcare professionals can enhance the quality of life and well-being of those affected by this challenging condition.
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- Jamal Malik
- Department of Research, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, USA
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- Department of Research, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, USA
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- Department of Research, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, USA
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- Gastroenterology, North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, USA
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Elliott JT, Henderson E, Streeter SS, Demidov V, Han X, Tang Y, Sottosanti JS, Bateman L, Brůža P, Jiang S, Gitajn IL. Fluorescence-guided and molecularly-guided debridement: identifying devitalized and infected tissue in orthopaedic trauma. PROCEEDINGS OF SPIE--THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR OPTICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 12361:1236108. [PMID: 37056956 PMCID: PMC10091097 DOI: 10.1117/12.2661243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Following orthopaedic trauma, bone devitalization is a critical determinant of complications such as infection or nonunion. Intraoperative assessment of bone perfusion has thus far been limited. Furthermore, treatment failure for infected fractures is unreasonably high, owing to the propensity of biofilm to form and become entrenched in poorly vascularized bone. Fluorescence-guided surgery and molecularly-guided surgery could be used to evaluate the viability of bone and soft tissue and detect the presence of planktonic and biofilm-forming bacteria. This proceedings paper discusses the motivation behind developing this technology and our most recent preclinical and clinical results.
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- Jonathan Thomas Elliott
- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, 14 Engineering Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Dartmouth Health, 1 Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, 1 Rope Ferry Drive, Hanover, NH USA 03755
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Surgical Management of an Osteomyelitis Associated Subchondral Bone Defect in the Pediatric Knee Based on Arthroscopy, “Ossoscopy” and Bone Grafting—A Case Report. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12111754. [DOI: 10.3390/life12111754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Subchondral bone defects around the knee joint are uncommon in skeletally immature patients. These lesions require comprehensive management, especially if related to periarticular bacterial infections. While pediatric osteomyelitis typically affects the metaphysis of long bones, the epiphysis is also a potential site for pyogenic osteomyelitis. Long-term sequelae may include growth plate injury and articular cartilage degradation. Primary epiphyseal subacute osteomyelitis is an extremely rare condition, mainly affecting neonates or young infants, as the cartilage of the growth plate generally acts as a barrier for pathogens. Radiographically, the lesions may appear radiolucent or lytic and often demonstrate a substantial perilesional bone marrow edema in MRI studies, but do not primarily contact the articular surface. However, if diagnosis and treatment of epiphyseal infections are delayed or missed, abscess formation may spread into the knee joint and progress to septic arthritis. Approaching a distal femoral epiphyseal lesion or subsequent bone defect surgically may be limited anatomically by both the subchondral plate and articular cartilage on the distal side and the growth plate proximally. Of the few reported cases of epiphyseal osteomyelitis, most underwent non-operative treatment including antibiotic coverage, or (staged) aggressive surgical care involving open curettage, irrigation and bone grafting. We report a novel combination of arthroscopic techniques, namely “ossoscopy”, bone grafting and antibiotics, to approach a large lateral femoral epiphyseal lesion with knee involvement. In this case report, we present a 5-year old male patient with subacute posttraumatic knee pain and a significant bone defect of the lateral femoral epiphysis related to pyogenic osteomyelitis. The knee joint and periarticular bone lesion were both debrided and irrigated based on arthroscopic and ossoscopic techniques.The osseous lesion was filled with bone graft. The single-stage procedure proved to be a viable treatment to restore both the large subchondral bone defect and full knee function. Over a course of two years, no recurrent symptoms, infection or growth disturbances were observed in the individual.
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Jain MJ, Bradko V, Zhu H, Inneh I, Shinava VR. Pediatric osteoarticular infection: trend in surgically treated patients and association of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with requirement of secondary procedures. J Pediatr Orthop B 2021; 30:579-584. [PMID: 33038147 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000000819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Acute pediatric osteoarticular infection demonstrates variability in both presentation and response to treatment. Many respond to antibiotics ± single operation, while some require multiple surgeries. Currently, it is difficult to predict who may require additional procedures. Infections due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have been associated with more complications. The purpose of this study is to determine MRSA trends and degree of association with the occurrence of multiple procedures. We performed a retrospective analysis of surgically treated pediatric (1 month-18 years) patients for acute osteomyelitis and septic arthritis at a tertiary children's hospital from 2003-2017. The cohort was divided into single-procedure and multiple-procedure groups. A total of 753 patients were studied with a mean age of 7.05 years (2.4 months-17.9 years). We identified 645/753 (85.6%) patients who were treated with a single-procedure and 108/753 (14.4%) patients who required multiple- procedures. The lower extremity (hip, knee, tibia, and femur) was most commonly involved. The epidemiologic trend runs almost parallel between two groups with a peak in 2009. The odds ratio for multiple-procedures was 2.0 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.2-3.1; P = 0.002] with dual infection (osteomyelitis + septic arthritis), 2.6 (95% CI, 1.6-4.4; P = 0.001) with high-risk conditions and 4.6 (95% CI, 3.0-7.1; P < 0.001) if MRSA was present. MRSA significantly predicts the requirement of additional operative procedures for the treatment of osteoarticular infections in children. Besides clinical deterioration and other markers, the presence of MRSA can be a considerable indicator for a planned secondary-procedure. Level III retrospective cohort study.
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- Mohit J Jain
- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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- Outcomes and Statistical Services, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Children's Hospital
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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Current Concepts in Pediatric Septic Arthritis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:196-206. [PMID: 33273402 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Septic arthritis continues to present challenges regarding the clinical diagnosis, workup, and definitive management. Urgent management is essential, so treating surgeons must efficiently work through differential diagnoses, identify concomitant infections, and do a timely irrigation and débridement. The incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is increasing, typically resulting in a more rapid progression of symptoms with more severe clinical presentation. The diagnostic utility of MRI has resulted in improved detection of concomitant septic arthritis and osteomyelitis, although MRI must not substantially delay definitive management. Early diagnosis followed by urgent irrigation and débridement and antibiotic therapy are essential for satisfactory long-term outcomes. Antibiotics should not be administered until blood cultures and arthrocentesis fluid are obtained, except in rare cases of a septic or toxic patient. Once cultures are obtained, empiric antibiotic therapy should commence and provide coverage for the most likely pathogens, given the patient's age. Laboratory markers, especially C-reactive protein, should be followed until normalization and correlate with resolution of clinical symptoms. Definitive antibiotic selection should be shared with a pediatric infectious disease specialist, who can help guide the duration of treatment.
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Gornitzky AL, Kim AE, O’Donnell JM, Swarup I. Diagnosis and Management of Osteomyelitis in Children. JBJS Rev 2020; 8:e1900202. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Alvares PA, Mimica MJ. Osteoarticular infections in pediatrics. JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA (VERSÃO EM PORTUGUÊS) 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedp.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Alvares PA, Mimica MJ. Osteoarticular infections in pediatrics. J Pediatr (Rio J) 2020; 96 Suppl 1:58-64. [PMID: 31783013 PMCID: PMC9432004 DOI: 10.1016/j.jped.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To collect the most up-to-date information regarding pediatric osteoarticular infections, including the epidemiological and microbiological profiles, diagnosis, and treatment. SOURCE OF DATA A non-systematic review was performed on the search engines PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, and Google Scholar, using the keywords "bone and joint infection", "children", "pediatric", "osteomyelitis", "septic arthritis" and "spondylodiscitis" over the last ten years. The most relevant articles were selected by the authors to constitute the database. SYNTHESIS OF DATA Osteoarticular infections are still a major cause of morbidity in pediatrics. Their main etiology is Staphylococcus aureus, but there has been an increase in the detection of Kingella kingae, especially through molecular methods. Microbiological identification allows treatment direction, while evidence of inflammatory activity assists in treatment follow-up. Imaging tests are especially useful in the initial diagnosis of infections. Empirical treatment should include coverage for the main microorganisms according to the age and clinical conditions of the patient, while considering the local resistance profile. Surgical procedures can be indicated for diagnosis, focus control, and function preservation. Acute complications include sepsis, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Deaths are rare. Late complications are uncommon but may lead to deformities that compromise motor development. CONCLUSION A correct and early diagnosis, prompt implementation of adequate antimicrobial therapy, and focus control, when indicated, are critical to a better prognosis.
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- Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Pediatria, Setor de Infectologia Pediátrica, São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Departamento de Ciências Patológicas, Disciplina de Microbiologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Septic arthritis in children is a surgical emergency, and prompt diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. If diagnosed quickly and treated correctly, the outcomes can be good. With delay in diagnosis and without proper treatment, outcomes often are quite devastating, with growth disturbance and joint destruction.
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Pediatric Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis in the USA: A National KID Database Analysis. HSS J 2019; 15:159-166. [PMID: 31327948 PMCID: PMC6609663 DOI: 10.1007/s11420-018-9644-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Prior reports suggest that osteoarticular infections may be increasing over time. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We sought to determine if incidence rates, median in-hospital costs, and length of stay (LOS) of osteomyelitis, septic arthritis (SA), and combined infections have changed over time for pediatric patients, and how they compare to previously reported rates. METHODS The Kids' Inpatient Database (KID), a US national sample of pediatric hospital discharge records from 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2012, was used to determine yearly estimated counts of infections in children 20 years of age or younger. US census data was used to calculate yearly incidence rates. Trend tests using linear contrast analysis were used to compare estimated median LOS and inflation-adjusted median costs over time for each type of infection. RESULTS From 1997 through 2012, the incidence rate of osteomyelitis increased from 7.9 to 10.5 per 100,000, SA was unchanged from 5.3 to 5.2 per 100, and combined infections increased from 0.8 to 1.3 per 100,000. Median LOS from 1997 to 2012 showed no significant change for osteomyelitis (5.0 to 4.9 days), SA (4.4 to 4.1 days), or combined infections (6.5 to 6.8 days). Median in-hospital costs from 1997 to 2012 increased for osteomyelitis ($7735 to $11,823), SA ($5041 to $10,574), and combined infections ($12,691 to $16,260). CONCLUSION In pediatric patients, the estimated incidence rate of SA appeared stable, while rates of osteomyelitis and combined infections increased. These estimated rates fall within previously reported ranges. Despite stable LOS, costs have increased over time.
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Bouras D, Doudoulakakis A, Tsolia M, Vaki I, Giormezis N, Petropoulou N, Lebessi E, Gennimata V, Tsakris A, Spiliopoulou I, Michos A. Staphylococcus aureus osteoarticular infections in children: an 8-year review of molecular microbiology, antibiotic resistance and clinical characteristics. J Med Microbiol 2018; 67:1753-1760. [PMID: 30351268 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical, phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus strains causing osteoarticular infections in a large paediatric series. METHODOLOGY Medical records of children who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of community-associated S. aureus (CA-SA) osteomyelitis and/or septic arthritis in the two major tertiary paediatric hospitals of Athens during an 8-year period (2007-2015) were reviewed, and S. aureus isolates were analysed regarding antimicrobial resistance, detection of pathogenicity genes and genotyping using SCCmec, agr typing, PFGE and MLST. RESULTS During the study period, 123 children with CA-SA osteoarticular infections were identified, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) accounted for 44 of these (35.8 %). Children with MRSA infection had a significantly higher admission rate to the ICU (5.7 vs 0 %, P=0.04) and longer duration of hospitalization (21.6 vs 16.7 days, P=0.04). Sixty-eight isolates [42 (methicillin-sensitive S. aureus) MSSA and 26 MRSA] were available for molecular analysis. All MRSA strains were mecA-positive and most carried the SCCmec IV cassette (23/26, 88 %) and belonged to the PFGE type C (24/26, 92.3 %), agr type 3 (24/26, 92.3 %) and the MLST ST80 clone (24/26, 92.3 %). In contrast, MSSA strains showed polyclonality by PFGE and agr typing. Regarding pathogenicity genes, MRSA vs MSSA isolates showed higher detection rates of PVL (96.2 vs 4.8 %, P<0.0001) and fib (80.8 vs 50 %, P=0.02). CONCLUSIONS In our study a considerable number of S. aureus osteoarticular infections were due to CA-MRSA isolates, most of which belonged to the ST80 clone and had a higher incidence of specific virulence factors, entailing higher ICU admission rates and a longer duration of hospitalization.
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- Dimitrios Bouras
- 1Department of Microbiology, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 3Second Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 4First Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 5National Staphylococcal Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
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- 1Department of Microbiology, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 2Department of Microbiology, "P. & A. Aglaia Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 6Department of Microbiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 6Department of Microbiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- 5National Staphylococcal Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece
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- 4First Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Pena Fernandes T, Rodrigues M, Oliveira JC, Ribeiro A. Septicaemia in an adolescent presenting with potentially fatal CA MRSA osteomyelitis. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 2018:bcr-2018-224938. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-224938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Comparison of Methicillin-resistant Versus Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Pediatric Osteomyelitis. J Pediatr Orthop 2018; 38:e285-e291. [PMID: 29462119 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pediatric osteomyelitis has risen and been associated with a more severe clinical course than methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infections. National databases have been underutilized to describe these trends. We compared demographics, clinical course, and outcomes for patients with MRSA versus MSSA osteomyelitis. METHODS We queried the 2009 and 2012 Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project Kids Inpatient Database for discharge records with diagnosis codes for osteomyelitis and S. aureus. We explored demographics predicting MRSA and evaluated MRSA versus MSSA as predictors of clinical outcomes including surgery, sepsis, thrombophlebitis, length of stay, and total charges. RESULTS A total of 4214 discharge records were included. Of those, 2602 (61.7%) had MSSA and 1612 (38.3%) had MRSA infections. Patients at Southern and Midwestern hospitals were more likely to have MRSA than those at Northeastern hospitals. Medicaid patients' odds of MRSA were higher than those with private insurance, and black patients were more likely to have MRSA compared with white patients. MRSA patients were more likely to undergo multiple surgeries compared with MSSA patients and were more likely to have complications including severe sepsis, thrombophlebitis, and pulmonary embolism. Patients with MRSA had longer lengths of stay than those with MSSA and higher total charges after controlling for length of stay. CONCLUSION Review of a national database demonstrates MRSA is more prevalent in the South and Midwest regions and among black patients. MRSA patients have more surgeries, complications, and longer lengths of stay. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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Lee AS, de Lencastre H, Garau J, Kluytmans J, Malhotra-Kumar S, Peschel A, Harbarth S. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2018; 4:18033. [PMID: 29849094 DOI: 10.1038/nrdp.2018.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 736] [Impact Index Per Article: 122.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Since the 1960s, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has emerged, disseminated globally and become a leading cause of bacterial infections in both health-care and community settings. However, there is marked geographical variation in MRSA burden owing to several factors, including differences in local infection control practices and pathogen-specific characteristics of the circulating clones. Different MRSA clones have resulted from the independent acquisition of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec), which contains genes encoding proteins that render the bacterium resistant to most β-lactam antibiotics (such as methicillin), by several S. aureus clones. The success of MRSA is a consequence of the extensive arsenal of virulence factors produced by S. aureus combined with β-lactam resistance and, for most clones, resistance to other antibiotic classes. Clinical manifestations of MRSA range from asymptomatic colonization of the nasal mucosa to mild skin and soft tissue infections to fulminant invasive disease with high mortality. Although treatment options for MRSA are limited, several new antimicrobials are under development. An understanding of colonization dynamics, routes of transmission, risk factors for progression to infection and conditions that promote the emergence of resistance will enable optimization of strategies to effectively control MRSA. Vaccine candidates are also under development and could become an effective prevention measure.
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- Andie S Lee
- Departments of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Laboratory of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY, USA.,Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Oeiras, Portugal
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital Universitari Mutua de Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Infection Control, Amphia Hospital, Breda, Netherlands.,Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Medical Microbiology, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute, Universiteit Antwerpen, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Institute of Microbiology and Infection Medicine, Infection Biology Department, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.,German Center for Infection Research, Partner Site Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Infection Control Programme, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, WHO Collaborating Center, Geneva, Switzerland
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Ficellomycin: an aziridine alkaloid antibiotic with potential therapeutic capacity. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2018; 102:4345-4354. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-018-8934-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Balasubramanian D, Harper L, Shopsin B, Torres VJ. Staphylococcus aureus pathogenesis in diverse host environments. Pathog Dis 2017; 75:ftx005. [PMID: 28104617 DOI: 10.1093/femspd/ftx005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 143] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Staphylococcus aureus is an eminent human pathogen that can colonize the human host and cause severe life-threatening illnesses. This bacterium can reside in and infect a wide range of host tissues, ranging from superficial surfaces like the skin to deeper tissues such as in the gastrointestinal tract, heart and bones. Due to its multifaceted lifestyle, S. aureus uses complex regulatory networks to sense diverse signals that enable it to adapt to different environments and modulate virulence. In this minireview, we explore well-characterized environmental and host cues that S. aureus responds to and describe how this pathogen modulates virulence in response to these signals. Lastly, we highlight therapeutic approaches undertaken by several groups to inhibit both signaling and the cognate regulators that sense and transmit these signals downstream.
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- Divya Balasubramanian
- Department of Microbiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016 USA
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- Department of Microbiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Treatment of subperiosteal abscesses in children: is drainage of the intramedullary canal required? J Pediatr Orthop B 2017; 26:497-500. [PMID: 27941425 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000000283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Acute osteomyelitis can be successfully treated with antibiotics alone. Surgery is utilized after failure of antibiotic treatment or if an abscess is present. Limited evidence exists with regard to whether intramedullary drainage is required in addition to the drainage of the subperiosteal abscess. We reviewed our 9-year experience of treating subperiosteal abscesses identifying 68 patients. Thirty patients underwent both intramedullary and abscess drainage, whereas 38 patients underwent drainage of the abscess alone at the initial procedure. Our analysis demonstrated a statistical significance (P=0.012) and odds ratio of 6.46 in favor of an intramedullary drainage to decrease risk for need for repeat surgical treatment.
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VfrB Is a Key Activator of the Staphylococcus aureus SaeRS Two-Component System. J Bacteriol 2017; 199:JB.00828-16. [PMID: 28031278 DOI: 10.1128/jb.00828-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In previous studies, we identified the fatty acid kinase virulence factor regulator B (VfrB) as a potent regulator of α-hemolysin and other virulence factors in Staphylococcus aureus In this study, we demonstrated that VfrB is a positive activator of the SaeRS two-component regulatory system. Analysis of vfrB, saeR, and saeS mutant strains revealed that VfrB functions in the same pathway as SaeRS. At the transcriptional level, the promoter activities of SaeRS class I (coa) and class II (hla) target genes were downregulated during the exponential growth phase in the vfrB mutant, compared to the wild-type strain. In addition, saePQRS expression was decreased in the vfrB mutant strain, demonstrating a need for this protein in the autoregulation of SaeRS. The requirement for VfrB-mediated activation was circumvented when SaeS was constitutively active due to an SaeS (L18P) substitution. Furthermore, activation of SaeS via human neutrophil peptide 1 (HNP-1) overcame the dependence on VfrB for transcription from class I Sae promoters. Consistent with the role of VfrB in fatty acid metabolism, hla expression was decreased in the vfrB mutant with the addition of exogenous myristic acid. Lastly, we determined that aspartic acid residues D38 and D40, which are predicted to be key to VfrB enzymatic activity, were required for VfrB-mediated α-hemolysin production. Collectively, this study implicates VfrB as a novel accessory protein needed for the activation of SaeRS in S. aureusIMPORTANCE The SaeRS two-component system is a key regulator of virulence determinant production in Staphylococcus aureus Although the regulon of this two-component system is well characterized, the activation mechanisms, including the specific signaling molecules, remain elusive. Elucidating the complex regulatory circuit of SaeRS regulation is important for understanding how the system contributes to disease causation by this pathogen. To this end, we have identified the fatty acid kinase VfrB as a positive regulatory modulator of SaeRS-mediated transcription of virulence factors in S. aureus In addition to describing a new regulatory aspect of SaeRS, this study establishes a link between fatty acid kinase activity and virulence factor regulation.
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Chiappini E, Mastrolia MV, Galli L, De Martino M, Lazzeri S. Septic arthritis in children in resource limited and non-resource limited countries: an update on diagnosis and treatment. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2016; 14:1087-1096. [PMID: 27629150 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2016.1235973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Septic arthritis (SA) is an orthopedic emergency in childhood. It is uncommon in high resource settings. However, an incidence of 5-20 per 100,000 children has been reported in low-income countries. Area covered: The predictive value of serum markers is still under debate and the proposed diagnostic algorithms for SA are not sufficiently validated in children. Recent data suggest that short-course intravenous treatment, followed by oral therapy, is as effective as traditional long-term treatment. Results from three randomized controlled trials suggest that the addition of systemic steroids may accelerate clinical improvement. Minimally invasive surgical techniques have been proposed for treatment in recent years. Expert commentary: The causes and the epidemiology of septic arthritis will continue to mutate according to the changes in immunization practices, bacterial resistance patterns and the implementation of PCR techniques. Future research should focus on the assessment of appropriate antibiotic regimens and surgical procedures.
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- Elena Chiappini
- a Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit , Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital , Florence , Italy
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- a Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit , Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital , Florence , Italy
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- a Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit , Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital , Florence , Italy
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- b Meyer Health Campus , Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital , Florence , Italy
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- c Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department , Anna Meyer Children's University Hospital , Florence , Italy
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Arkader A, Brusalis C, Warner WC, Conway JH, Noonan K. Update in Pediatric Musculoskeletal Infections: When It Is, When It Isn't, and What to Do. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2016; 24:e112-21. [PMID: 27466008 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-15-00714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Musculoskeletal infections, including osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and pyomyositis, are a substantial cause of morbidity in children and adolescents. The increased virulence of infectious agents and the increased prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, have resulted in a more complicated clinical course for diagnosis and management, which is evidenced by an increased length of hospital stays, incidence of complications, and number of surgical interventions. Musculoskeletal infections are a challenge for surgeons because they vary substantially in their presentation and in their required treatment, which is based on the causative organism, the location of the infection, and the age of the patient. The necessity for a prompt diagnosis is complicated by several diseases that may mimic musculoskeletal infection, including transient synovitis, autoimmune arthritis, and tumors. Recent innovations in diagnosis and management have provided surgeons with new options to differentiate musculoskeletal infections from these rapidly evolving disease pathologies. As diagnostic and treatment modalities improve, collaboration among surgeons from multiple disciplines is required to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines that minimize the effect of musculoskeletal infection and optimize clinical outcomes for patients.
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This article discusses the most common organisms associated with acute hematogenous osteomyelitis in children. Magnetic resonance imaging is extremely important in evaluating the extent of the disease process. Osteomyelitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can be extremely difficult to treat and eradicate. It spreads quickly and causes local tissue necrosis. It is also associated with other serious sequelae such as deep venous thrombosis and septic pulmonary emboli. A multidisciplinary approach is needed to treat these infections. Hospital stays are often lengthy, complications are frequent, and patients are often critically ill. [Pediatr Ann. 2016;45(6):e204-e208.].
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Chronic Osteomyelitis of Clavicle in a Neonate: Report of Morbid Complication of Adjoining MRSA Abscess. Case Rep Pediatr 2016; 2016:3032518. [PMID: 27051549 PMCID: PMC4802013 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3032518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Osteomyelitis of clavicle is rare in neonates. Acute osteomyelitis of clavicle accounts for less than 3% of all osteomyelitis cases. It may occur due to contiguous spread, due to hematogenous spread, or secondary to subclavian catheterization. Chronic osteomyelitis may occur as a complication of residual adjoining abscess due to methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) sepsis. We report a newborn female with right shoulder abscess that developed chronic clavicular osteomyelitis in follow-up period after drainage. She required multiple drainage procedures and was later successfully managed with bone curettage and debridement. We report this case to highlight that a MRSA abscess may recur due to residual infection from a chronic osteomyelitis sinus. It may be misdiagnosed as hypergranulation tissue of nonhealing wound leading to inappropriate delay in treatment. High index of suspicion, aggressive initial management, and regular follow-up are imperative to prevent this morbid complication.
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Martini S, Tumietto F, Sciutti R, Greco L, Faldella G, Corvaglia L. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus mandibular osteomyelitis in an extremely low birth weight preterm infant. Ital J Pediatr 2015; 41:54. [PMID: 26239708 PMCID: PMC4523912 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-015-0163-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an established nosocomial pathogen with frequent multidrug resistance. The immaturity of the immune system along with intravascular lines and empirical antibiotic treatments place hospitalized preterm infants at major risk of MRSA infection. We report a case of MRSA mandibular osteomyelitis complicating a persistent S. aureus bacteremia in a 23-week preterm infant. From the first weeks of life, the infant showed recurrent C-reactive protein (CRP) elevation, associated with S. aureus bacteremia. Antibiotic courses, including vancomycin and linezolid, were performed with transitory normalization of blood parameters. On day 74, the infant suddenly deteriorated and showed a significant increase of both CRP and procalcitonin. Empiric vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam treatment was started; nevertheless, she developed a progressive hard swelling of neck and mandible. Radiological evaluation revealed a mandibular osteomyelitis complicated by an abscess, whose culture grew MRSA. Vancomycin was thus changed to teicoplanin and complete clinical and radiological healing was gradually achieved. In the presence of major risk factors, persistent bacteremia and nonspecific symptoms, a localized focus of infection should be suspected. Microbiological diagnosis should always be attempted and antibiotic treatment should be guided by both susceptibility results and clinical response.
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- Silvia Martini
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Infectious Diseases Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Pediatric Radiology Operative Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Pediatric Radiology Operative Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, St. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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