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Marziali E, De Marco S, Nachira L, Arcaro P, D'Ambrosio F, Villani L, Galasso V, Laurenti P, Bruno S. Impact of a multidisciplinary intervention on Mediterranean diet adherence and cardiovascular health. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Cardiovascular diseases represent a significant public health issue, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles plays a major role in their prevention. Good adherence to the Mediterranean diet has a protective effect on cardiovascular health and may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Our prospective study aimed to evaluate the impact of educational lifestyle interventions on cardiovascular risk parameters and the improvement in adherence to the Mediterranean diet of the involved population.
Methods
Participants have been recruited by General Practitioners in Torresina neighborhood in Rome. From December 2018 to June 2020, 41 patients were involved in nutritional, psychological, and physical activity meetings by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. In particular, a nutritionist provided information to patients on balanced nutrition, considering the Mediterranean diet as a dietary model. Information on lifestyle, dietary habits and physical activity, anthropometric data and laboratory measurements were collected at baseline and after 12 months. The variations of the evaluated parameters were analyzed by paired t-test e Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
Results
The analysis showed statistically significant decreases in weight (p = 0.03) and BMI (p = 0.02), as well as in systolic (p < 0.001) and diastolic (p = 0.001) blood pressure and in total (p = 0.02) and LDL (p = 0.01) cholesterol level. Results also showed an improvement in the adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p = 0.001): the frequency of consumption of fruits and vegetables, legumes, cereals and fish has increased significantly, while the consumption of meat, milk and dairy products and alcohol decreased.
Conclusions
This study highlights that a multidisciplinary educational program can be effective in improving healthy habits and in reducing cardiovascular risk factors, supporting its implementation in primary prevention at the community level.
Key messages
• Promoting healthy lifestyle through primary prevention and health promotion actions is critical to reduce the onset of cardiovascular diseases.
• A population-based multidisciplinary educational intervention may be effective in improving adherence to a healthy, balanced diet and decreasing cardiovascular risk factors.
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- E Marziali
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- Department of Woman, Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- Department of Woman, Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Rome, Italy
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D'Ambrosio F, Orsini F, Scardigno A, Pappalardo C, Ricciardi R, Calabrò GE. The frequency of UTIs in people who undertake intermittent catheterization: A systematic review. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac130.217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Intermittent Catheterization (IC) is a common procedure used for the management of incomplete bladder emptying in various diseases such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and benign prostatic hypertrophy. Catheterization is associated with several complications and particularly with an increased risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) responsible for high morbidity worldwide and significant costs to health systems and society.Today, this health problem is still underestimated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to summarize the available evidence on the clinical and epidemiological burden of UTIs among patients performing IC.
Methods
A systematic literature review was performed querying two online database (PubMed,Web of Science) from January 2012 to January 2022. All studies in English language and focused on the clinical-epidemiological burden of UTIs related to IC in the adult population were included.
Results
Overall, 43 studies were considered. It was described a range of UTIs from 26% to 63%, with an increased number of hospital admissions and length of stay. UTIs were more common in patients with spinal cord injuries (about 40%) and with multiple sclerosis (24-34%).The main risk factors associated with UTIs were catheter reuse, type of catheter and catheterization procedure adopted.
Conclusions
Data on IC-associated UTIs are still limited. Estimating the UTIs load in patients with IC could support healthcare professionals to identify the most appropriate type of catheter to reduce the risk of this important complication. Proper management of catheterization could improve patients’ quality of life and also reduce the impact of diseases associated with this procedure on health systems and society.
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- F D'Ambrosio
- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Graduate School of Health Economics and Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- VIHTALI, Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- VIHTALI, Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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Lontano A, De Waure C, Marziali E, D'Ambrosio F, Galletti C, Mazza E, Mingarelli A, Urbani E, Galasso V, Laurenti P. An interdisciplinary intervention for health prevention and promotion in a Roman neighborhood. Eur J Public Health 2022. [PMCID: PMC9620524 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac130.139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Influencing behavioral patterns through primary prevention, possibly addressing more risk factors at a time, is the most effective means to tackle cardiovascular diseases. Many interdisciplinary prevention activities have been coordinated by community nurses outside of specialist centers, resulting in a more effective control of risk factors. Our study aims at describing the impact of an 18-month prevention and promotion, interdisciplinary intervention on lifestyle habits and cardiovascular risk. From December 2018 to May 2020, patients were recruited by 4 General Practitioners (GPs) in the Roman neighborhood of Torresina and received nutritional, physical and psychological counselling to learn healthy lifestyles. Until May 2020 patients had to self-manage their new healthy habits, but during this phase the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic broke out. Patients were assessed at baseline, 6, 12 and 18 months by a nutritionist, a physiotherapist, a psychologist, the 4 GPs and community nurses, and the cardiovascular risk score (CRS) was estimated at every examination. 76 patients were included, with a mean age of 54,6 years. Mean CRS showed a significant reduction between baseline and 12 months (from 4.9 to 3.8, p < 0.001), but this trend was not maintained at 18 months. As for variables included in the calculation of the cardiovascular risk score, both total cholesterol and systolic blood pressure significantly decreased at 6 months of follow up (respectively, from 211.1 to 192 (p < 0.001) and from 133.1 to 123.1(p < 0.001)). Nontheless, the reduction was maintained in the remaining points in time only for systolic blood pressure. Our interdisciplinary educational intervention in a primary care setting resulted in a CRS improvement at 12 months, but this changes where not maintained at 18 months. Community nurses were facilitators in improving health outcomes and patient's satisfaction in the described primary care setting. Key messages
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- A Lontano
- Hygene and Preventive Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Università degli Studi di Perugia , Perugia, Italy
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- Hygene and Preventive Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Hygene and Preventive Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Hygene and Preventive Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli , Rome, Italy
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- Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini , Rome, Italy
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- DiagnostiCare ONLUS , Rome, Italy
- Sapienza Università di Roma , Rome, Italy
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- DiagnostiCare ONLUS , Rome, Italy
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- Hygene and Preventive Medicine, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli , Rome, Italy
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D'Ambrosio F, Pappalardo C, Scardigno A, Maida A, Ricciardi R, Calabrò GE. Peristomal skin complications in ileostomy and colostomy patients: a systematic literature review. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are one of the main post-operative complications of ostomy surgery. They have a considerable impact on patients’ quality of life and represent a challenge for healthcare professionals involved in their management. The majority of PSCs is preventable and costly. Knowing their burden could guide decision makers on the ostomy patients’ management who are predominantly cancer and chronic bowel disease patients. Thus, the aim of this study was to summarize existing literature regarding the clinical-epidemiological burden of PSCs in ostomy patients.
Methods
A systematic literature review was performed querying three database (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) from January 2012 to February 2022. It included studies in English language and focused on the clinical and epidemiological burden of PSCs in the adult patients with ileostomy and colostomy.
Results
Overall, 35 studies were considered. Epidemiological data on PSCs were not systematically collected in the available literature. The principal underlying disease requiring the ostomy surgery were rectal, colon and gynaecological cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticulitis, occlusion and intestinal perforation. It was described a range of PSCs from 11% to 45%. The PSCs were most commonly erythema, papules, erosion, ulceration and vesciculation. Skin complications increased the average number of hospitalization days and of hospital readmission within 120-day following surgery.
Conclusions
The data on PSCs are still limited. Estimating the PSCs burden could support healthcare professionals and decision makers called upon to identify the most appropriate responses to patients’ health needs. The management of these complications plays a vital role to improve patient’s quality of life and a multidisciplinary approach with the active involvement of stomatherapist, surgeon and dermatologist is critical. Furthermore, a better patient education and empowerment is needed.
Key messages
• Developing a multidisciplinary approach to managing PSCs is essential in order to provide the best treatment possible and the best outcomes for patients.
• Further studies should be conducted in order to better define the clinical-epidemiological burden of ileo- and colostomies and to support better health planning.
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- F D'Ambrosio
- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- VIHTALI, Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- VIHTALI, Spin-Off of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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de Waure C, Riccardi MT, D'Ambrosio F, Castagna C, Sapienza M, Millevolte R, Pellacchia A, de Vincenzo RP, Calabrò GE. Walk the path of cervical cancer elimination in Italy: current scenario and shared recommendations. Eur J Public Health 2022. [PMCID: PMC9594223 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Issue/problem In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the elimination of cervical cancer. In order to get it, vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), screening of cervical cancer and treatment of high-grade cervical disease and cancer must be implemented at country level. Description of the problem Italy has implemented HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening for many years. Nevertheless, nationwide data show that both vaccination coverage and adherence to screening programs are unsatisfactory as compared to the WHO 90 and 70 targets, namely 90% of girls fully vaccinated by the age of 15 years and 70% of women screened with a high-performance test (i.e., HPV-DNA test) by age 35 and again by 45. Results In order to address the progress of vaccination and screening at regional level in Italy, a project was conducted in 2021-2022 in order to collect data on relevant indicators and issues. In particular, information was collected on both coverage indicators (for both vaccination and screening) adherence (for screening) and history and characteristics of the vaccination offer (e.g., targets, gratuity) and of screening (e.g., presence of clinical pathways, type of tests used). Collected data were shared with a multidisciplinary panel of experts on HPV-related diseases to issue recommendations to foster the elimination of cervical cancer in Italy. For this purpose, a survey was also conducted to identify potential actions in respect to vaccination, screening and treatment. Lessons A great heterogeneity across Italian regions was observed. The following actions were identified to implement vaccination, screening and treatment: educational campaigns, reminders and active calls for both vaccination and screening and more interoperability of data and definition of clinical pathway involving a multidisciplinary medical team for the proper management of all HPV-related diseases. Key messages • Actions are requested at national level to achieve the goals set by the global strategy for cervical cancer elimination with respect to vaccination, screening and treatment. • Actions identified to foster cervical cancer elimination in Italy includes educational campaigns, reminders and active calls, better interoperability of data and integrated medical team.
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- C de Waure
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia , Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia , Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Perugia , Perugia, Italy
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- Gynecologic Oncology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
- VIHTALI spin-off, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Rome, Italy
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Marziali E, D'Ambrosio F, Lontano A, Vincenti S, Raponi M, Nurchis MC, Fiori B, Di Donato M, Damiani G, Laurenti P. From infections to preventive actions monitoring in health facilities: an experience on MDROs. Eur J Public Health 2021. [PMCID: PMC8574285 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) involve high costs both in health and economic terms for patients and health systems. Implementing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs is critical to decrease infectious agents' transmission in healthcare settings. The aim of this study is to assess if the monitoring of Contact Precautions could decrease the incidence of Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MRDOs) infections. This pilot study was conducted in a teaching hospital in Rome. A checklist of 16 items was developed to assess the compliance to Contact Precautions in 11 hospital wards in which MRDOs were detected between November and December 2020. It was administered on-site both interviewing healthcare professionals and through direct observation. A paired t-test with α = 5% was used to compare the number of alert organisms in the first quarter of 2020 respect to the first quarter of 2021 before and after implementing the surveillance checklist. A total of 30 checklists were analyzed. The rate of compliance to Contact Precautions was high for the proper use of personal protective equipment (100%), the intensified room cleaning (100%) and the presence of isolation mark (100%), while it was low for the active screening of contacts (53%). Mean MDROs infections rate decreased from 4.94 to 4.37 for every 1000 hospitalization day, with an average decrease of 0.57. However, the paired t-test showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the mean number of MDROs infections before and after the implementation of the checklist (p > 0.05). Despite the good adherence to IPC program, the low infection rate decrease, is probably due to the impact of COVID-19 on the HAIs surveillance and prevention practices. Even if the check-list administration could be a useful tool to reduce MDROs infections, it should be associated to other prevention strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to achieve a successful outcome. Key messages Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections represents a priority public health challenge in order to improve patient safety and health system economic sustainability. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that healthcare facilities should enhance efforts in their IPC programs to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections.
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- E Marziali
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Vetrugno G, Foti F, Di Pumpo M, Cicconi M, D'Ambrosio F, La Milia DI, Pastorino R, Boccia S, Damiani G, Laurenti P. Machine learning and COVID-19: a tool for healthcare setting choice by primary care physicians. Eur J Public Health 2021. [PMCID: PMC8574619 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab164.720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Primary care physicians have a crucial role in determining the appropriate healthcare setting for their confirmed or suspect COVID-19 patients. Machine learning provides science-based tools that can be used for clinical decision-making which have already been applied to the fight against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) both in the therapeutic and the prevention area. The aim of this study was to develop a machine learning-based tool to support primary care physicians to decide between home monitoring and hospitalization for their patients before diagnostic test results are available.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study with data from a hospital setting was performed. Patients' medical history and clinical, laboratory and radiological findings were collected and the dataset was used to train a predictive model for COVID-19 severity. The patients were divided between confirmed and suspect cases on the basis of the positivity of the nasopharyngeal RT-PCR test results. A splitting algorithm was recursively used to choose the predictor. A decision tree was built.
Results
A total of 198 subjects were enrolled for the study. Out of them, 28 cases were classified as mild disease, 62 as moderate disease, 64 as severe disease, and 44 as critical disease, according to WHO guidelines. The G2 value was used to determine the contribution of each obtained value to build the decision tree. The tree was, therefore, built choosing values that maximized G2 and LogWorth. SpO2 (cut point = 92%) was chosen for the optimal first split. The correspondence between inputs and outcomes was validated.
Conclusions
Our tool provides accurate clinical severity prediction for both confirmed and suspect COVID-19 patients. We, therefore, propose its implementation in the everyday life challenges of primary care physicians to support their clinical decision-making in providing appropriate and timely care for their patients.
Key messages
Primary care physicians have a crucial role in determining the appropriate healthcare setting for their confirmed or suspect COVID-19 patients. We propose a tool that provides an accurate clinical severity prediction for both confirmed and suspect COVID-19 patients to help choosing the appropriate healthcare setting for them.
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Affiliation(s)
- G Vetrugno
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- USMAF-SASN Ministero della Salute, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- USMAF-SASN Ministero della Salute, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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D'Ambrosio F, Pascucci D, Nurchis MC, Di Pumpo M, Foti F, Vetrugno G, Pignataro R, Cambieri A, Damiani G, Laurenti P. Flu vaccination during COVID-19 pandemic: a lesson from an Italian teaching hospital. Eur J Public Health 2021. [PMCID: PMC8574288 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Influenza is an acute viral respiratory infection that causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, with indirect costs considerably exceeding direct costs on patients and society. Flu vaccination is one of the major strategies for preventing it, especially among healthcare workers (HCWs), to avoid onward transmission to patients and colleagues. The aim of this research is to analyze the flu vaccination coverage rate among HCWs and to study which factors conditioned their adherence. The observational study was conducted in an Italian teaching hospital located in Rome (Italy) and data were collected from October to December 2020. A total of 6,568 HCWs was included considering physicians, nurses and other HCWs as job categories. Age class, gender and job category variables were analyzed. Statistically significant differences among groups were tested through χ2 test. Univariate analyses and a multivariate logistic regression (p < 0.05) were performed to assess differences in flu vaccination adherence. The flu vaccination coverage rate was 60.94%. Considering the job categories, physicians reached the highest coverage (76.09%) followed by others HCWs (64.25%) and nurses (49.09%). According to the logistic regression, belonging to 20-40 age class was significantly associated with higher flu vaccination adherence, as well as being nurses (OR 0.26, 95% CI 0.22-0.31) or other HCWs (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.40-0.58). Findings showed an encouraging vaccination coverage rate among HCWs. Deeper knowledge of the value of vaccination among younger HCWs could be probably a reason for higher adherence as well as the wrong perception of being at low risk of illness or transmitting infections may explains job categories differences. Especially when considering the disrupting impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, an improved attitude towards flu vaccination would reduce stress on hospitals and preserve scarce medical resources.
Key messages
Reaching high coverage rates for flu vaccination could save healthcare resources. It is crucial to preserve this positive trend for the future years by spreading the message to all the involved stakeholders.
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- F D'Ambrosio
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Lanza TE, D'Ambrosio F, Messina R, Pezzullo AM, Villani L, Rosano A, Ricciardi W, Cadeddu C. Trends in vaccination coverage against influenza in the pediatric population: an Italian overview. Eur J Public Health 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckab165.473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Influenza is a major public health issue for its epidemiological, clinical and economic impact. Children are a relevant age group for the diffusion of the infection in the community as they shed the virus in greater amounts and for longer periods of time than adults of any age. Vaccination is the best strategy to fight the disease. In Italy, until last year, influenza vaccination for the pediatric population was offered free only to children in specific risk categories, while in the last season its was extended also to all subjects from 6 months to 6 years old. The purpose of this work is to analyze the trend of vaccination coverage among children in the last decade in Italy.
Methods
We retrieved vaccination coverage data by the Italian Ministry of Health relating to influenza vaccination in the age groups 0-2, 2-4, 5-8 and 9-14 in the years 2010-2020 and analysed trends in and between regions.
Results
A preliminary analysis shows that vaccination coverage in the age groups considered ranged from a minimum of 1.1% to a maximum of 4.5%. The highest average percentage reached was recorded in the season 2010-11 (3.8%), while the lowest in the 2015-16 (1.5%). The highest average values (12,9%; 10,5%) were found in Puglia and Toscana, while the lowest (0.3%) in Friuli Venezia Giulia. From 2010 to 2015 there was a progressive decline in vaccination coverage, while in the following years there was a slight increase, up to the year 2019-2020, in which the average percentage value was 3%. Further results are expected for next summer, when 2020-21 data will be available.
Conclusions
Our analysis shows that in the Italian regions influenza vaccination coverage in children is variable but still extremely low. Childhood vaccination could provide an opportunity to decrease the burden of disease in this age group but may also help to protect the population at risk of serious complications, such as the elderly, due to the social role children play in the spread of this virus.
Key messages
Influenza vaccination in children is a major public health issue. Additional efforts are needed to make vaccination available for children and improve the stakeholders’ awareness on this topic.
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- TE Lanza
- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Accademia Romana di Sanità Pubblica, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Life Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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Cantisani V, David E, Barr RG, Radzina M, de Soccio V, Elia D, De Felice C, Pediconi F, Gigli S, Occhiato R, Messineo D, Fresilli D, Ballesio L, D'Ambrosio F. US-Elastography for Breast Lesion Characterization: Prospective Comparison of US BIRADS, Strain Elastography and Shear wave Elastography. Ultraschall Med 2021; 42:533-540. [PMID: 32330993 DOI: 10.1055/a-1134-4937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of strain elastography (SE) and 2 D shear wave elastography (SWE) and SE/SWE combination in comparison with conventional multiparametric ultrasound (US) with respect to improving BI-RADS classification results and differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions using a qualitative and quantitative assessment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study, 130 histologically proven breast masses were evaluated with baseline US, color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), SE and SWE (Toshiba Aplio 500 with a 7-15 MHz wide-band linear transducer). Each lesion was classified according to the BIRADS lexicon by evaluating the size, the B-mode and color Doppler features, the SE qualitative (point color scale) and SE semi-quantitative (strain ratio) methods, and quantitative SWE. Histological results were compared with BIRADS, strain ratio (SR) and shear wave elastography (SWE) all performed by one investigator blinded to the clinical examination and mammographic results at the time of the US examination. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was calculated to evaluate the diagnostic performance of B-mode US, SE, SWE, and their combination. RESULTS Histological examination revealed 47 benign and 83 malignant breast lesions. The accuracy of SR was statistically significantly higher than SWE (sensitivity, specificity and AUC were 89.2 %, 76.6 % and 0.83 for SR and 72.3 %, 66.0 % and 0.69 for SWE, respectively, p = 0.003) but not higher than B-mode US (B-mode US sensitivity, specificity and AUC were 85.5 %, 78.8 %, 0.821, respectively, p = 1.000). CONCLUSION Our experience suggests that conventional US in combination with both SE and SWE is a valid tool that can be useful in the clinical setting, can improve BIRADS category assessment and may help in the differentiation of benign from malignant breast lesions, with SE having higher accuracy than SWE.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Radiological Sciences, Radiology Unit, Papardo-Hospital, Messina, Italy, Messina, Italy
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- Radiology, Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Youngstown, United States
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- Radiology Department, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga Stradins University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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Janiri L, D'Ambrosio F, Di Lorenzo C. Combined treatment of myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol (80:1) as a therapeutic approach to restore inositol eumetabolism in patients with bipolar disorder taking lithium and valproic acid. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 25:5483-5489. [PMID: 34533796 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202109_26657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patients with bipolar disorder (BD) experience a poor quality of life (QoL) and a weak adherence to the therapy due to the various side effects occurring during the pharmacological therapy. To date clinicians have no tools to intervene on such effects, considering them as an unavoidable part of the therapy. This review paves the way for a step forward in the management of patients with BD bridging the therapeutic gap in clinical practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed the literature, searching through different databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar). We used different keywords, including bipolar disorder, lithium and valproic acid, inositol role in bipolar disorder, side effects, inositol depletion, supplementation of inositols under lithium treatment, inositol role in metabolism, hypothyroidism, renal and cardiac functionality. In particular, we narrowed the search down to English literature, excluding works before 1980s. Regarding clinical studies, we included case reports and both preclinical and clinical studies, especially only those exhibiting a control group. The outcome of the database search was to highlight the threat of side effects and the relationship with inositol lower levels, paving the way for a step forward in the management of patients with BD. RESULTS Based on the collected evidence, the combined administration of myo-inositol (myo-ins) and d-chiro-inositol (d-chiro-ins) is strongly recommended in order to restore levels and metabolism of inositols. Previous studies pointed out the beneficial effects of inositols in recovering pathological conditions, like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, weight gain, cardiac functionality, being all these conditions related to the depletion of inositols. Furthermore, a controlled dosage of inositols, up to 6 grams/daily, may reduce the side effects caused by lithium therapy, without hindering its central therapeutic role on patients' mood. CONCLUSIONS Considering the iatrogenic depletion of inositols, the tailored ratio 80:1 in favour of myo-ins, may become a safe and effective strategy to counteract side effects, by providing a large amount of myo-ins and an adequate one of d-chiro-ins. The clinical dosage of inositols used as dietary supplementation is 4 grams/daily, and it may allow the recovery of the side effects and improve patients' QoL, without reducing the central therapeutic effect of the pharmacological therapy.
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- L Janiri
- Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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Vetrugno G, Laurenti P, Franceschi F, Foti F, D'Ambrosio F, Cicconi M, LA Milia DI, Di Pumpo M, Carini E, Pascucci D, Boccia S, Pastorino R, Damiani G, De-Giorgio F, Oliva A, Nicolotti N, Cambieri A, Ghisellini R, Murri R, Sabatelli G, Musolino M, Gasbarrini A. Gemelli decision tree Algorithm to Predict the need for home monitoring or hospitalization of confirmed and unconfirmed COVID-19 patients (GAP-Covid19): preliminary results from a retrospective cohort study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2021; 25:2785-2794. [PMID: 33829463 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202103_25440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop a deep learning-based decision tree for the primary care setting, to stratify adult patients with confirmed and unconfirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to predict the need for hospitalization or home monitoring. PATIENTS AND METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study on data from patients admitted to a COVID hospital in Rome, Italy, between 5 March 2020 and 5 June 2020. A confirmed case was defined as a patient with a positive nasopharyngeal RT-PCR test result, while an unconfirmed case had negative results on repeated swabs. Patients' medical history and clinical, laboratory and radiological findings were collected, and the dataset was used to train a predictive model for COVID-19 severity. RESULTS Data of 198 patients were included in the study. Twenty-eight (14.14%) had mild disease, 62 (31.31%) had moderate disease, 64 (32.32%) had severe disease, and 44 (22.22%) had critical disease. The G2 value assessed the contribution of each collected value to decision tree building. On this basis, SpO2 (%) with a cut point at 92 was chosen for the optimal first split. Therefore, the decision tree was built using values maximizing G2 and LogWorth. After the tree was built, the correspondence between inputs and outcomes was validated. CONCLUSIONS We developed a machine learning-based tool that is easy to understand and apply. It provides good discrimination in stratifying confirmed and unconfirmed COVID-19 patients with different prognoses in every context. Our tool might allow general practitioners visiting patients at home to decide whether the patient needs to be hospitalized.
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- G Vetrugno
- Risk Management Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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D'Ambrosio F, Tamburrano A, Galletti C, Mazza E, Gambioli S, Galasso V, Mingarelli A, Rubei F, Gambioli C, Laurenti P. Multidisciplinary community approach to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in a neighborhood in Rome. Eur J Public Health 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are one of the main causes of death and morbidity worldwide. To reduce the risk of occurrence it is necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle and consider health as a collective benefit. This study aims to evaluate how the implementation of preventive interventions and health promotion could reduce the impact of CVDs on the involved population.
This prospective study started 1 year ago and will last 18 months (July 2020). Participants have been recruited in General Practice clinic in Torresina neighbourhood in Rome. The intervention was a full year of multidisciplinary meetings scheduled with general practitioners, community nurses, dedicated professionals (nutritionist, physiotherapist, psychologist) and outdoor events with a coach to promote group physical activity, assisted by the use of social networks. Anthropometric data, blood chemistry tests and information about lifestyle, nutritional habits and physical activity were collected at time 0 and every 2-month follow-up and, additionally, the individual cardiovascular risk score (CVRS) was calculated. After 12 and up to 18 months, instead, the self-management ability of a correct lifestyle will be evaluated on the basis of the measured outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using a paired t test with Jamovi software.
The sample size was 62 patients, 50% male with an average age of 54.6 years (±7.8). During the analyzed period there was a reduction in the percentage of smokers from 30.6% at baseline to 22.6% after 12 months. The baseline CVRS was 4.9% (±6.3). At 12 months the CVRS significantly decreased to 3.8% (±4.0) (p < 0.01). Total cholesterol level was 211.1 mg/dl (±32.8) at baseline, with a significant reduction at 12 months (202.5 ± 37.8) (p = 0.01). The results are preliminary.
Multidisciplinary interventions resulted in a significant reduction of CVRS and cholesterol levels during the study period. Further studies are necessary to evaluate our approach.
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Cardiovascular Diseases are the main causes of deaths among the population, so primary prevention through tailored educational interventions is fundamental. A multidisciplinary approach has proven to be effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and the level of cholesterol.
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- F D'Ambrosio
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- DiagnostiCare ONLUS, Rome, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Psicologia della Salute ‘Sapienza’ Università di Roma, Rome, Italy
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- DiagnostiCare ONLUS, Rome, Italy
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- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Rubini A, Guiban O, Cantisani V, D'Ambrosio F. Multiparametric ultrasound evaluation of parotid gland tumors: B-mode and color Doppler in comparison and in combination with contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography. A case report of a misleading diagnosis. J Ultrasound 2020; 24:337-341. [PMID: 32378165 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00469-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Preoperative characterization of parotid gland tumors using imaging or cytological examination (fine-needle aspiration cytology) has a strong clinical and therapeutic impact, but it is often difficult due to the tumors' histological heterogeneity. The recent introduction of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and elastography, in the context of multiparametric ultrasound evaluation, contributed to improving the preoperative diagnosis of many diseases affecting the liver, breast, and thyroid, as well as other organs. However, limited evidence is available on the use and the diagnostic power of these techniques in parotid gland neoplasms. In this paper, we present a case of a parotid lesion that highlights the importance of a complete workup using multiparametric ultrasound evaluation, including CEUS and elastography, to identify malignant tumors of the parotid gland.
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- Antonello Rubini
- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-Pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-Pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-Pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-Pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Tartaglia A, Kabir A, D'Ambrosio F, Ramundo P, Ulusoy S, Ulusoy H, Merone G, Savini F, D'Ovidio C, Grazia UD, Furton K, Locatelli M. Fast off-line FPSE-HPLC-PDA determination of six NSAIDs in saliva samples. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1144:122082. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Cantisani V, David E, Barr RG, Radzina M, de Soccio V, Elia D, De Felice C, Pediconi F, Gigli S, Occhiato R, Messineo D, Fresilli D, Ballesio L, D'Ambrosio F. US-Elastography for Breast Lesion Characterization: Prospective Comparison of US BIRADS, Strain Elastography and Shear wave Elastography. Ultraschall Med 2020. [PMID: 32330993 DOI: 10.1055/a-1134–4937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of strain elastography (SE) and 2 D shear wave elastography (SWE) and SE/SWE combination in comparison with conventional multiparametric ultrasound (US) with respect to improving BI-RADS classification results and differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions using a qualitative and quantitative assessment. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study, 130 histologically proven breast masses were evaluated with baseline US, color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), SE and SWE (Toshiba Aplio 500 with a 7-15 MHz wide-band linear transducer). Each lesion was classified according to the BIRADS lexicon by evaluating the size, the B-mode and color Doppler features, the SE qualitative (point color scale) and SE semi-quantitative (strain ratio) methods, and quantitative SWE. Histological results were compared with BIRADS, strain ratio (SR) and shear wave elastography (SWE) all performed by one investigator blinded to the clinical examination and mammographic results at the time of the US examination. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) was calculated to evaluate the diagnostic performance of B-mode US, SE, SWE, and their combination. RESULTS Histological examination revealed 47 benign and 83 malignant breast lesions. The accuracy of SR was statistically significantly higher than SWE (sensitivity, specificity and AUC were 89.2 %, 76.6 % and 0.83 for SR and 72.3 %, 66.0 % and 0.69 for SWE, respectively, p = 0.003) but not higher than B-mode US (B-mode US sensitivity, specificity and AUC were 85.5 %, 78.8 %, 0.821, respectively, p = 1.000). CONCLUSION Our experience suggests that conventional US in combination with both SE and SWE is a valid tool that can be useful in the clinical setting, can improve BIRADS category assessment and may help in the differentiation of benign from malignant breast lesions, with SE having higher accuracy than SWE.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Radiological Sciences, Radiology Unit, Papardo-Hospital, Messina, Italy, Messina, Italy
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- Radiology, Northeastern Ohio Medical University, Youngstown, United States
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- Radiology Department, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Riga Stradins University, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Roma, Italy
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Locatelli M, Tartaglia A, D'Ambrosio F, Ramundo P, Ulusoy H, Furton K, Kabir A. Biofluid sampler: A new gateway for mail-in-analysis of whole blood samples. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2020; 1143:122055. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2020.122055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Cantisani V, David E, Grazhdani H, Rubini A, Radzina M, Dietrich CF, Durante C, Lamartina L, Grani G, Valeria A, Bosco D, Di Gioia C, Frattaroli FM, D'Andrea V, De Vito C, Fresilli D, D'Ambrosio F, Giacomelli L, Catalano C. Prospective Evaluation of Semiquantitative Strain Ratio and Quantitative 2D Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) in Association with TIRADS Classification for Thyroid Nodule Characterization. Ultraschall Med 2019; 40:495-503. [PMID: 31137050 DOI: 10.1055/a-0853-1821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the diagnostic performance of strain ratio elastography (SRE) and shear wave elastography (SWE) alone and in combination with Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) classification parameters to improve differentiation between benign and malignant thyroid nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this prospective study benign (n = 191) and malignant (n = 52) thyroid nodules were examined with high-resolution ultrasound (US) features using the TIRADS lexicon and SRE semiquantitative and SWE quantitative findings using histology or cytology as the gold standard with a 12-month follow-up. Sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp) and the area under the ROC curve (AUROC) were used to evaluate the diagnostic performance of each feature and combinations of the methods. RESULTS TIRADS score showed a sensitivity of 59.6 %, a specificity of 83.8 % with an AUROC of 0.717, a PPV of 50.0 % and an NPV of 88.4 %. SRE yielded the highest performance with a sensitivity of 82.7 %, a specificity of 92.7 % with AUROC of 0.877, a PPV 75.4 % and an NPV of 95.2 %. SWE (kPa) had a sensitivity and specificity of 67.3 % and 82.7 %, respectively, with an AUROC of 0.750, a PPV of 51.5 % and an NPV of 90.3 %. Differences were significant for SRE only but not for SWE. CONCLUSION Ultrasound elastography may improve thyroid nodule discrimination. In particular, SRE has a better performance than TIRADS classification, while their combination improves sensitivity.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Poliambulatorio Roma Eur, Associazione dei Cavalieri Italiani Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Diagnostic Radiology Institute, P. Stradina Clinical University-Hospital, Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialities, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnostic, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnostic, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnostic, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- University Sapienza, Department of Radiological Sciences, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Sapienza-University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Di Leo N, Venturini L, de Soccio V, Forte V, Lucchetti P, Cerone G, Alagna G, Caratozzolo M, Messineo D, Di Gioia C, Di Marzo L, Fresilli D, De Vito C, Pugliese G, Cantisani V, D'Ambrosio F. Multiparametric ultrasound evaluation with CEUS and shear wave elastography for carotid plaque risk stratification. J Ultrasound 2018; 21:293-300. [PMID: 30378007 PMCID: PMC6237715 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-018-0320-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the diagnostic effectiveness of Multiparametric ultrasound (MPUS), which includes color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), CEUS and Shear wave elastography (SWE), for evaluating carotid plaque as compared with CT-angiography (CTA) and histology. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-three consecutive patients scheduled to undergo carotid endarterectomy underwent MPUS. Then, after periods ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks, all underwent CTA. Each plaque was classified by means of dedicated scores for CEUS and SWE as compared with CTA features. At surgery, each plaque was removed in a single fragment to facilitate histological analysis, which evaluated 4 features: extension of the lipid core, thickness of the fibrous cap, inflammatory infiltrate (CD68 + and CD3 + markers) and the presence of intraplaque microvessels. For the CEUS, SWE and CTA, the following values for identifying plaque vulnerability were evaluated: sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV) and Area under the curve (AUC). Cohen's kappa was used to evaluate the concordance between measurements in the different imaging methods. A p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS At histology, 31 out of 43 plaques were identified as vulnerable because of the presence of at least one of the following criteria: fibrous cap < 200 μm, lipid core, intraplaque hemorrhage, inflammatory infiltrate or intraplaque neovascularization. CTA showed a sensitivity of 87.1%, a specificity of 100%, a PPV of 100%, an NPV of 75% and an AUC of 93.5%. SWE showed a sensitivity of 87.1%, a specificity of 66.7%, a PPV of 87.1%, an NPV of 66.7% and an AUC of 76.9%. CEUS showed a sensitivity of 87.1%, a specificity of 58.3%, a PPV of 84.4%, an NPV of 63.6% and an AUC of 72.7%. CONCLUSIONS Multiparametric ultrasound is an effective modality to obtain comprehensive information on carotid plaques. Further studies are needed to determine whether it can be considered a diagnostic standard.
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- N Di Leo
- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy.
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- Department of Surgery "Pietro Valdoni", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Biomedicine and Prevention Department, University Tor Vergata of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Department of Surgery "Pietro Valdoni", Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Radiologiche, Oncologiche e Anatomopatologiche, Policlinico Umberto I Roma, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, RM, Italy
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Di Segni M, de Soccio V, Cantisani V, Bonito G, Rubini A, Di Segni G, Lamorte S, Magri V, De Vito C, Migliara G, Bartolotta TV, Metere A, Giacomelli L, de Felice C, D'Ambrosio F. Automated classification of focal breast lesions according to S-detect: validation and role as a clinical and teaching tool. J Ultrasound 2018; 21:105-118. [PMID: 29681007 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-018-0297-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the diagnostic performance and the potential as a teaching tool of S-detect in the assessment of focal breast lesions. METHODS 61 patients (age 21-84 years) with benign breast lesions in follow-up or candidate to pathological sampling or with suspicious lesions candidate to biopsy were enrolled. The study was based on a prospective and on a retrospective phase. In the prospective phase, after completion of baseline US by an experienced breast radiologist and S-detect assessment, 5 operators with different experience and dedication to breast radiology performed elastographic exams. In the retrospective phase, the 5 operators performed a retrospective assessment and categorized lesions with BI-RADS 2013 lexicon. Integration of S-detect to in-training operators evaluations was performed by giving priority to S-detect analysis in case of disagreement. 2 × 2 contingency tables and ROC analysis were used to assess the diagnostic performances; inter-rater agreement was measured with Cohen's k; Bonferroni's test was used to compare performances. A significance threshold of p = 0.05 was adopted. RESULTS All operators showed sensitivity > 90% and varying specificity (50-75%); S-detect showed sensitivity > 90 and 70.8% specificity, with inter-rater agreement ranging from moderate to good. Lower specificities were improved by the addition of S-detect. The addition of elastography did not lead to any improvement of the diagnostic performance. CONCLUSIONS S-detect is a feasible tool for the characterization of breast lesions; it has a potential as a teaching tool for the less experienced operators.
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- Mattia Di Segni
- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy.
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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- U.O.C. Diagnostica per Immagini, P. O San Paolo - ASL Roma 4, Largo dei Donatori del Sangue 1, 00053, Civitavecchia (RM), Italy
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Radzina M, Cantisani V, Rauda M, Nielsen MB, Ewertsen C, D'Ambrosio F, Prieditis P, Sorrenti S. Update on the role of ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodule treatment. Int J Surg 2018; 41 Suppl 1:S82-S93. [PMID: 28506420 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Thyroid nodules can be frequently detected in general population, most of them are benign, however malignant cases are rising in the past decades. Ultrasound (US) is the most common imaging modality to assess thyroid nodular lesions, plan patient work-up and guide minimally invasive treatment. The present review paper has been researched to evaluate the current status of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment in order to evaluate indications, techniques, complications, limitations and outcome assessment in benign solid, partially cystic nodules and recurrent malignant nodules. RFA comparison with other ablation techniques has been provided as well. US guided Radiofrequency ablation has been proved to be effective and safe in cases of benign thyroid nodules and a promising treatment method alternative to surgery for patients with recurrent papillary thyroid cancer. It's major role lies in significant reduction of thyroid nodule mean volume and improvement of the patient symptoms. However, future multicenter studies are warranted to better clarify the multi-parametric patient selection criteria and evaluate RFA technique efficacy, advantages and limitations in the variety of thyroid nodular disease.
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- Maija Radzina
- Diagnostic Radiology Institute, Paula Stradina Clinical University Hospital, Pilsonu Street 13, LV - 1002, Riga, Latvia.
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185, Viale Regina Elena 324, Italy.
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- Diagnostic Radiology Institute, Paula Stradina Clinical University Hospital, Pilsonu Street 13, LV - 1002, Riga, Latvia.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Univ. Sapienza, Roma, 00185, Viale Regina Elena 324, Italy.
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- Diagnostic Radiology Institute, Paula Stradina Clinical University Hospital, Pilsonu Street 13, LV - 1002, Riga, Latvia.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Roma, 00185, Viale Regina Elena 324, Italy.
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Grani G, Lamartina L, Ascoli V, Bosco D, Nardi F, D'Ambrosio F, Rubini A, Giacomelli L, Biffoni M, Filetti S, Durante C, Cantisani V. Ultrasonography scoring systems can rule out malignancy in cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules. Endocrine 2017; 57:256-261. [PMID: 27804016 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-1148-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 10/14/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the accuracy and reproducibility of ultrasonography classification systems in characterizing cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules. METHODS We retrospectively identified 49 nodules that had been surgically resected owing to features classified as indeterminate according to 2010 Italian Consensus on Thyroid Cytology criteria. Three experienced sonographers independently reviewed original sonographic images of each nodule and classified it using the 2015 American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines and the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) classification proposed by Korean radiologists; later, images were reviewed jointly to obtain consensus classifications of each nodule. Original cytology slides were similarly reviewed by three experienced cytopathologists, who reclassified the nodule (independently, then jointly) according to revised Italian Consensus on Thyroid Cytology (ICTC-2014) criteria. Consensus ICTC-2014, ATA, and TI-RADS classifications were analyzed against surgical histology reports to estimate each system's sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values. RESULTS Of the 49 indeterminate nodules examined, 30 (61.2 %) were histologically benign. Consensus ICTC-2014 classification correctly classified malignant nodules with positive predictive value of 50 % and negative predictive value of 90 %. Sonographic classification of nodules as intermediate to high suspicion by ATA or TI-RADS category 4c displayed positive predictive value of 63 and 71 %, respectively; positive predictive values dropped to 44 and 42 % when lower positivity thresholds were used (ATA low suspicion, TI-RADS category 4a). Negative predictive values for ATA and TI-RADS were 91 and 74 %, respectively, with higher positivity thresholds and 100 % for both with lower thresholds. All systems displayed appreciable inter-observer variability (Krippendorff alphas: ATA 0.36, TIRADS 0.42, ICTC-2014 0.74). CONCLUSIONS With stringent negativity cut-offs, American Thyroid Association and Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System assessment of cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules allows high-confidence exclusion of malignancy.
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- Giorgio Grani
- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Vito Cantisani
- UOS Innovazioni Diagnostiche e Ultrasonografiche, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza di Roma
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- UOC Head and Neck Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza di Roma
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Isidori AM, Cantisani V, Giannetta E, Diacinti D, David E, Forte V, Elia D, De Vito C, Sbardella E, Gianfrilli D, Monteleone F, Pepe J, Minisola S, Ascenti G, D'Andrea V, Catalano C, D'Ambrosio F. Multiparametric ultrasonography and ultrasound elastography in the differentiation of parathyroid lesions from ectopic thyroid lesions or lymphadenopathies. Endocrine 2017; 57:335-343. [PMID: 27709473 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-016-1116-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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To evaluate the accuracy of ultrasound elastography with ElastoscanTM Core Index in the differential diagnosis of parathyroid lesions from ectopic thyroid nodules and lymph nodes. Seventy nine patients with repeatedly high levels of circulating intact parathyroid hormone, normal vitamin D and renal function tests, with an ultrasound scan showing a neck lesion, sharply demarcated from the thyroid lobules, were consecutively enrolled. Ultrasound with and without Color Doppler and ultrasound elastography were performed before histological examination. All ultrasound features, vascularization and ultrasound elastography diagnostic performance were assessed using ROC curves. Histological examination confirmed 47 parathyroid lesions, 18 thyroid ectopic nodules and 14 reactive lymph nodes. In distinguishing parathyroid from thyroid nodules, shape had a 100 % sensitivity (95 % CI 92.4-100) and 50 % specificity (95 % CI 37.2-64.7), cleavage had a 85.1 % sensitivity (95 % CI 72.3-92.6) and 77.8 % specificity (95 % CI 65.1-88) while peripheral vascularization had a sensitivity of 91.5 (95 % CI 79.6-97.6) and specificity of 72.2 (95 % CI 46.5-90.3). An ElastoscanTM Core Indexof 1.28 was 46 % sensitive (95 % CI 33.4-58.7) and 77 % specific (95 % CI 66.2-89.1) in discriminating parathyroid lesions from thyroid nodules. An ElastoscanTM Core Index of 1.0 was 78 % sensitive (95 % CI 65.1-88) and 71 % specific (95 % CI 56-81.3) in discriminating parathyroid lesions from lymph nodes (p = 0.045). An ElastoscanTM Core Index greater than 2.58 had a 100 % sensitivity (95 % CI 43.8-100) and 95.4 % specificity (95 % CI 38.3-99.7) in discriminating malignant from benign parathyroid nodules. ElastoscanTM Core Index was significantly higher in thyroid nodules than in reactive lymph nodes (1.18 ± 0.62, p = 0.008). The ultrasound features of cleavage and peripheral vascularization help to differentiate parathyroid from thyroid nodules. ElastoscanTM Core Index can improve ultrasound discrimination of parathyroid lesions from lymph nodes. The ElastoscanTM Core Index is significantly higher in malignant than in benign parathyroid lesions.
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- Andrea M Isidori
- Department of Experimental Medicine Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphologic and Functional Imaging, Policlinico "G. Martino", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Disciplines Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Disciplines Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphologic and Functional Imaging, Policlinico "G. Martino", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cantisani V, David E, Ferrari D, Fanelli F, Di Marzo L, Catalano C, Benedetto F, Spinelli D, Katsargyris A, Blandino A, Ascenti G, D'Ambrosio F. Color Doppler Ultrasound with Superb Microvascular Imaging Compared to Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Angiography to Identify and Classify Endoleaks in Patients Undergoing EVAR. Ann Vasc Surg 2017; 40:136-145. [DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2016.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Cantisani V, David E, De Virgilio A, Sidhu PS, Grazhdani H, Greco A, De Vincentiis M, Corsi A, De Cristofaro F, Brunese L, Calliada F, Blandino A, Tombolini M, Ascenti G, Stramare R, Caratozzolo M, D'Ambrosio F. Prospective evaluation of Quasistatic Ultrasound Elastography (USE) compared with Baseline US for parotid gland lesions: preliminary results of elasticity contrast index (ECI) evaluation. Med Ultrason 2017; 19:32-38. [PMID: 28180194 DOI: 10.11152/mu-923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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AIMS To assess the diagnostic value of elasticity contrast index (ECI) elastography, in comparison with conventional ultrasound for the differentiation of benign and malignant parotid lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-three consecutive patients with parotid gland tumors, treated surgically at a single tertiary center were enrolled. Ultrasound evaluation consisted of B-mode, color-Doppler and quasistatic ultrasound elastography (USE), conducted with the ECI technique. For each lesion the echogenicity, margins, vascularization, and capsulation were considered to determine benign or malignant lesions. Histology was considered the gold standard. RESULTS Using conventional parameters, the observer suggested malignant lesions in 20 cases and benign lesions in 43 cases (accuracy: 61.8%). ECI>3.5 alone was the most accurate parameter (accuracy: 90.5%), with sensitivity of 93.7% and specificity of 89.4%. However, when combined with the other US criteria, no statistically significant diagnostic accuracy improvement was achieved. CONCLUSIONS Our results show that USE with ECI index measurement can help to discriminate preoperatively benign from malignant lesions, with the exception of pleomorphic adenoma which is stiff. We suggest that USE can be used as an additional tool to conventional US evaluation of salivary gland lesions.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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- Associazione dei Cavalieri Italiani Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta; Poliambulatorio Roma Eur, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso,Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Policlinico "G. Martino", Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Policlinico Umberto I, University Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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David E, Cantisani V, Grazhdani H, Di Marzo L, Venturini L, Fanelli F, Di Segni M, Di Leo N, Brunese L, Calliada F, Ciccariello M, Bottari A, Ascenti G, D'Ambrosio F. What is the role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of the endoleak of aortic endoprostheses? A comparison between CEUS and CT on a widespread scale. J Ultrasound 2016; 19:281-287. [PMID: 27965719 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-016-0222-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in comparison to CT angiography (CTA) to identify and classify endoleaks following abdominal aortic aneurism repair with endoprosthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of 181 patients treated with EVAR, from September 2009 to September 2014, was performed. Patients were evaluated with CEUS, CTA and angiography in the cases requiring treatment. Sac diameter, sac integrity, identification and classification of endoleaks were taken into consideration. Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy and negative predictive values were considered for each modality of endoleak identification. RESULTS Forty-two endoleaks (23.2%; type II: 39 cases, type III: 3 cases) were documented. Sensitivity and specificity of CEUS and CT were, respectively, 97.6 and 90.5, 100 and 100%. In two cases, CEUS was able to better classify endoleaks compared to CT. CONCLUSIONS CEUS accuracy to identify endoleaks following EVAR is similar to CT. CEUS should be considered as an effective modality for the long-term surveillance of EVAR because of its capability to correctly classify endoleaks with no ionizing radiation exposure.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Associazione dei Cavalieri Italiani Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta; Poliambulatorio Roma, Eur Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 12, 00144 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgery Pietro Valdoni, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Contrada Tappino, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- University Hospital of Pavia, Viale Camillo Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria 1, 98124 Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomo Pathology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cantisani V, David E, Sidhu PS, Sacconi B, Greco A, Pandolfi F, Tombolini M, Lo Mele L, Calliada F, Brunese L, Catalano C, De Vincentiis M, Di Leo N, Ascenti G, D'Ambrosio F. Parotid Gland Lesions: Multiparametric Ultrasound and MRI Features. Ultraschall Med 2016; 37:454-471. [PMID: 27300273 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-109171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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High-resolution ultrasound (US), as a readily available, cost-effective and harmless imaging technique, is appropriately the initial imaging modality for salivary gland lesions. Benign tumors are reported to present with regular and well-defined margins, a homogeneous hypoechoic structure and demarcated vessel distribution, whereas malignant lesions are irregular, heterogeneous and diffusely perfused. Ultrasound and color Doppler features of benign and malignant salivary gland lesions overlap, and many benign tumors, particularly pleomorphic adenomas, may appear irregularly shaped, with a heterogeneous echo-structure indistinguishable from a malignant lesion. Often skilled US operators are not always able to differentiate benign from malignant lesions. The introduction of US contrast agents has allowed further perspectives in the possible improvement of lesion characterization, and the emergence of US elastography, an innovative tool for assessing lesion stiffness/elasticity characteristics, has been advocated for differentiating salivary gland lesions. When lesions are atypical on US, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is usually the definitive imaging modality. We present a current review of benign and malignant parotid gland tumors with emphasis on the role of multiparametric US and MR imaging.
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- V Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphologic and Functional Imaging, Policlinico "G. Martino", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radiology, King's College London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomopathological Sciences-Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy, Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, ENT Section, Policlinico "Umberto I", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, ENT Section, Policlinico "Umberto I", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, ENT Section, Policlinico "Umberto I", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomopathological Sciences-Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy, Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Medicina e di Scienze della Salute, Università degli Studi del Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sense Organs, ENT Section, Policlinico "Umberto I", Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Radiological, Oncological and Anatomopathological Sciences-Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy, Universita degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphologic and Functional Imaging, Policlinico "G. Martino", University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Radioligical sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Univ. Sapienza, Roma, Italy
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Drudi FM, Valentino M, Bertolotto M, Malpassini F, Maghella F, Cantisani V, Liberatore M, De Felice C, D'Ambrosio F. CEUS Time Intensity Curves in the Differentiation Between Leydig Cell Carcinoma and Seminoma: A Multicenter Study. Ultraschall Med 2016; 37:201-205. [PMID: 25607628 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1398841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Ultrasound (US) is the main imaging technique in the assessment of testicular masses, as it has proved to be highly accurate in the visualization of these pathologies. Identification of a Leydig cell tumor is essential since the lesion is benign in 90% of cases. The aim of this multicenter study is to assess the effectiveness of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in differentiating Leydig cell tumors from seminoma using qualitative and quantitative features. MATERIALS AND METHODS From February 2011 to December 2013, 31 patients (mean age: 34 years; range: 25 - 52) were recruited for this prospective study. Three of them were monorchid. Therefore, a total of 59 testicles were assessed. All patients underwent grayscale US, color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS), CEUS and orchiectomy. The paired one-tailed Student's t-test was carried out to differentiate between Leydig cell tumors and seminomas. RESULTS 31 lesions suspicious for malignancy were hypoechoic on grayscale US while they did not show a typical pattern on CDUS. CEUS qualitative analysis, based on contrast enhancement pattern, during the arterial and venous phases, did not allow discrimination of Leydig cell tumors from seminoma. Quantitative analysis of time-intensity curves (TICs) demonstrated that only three parameters presented statistical significance, i. e. wash-in rate (WiR) p = 0.014, peak enhancement (PE) p = 0.001 and time to peak (TTP) p = 0.003. CONCLUSION The vascular bed of a Leydig cell tumor is wider and the blood flow velocity is higher than that of a seminoma due to more regular neovascularization. In contrast, a seminoma presents large areas of necrosis due to irregular neovascularization. This explains the different PE and WiR values. Further studies involving larger patient populations are mandatory to confirm these encouraging preliminary results.
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- Radiology, General Hospital, Tolmezzo, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Radioligical sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Univ. Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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David E, Cantisani V, De Vincentiis M, Sidhu PS, Greco A, Tombolini M, Drudi FM, Messineo D, Gigli S, Rubini A, Fresilli D, Ferrari D, Flammia F, D'Ambrosio F. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of parotid gland lesions: an update of the literature. Ultrasound 2016; 24:104-10. [PMID: 27482279 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x15626611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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High-resolution ultrasound is the first line examination for parotid gland diffuse disease and focal lesions, normally using grey-scale and colour-Doppler ultrasound. Unfortunately, grey-scale and colour-Doppler ultrasound features of benign and malignant salivary gland lesions may overlap, particularly with benign tumors, where pleomorphic adenomas are often indistinguishable from malignant lesions. With atypical lesions, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is usually the second level imaging modality requested. The introduction of ultrasound contrast agents has opened further possible perspectives to improve the interpretation of parotid diseases, particularly the differentiation between benign and malignant lesions. We present a review of the current literature on contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the assessment of parotid gland lesions, considering all characteristics of the technique, evidence of usefulness, future perspectives and limitations.
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- E David
- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphologic and Functional Imaging, Policlinico "G. Martino", University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, UK
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Sensory Organs, ENT Section, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy - Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomo-pathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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Cantisani V, Maceroni P, D'Andrea V, Patrizi G, Di Segni M, De Vito C, Grazhdani H, Isidori AM, Giannetta E, Redler A, Frattaroli F, Giacomelli L, Di Rocco G, Catalano C, D'Ambrosio F. Strain ratio ultrasound elastography increases the accuracy of colour-Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of Thy-3 nodules. A bi-centre university experience. Eur Radiol 2015; 26:1441-9. [PMID: 26337431 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-015-3956-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess whether ultrasound elastography (USE) with strain ratio increases diagnostic accuracy of Doppler ultrasound in further characterisation of cytologically Thy3 thyroid nodules. METHODS In two different university diagnostic centres, 315 patients with indeterminate cytology (Thy3) in thyroid nodules aspirates were prospectively evaluated with Doppler ultrasound and strain ratio USE before surgery. Ultrasonographic features were analysed separately and together as ultrasound score, to assess sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to identify optimal cut-off value of the strain ratio were also provided. Diagnosis on a surgical specimen was considered the standard of reference. RESULTS Higher strain ratio values were found in malignant nodules, with an optimum strain ratio cut-off of 2.09 at ROC analysis. USE with strain ratio showed 90.6% sensitivity, 93% specificity, 82.8% PPV, 96.4% NPV, while US score yielded a sensitivity of 52.9%, specificity of 84.3%, PPV 55.6% and NPV 82.9%. The diagnostic gain with strain ratio was statistically significant as proved by ROC areas, which was 0.9182 for strain ratio and 0.6864 for US score. CONCLUSIONS USE with strain ratio should be considered a useful additional tool to colour-Doppler US, since it improves characterisation of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology. KEY POINTS • Strain ratio measurements improve differentiation of thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology • Elastography with strain ratio is more reliable than ultrasound features and ultrasound score • Strain ratio may help to better select patients with Thy 3 nodules candidate for surgery.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, Anatomical Pathology and Oncology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging for Surgery, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomical Pathology and Oncology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomical Pathology and Oncology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomical Pathology and Oncology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomical Pathology and Oncology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161, Rome, Italy
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Meloni MF, Smolock A, Cantisani V, Bezzi M, D'Ambrosio F, Proiti M, Lee F, Aiani L, Calliada F, Ferraioli G. Contrast enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation and percutaneous treatment of hepatic and renal tumors. Eur J Radiol 2015; 84:1666-74. [PMID: 26094868 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Revised: 05/13/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Image-guided percutaneous ablation techniques are increasingly being used for the treatment of malignant tumors of the liver and kidney. Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a real-time dynamic imaging technique that plays an important role in the pre-, intra-, and post-procedural management of these patients. This review will focus on the role of CEUS in the evaluation of patients undergoing treatment with percutaneous ablation for hepatic or renal tumors.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Vittorio-Emanuele University Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale Valduce, Como, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Ultrasound Unit, Infectious Diseases Department, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Barbara M, Volpini L, Ciotti M, Filippi C, Covelli E, Monini S, D'Ambrosio F. Cone beam computed tomography after round window vibroplasty: do the radiological findings match the auditory outcome? Acta Otolaryngol 2015; 135:369-75. [PMID: 25743084 DOI: 10.3109/00016489.2014.990582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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CONCLUSION The cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging technique has proved to be reliable for assessing the appropriate positioning of the floating mass transducer (FMT) in the round window (RW) niche, although some parameters do not seem to be essential for achieving a satisfactory functional outcome. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role that specific imaging parameters derived from CBCT of the temporal bone have for predicting the functional outcome after RW vibroplasty (RW-VP). METHODS CBCT imaging was carried out in a homogeneous group of patients who presented with a mixed type of hearing loss after open tympanoplasty. Three arbitrary radiological parameters were taken into account: the FMT/RW membrane contact, bony contacts of the FMT margins, and the inferior FMT tissue support. The audiological assessment took into consideration the PTA4 (500-4000 Hz), the PTA2 (125-250 Hz), and the word recognition score (WRS) in quiet and in noise. RESULTS One subject presented with all positive CBCT parameters and showed a good, but not the best auditory performance among the study group. In the majority of the subjects, with a satisfactory postoperative hearing improvement, at least two of the three radiological parameters were present. In comparison with the unaided condition, an improvement in both the PTA4 and PTA2 was found in all the subjects.
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- Maurizio Barbara
- ENT Unit, NESMOS Department, Medicine and Psychology and Medicine, Sapienza University , Rome , Italy
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Cantisani V, Lodise P, Di Rocco G, Grazhdani H, Giannotti D, Patrizi G, Medvedyeva E, Olive M, Fioravanti C, Giacomelli L, Chiesa C, Redler A, Catalano C, D'Ambrosio F, Ricci P. Diagnostic accuracy and interobserver agreement of Quasistatic Ultrasound Elastography in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules. Ultraschall Med 2015; 36:162-167. [PMID: 24955842 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1366467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the best technique and the diagnostic accuracy of Quasistatic Ultrasound Elastography (QUE) in thyroid nodules. Interobserver agreement was also evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS A preliminary study of 50 patients with 54 thyroid nodules was performed with quantitative software in order to define the best cut-off value of different imaging methods. All patients underwent total thyroidectomy and histopathology findings served as the standard of reference. Thereafter, 154 nodules in 137 consecutive patients were prospectively evaluated by three operators. Findings at fine-needle aspiration cytology and histopathology (N = 60) served as the standard of reference. RESULTS The most accurate technique was the axial peri-intranodular measurement method which achieved an area under the ROC curve of 0.961 (95 %CI 0.848 - 1.00) and had an optimal cut-off value of 3.00. QUE in the differentiation of thyroid nodules showed for operator 1: sensitivity 90 % (95 %CI 73.5 - 97.9 %), specificity 92.7 % (95 %CI 86.7 - 96.6 %), LR+ 12.40 (6.54 - 23.50), LR- 0.11 (0.04 - 0.32) and accuracy 91.4 % (95 %CI 85.4 - 97.3 %); for operator 2: sensitivity 86.7 % (95 %CI 69.3 - 96.2 %), specificity 87.1 % (95 %CI 79.9 - 92.4 %), LR+ 6.72 (4.16 - 10.80), LR- 0.15 (0.06 - 0.38) and accuracy 86.9 % (95 %CI 80.0 - 93.7 %); for operator 3: sensitivity 80 % (95 %CI 61.4 - 92.3 %), specificity 83.9 % (95 %CI 76.2 - 89.9 %), LR+ 4.96 (3.20 - 7.70), LR- 0.24 (0.12 - 0.49) and accuracy 81.9 % (95 %CI 74.0 - 89.9 %). Interobserver agreement values between operator 1 and operator 2 (k = 0.79) (p < 0.05, 95 %CI 0.684 - 0.904), between operator 1 and operator 3 (k = 0.73, 95 %CI: 0.607 - 0.854) and between operator 2 and operator 3 (k = 0.71, 95 %CI: 0.584 - 0.835) were significant. CONCLUSION QUE provides accurate quantitative evaluation of thyroid nodules with low interobserver variability.
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- V Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, "Sapienza" University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Cantisani V, Grazhdani H, Drakonaki E, D'Andrea V, Di Segni M, Kaleshi E, Calliada F, Catalano C, Redler A, Brunese L, Drudi FM, Fumarola A, Carbotta G, Frattaroli F, Di Leo N, Ciccariello M, Caratozzolo M, D'Ambrosio F. Strain US Elastography for the Characterization of Thyroid Nodules: Advantages and Limitation. Int J Endocrinol 2015; 2015:908575. [PMID: 25954310 PMCID: PMC4411438 DOI: 10.1155/2015/908575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Thyroid nodules, with their high prevalence in the general population, represent a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. Ultrasound (US), although absolutely reliable in detecting thyroid nodules, is still not accurate enough to differentiate them into benign and malignant. A promising novel modality, US elastography, has been introduced in order to further increase US accuracy. The purpose of this review article is to assess the thyroid application of US strain elastography, also known as real-time elastography or quasistatic elastography. We provide a presentation of the technique, and of up-to-date literature, analyzing the most prominent results reported for thyroid nodules differentiation. The practical advantages and limitations of strain elastography are extensively discussed herein.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Venizelio Regional General Hospital of Heraklion, Leoforos Knosou, 714 09 Iraklio, Greece
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- University of Tirana, Rruga Arben Broci, Tirana, Albania
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- University Hospital of Pavia, Viale Camillo Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Contrada Tappino, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Anatomopathology and Oncology, Sapienza University of Rome, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Trimboli P, Giovanella L, Valabrega S, Andrioli M, Baldelli R, Cremonini N, Rossi F, Guidobaldi L, Barnabei A, Rota F, Paoloni A, Rizza L, Fattorini G, Latini M, Ventura C, Falasca P, Orlandi F, Crescenzi A, D'Ambrosio F, Cantisani V, Romanelli F, Negro R, Saggiorato E, Appetecchia M. Ultrasound features of medullary thyroid carcinoma correlate with cancer aggressiveness: a retrospective multicenter study. J Exp Clin Cancer Res 2014; 33:87. [PMID: 25344474 PMCID: PMC4219042 DOI: 10.1186/s13046-014-0087-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 10/02/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Poor prognosis of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) with suspicious ultrasound (US) features has been reported. The aim of the study was to investigate the association between preoperative US presentation and aggressiveness features of MTC. Also, US features of MTC were compared with those previously reported. Methods Study group comprised 134 MTC from nine different centers. Based on US presentation the nodules were stratified in “at risk for malignancy” (m-MTC) or “probably benign” (b-MTC) lesions. Results Eighty nine (66.4%) m-MTC and 45 (33.6%) b-MTC were found. Metastatic lymph nodes (p = 0.0001) and extrathyroid invasiveness (p < 0.0001) were more frequent in m-MTC. There was statistically significant correlation (p = 0.0002) between advanced TNM stage and m-MTC with an Odds Ratio 5.5 (95% CI 2.1–14.4). Mean postsurgical calcitonin values were 224 ± 64 pg/ml in m-MTC and 51 ± 21 in b-MTC (p = 0.003). Conclusions This study showed that sonographically suspicious MTC is frequently associated with features of aggressiveness, suggesting that careful preoperative US of MTC patients may better plan their surgical approach.
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Cantisani V, Del Vecchio A, Fioravanti E, Romeo U, D'Ambrosio F. Color-Doppler US features of a pyogenic granuloma of the upper dorsum tongue. J Ultrasound 2014; 19:67-70. [PMID: 26941877 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-014-0121-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The diagnosis of oral lesions is based on clinical history, clinical examination and imaging exams. Different imaging modalities are available for the diagnosis and follow-up of these lesions such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, color-Doppler ultrasound, angiography and positron emission tomography. To date, color-Doppler ultrasound is considered the first-line imaging approach since it provides a non-invasive, cost-effective, real-time evaluation of oral anomalies. It provides both morphological and vascular information which are useful to determine the best therapeutic options. Differential diagnosis of a bleeding lobular mass of the tongue is, however, not always easy and includes several vascular and non-vascular lesions. We present herein a case of pyogenic granuloma of the tongue that at Color-Doppler US appeared as hypervascular lesion.
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- Vito Cantisani
- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Oncology, and Anatomy Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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Drudi FM, Di Leo N, Maghella F, Malpassini F, Iera J, Rubini A, Orsogna N, D'Ambrosio F. CEUS in the study of bladder, method, administration and evaluation, a technical note. J Ultrasound 2014; 17:57-63. [PMID: 24616745 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-013-0032-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is the application of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) to traditional medical sonography. The development of UCAs allowed to overcome some of the limitations of conventional B-mode and Doppler ultrasound techniques and enabled the display of the parenchymal microvasculature. Purpose of this paper is to delineate the elements of a solid and science-based technique in the execution of urinary bladder CEUS. METHODS We describe the technical execution of urinary bladder CEUS and the use of perfusion softwares to perform contrast enhancement quantitative analysis with generation of time-intensity curves from regions of interest. RESULTS During CEUS, normal bladder wall shows a wash-in time of 13 s, a time to peak (TTP) >40 s, a signal intensity (SI) <45 % and a wash-out time >80 s; Low-grade urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) shows a wash-in time of 13 s, a time to peak TTP >28 s, a SI <45 % and a wash-out time of 40 s; High-grade UCC shows a wash-in time of 13 s, a TTP >28 s, a SI >50 % and a wash-out time of 58 s. CONCLUSIONS CEUS is a useful tool for an accurate characterization of bladder UCC although it has some drawbacks. To avoid misunderstandings, a widely accepted classification and a standardized terminology about the most significant parameters of this application should be adopted in the immediate future.
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Radiologia Università degli studi "La Sapienza" Viale del Policlinico, 155 00161 Rome, Italy
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Turchetta R, Mazzei F, Celani T, Cammeresi MG, Orlando MP, Altissimi G, de Vincentiis C, D'Ambrosio F, Messineo D, Ferraris A, Cianfrone G. Audiological and radiological characteristics of a family with T961G mitochondrial mutation. Int J Audiol 2012; 51:870-9. [PMID: 23013294 DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2012.712721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe audiological and radiological characteristics, and other secondary aspects, in a family carrying a T961G mutation in the 12S rRNA mitochondrial gene. DESIGN Case report. STUDY SAMPLE Six members of a family participated in an audiological evaluation that included pure-tone audiometry, immittance tests, auditory brainstem responses (ABR), and otoacoustic emissions (OAE). The radiological evaluation was conducted through temporal bone CT scans using a Toshiba 16 channels Aquilon Spirale. Neuropsychiatric evaluation was also administered. RESULTS Three participants were diagnosed with severe sensorineural hearing loss of cochlear origin and cochlear malformations visible in CT scans. One participant had a mild mixed-hearing loss and no cochlear malformations. Two participants had normal audiological and radiological findings. CONCLUSIONS We believe our study can provide helpful insight on the clinical findings of a rare mutation, of which few data have been presented in literature.
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- Rosaria Turchetta
- Department of Sensory Systems, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Grande NM, Plotino G, Gambarini G, Testarelli L, D'Ambrosio F, Pecci R, Bedini R. Present and future in the use of micro-CT scanner 3D analysis for the study of dental and root canal morphology. Ann Ist Super Sanita 2012; 48:26-34. [PMID: 22456012 DOI: 10.4415/ann_12_01_05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The goal of the present article is to illustrate and analyze the applications and the potential of microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) in the analysis of tooth anatomy and root canal morphology. The authors performed a micro-CT analysis of the following different teeth: maxillary first molars with a second canal in the mesiobuccal (MB) root, mandibular first molars with complex anatomy in the mesial root, premolars with single and double roots and with complicated apical anatomy. The hardware device used in this study was a desktop X-ray microfocus CT scanner (SkyScan 1072, SkyScan bvba, Aartselaar, Belgium). A specific software ResolveRT Amira (Visage Imaging) was used for the 3D analysis and imaging. The authors obtained three-dimensional images from 15 teeth. It was possible to precisely visualize and analyze external and internal anatomy of teeth, showing the finest details. Among the 5 upper molars analyzed, in three cases, the MB canals joined into one canal, while in the other two molars the two mesial canals were separate. Among the lower molars two of the five samples exhibited a single canal in the mesial root, which had a broad, flat appearance in a mesiodistal dimension. In the five premolar teeth, the canals were independent; however, the apical delta and ramifications of the root canals were quite complex. Micro-CT offers a simple and reproducible technique for 3D noninvasive assessment of the anatomy of root canal systems.
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- Nicola M Grande
- Unità di Endodonzia, Dipartimento di Scienze Odontostomatologiche, Sapienza Università di Roma, Rome, Italy.
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The purpose of this article is to illustrate the imaging findings of lesions that present as cyst with a mural nodule tumor (CMNT). CMNT is a subtype pattern of intra-axial enhancement in central nervous system tumors, typical of a variety of brain neoplasms, including, as the most common, hemangioblastoma, pilocytic astrocytoma, ganglioglioma and pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma and as less common tanycytic ependymoma, intraparenchymal schwannoma, desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma and cystic metastasis. A retrospective design was chosen given the rarity of CMNT. Relevant cases were obtained retrospectively to review the different lesions that can present with the appearance of CMNT.
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- Eytan Raz
- Department of Radiology, New York University School of Medicine, 660 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
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Minni A, Messineo D, Attanasio G, Pianura E, D'Ambrosio F. 3D cone beam (CBCT) in evaluation of frontal recess: findings in youth population. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2012; 16:912-918. [PMID: 22953640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Frontal recess is the anatomical region most difficult to manage in endoscopic frontal sinus surgery due to the extreme variability of the cell patterns that may be observed in this area. CT has always been the gold standard in preoperative evaluation, but especially in the assessment of the causes of frontal recess obstruction and surgical failure. In recent years, this accredited and reliable method has been complemented by computed tomography cone beam (CBCT), which provides similarly detailed anatomical information with a lower dose of radiation. AIM The purpose of this paper is to analyze and validate the use of CBCT in the study of frontal recess, and especially its anatomical variants in a youth population. MATERIALS AND METHODS We analyzed 500 CBCT images of paranasal sinuses of young subjects with sinus inflammation pathology between 2009 and 2011. RESULTS We observed that the method is very sensitive in detecting anterior and posterior recess cells, also in a youth population and then report on some significant images. CONCLUSIONS We confirm the validity of CBCT, which by virtue of its sensitivity and specificity may be used in the analysis of frontal recess pathologies, especially when a young population is involved.
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- Department of Sensory Organs, "Sapienza" University, Rome, Italy.
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Raz E, D'Ambrosio F, Fiorelli M. Teaching NeuroImages: a slowly growing benign brain mass. Neurology 2011; 77:e139. [PMID: 22146928 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e31823b4778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Eytan Raz
- Department of Neurology and Psychiatry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Lamazza L, Messina A, D'Ambrosio F, Spink M, De Biase A. Craniometaphyseal dysplasia: a case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 107:e23-7. [PMID: 19426903 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.01.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2008] [Revised: 01/23/2009] [Accepted: 01/28/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Craniometaphyseal dysplasia (CMD) is a rare genetically transmitted bone dysplasia characterized by alterations in the development of the craniofacial bones with abnormal remodeling of the metaphyses. Sclerosis of the skull bones can lead to cranial nerve compression that finally may result in hearing loss and facial palsy. CMD occurs in an autosomal dominant (AD) (MIM 123000) and an autosomal recessive (AR) form (MIM 218400). Sclerosis of cranial bones is usually much more severe in the AR form. We present a 36-year-old male with a previous diagnosis of Paget disease. The examination reveals prognathism, ocular hypertelorism, mixed bilateral hypoacusia, nasal bossing, a class III malocclusion and a narrow palatal vault. The patient necessitated several dental extractions, surgical procedures were conducted, and a biopsy of the alveolus was performed and the sample underwent histological examination. The histological report led to an exclusion of the previous diagnosis of Paget disease. The final diagnosis of autosomal dominant CMD was confirmed by the molecular testing of the CMD gene (ANKH).
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- Luca Lamazza
- Department of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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D'Ambrosio F, Campagnoli A, Susca F, Fusi E, Rebucci R, Agazzi A, Pinotti L, Baldi A. Effects of rumen-protected choline supplementation in periparturient dairy goats. Vet Res Commun 2007; 31 Suppl 1:393-6. [PMID: 17682922 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-007-0064-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- F D'Ambrosio
- Department of Veterinary Sciences and Technology for Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicin, University of Milano, Italy.
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Cicconetti P, Donadio C, Pazzaglia MC, D'Ambrosio F, Marigliano V. [Circadian rhythm of blood pressure: non-dipping pattern and cardiovascular risk]. Recenti Prog Med 2007; 98:401-6. [PMID: 17685190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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24h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) can easily detect the circadian blood pressure (BP) pattern: usually, systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP) show a nocturnal fall. Nocturnal BP values do not however always decline in essential hypertension: the subjects who show a nocturnal BP fall of at least 10% are called dippers; in other subjects, called non-dippers, BP behaviour is characterized by a lack of or very limited nocturnal BP fall. Several studies have investigated the relationship between the lack of or reduction of nocturnal BP fall (non-dipping pattern) and cardiovascular risk, showing not only an increase of target-organ damage (heart, brain, kidney), but a greater frequency of cardiovascular events (stroke, myocardial infarction, etc.) also and higher cardiovascular mortality in non-dippers subjects, both hypertensives and normotensives. Therefore, a non-dipping pattern may be an additional risk factor. Thus, ABPM could be a useful method to evaluate the initial global cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension, and an adequate antihypertensive therapy should aim not only at lowering high BP values, but also at re-establishing the physiological nocturnal BP fall.
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Gherardi G, Monaco M, Camilli R, D'Ambrosio F, D'Ancona P, Manganelli R, Dicuonzo G, Pantosti A. P996 Pneumococcal invasive isolates of non-vaccine serotypes in Italy, 1999–2003 (pre-vaccine era). Int J Antimicrob Agents 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-8579(07)70837-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Di Paolo C, D'Ambrosio F, Panti F, Papa M, Mancini P. The condyle-fossa relationship in temporomandibular disorders. Considerations on the pathogenetic role of the disc. Minerva Stomatol 2006; 55:409-22. [PMID: 17041541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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AIM The purpose of this study is to evaluate the condylar position and its variation in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders before and after therapy with occlusal gnathologic devices. METHODS Twenty-five TMJ of 25 patients with temporomandibular joint disorder were examined by linear measurement of the anterior, posterior and superior joint space between the condyle and glenoid fossa through cephalometric analysis on X-ray tomography of the TMJ and by calculating the condylar position with the Pullinger and Hollender method. RESULTS The average condylar position in the TMJ with DTM was posterior with a mean value of 22.2% and a range from 14.3% to 36%. The condylar position of 25 TMJs was: anterior 0(0%); centric 8(32%) and posterior 17(68%). After therapy with occlusal gnathologic devices the average condylar position was centric with a mean value of 0.6% and a range from 5.3% to 6.6%. The condylar position of 25 TMJs was: anterior 2(8%); centric 22(88%) and posterior 1 (14%). CONCLUSIONS The hypothesis can be advanced that joint pathology is the consequence of the alteration of the condyle position and therefore of the mandibular movement and vice versa. Therapy with occlusal devices makes it possible to modify the condylar position by increasing the condylar capability to recapture the joint disc.
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- C Di Paolo
- Gnathology Unit, Department of Dental and Stomatological Sciences, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
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Delirium is a global impairment of upper brain functions caused by an organic substrate. It is frequently observed in the postoperative period, particularly in elderly people. Vascular and orthopedic surgery and long-duration surgery are associated with a higher incidence of postoperative delirium. When it occurs, postoperative delirium makes patient management much more difficult, increases costs, and, above all, causes severe discomfort to the patient. Delirium is also associated with higher postoperative mortality and morbidity, and with delayed functional recovery, but it is still unclear whether worse prognosis is directly caused by delirium or results from the neurological damage of which delirium is simply a symptom. Drug therapy should be part of a complex approach to prevent and treat this complication. Neuroleptics like haloperidol and droperidol, and benzodiazepines are usually employed in order to control symptoms like agitation, restlessness, and altered perceptions. Atypical neuroleptics, like risperidone, have not yet been studied in postoperative delirium, although some case reports in which they were successfully used have been published. Physiostigmine is effective in delirium caused by anticholinergic syndrome; vitamins may be useful in alcoholics; melatonin use has been suggested in order to prevent and treat delirium by normalizing sleep-wake cycle alterations. Environmental interventions are often costless and may be very useful to prevent and treat postoperative delirium in patients at risk.
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- Franco Cavaliere
- Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
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Boccia D, D'Ancona F, Salmaso S, Monaco M, Del Grosso M, D'Ambrosio F, Giannitelli S, Lana S, Fokas S, Pantosti A. [Antibiotic-resistance in Italy: activity of the first year of the surveillance project AR-ISS]. Ann Ig 2005; 17:95-110. [PMID: 16676730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The antibiotic resistance surveillance project AR-ISS, started in 2001, is based on a network of 62 sentinel microbiological laboratories throughout the country. The laboratories collect and transmit data to the Istituto Superiore di Sanità on the antibiotic susceptibility of bloodstream isolates of 7 species: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis/faecium, Klebsiella pneumoniae/oxytoca ed Escherichia coli. They also send selected bacterial strains for further characterization. Results of the first year of surveillance are presented and are compared with data from the previous study EARSS-Italia and from other European countries. Oxacillin resistance in S. aureus appears to be stable, however, it remains one of the highest in Europe (41,5%). No strain with intermediate susceptibility or resistance to vancomycin has been isolated. In S. pneumoniae, the level of penicillin resistance is moderate (10,8%), but macrolide resistance has increased greatly (37,6% versus 28,6% of the previous study), following a tendency common to several European countries. Unexpectedly, vancomycin resistance in E. faecium was found to be 18%, the highest in Europe. Presumptive ESBL production in Gram-negative organisms can be estimated at 20% in Klebsiella and 1% in E. coli. Ampicillin and ciprofloxacin resistance in E. coli (respectively 50% and 18%) are among the highest in Europe. In conclusion, the rate of antibiotic resistance in the species studied is worrisome and requires continuing monitoring. Although some activities of AR-ISS need improvements, the surveillance has the potentiality to produce relevant and representative data about antibiotic resistance in Italy that can be used for comparison at the European level.
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- D Boccia
- Centro Nazionale di Epidemiologia, Sorveglianza e Promozione della Salute, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma
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