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Trandafir LM, Spoiala EL, Ghiga G, Gimiga N, Budescu PD, Lupu VV, Butnariu L, Cojocaru E, Paduraru G. Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Diseases-From Expectations to Reality. J Pers Med 2024; 14:399. [PMID: 38673026 PMCID: PMC11051136 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14040399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Viral infections have always been considered a threat to global health, with numerous outbreaks across time. Despite the relative recent experience with coronavirus-associated diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome-2's (SARS-CoV-2) continuous evolution displays a different behavior. With a tropism for both respiratory and digestive mucosa, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) seem to share a particular common background. Current literature offers evidence that viral alteration of the immune system, inflammatory intestinal tissue damage, increased intestinal permeability, incomplete viral clearance with viral antigen persistence, and intestinal dysbiosis, might explain SARS-CoV-2-IBD relationship in terms of etiopathogenesis and evolution. The hyperinflammatory state that both entities have in common explains the lack of success of current IBD therapy, raising the need for new personalized therapeutic options, with better outcomes for IBD and COVID-19 as well. This review aims to summarize the current available data on pediatric IBD evolution, management, and outcomes in the post-COVID period, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of the SARS-CoV-2-IBD relationship in children.
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- Laura Mihaela Trandafir
- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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- Saint Mary Children Hospital, Vasile Lupu Street, no 62-64, 700309 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Morpho-Functional Sciences II Department, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 16 University Street, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (L.M.T.); (E.L.S.); (V.V.L.); (G.P.)
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Ciuntu BM, Vintilă D, Tanevski A, Chiriac Ș, Stefănescu G, Abdulan IM, Balan GG, Veliceasa B, Bădulescu OV, Ghiga G, Fătu AM, Georgescu A, Vascu MB, Vasilescu AM. Severe Acute Pancreatitis Treated with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System: Influence of Laboratory Markers. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113721. [PMID: 37297916 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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(1) Background: An open abdomen is a serious medical condition that requires prompt and effective treatment to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes. Negative pressure therapy (NPT) has emerged as a viable therapeutic option for temporary closure of the abdomen, offering several benefits over traditional methods. (2) Methods: We included 15 patients with pancreatitis who were hospitalized in the I-II Surgery Clinic of the Emergency County Hospital "St. Spiridon" from Iasi, Romania, between 2011-2018 and received NPT. (3) Results: Preoperatively, the mean IAP level was 28.62 mmHg, decreasing significantly postoperatively to 21.31 mmHg. The mean level of the highest IAP value recorded in pancreatitis patients treated with VAC did not differ significantly by lethality (30.31 vs. 28.50; p = 0.810). In vacuum-treated pancreatitis patients with a IAP level > 12, the probability of survival dropped below 50% during the first 7 days of stay in the ICU, so that after 20 days the probability of survival was approximately 20%. IAP enters the determinism of surgery with a sensitivity of 92.3% and a specificity of 99%, the cut-off value of IAP being 15 mmHg. (4) Conclusions: The timing of surgical decompression in abdominal compartment syndrome is very important. Consequently, it is vital to identify a parameter, easy to measure, within the reach of any clinician, so that the indication for surgical intervention can be made judiciously and without delay.
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- Bogdan Mihnea Ciuntu
- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Haematholohy, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Mother and Child Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Discipline of Ergonomy, Department of Implantology Removable Denture Technology, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthesis, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthesis, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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Ciuntu BM, Balan GG, Buna-Arvinte M, Abdulan IM, Papancea A, Toma ȘL, Veliceasa B, Bădulescu OV, Ghiga G, Fătu AM, Vascu MB, Moldovanu A, Vintilă D, Vasilescu AM. Clostridium difficile Infections in an Emergency Surgical Unit from North-East Romania. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59050830. [PMID: 37241061 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Colitis with Clostridium difficile is an important health problem that occurs with an intensity that varies between mild and severe. Surgical interventions are required only in fulminant forms. There is little evidence regarding the best surgical intervention in these cases. Materials and Methods: Patients with C. difficile infection were identified from the two surgery clinics from the 'Saint Spiridon' Emergency Hospital Iași, Romania. Data regarding the presentation, indication for surgery, antibiotic therapy, type of toxins, and post-operative outcomes were collected over a 3-year period. Results: From a total of 12,432 patients admitted for emergency or elective surgery, 140 (1.12%) were diagnosed with C. difficile infection. The mortality rate was 14% (20 cases). Non-survivors had higher rates of lower-limb amputations, bowel resections, hepatectomy, and splenectomy. Additional surgery was necessary in 2.8% of cases because of the complications of C. difficile colitis. In three cases, terminal colostomy was performed and as well as one case with subtotal colectomy with ileostomy. All patients who required the second surgery died within the 30-day mortality period. Conclusions: In our prospective study, the incidence was increased both in cases of patients with interventions on the colon and in those requiring limb amputations. Surgical interventions are rarely required in patients with C. difficile colitis.
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- Bogdan Mihnea Ciuntu
- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Gastroenterology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties I, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Industrial Security, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Haematholohy, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Mother and Child Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Implantology Removable Denture Technology, Discipline of Ergonomy, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthesis, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Odontology, Periodontology and Fixed Prosthesis, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of General Surgery, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street, No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Diaconescu S, Donea L, Nichita A, Strat S, Roşu OM, Gimiga N, Olaru C, Ghiga G, Rotaru B, Bozomitu L, Bălan G, Ştefănescu G. Recomandări actuale în endoscopia digestivă intervenţională pediatrică. Ro J Pediatr 2019. [DOI: 10.37897/rjp.2019.3.10] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diaconescu S, Donea L, Nichita A, Strat S, Rosu OM, Gimiga N, Olaru C, Ghiga G, Rotaru B, Bozomitu L, Balan G, Stefanescu G. Current recommendations in pediatric interventional gastrointestinal endoscopy. Ro J Pediatr 2019. [DOI: 10.37897/rjp.2019.3.3] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diaconescu S, Strat S, Nichita A, Paduraru G, Ghiga G, Rosu OM, Scurtu AM, Alexa C, Plamadeala P, Rosu EV, Donea L. CONGENITAL CHOLEDOCHAL CYST IN A TODDLER – CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW. Ro J Pediatr 2019. [DOI: 10.37897/rjp.2019.2.8] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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Diaconescu S, Strat S, Nichita A, Păduraru G, Ghiga G, Roşu OM, Scurtu AM, Alexa C, Plămadeală P, Roşu EV, Donea L. CHIST CONGENITAL DE COLEDOC LA UN SUGAR – CAZ CLINIC ŞI REVIEW DE LITERATURĂ. Ro J Pediatr 2019. [DOI: 10.37897/rjp.2019.2.17] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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