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Drago E, Gandullia P, Arcuri L, Massaccesi E, La Rosa A, Chiaro A, Madeo A, Arrigo S. Dieulafoy's duodenal lesion in an infant with leukaemia: A rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. J Paediatr Child Health 2024; 60:155. [PMID: 38760912 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.1_16448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Enrico Drago
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Haematology Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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Drago E, Gandullia P, Arcuri L, Massaccesi E, La Rosa A, Chiaro A, Madeo A, Arrigo S. Dieulafoy's duodenal lesion in an infant with leukaemia: A rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. J Paediatr Child Health 2024; 60:153. [PMID: 37249379 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Enrico Drago
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Haematology Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCSS Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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Norsa L, Morotti F, Mantegazza C, Meroni M, Deganello Saccomani M, Banzato C, Parma B, Franchino G, Di Nardo G, Sansotta N, Orizio P, Dabizzi E, Fava GR, Chiaro A, Pellegrino M, Fornaroli F, Pizzol A, Strisciuglio C, Pacenza C, Ruggiero C, Russo G, Oliva S. Mobile Health technology in pediatric esophagogastroduodenoscopy quality indicators assessment: results from a national program of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Gastrointest Endosc 2024:S0016-5107(24)00180-9. [PMID: 38513921 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.03.019] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Upper endoscopy procedures (UEP, esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGDS] and retrograde endoscopic retrograde cholangiography [ERCP]) are an established standard of care in pediatric gastroenterology. The Pediatric endoscopy quality improvement network (PEnQuIN) recently published its pediatric-specific endoscopy quality guidelines. This study, initiated by the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP), aims to evaluate the adherence of Italian Pediatric Endoscopy Centers to these established quality standards. METHODS Conducted between April 2019 and March 2021, this nationwide study utilized a smartphone app-based approach. Data encompassing pediatric endoscopy facilities, patient profiles, endoscopy indications, 17 procedure-related PEnQuIN indicators, and a GHAA-9m patient satisfaction questionnaire were systematically collected. RESULTS A comprehensive analysis of 3582 procedures from 24 PECs revealed that 2654 (76%) were UEP. The majority of centers (75%) involved more than one operator, with 9 PEC incorporating adult endoscopists, responsible for 5% of UEPs. Overall, adherence to quality standards was good; however, areas of improvement include sub-optimal reporting of sedation details, adherence to disease-specific guidelines, and patient satisfaction questionnaire completeness (56%). The complication rate aligned with literature standards (1%), and patient satisfaction was generally high. A noteworthy observation was a 30% decrease monthly reporting rate and a shift in disease-specific patterns following the COVID-19 outbreak. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric UEP practices in Italy adhere well to established quality standards. Emphasizing the adoption of disease-specific guidelines is crucial for optimizing resources, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and minimizing unnecessary procedures. Prioritizing patient satisfaction is important for immediate enhancements in practice as well as for future research endeavors.
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- Lorenzo Norsa
- Pediatric Hepatology Gastrosenterology and Transplantation Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy; Deparment of Pediatrics, Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy; Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Spedali Civili Children's Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Deparment of Pediatrics, Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Woman's & Child's University Hospital of Verona, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Mariani Foundation Center for Fragile Child. ASST-Lariana, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric, Mariani Foundation Center for Fragile Child. ASST-Lariana, Sant'Anna Hospital, San Fermo della Battaglia, Como, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs (NESMOS), Sapienza University of Rome, Pediatric Unit, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Hepatology Gastrosenterology and Transplantation Unit, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Spedali Civili Children's Hospital, Brescia, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, AUSL Bologna, Surgical Department, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child, General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Crotone, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Maternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Ancona S, Signa S, Longo C, Cangemi G, Carfora R, Drago E, La Rosa A, Crocco M, Chiaro A, Gandullia P, Arrigo S. Dose escalation of adalimumab as a strategy to overcome anti-drug antibodies: A case report of infantile-onset inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29:5428-5434. [PMID: 37900586 PMCID: PMC10600799 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v29.i38.5428] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of infantile-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IO-IBD) is often challenging due to its aggressive disease course and failure of standard therapies with a need for biologics. Secondary loss of response is frequently caused by the production of anti-drug antibodies, a well-known problem in IBD patients on biologic treatment. We present a case of IO-IBD treated with therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)-guided high-dose anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy, in which dose escalation monitoring was used as a strategy to overcome anti-drug antibodies. CASE SUMMARY A 5-mo-old boy presented with a history of persistent hematochezia from the 10th d of life, as well as relapsing perianal abscess and growth failure. Hypoalbuminemia, anemia, and elevated inflammatory markers were also present. Endoscopic assessment revealed skip lesions with deep colic ulcerations, inflammatory anal sub-stenosis, and deep fissures with persistent abscess. A diagnosis of IO-IBD Crohn-like was made. The patient was initially treated with oral steroids and fistulotomy. After the perianal abscess healed, adalimumab (ADA) was administered with concomitant gradual tapering of steroids. Clinical and biochemical steroid-free remission was achieved with good trough levels. After 3 mo, antibodies to ADA (ATA) were found with undetectable trough levels; therefore, we optimized the therapy schedule, first administering 10 mg weekly and subsequently up to 20 mg weekly (2.8 mg/kg/dose). After 2 mo of high-dose treatment, ATA disappeared, with concomitant high trough levels and stable clinical and biochemical remission of the disease. CONCLUSION TDM-guided high-dose ADA treatment as a monotherapy overcame ATA production. This strategy could be a good alternative to combination therapy, especially in very young patients.
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- Silvana Ancona
- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Section, Central Laboratory of Analysis, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Riabilitazione, Oftalmologia, Genetica e Scienze Materno-Infantili (DINOGMI), Università degli Studi di Genova, Genova 16126, Italy
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genova 16147, Italy
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Crocco M, Calvi A, Canzoneri F, Malerba F, Zampatti N, Chiaro A, Arrigo S, Gandullia P, Proietti S, Bonassi S. The Influence of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on the Diagnosis of Celiac Disease and Clinical Practice in Pediatric Gastroenterology. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15030559. [PMID: 36771266 PMCID: PMC9920531 DOI: 10.3390/nu15030559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Celiac disease (CD) has a high prevalence but remains largely underdiagnosed. Although extensive studies have confirmed that children with CD do not have an increased risk of severe COVID-19, public health regulations associated with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic may have exacerbated this problem. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of SARS-CoV-2 on the number of new-onset CD cases. Additionally, the role of SARS-CoV-2 in autoimmune diseases and its influence on clinical practice in pediatric gastroenterology were briefly reviewed. We described the data from the hospital electronic registry of new-onset CD, during the COVID-19 pandemic and 2 years before. A total of 423 children were diagnosed with CD between March 2018 and February 2022: 228 in the 2-year pre-COVID-19 period and 195 during the pandemic. The number of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic was 14.5% lower than in the previous years. The quarterly comparison of CD diagnoses showed a reduction in all quarters. A reduction in diagnoses during the lockdown and in the following months was evident and not compensated thereafter. This is the first study to evaluate the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the diagnosis of CD in children. Further studies are necessary to improve the system of biopsy-sparing diagnosis and to evaluate the effect of the diagnostic delay. Special attention should be given to the implementation of telemedicine services.
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- Marco Crocco
- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Child and Maternal Health, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Child and Maternal Health, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Child and Maternal Health, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Child and Maternal Health, University of Genova, 16132 Genova, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, 16147 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Unit of Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology, IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, 00166 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Quality of Life Promotion, San Raffaele University, 00166 Rome, Italy
- Unit of Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology, IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana, 00166 Rome, Italy
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Le Thi TG, Werkstetter K, Kotilea K, Bontems P, Cabral J, Cilleruelo Pascual ML, Kori M, Barrio J, Homan M, Kalach N, Lima R, Tavares M, Urruzuno P, Misak Z, Urbonas V, Koletzko S, Sykora J, Miele E, Krahl A, Klemenak M, Papadopoulou A, Chiaro A, Ugras MK, de Laffolie J, Matusiewics K, Rea F, Casswall T, Roma E, Banoub H, Cseh A, Rogalidou M, Lopes AI. Management of Helicobacter pylori infection in paediatric patients in Europe: results from the EuroPedHp Registry. Infection 2022:10.1007/s15010-022-01948-y. [DOI: 10.1007/s15010-022-01948-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Purpose
The EuroPedHp-registry aims to monitor guideline-conform management, antibiotic resistance, and eradication success of 2-week triple therapy tailored to antibiotic susceptibility (TTT) in Helicobacter pylori-infected children.
Methods
From 2017 to 2020, 30 centres from 17 European countries reported anonymized demographic, clinical, antibiotic susceptibility, treatment, and follow-up data. Multivariable logistic regression identified factors associated with treatment failure.
Results
Of 1605 patients, 873 had follow-up data (53.2% female, median age 13.0 years, 7.5% with ulcer), thereof 741 (85%) treatment naïve (group A) and 132 (15%) after failed therapy (group B). Resistance to metronidazole was present in 21% (A: 17.7%, B: 40.2%), clarithromycin in 28.8% (A: 25%, B: 51.4%), and both in 7.1% (A: 3.8%, B: 26.5%). The majority received 2-week tailored triple therapy combining proton pump inhibitor (PPI), amoxicillin with clarithromycin (PAC) or metronidazole (PAM). Dosing was lower than recommended for PPI (A: 49%, B: 41%) and amoxicillin (A: 6%, B: 56%). In treatment naïve patients, eradication reached 90% (n = 503, 95% CI 87–93%) and 93% in compliant children (n = 447, 95% CI 90–95%). Tailored triple therapy cured 59% patients after failed therapy (n = 69, 95% CI 48–71%). Treatment failure was associated with PAM in single clarithromycin resistance (OR = 2.47, 95% CI 1.10–5.53), with PAC in single metronidazole resistance (OR = 3.44, 95% CI 1.47–8.08), and with low compliance (OR = 5.89, 95% CI 2.49–13.95).
Conclusions
Guideline-conform 2-weeks therapy with PPI, amoxicillin, clarithromycin or metronidazole tailored to antibiotic susceptibility achieves primary eradication of ≥ 90%. Higher failure rates in single-resistant strains despite tailored treatment indicate missed resistance by sampling error.
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Quitadamo P, Anselmi F, Mantegazza C, Tambucci R, Campanozzi A, Malamisura M, Raucci U, Tipo V, Dolce P, Saccomani MD, Chiaro A, Mancini V, Felici E, Orizio P, Parma B, Salvatore S, Borrelli O. Hematemesis in Infants: The First Evidence-Based Score to Predict the Need for Timely Endoscopy. Pediatr Emerg Care 2022; 38:e1245-e1250. [PMID: 35482500 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Infantile acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding involves a decision for therapeutic intervention that most pediatricians first coming into contact with the patient are, not unreasonably, unable to objectively provide. Therefore, some objective tools of individual risk assessment would seem to be crucial. The principal aim of the present study was to investigate the anamnestic and clinical parameters of infants with hematemesis, together with laboratory and instrumental findings, to create a scoring system that may help identify those infants requiring an appropriate and timely application of upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. METHODS Clinical data of infants admitted for hematemesis to the participating centers over the study period were systematically collected. According to the outcome dealing with rebleeding, need for blood transfusion, mortality, finding of GI bleeding lesions, or need for surgical intervention, patients were blindly divided into a group with major clinical severity and a group with minor clinical severity. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to investigate significant prognostic factors for clinical severity. RESULTS According to our findings, we drafted a practical diagnostic algorithm and a clinical score able to predict the need for timely upper GI endoscopy (BLOVO infant score). Our clinical scoring system was created by incorporating anamnestic factors, clinical parameters, and laboratory findings that emerged as predictors of a worst outcome. CONCLUSIONS We provided the first objective tool of individual risk assessment for infants with hematemesis, which could be very useful for pediatricians first coming into contact with the patient in the emergency department.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- From the Department of Pediatrics, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Milan, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Hospital of Foggia, Foggia
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- Digestive Endoscopy and Surgery Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Pediatric Emergency Department, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome
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- Emergency Pediatric Department, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, Naples
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- Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples
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- Paediatric Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Giannina Gaslini Institute, Genoa
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, San Carlo Borromeo Hospital, Milan
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- Pediatric and Pediatric Emergency Unit, "Umberto Bosio" Center for Digestive Diseases, The Children Hospital, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Spedali Civili Children's Hospital, Brescia
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- Paediatric Department, ASST-Lariana, Sant'Anna General Hospital, Como
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- Pediatric Department, Ospedale "F. Del Ponte," University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Division of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, UCL Institute of Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Boscarelli A, Fiorenza V, Chiaro A, Incerti F, Mattioli G, Gandullia P. Esophageal Stricture as a Complication After Scald Injury in Children. J Burn Care Res 2020; 41:734-736. [PMID: 32087085 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/iraa027] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Burn injuries are distressful and shocking events, which can lead to noteworthy sequelae on metabolic markers and organs. Such traumatic accidents do occur every so often in both adult and pediatric populations, requiring prompt and adequate treatments. Notably, scald injuries occur due to direct contact with hot liquids and these are the most common cause of burns in early childhood. Herein, we report on an 18-month-old boy admitted to our pediatric surgery unit for an extensive scald injury, who has experienced an unusual esophageal stricture following the traumatic event.
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- Alessandro Boscarelli
- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Surgery Unit, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy.,Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Italy
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- Unit of Gastroenterology, Giannina Gaslini Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Genoa, Italy
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Baldassarre ME, Di Mauro A, Pignatelli MC, Fanelli M, Salvatore S, Di Nardo G, Chiaro A, Pensabene L, Laforgia N. Magnesium Alginate in Gastro-Esophageal Reflux: A Randomized Multicenter Cross-Over Study in Infants. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019; 17:ijerph17010083. [PMID: 31861951 PMCID: PMC6981691 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of magnesium alginate in decreasing functional regurgitation symptoms in infants, and to assess the cost-benefit ratio of magnesium alginate compared to a thickened formula. A multicenter perspective cross-over study was conducted in formula-fed infants with persisting regurgitation, randomly assigned to receive two weeks of a magnesium-alginate-based formulation followed by two weeks of thickened formula, or vice-versa. Infants, exclusively breast-fed, were followed up for two weeks while receiving magnesium alginate. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) were evaluated through the Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire Revised (I-GERQ-R). Direct cost of treatments was also calculated. Seventy-two infants completed the study. We found a significant reduction of I-GERQ-R scores over time (F = 55.387; p < 0.001) in all groups with no difference between the sequences of administration (F = 0.268; p = 0.848) in formula-fed infants and between exclusively breast-fed and formula-fed infants receiving magnesium alginate (t = 1.55; p = 0.126). The mean cost savings per infant was € 4.60 (±11.2) in formula-fed infants treated with magnesium alginate compared to thickened formula (t = 2.91, p < 0.0005). Conclusions were that the magnesium-alginate formulation reduces GER symptoms both in formula-fed and breast-fed infants. In formula-fed infants, clinical efficacy is similar to thickened formulas with a slightly lower cost of treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre
- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.C.P.); (N.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.C.P.); (N.L.)
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.C.P.); (N.L.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, 70100 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatrics, “F. Del Ponte” Hospital, University of Insubria, 21100 Varese, Italy;
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- Chiar of Pediatrics, NESMOS Department, School of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant’Andrea University Hospital, Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Pediatrics, “Maggiore” Hospital, 26013 Crema, Italy;
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Unit, University “Magna Graecia” of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, “Aldo Moro” University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy; (A.D.M.); (M.C.P.); (N.L.)
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Romano C, Chiaro A, Lucarelli S, Santarelli C, Cucchiara S, Guadagnini T, Miele E, Di Nardo G. Mucosal cytokine profiles in paediatric eosinophilic oesophagitis: a case-control study. Dig Liver Dis 2014; 46:590-5. [PMID: 24704289 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2014.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/07/2013] [Revised: 03/02/2014] [Accepted: 03/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an inflammatory condition characterized by a dense eosinophilic infiltrate. The migration of eosinophils into the oesophagus is influenced by cytokines such as IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3. The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the cytokine expression profiles (IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3/CCL26) in children after topical steroid treatment. METHODS a prospective case-control study was performed in 23 paediatric patients (age 5-16 years) with a histological diagnosis of eosinophilic oesophagitis. Histological evaluation and cytokine levels assay (IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3/CCL26) in the proximal and distal oesophagus were performed before, and after 8 weeks of topical budesonide. Data were compared with a matched healthy control group. RESULTS quantitative expression levels of IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3 were significantly higher in the eosinophilic oesophagitis group both compared to healthy subjects (p<0.0001). A significant reduction of the eosinophil infiltrate as well as of IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3 mucosal profiles was observed after steroid treatment both at the proximal and distal oesophagus (p<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin-3/CCL26 are significantly over-expressed in the oesophageal epithelium of children with eosinophilic oesophagitis. Topical steroid treatment (inhaled and swallowed budesonide) can induce clinical response with partial mucosal remission.
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- Claudio Romano
- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Endoscopy Unit, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Endoscopy Unit, University of Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Paediatric Gastroenterology and Liver Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
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Quitadamo P, Coccorullo P, Giannetti E, Romano C, Chiaro A, Campanozzi A, Poli E, Cucchiara S, Di Nardo G, Staiano A. A randomized, prospective, comparison study of a mixture of acacia fiber, psyllium fiber, and fructose vs polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes for the treatment of chronic functional constipation in childhood. J Pediatr 2012; 161:710-5.e1. [PMID: 22677568 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.04.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2011] [Revised: 03/14/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare the effectiveness of a mixture of acacia fiber, psyllium fiber, and fructose (AFPFF) with polyethylene glycol 3350 combined with electrolytes (PEG+E) in the treatment of children with chronic functional constipation (CFC); and to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AFPFF in the treatment of children with CFC. STUDY DESIGN This was a randomized, open label, prospective, controlled, parallel-group study involving 100 children (M/F: 38/62; mean age ± SD: 6.5 ± 2.7 years) who were diagnosed with CFC according to the Rome III Criteria. Children were randomly divided into 2 groups: 50 children received AFPFF (16.8 g daily) and 50 children received PEG+E (0.5 g/kg daily) for 8 weeks. Primary outcome measures were frequency of bowel movements, stool consistency, fecal incontinence, and improvement of other associated gastrointestinal symptoms. Safety was assessed with evaluation of clinical adverse effects and growth measurements. RESULTS Compliance rates were 72% for AFPFF and 96% for PEG+E. A significant improvement of constipation was seen in both groups. After 8 weeks, 77.8% of children treated with AFPFF and 83% of children treated with PEG+E had improved (P = .788). Neither PEG+E nor AFPFF caused any clinically significant side effects during the entire course of the study period. CONCLUSIONS In this randomized study, we did not find any significant difference between the efficacy of AFPFF and PEG+E in the treatment of children with CFC. Both medications were proved to be safe for CFC treatment, but PEG+E was better accepted by children.
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- Paolo Quitadamo
- Department of Pediatrics, University "Federico II," Naples, Italy
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Comito D, Famiani A, Calamarà S, Cardile S, Ferrau' V, Chiaro A, Romano C. PP85 EFFICACY OF COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY WITH PARTIALLY HYDROLYZED GUAR GUM (PHGG) IN FUNCTIONAL GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS (FGID): A FIRST PEDIATRIC RANDOMIZED PLACEBO CONTROLLED TRIAL (RCT). Dig Liver Dis 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1590-8658(11)60728-7] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Romano C, Chiaro A, Comito D, Loddo I, Ferrau V. Proton pump inhibitors in pediatrics: evaluation of efficacy in GERD therapy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 6:41-7. [PMID: 21235462 DOI: 10.2174/157488411794941296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2010] [Accepted: 07/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is defined as the passage of gastric contents into the esophagus. It occurs in healthy infants and can be considered physiological process. Uncomplicated GER can present with recurrent vomiting or regurgitation without any other symptoms and is usually managed by educating, reassuring, and guiding the parent without other intervention. GER disease (GERD) refers to the appearance of troublesome symptoms or complications (erosive esophagitis, ulceration, Barrett's esophagus) and may warrant acid suppression. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective pharmacologic agents available for the treatment of children with GERD. In the pediatric practice only omeprazole, lansoprazole and esomeprazole are available over the first year of life. The empiric use in infants with nonspecific symptoms (excessive crying, regurgitation, feeding refusal, chronic cough) is frequent without randomized controlled study. Our paper will focus on the correct indications, dosages, duration of treatment and safety of PPI use in pediatric population.
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