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Cryptorchidism
No full textThe term cryptorchidism refers to the condition of abnormal testicular descent (TD). In this situation the testis is âhiddenâ and it cannot be identified in its normal position that is inside the scrotum. In fact the term âcryptorchidismâ literally means âhidden testicleâ and is often used interchangeably with the term âundescended testicleâ. A normal testicular function is guaranteed by its full descent into the scrotum. Undescended testes carry the risk of malignant transformation and loss of fertility. It is thus mandatory to recognize this condition in order to plan the surgical correction
Laparoscopic and retroperitoneoscopic pediatric urology
No full textMinimally invasive surgery (MIS) in pediatric urology has gained a great interest in the past few years. Early uses of laparoscopy had diagnostic purposes and were related to the management of non-palpable testes (1970s). MIS is now used for more complex and challenging procedures, and it accounts for 10â15 % of all pediatric laparoscopic surgeries performed by urologists. The evolution of pediatric MIS is the result of recent advances in camera technology and instrumentation and of the recognition of its safety. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include reduced postoperative pain and hospital stay, quicker recovery, reduced complication rate, and excellent cosmetic results. MIS achieves good outcomes and high acceptance between parents despite the fact that there are still controversies
Variabilita morfologica del dotto arterioso in presenza di arco aortico destro
No full textValutazione ecografica e clinica delle diverse tipologie di dotto arterioso che possono presentarsi in caso di arco aortico destro isolato o associato ad altre cardiopati
ULCERAZIONE ELICE ORECCHIO DESTRO
No full textPaziente di 75 anni, sesso maschile, presenta un’ulcerazione, a livello dell’elice destro, da oltre 6 mesi. L’ulcera è ricoperta da crosta ematica e si estende lungo l’elice, si rileva un eritema perilesionale che rende difficile identificare i bordi della lesione e quindi difficile decidere le linee di incisione chirurgica. In anestesia locale e senza alcun disegno, si procede all’incisione chirurgica ricorrendo, per la chiusura della breccia chirurgica, all’asportazione di due triangoli di scarico
Intussusception
No full textThe term intussusception refers to the invagination of the part of the intestine into the adjacent segment. It is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children. Idiopathic intussusception is more frequent within the first 2 years of age with most cases presenting at around 6 months of age. Symptomatic intussusception with a pathologic lead point can occur at any age, especially in older patient. Idiopathic intussusception seems to be related to an intestinal dysmotility after weaned or gastrointestinal/respiratory infections. The main symptoms are colic abdominal pain, vomit, and “red currant jelly stool.”
Ultrasounds (US) are the first-level investigation for the diagnosis: the intussuscepted tract appears as two rings of low echogenicity with an intervening hyperechoic ring similar to a donut or a target. Contrast enema confirms the diagnosis and can be curative allowing progressive reduction of intussusception. In case of failure of the conservative treatment, a surgical approach is necessary. Classical operation is performed by laparotomy (small right-sided transverse incision). The intussusception mass is palpated and is brought outside the wound, and the reduction is attempted by exerting gentle and persistent pressure at its distal end. Laparoscopic reduction has been described as an effective alternative with reduced scarring, adhesions, pain, and hospitalization length although its role is still questioned. Delay in diagnosis is the main factor related to morbidity and mortality
Exeresi di glomangioma del pollice destro.
No full textSi presenta il caso di una lesione angiomatosa, dolorosa, situata alla base della lamina ungueale con scomparsa della lunula del pollice destro. Viene scollata e rimossa la lamina ungueale ed effettuata l'exeresi della neoformazione angiomatosa che risulterà istologicamente un glomangioma
Il piacere della tortura. Fantasie masochistiche, corpi sofferenti e metamorfosi nei sogni di Franz Kafka
No full textIl contributo analizza le posture del corpo all’interno dei protocolli onirici di Kafka e la ricorrenza di corpi sofferenti e metamorfosi
Objects tell another story. Gift given to the monastery in Fara in Sabina by Cardinal Barberini
No full textObjects tell another story. Gifts given to the monastery in Fara in Sabina by Cardinal Barberini
Francesca Sbardella
Objects are a precious source to trace other stories, finding out events, situations and persons from an inner and community perspective. Usually, the same situations remain unknown in the official historiographic literature. The aim of the present paper is to reconsider some moments in the history of the Fara monastery in Sabina (Rieti, central Italy) beginning with some objects that are housed in the abbey itself (e.g. paintings, statues, furnishings, remains, and relics), part of which were donated by Cardinal Barberini. By analyzing individual items, it has been possible to start putting together unknown fragments of history, and to advance hypotheses on religious policies and practices. The official sources found in archives are thus combined with new, private, informal sources preserved within cloistered life. Such sources include the objects themselves, but also the words, the narratives, the memories, and all the writings produced by the nuns on a daily basis with reference to those objects (loose notes, records, community chronicles and diaries, letters). In particular, they cast light on the relationship between Cardinal Barberini and Francesca Farnese (1597-1651), who had built that monastery, and also on Barberini’s strategic plans. Cardinal Barberini, through the objects, remains and words sent to the abbey, imposed a sort of direction to the nuns of that monastery, leading them towards a specific religious identity of a Franciscan-Clarist nature.
The paper is complemented by a short photographic report (of F. Sbardella), illustrating the different types of objects: a piece of white cloth and veil attributed to Francesca Farnese; a ceramic cup; cushions decorated with the image of St. Hyacintha Mariscotti (in Italian Giacinta Marescotti); fabric remains and hair strands attributed to St. Francis of Assisi and hair strands attributed to St. Clare; a painting representing the Friars Minor’s family tree (on which some patches were glued to make modifications); a coloured wooden statue (h 29 cm) representing Our Lady of Providence
3d laparoscopic monitors
No full textMinimally invasive surgery (MIS) is a relatively new surgery comprising various procedures performed with special miniaturized instru- ments and imaging reproduction systems. Technological advances have made MIS an efficient, safe, and applicable tool for pediatric surgeons with unques- tionable advantages. The recent introduction of three-dimensional (3D) high definition systems has been advocated in order to overcome some of the problems related to standard MIS visual limitations. This short paper recapitulates the necessity to minimize MIS visualization limitations and reports the characteristics of new laparoscopic 3D system
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