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Gian Luigi De’angelis

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2017 WSES guidelines for the management of iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation

2017

Abstract Iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation (ICP) is a severe complication that can occur during both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Although 45–60% of ICPs are diagnosed by the endoscopist while performing the colonoscopy, many ICPs are not immediately recognized but are instead suspected on the basis of clinical signs and symptoms that occur after the endoscopic procedure. There are three main therapeutic options for ICPs: endoscopic repair, conservative therapy, and surgery. The therapeutic approach must vary based on the setting of the diagnosis (intra- or post-colonoscopy), the type of ICP, the characteristics and general status of the patient, the operator’s level of experienc…

MaleIatrogenic DiseaseColonoscopyReviewIatrogenic colonoscopy perforation0302 clinical medicine80 and overOpen abdomenAged 80 and overintegumentary systemmedicine.diagnostic_testmusculoskeletal neural and ocular physiologylcsh:Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aidDisease ManagementIatrogenic colonoscopy perforation Colonoscopy Gastrointestinal endoscopy Emergency surgery Laparoscopy Antibiotic therapy Intra-abdominal infection Open abdomenColonoscopyMiddle Agedhumanities030220 oncology & carcinogenesisEmergency surgeryEmergency MedicineFemale030211 gastroenterology & hepatologymedicine.medical_specialtyColonPerforation (oil well)lcsh:SurgeryGuidelines as TopicSigns and symptomsGeneral status03 medical and health sciencesTherapeutic approachIntra-abdominal infectionEmergency surgerymedicineHumansGastrointestinal endoscopyIntensive care medicineAgedbusiness.industrylcsh:RD1-811lcsh:RC86-88.9Antibiotic therapyEndoscopic Procedurenervous system diseasesSettore MED/18 - Chirurgia GeneraleIntestinal PerforationAntibiotic therapy; Colonoscopy; Emergency surgery; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation; Intra-abdominal infection; Laparoscopy; Open abdomen; Aged; Aged 80 and over; Colon; Colonoscopy; Disease Management; Female; Humans; Intestinal Perforation; Male; Middle Aged; Guidelines as Topic; Iatrogenic DiseaseAntibiotic therapy; Colonoscopy; Emergency surgery; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Iatrogenic colonoscopy perforation; Intra-abdominal infection; Laparoscopy; Open abdomen;LaparoscopySurgerySurgical devicebusiness
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The pediatric endoscopy practice in Italy: A nationwide survey on behalf of the Italian society of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutriti…

2019

medicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentEndoscopy Digestive System Pediatrics Gastroenterology ItalyMEDLINENutritional StatusNationwide surveyPediatricsNOInternal medicinemedicineHumansEndoscopy Digestive SystemChildPediatric gastroenterologySocieties Medicaldigestive endoscopyPediatric endoscopyHepatologymedicine.diagnostic_testbusiness.industryGastroenterologyInfant NewbornInfantNutritional statusEndoscopyHepatologyEndoscopyMulticenter studyItalypediatric endoscopy; digestive endoscopy; gastroenterologyFamily medicineChild PreschoolHealth Care SurveysPediatric endoscopybusinessDigestive System
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Infliximab for pediatric ulcerative colitis: a retrospective Italian multicenter study.

2008

Abstract Background Infliximab (IFX), the chimeric anti TNFalpha antibody, an established treatment for Crohn's disease in adults and in children, is used less frequently in ulcerative colitis (UC). Aim of the study To report the clinical course of pediatric patients with active UC receiving IFX. Patients and methods Charts of 22 patients were reviewed (13 male, 9 female): 4 with a severe UC attack refractory to systemic corticosteroids (CS); 18 with a protracted course, of which 16 CS-dependent and 2 CS-resistant. The baseline therapeutic program consisted of 3 consecutive intravenous infusions (0, 2, 6 weeks) of IFX (5 mg/kg), followed by a retreatment schedule (infusion every 8 weeks); a…

Malemedicine.medical_specialtyAdolescentmedicine.medical_treatmentPediatric ulcerative colitisAzathioprineGastroenterologyRefractoryInternal medicineAzathioprinemedicineHumansColitisChildColectomyRetrospective StudiesSalvage TherapyHepatologybusiness.industryRemission InductionGastroenterologyAntibodies Monoclonalmedicine.diseaseUlcerative colitisInfliximabInfliximabMulticenter studyItalyColitis UlcerativeDrug Therapy CombinationFemalebusinessImmunosuppressive Agentsmedicine.drugDigestive and liver disease : official journal of the Italian Society of Gastroenterology and the Italian Association for the Study of the Liver
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