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Gloria Pelizzo
Bedside surgery in the newborn infants: Survey of the Italian society of pediatric surgery
Abstract Introduction This is the report of the first official survey from the Italian Society of Pediatric Surgery (ISPS) to appraise the distribution and organization of bedside surgery in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Italy. Methods A questionnaire requesting general data, staff data and workload data of the centers was developed and sent by means of an online cloud-based software instrument to all Italian pediatric surgery Units. Results The survey was answered by 34 (65%) out of 52 centers. NICU bedside surgery is reported in 81.8% of the pediatric surgery centers. A lower prevalence of bedside surgical practice in the NICU was reported for Southern Italy and the islands …
Work-related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in paediatric laparoscopic surgery. A multicenter survey.
Abstract Background Surgeons are at risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal symptoms (WMS). The present study aims to examine the physical factors and their association with WMS among pediatric laparoscopic surgeons. Methods A questionnaire consisting of 21 questions was created and mailed to 25 pediatric laparoscopic surgeons (LG). 23/25 surgeons (92%) completed the survey. The questionnaire was analyzed and then split into 2 groups. Group 1 (LG1) included surgeons with greater laparoscopic experience, and group 2 (LG2) included surgeons with less important laparoscopic experience. In addition, we constructed and sent to the same surgeons a similar questionnaire focused on WMS aft…
Microenvironment in neuroblastoma: isolation and characterization of tumor-derived mesenchymal stromal cells
Background It has been proposed that mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) promote tumor progression by interacting with tumor cells and other stroma cells in the complex network of the tumor microenvironment. We characterized MSCs isolated and expanded from tumor tissues of pediatric patients diagnosed with neuroblastomas (NB-MSCs) to define interactions with the tumor microenvironment. Methods Specimens were obtained from 7 pediatric patients diagnosed with neuroblastoma (NB). Morphology, immunophenotype, differentiation capacity, proliferative growth, expression of stemness and neural differentiation markers were evaluated. Moreover, the ability of cells to modulate the immune response, i.e. …
Congenital emphysematous lung disease associated with a novel Filamin A mutation. Case report and literature review
Abstract Background Progressive lung involvement in Filamin A (FLNA)-related cerebral periventricular nodular heterotopia (PVNH) has been reported in a limited number of cases. Case presentation We report a new pathogenic FLNA gene variant (c.7391_7403del; p.Val2464Alafs*5) in a male infant who developed progressive lung disease with emphysematous lesions and interstitial involvement. Following lobar resection, chronic respiratory failure ensued necessitating continuous mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy. Cerebral periventricular nodular heterotopia was also present. Conclusions We report a novel variant of the FLNA gene, associated with a severe lung disorder and PNVH. The lung disord…
Type IV Laryngotracheoesophageal Cleft Associated with Type III Esophageal Atresia in 1p36 Deletions Containing the RERE Gene: Is There a Causal Role for the Genetic Alteration?
The causes of embryological developmental anomalies leading to laryngotracheoesophageal clefts (LTECs) are not known, but are proposed to be multifactorial, including genetic and environmental factors. Haploinsufficiency of the RERE gene might contribute to different phenotypes seen in individuals with 1p36 deletions. We describe a neonate of an obese mother, diagnosed with type IV LTEC and type III esophageal atresia (EA), in which a 1p36 deletion including the RERE gene was detected. On the second day of life, a right thoracotomy and extrapleural esophagus atresia repair were attempted. One week later, a right cervical approach was performed to separate the cervical esophagus from the tra…
Additional file 1: of Microenvironment in neuroblastoma: isolation and characterization of tumor-derived mesenchymal stromal cells
Figure S1. Immunophenotype characterization of NB-MSCs. Immunophenotype characterization of NB tissue derived-MSC from a representative sample. NB-MSCs are gated on physical parameter (FSC and SSC). Surface marker expression of NB-MSC are reported in overlay histograms with light grey peaks representing negative control by isotype-matched, nonreactive fluorochrome-conjugated antibodies. Dark grey peaks represent positive cells. Histograms of surface marker expression are typical of MSC being positive for CD105, CD73, CD90 and HLA-I and negative for HLA-DR, CD31, CD14, CD45 and CD34. (JPG 132 kb)
Additional file 2: of Microenvironment in neuroblastoma: isolation and characterization of tumor-derived mesenchymal stromal cells
Figure S2. Flow cytometry profiles of selected stemness markers in BM-MSCs and NB-MSCs. (Left panel) representative scatter plots of SSC vs FSC of BM-MSC and NB-MSC cells. (Right panel) indicative flow cytometry profiles of selected markers in BM-MSC and NB-MSC samples. Dotted grey light histograms represent the relative isotype matched control. (JPG 157 kb)
Additional file 3: of Microenvironment in neuroblastoma: isolation and characterization of tumor-derived mesenchymal stromal cells
Figure S3. Flow cytometry analysis in BM-MSCs and NB-MSCs. Flow cytometry analysis of cell cycle in BM-MSCs and NB-MSCs. Plots show the percentage of cells in sub-G0 phase (white box), G0-G1 phase (grey box), S phase (pink box) and G2-M phase (light yellow box). (JPG 132 kb)