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  1. Article ; Online: Comment on "Response of a comprehensive cancer center to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience of the Fondazione IRCCS-Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano".

    Romanzi, Andrea / Vannelli, Alberto

    Tumori

    2020  Volume 106, Issue 6, Page(s) 524–525

    Abstract: Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19-free and this restricts our ... ...

    Abstract Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19-free and this restricts our therapeutic strategies. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery and general anesthesia are under debate as they are both aerosol-generating procedures and may contribute to contamination spread inside operating theatres. During this pandemic, 13 fragile patients needing abdominal surgery underwent awake open surgery under locoregional anesthesia at our department. This approach was feasible, safe, and, in specific cases, the only viable option. In the COVID-19 era, this approach could allow surgeons to carry out undeferrable surgeries, preventing viral transmission inside the operating room.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Humans ; Neoplasms ; Pandemics ; SARS-CoV-2
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 280962-x
    ISSN 2038-2529 ; 0300-8916
    ISSN (online) 2038-2529
    ISSN 0300-8916
    DOI 10.1177/0300891620953471
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  2. Article ; Online: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS): one step forward in the identification of "high risk" solitary fibrotic tumors of the liver.

    Meloni, Maria Franca / Mariani, Ilaria / Galluzzi, Pietro / Pinto, Sabrina / Filippi, Emanuela / Romanzi, Andrea / Vannelli, Alberto

    Journal of ultrasound

    2024  

    Abstract: Background: Solitary fibrous tumors of the liver (SFTL) are rare neoplasms, whose identification and definition of malignant potential are challenging.: Case presentation: A 62-year-old patient underwent conventional imaging and CEUS to characterize ... ...

    Abstract Background: Solitary fibrous tumors of the liver (SFTL) are rare neoplasms, whose identification and definition of malignant potential are challenging.
    Case presentation: A 62-year-old patient underwent conventional imaging and CEUS to characterize an indeterminate liver lesion after other imaging techniques were inconclusive. In fact, all diagnostic techniques concluded that it was a partially fibrotic lesion, while CEUS determined its extra-hepatocellular origin and malignant potential, initially hypothesized to be a cholangiocarcinoma. Due to the possible risk of seeding following a biopsy procedure, the patient was a candidate for surgery. Subsequently, histopathological examination revealed SFTL.
    Conclusion: CEUS confidently characterized the malignancy and hypothesized the origin of the liver lesion, thus aiding in treatment planning.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-10
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2365426-0
    ISSN 1876-7931 ; 1971-3495
    ISSN (online) 1876-7931
    ISSN 1971-3495
    DOI 10.1007/s40477-024-00890-z
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  3. Article ; Online: Corrigendum to "Effects of SARS-Cov-2 mRNA vaccine on placental histopathology: Comparison of a population of uncomplicated COVID-19 positive pregnant women" [Placenta 149 (2024) 64-71].

    Tartaglia, Silvio / Di Ilio, Chiara / Romanzi, Federica / Moresi, Sascia / Nardi, Eleonora / Bevilacqua, Elisa / Arena, Vincenzo / Lanzone, Antonio

    Placenta

    2024  Volume 151, Page(s) 18

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Published Erratum
    ZDB-ID 603951-0
    ISSN 1532-3102 ; 0143-4004
    ISSN (online) 1532-3102
    ISSN 0143-4004
    DOI 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.04.004
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  4. Article ; Online: Effects of SARS-Cov-2 mRNA vaccine on placental histopathology: Comparison of a population of uncomplicated COVID-19 positive pregnant women.

    Tartaglia, Silvio / Di Ilio, Chiara / Romanzi, Federica / Moresi, Sascia / Nardi, Eleonora / Bevilacqua, Elisa / Arena, Vincenzo / Lanzone, Antonio

    Placenta

    2024  Volume 149, Page(s) 64–71

    Abstract: 1.: Introduction: This study investigates the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on placental histopathology in pregnant women, comparing outcomes between vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Despite known adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to SARS- ... ...

    Abstract 1.
    Introduction: This study investigates the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on placental histopathology in pregnant women, comparing outcomes between vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Despite known adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection, the specific effects on the placenta remain unclear. Although vaccination has demonstrated a substantial reduction in infection severity, its impact on placental health requires more insight. 2.
    Methods: Between March 2021 and July 2022, 387 COVID-19-positive women were admitted for delivery. Of these, 98 with non-severe symptoms were analyzed: 35 vaccinated during pregnancy, and 63 non-vaccinated. Two independent pathologists evaluated all placental specimens. 3.
    Results: The only differing obstetrical characteristic between groups was the mode of delivery (p 0.047), lacking clinical implications. Over 85% of placentas exhibited microscopic abnormalities, predominantly maternal vascular supply disorders (vaccinated 89.1%; unvaccinated 85.5%). Comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated groups revealed statistically significant differences, notably in increased focal perivillous fibrin deposits (IFPFD) [17.1% vs. 33.3% (p 0.04)] and avascular fibrotic villi (AFV) [0% vs. 11.1% (p 0.04)]. Binomial logistic regression confirmed the vaccine's protective role against IFPFD (aOR 0.36; 95%CI 013-0.99) and AVF (aOR 0.06, 95% CI 0.003-0.98). A sub-analysis in vaccinated women showed a positive correlation between the timing of the first dose and IFPFD presence (p 0.018). 4.
    Discussion: The lower incidence of maternal and fetal vascular malperfusion placental features in vaccinated women, coupled with the timing correlation, supports the vaccine's protective effect on placental tissue in COVID-19-infected pregnant patients. Notably, no side effects were reported post-vaccination, emphasizing the vaccine's safety and advocating for its secure administration in pregnant populations.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Humans ; Female ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; mRNA Vaccines ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Pregnant Women ; Placenta ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; mRNA Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 603951-0
    ISSN 1532-3102 ; 0143-4004
    ISSN (online) 1532-3102
    ISSN 0143-4004
    DOI 10.1016/j.placenta.2024.03.008
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  5. Article: Comment on "Response of a comprehensive cancer center to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience of the Fondazione IRCCS-Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano"

    Romanzi, Andrea / Vannelli, Alberto

    Tumori

    Abstract: Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19-free and this restricts our ... ...

    Abstract Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19-free and this restricts our therapeutic strategies. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery and general anesthesia are under debate as they are both aerosol-generating procedures and may contribute to contamination spread inside operating theatres. During this pandemic, 13 fragile patients needing abdominal surgery underwent awake open surgery under locoregional anesthesia at our department. This approach was feasible, safe, and, in specific cases, the only viable option. In the COVID-19 era, this approach could allow surgeons to carry out undeferrable surgeries, preventing viral transmission inside the operating room.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #738814
    Database COVID19

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  6. Article ; Online: Comment on “Response of a comprehensive cancer center to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Romanzi, Andrea / Vannelli, Alberto

    Tumori Journal

    the experience of the Fondazione IRCCS–Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori di Milano”

    2020  , Page(s) 30089162095347

    Abstract: Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19–free and this restricts our ... ...

    Abstract Although European governments have launched the so-called phase 2 in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (a transitional phase of beginning to downsize containment measures), intensive care units are not COVID-19–free and this restricts our therapeutic strategies. Moreover, minimally invasive surgery and general anesthesia are under debate as they are both aerosol-generating procedures and may contribute to contamination spread inside operating theatres. During this pandemic, 13 fragile patients needing abdominal surgery underwent awake open surgery under locoregional anesthesia at our department. This approach was feasible, safe, and, in specific cases, the only viable option. In the COVID-19 era, this approach could allow surgeons to carry out undeferrable surgeries, preventing viral transmission inside the operating room.
    Keywords Cancer Research ; Oncology ; General Medicine ; covid19
    Language English
    Publisher SAGE Publications
    Publishing country us
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 280962-x
    ISSN 2038-2529 ; 0300-8916
    ISSN (online) 2038-2529
    ISSN 0300-8916
    DOI 10.1177/0300891620953471
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  7. Article ; Online: Neuraxial anesthesia for abdominal surgery, beyond the pandemic: a feasibility pilot study of 70 patients in a suburban hospital.

    Romanzi, Andrea / Dragani, Tommaso A / Adorni, Adele / Colombo, Martina / Farro, Antonio / Maspero, Mosè / Zamburlini, Beatrice / Vannelli, Alberto

    Updates in surgery

    2023  Volume 75, Issue 6, Page(s) 1691–1697

    Abstract: The aim of this study is to establish the feasibility of awake laparotomy under neuraxial anesthesia (NA) in a suburban hospital. A retrospective analysis of the results of a consecutive series of 70 patients undergoing awake abdominal surgery under NA ... ...

    Abstract The aim of this study is to establish the feasibility of awake laparotomy under neuraxial anesthesia (NA) in a suburban hospital. A retrospective analysis of the results of a consecutive series of 70 patients undergoing awake abdominal surgery under NA at the Department of Surgery of our Hospital from February 11th, 2020 to October 20th, 2021 was conducted. The series includes 43 cases of urgent surgical care (2020) and 27 cases of elective abdominal surgery on frail patients (2021). Seventeen procedures (24.3%) required sedation to better control patient discomfort. Only in 4/70 (5.7%) cases, conversion to general anesthesia (GA) was necessary. Conversion to GA was not related to American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score or operative time. Only one of the four cases requiring conversion to GA was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) postoperatively. Fifteen patients (21.4%) required postoperative ICU support. A statistically non-significant association was observed between conversion to GA and postoperative ICU admission. The mortality rate was 8.5% (6 patients). Five out of six deaths occurred while in the ICU. All six were frail patients. None of these deaths was related to a complication of NA. Awake laparotomy under NA has confirmed its feasibility and safety in times of scarcity of resources and therapeutic restrictions, even in the most frail patients. We believe that this approach should be considered as an useful asset, especially for suburban hospitals.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Pilot Projects ; Retrospective Studies ; Anesthesiology ; Pandemics ; Feasibility Studies ; Anesthesia, General/adverse effects ; Hospitals ; Postoperative Complications/epidemiology ; Postoperative Complications/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-06
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2572692-4
    ISSN 2038-3312 ; 2038-131X
    ISSN (online) 2038-3312
    ISSN 2038-131X
    DOI 10.1007/s13304-023-01554-z
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  8. Article ; Online: ICG-NIR-guided lymph node dissection during robotic subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. A single-centre experience.

    Romanzi, Andrea / Mancini, Raffaello / Ioni, Luigi / Picconi, Tullio / Pernazza, Graziano

    The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

    2021  Volume 17, Issue 2, Page(s) e2213

    Abstract: Background: Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) allows intraoperative visualisation of the lymph nodes (LNs) draining the tumour.: Methods: We included in our study 20 patients who underwent robotic subtotal ... ...

    Abstract Background: Near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging with indocyanine green (ICG) allows intraoperative visualisation of the lymph nodes (LNs) draining the tumour.
    Methods: We included in our study 20 patients who underwent robotic subtotal gastrectomy + D2 lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer. In 10 cases, intraoperative ICG-guided lymphography has been used (Group A). We compared the number of LNs retrieved with the use of NIR imaging and the number of LNs retrieved without the use of this technique (Group B, historical group).
    Results: No complications related to ICG injection or near-infrared imaging were observed. The mean number of overall LNs retrieved was significantly greater in Group A than in group B (40 vs. 24). No statistically significant difference in operative time was observed.
    Conclusions: ICG-guided fluorescent lymphography can help in performing a more accurate locoregional lymphadenectomy during robotic subtotal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. This technique represents a precious contribution to gastric cancer surgery.
    MeSH term(s) Gastrectomy ; Humans ; Indocyanine Green ; Lymph Node Excision ; Lymph Nodes/diagnostic imaging ; Lymph Nodes/surgery ; Robotic Surgical Procedures ; Stomach Neoplasms/surgery
    Chemical Substances Indocyanine Green (IX6J1063HV)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2151860-9
    ISSN 1478-596X ; 1478-5951
    ISSN (online) 1478-596X
    ISSN 1478-5951
    DOI 10.1002/rcs.2213
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  9. Article ; Online: Robotic Heller-Dor procedure for oesophageal achalasia: Fluorescence-guided intraoperative assessment of myotomy. A retrospective single-centre experience.

    Romanzi, Andrea / D'Alba, Lucia / Campagna, Pasquale / Mancini, Raffaello / Pernazza, Graziano

    The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS

    2022  Volume 18, Issue 4, Page(s) e2411

    Abstract: Background: The robotic Heller-Dor (RHD) procedure for oesophageal achalasia (EA) is safe and effective. We aim to evaluate the intraoperative use of fluorescence imaging, as an alternative means to intraoperative endoscopy, to assess myotomy at the end ...

    Abstract Background: The robotic Heller-Dor (RHD) procedure for oesophageal achalasia (EA) is safe and effective. We aim to evaluate the intraoperative use of fluorescence imaging, as an alternative means to intraoperative endoscopy, to assess myotomy at the end of the procedure.
    Methods: Thirty-four patients affected with EA underwent RHD. The myotomy was assessed intraoperatively by endoscopy in group A (17 patients), and by fluorescence imaging in group B (17 patients). Perioperative and long-term results were compared.
    Results: In group A, one mucosal tear was identified during intraoperative endoscopy. In group B, indocyanine green (ICG) helped identify residual muscle fibres in three cases. No perforation of the oesophageal mucosa occurred in group B.
    Conclusions: Fluorescence-imaging improved the identification of residual muscle fibres and made it possible to verify the integrity of the mucosa without the use of intraoperative endoscopy. A significant reduction in operative times has been related to the use of this technique.
    MeSH term(s) Esophageal Achalasia/diagnostic imaging ; Esophageal Achalasia/surgery ; Fluorescent Dyes ; Humans ; Myotomy ; Optical Imaging/methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Robotic Surgical Procedures/adverse effects ; Robotic Surgical Procedures/methods ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances Fluorescent Dyes
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2151860-9
    ISSN 1478-596X ; 1478-5951
    ISSN (online) 1478-596X
    ISSN 1478-5951
    DOI 10.1002/rcs.2411
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  10. Article: Is the mental health of couples with twins more at risk? Results from an Italian cohort study.

    Bonanni, Giulia / Longo, Valentina Laurita / Airoldi, Chiara / Meli, Federica / Familiari, Alessandra / Romanzi, Federica / Pellegrino, Marcella / Visconti, Daniela / Serio, Annamaria / Lanzone, Antonio / Bevilacqua, Elisa

    Frontiers in psychiatry

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1284090

    Abstract: Introduction: Our retrospective study aimed to investigate whether parents of twins encounter heightened psychological and emotional distress one year after childbirth, in comparison to parents of singletons within an Italian cohort.: Methods: ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Our retrospective study aimed to investigate whether parents of twins encounter heightened psychological and emotional distress one year after childbirth, in comparison to parents of singletons within an Italian cohort.
    Methods: Exclusion criteria included multiparity, preterm birth, congenital anomalies, stillbirth, >2 fetus pregnancies, and pre-existing maternal mental health disorders. Out of the 300 couples (600 parents) invited to participate, 286 parents (158 mothers, 128 fathers) successfully completed a self-administered survey. We analyzed three scores separately for mothers and fathers, differentiating between singleton and twin pregnancies: the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score, the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)-Y1 score, and the STAI-Y2 score.
    Results: Logistic models were used to assess the influence of age, BMI, marital status, education, and employment on the three binary scores (EPDS, STAI-Y1, and STAI-Y2), revealing no significant differences in absolute scores between parents of singletons and twins. Paired analysis revealed significantly higher EPDS (mean increase: 3.8, SD: 6.5), STAI-Y1 (mean increase: 5.4, SD: 12.5), and STAI-Y2 (mean increase: 4.5, SD: 12.4) scores for mothers (p < 0.0001). Approximately 10% of women and 8% of men reported suicidal thoughts.
    Discussion: Contrary to expectations, no substantial psychological differences emerged between parents of twins and singletons. Adjusting for confounders through univariate analysis maintained nonsignificant trends. Nevertheless, caution in interpretation is warranted due to strict inclusion criteria favoring twin pregnancies with better outcomes. Unintended bias could have resulted from routine psychological support offered to mothers of twins in our clinic. This presents an important framework for future research, including randomized controlled trials comparing parents of multiples with psychological support to those without.Finally, the elevated prevalence of depression symptoms and suicidal thoughts in our cohort underscores the importance of mental health during pregnancy and early parenting. We advocate for the screening of parents for postpartum depression and various psychological conditions, encompassing a spectrum of anxiety disorders. Those at elevated risk of mental distress should be proactively offered appropriate support.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564218-2
    ISSN 1664-0640
    ISSN 1664-0640
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1284090
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