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Observational studyActa bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis2020

Congenital malformations potentially affecting respiratory function: multidisciplinary approach and follow-up.

Valentina Fainardi, Laura Nicoletti, Cristiano Conte, Serena Massa, Lisa Torelli, Alberto Attilio Scarpa, Emilio Casolari, Susanna mariA Roberta Esposito, Giovanna Pisi

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Observational study in Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Authors and funding

9 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Valentina Fainardi. valentina.fainardi@gmail.com.
Laura NicolettiPediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. valentina.fainardi@gmail.com.
Cristiano ContePediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. valentina.fainardi@gmail.com.
Serena MassaPediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. valentina.fainardi@gmail.com.
Lisa TorelliPediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. valentina.fainardi@gmail.com.
Alberto Attilio ScarpaPediatric Surgery Unit, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy. albertoattilioscarpa@gmail.com.
Emilio CasolariPediatric Surgery Unit, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, Parma, Italy. albertoattilioscarpa@gmail.com.
Susanna mariA Roberta EspositoPediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. susannamariaroberta.esposito@unipr.it.
Giovanna PisiPediatric Clinic, Dept of Medicine and Surgery, Pietro Barilla Children's Hospital, University of Parma, Italy. gpisi@ao.pr.it.
Barilla (Italy) · ITAzienda Ospedaliera di Valtellina e Valchiavenna · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimCongenital malformations such as oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TOF), congenital pulmonary airway malformations (CPAMs), congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and vascular rings (VRs) can affect lung development and respiratory function. This observational study describes our multidisciplinary approach and respiratory follow-up of children with such congenital malformations.

methodsClinical data of children followed at the Pediatric Respiratory Unit of Parma University Hospital (Italy) between January 2015 and January 2020 were collected.  Results. Twenty-three patients with congenital malformation affecting lung development were identified. Almost half of our patients were diagnosed with fetal ultrasound.  Children attended the clinic at a mean age of 3 (3.7) years and follow-up visits were scheduled every 6 months average. More than half of our patients were hospitalized for lower respiratory tract infections. Six out of 9 children able to perform spirometry showed anomalies in lung function. Chest physiotherapy was recommended especially in children with OA.

conclusionsChildren with congenital malformations affecting lung development are at risk of short and long-term respiratory complications, especially in the first years of life. OA was the malformation more associated to respiratory problems. Multidisciplinary approach and appropriate personalized follow-up are recommended for the best management of these children.   Abstract word count: 186.

Indexed as

Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, CongenitalEsophageal AtresiaHernias, Diaphragmatic, CongenitalChildChild, PreschoolFollow-Up StudiesHumansItalyLungTracheoesophageal Fistula

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PMID33682830
PMCPMC7975958
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