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G Zoppi

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[The most common gastrointestinal problems in pediatric practice].

In this review the Author expose the most common gastroenterological problems in pediatric practice. The following illnesses are examined: infantile colics, recurrent abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, vomiting, alimentary intolerances, coeliac disease, malabsorption syndromes, hepatic pathologies, acute diarrhoea, persistent postenteric diarrhoea, chronic constipation. For all problems are provided the actual indications of diagnosis and therapy on the basis of modern literature suggestions.

Abdominal Pain↗

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[Nutrition in the first months of life with a new formula containing maltodextrins and enriched with long-chain fatty acids].

According to the recent acquisition about the biochemical properties of the carbohydrates contained in human milk, the addition of maltodextrins to infant formulas became recommended. We refer about the preliminary data of the first utilization of a new formula (Aptamil 1 "Nuova Formula") in which both maltodextrins and Long Chain Fatty Acids are added. Sixty-seven infants were enrolled to the study for the first 4 months of life. Forty-three of them (64%) completed the study and were grouped as follows: Group 1 = 15 subjects exclusively formula-fed (4F, 11M), Group 2 = 21 infants with mixed feeding (breast + formula), Group 3 = 7 cases in which Aptamil 1 "Nuova Formula" substituted another formula (4F, 3M). Auxologic parameters (weight, length, head circumference) were among the normal standard limits according to the percentile charts of the Boston Children's Medical Center. All infants enjoyed the taste of the milk we tested. The food regimen was changed in 4/67 (6%) infants because of alimentary intolerance suspicion but 2/4 infants were subsequently fed with soya milk formula and with an "hypoallergenic" milk respectively, the other 2 continued with another formula. The weight growth chart in infants of Group 1 tended to bend down a little bit between the 3rd and 4th month, reminding the breast-fed infants behavior. Considering the daily milk volume assumed by the same subjects, we found a statistical difference (p < or = 0.01) between the volumes of milk assumed in the 2nd and the 3rd month of life but from the 3rd to the 4th month there was no statistical difference in daily milk volumes. This resembles the breast-fed infants behavior as well. According to our preliminary results the new milk formula we tested seems a very good substitute when an infant can't be breast-fed for any reason.

Dextrins↗

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[Helicobacter pylori infection as a cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children].

Several reports indicate that Helicobacter pylori plays a role in recurrent abdominal pain in children and adolescents. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of H. pylori among Verona children with and without recurrent abdominal pain. 309 patients were tested for the presence of anti-H. pylori IgG in a blood sample. Among 43 children with recurrent abdominal pain, the prevalence of H. pylori infection was 25.58%, while the prevalence of H. pylori infection in children without abdominal symptoms was 4.88%. Sensitivity and specificity of serology were respectively 81.8% and 87.5%. We conclude that endoscopic examination cannot be replaced by serological test.

Abdominal Pain↗

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[Adolescents and celiac disease: psychological aspects].

Many studies have been carried out on different aspects of coeliac disease in children and adolescents. However, little has been done on how these patients experience their situation and how they cope with dietary treatment. A group of 39 children and adolescents with coeliac disease participated in a controlled questionnaire study. Conclusions are that the acceptance of a gluten-free diet is problematic for the majority of children and adolescents affected by coeliac disease; in particular in the 12 to 17 year old group, that is in that period of life in which the individual tends to oppose the adult world, in search of an individual personality. This search is disturbed in the majority of coeliac patients. The feelings of difficulty connected to the gluten-free diet appear to be almost absent in the family environment, whereas they emerge significantly at times of meeting and sharing with friends.

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[Probioticss, prebiotics,synbiotics and eubiotics].

The Author summarizes the most widely definitions of agents affecting the intestinal ecosystem. Probiotic is a live microbial feed which beneficially affects the intestinal microbial balance. Prebiotic is a non digestible food which improves the growth of bacteria in the colon. Synbiotic or eubiotic is a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗