CompletedNot Applicable

Management of Ovarian Masses in Pediatric Patients: an Italian Survey

Italy60 participantsStarted 2022-06-16

Plain-language summary

Objectives: The International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) provides a specific terminology for adult ovarian masses, while, currently, there is no systematic classification for preoperative assessment of adnexal lesions in childhood and adolescence. This study aims to survey Italian pediatric surgeons to evaluate ovarian masses' management (from diagnosis to treatment) in patients aged 1-18. Methods: A 27-question survey was distributed. It consisted of questions regarding the management and use of ultrasound and IOTA terminology in diagnosing ovarian masses in childhood and adolescence, in emergency regimes and in planned surgeries.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: Pediatric surgeons who work in public hospitals that have managed or collaborated in the management of pediatric patients affected by ovarian cyst. Signed informed consent for participation in the study and for the use of personal data. Exclusion Criteria No answer and/or non-completion of the questionnaire within 1 month after sending our e-mail.

What they're measuring

To evaluate the current management of ovarian masses in patients aged between 1 and 18

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05800613

SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-11-30

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