36 results on '"Y. Ben Ahmed"'
Search Results
2. Combination of partial situs inversus, polysplenia and annular pancreas with duodenal obstruction and intestinal malrotation
- Author
-
Y Ben Ahmed, S Ghorbel, T Chouikh, F Nouira, H Louati, A Charieg, and B Chaouachi
- Subjects
Infants ,newborn ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Situs inversus is a challenge to the physician, both for the diagnostic and for the therapeutic. A combination of partial situs inversus, annular pancreas and polysplenia with bowel malrotation has been reported in a newborn who presented as duodenal obstruction. Situs inversus is rare especially without heart malformation. All the abnor - malities in this combination can be explained on the basis of multiple organ malrotation. It also demonstrates the necessity of meticulous investigation and precise description of the anomaly as far as the management of this case is concerned.
- Published
- 2012
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
3. La cryptorchidie chez l’enfant : facteurs prédictifs d’atrophie et de réascension testiculaires postopératoires
- Author
-
Y. Ben Ahmed
- Subjects
Urology - Published
- 2022
4. [Cryptorchidism in children: Predictive factors of orchidopexy failure and postoperative testicular atrophy]
- Author
-
R, Boulma, I, Ben Chouchen, F, Nouira, Y, Ben Ahmed, T, Boukesra, I, Chibani, L, Lahmar, A, Charieg, A, Mamlouk, W, Douira, and S, Jlidi
- Subjects
Male ,Orchiopexy ,Cryptorchidism ,Testis ,Humans ,Infant ,Female ,Prospective Studies ,Atrophy ,Child ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
Outcomes of orchidopexy for undescended testes may be disappointing. The aim of our study was to identify predictive factors of testicular atrophy and orchidopexy failure.It was a prospective monocentric study including all boys operated for undescended testes between January 2009 and December 2014. We have recorded for all boys: age at surgery, testes volume and position, epididymo-testicular fusion and spermatic vessels abnormalities, surgical technique, need for extensive cord dissection and tension-free orchidopexy.We have included 688 boys operated for undescended testes. The whole number of undescended testes was 816. Predictive factors for postoperative testicular atrophy in univariate analysis were: testicular position in deep inguinal orifice, intra-abdominal testes, hypotrophic preoperative testes, epididymo-testicular fusion and spermatic vessels abnormalities, laparoscopic orchidopexy, complete testicular vessels skeletonization and under-tension orchidopexy. In multivariate analysis, peroperative testicular hypotrophy and testicular position in deep inguinal orifice have been identified as independent factors of postoperative atrophy. Predictive factors for testicular reascension in univariate analysis were: intra-abdominal testis position, scrotal orchidopexy and under-tension orchidopexy. In multivariate analysis, no independent factor was identified.Peroperative testicular hypotrophy and testicular position in deep inguinal orifice have been identified as independent factors of postoperative atrophy. There was no independent predictive factor for postoperative testicular reascension.2.
- Published
- 2021
5. Quality of life of children operated for bladder exstrophy
- Author
-
A. Charieg, A. Guitouni, Y. Ben Ahmed, M. Hamza, M. Landolsi, R. Boulma, R. Boussetta, Intissar Chibani, S. Jlidi, Faouzi Nouira, and Tarek Boukesra
- Subjects
Male ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Urology ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Fistula ,Urinary incontinence ,Physical examination ,Osteotomy ,Quality of life ,Medicine ,Humans ,Child ,Retrospective Studies ,Urinary continence ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,General surgery ,Bladder Exstrophy ,Retrospective cohort study ,medicine.disease ,Bladder exstrophy ,Treatment Outcome ,Urinary Incontinence ,Quality of Life ,Urologic Surgical Procedures ,Female ,medicine.symptom ,business - Abstract
Summary Introduction Bladder exstrophy is a rare malformation with functional and psychological issues affecting children's quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the urinary continence and the quality of life of patients operated for bladder exstrophy in our institution. Methods This is a retrospective study including fifteen patients operated for bladder exstrophy between 1995 and 2015. All patients underwent a physical examination and an interview with a psychiatrist. Urinary continence was evaluated by dryness periods. Quality of life was evaluated by the QoL SF-36 scale. Results All patients underwent primary early bladder closure. Posterior osteotomy was performed initially in 6 cases, and during the redo surgery in 7 cases. Leakage was recorded in 4 cases, fistula in 9 patients. Twelve patients had one or more redo surgery. Final bladder closure success rate was of 80%. Additional continence surgical procedures were performed by a Young Dees technique in 8 cases and with bladder enlargement associated with Mitrofanoff continent derivation in 5 cases. Only two patients over fifteen did not use diapers. All the items of QoL score according SF-36 were under the normal value (75%) except physical functioning and physical limitation. These scores go worst with age. Scores were better for continent boys in both physical and psychological items, but the difference was not significant However, significant difference was observed between boys having less than 3 surgeries and those having more than three procedures. Psychological and social scores were better for girls than for boys and differences were significant. Conclusions The risk of urinary incontinence is high in children managed for bladder exstrophy. Boys are more affected than girls with subsequent psychological and social repercussions. In our study, quality of life depends more on number of surgery than continence results. Psychological problems should be screened early for accurate treatment. Level of evidence 3.
- Published
- 2020
6. Les aspects pathologiques du diverticule de Meckel chez l’enfant
- Author
-
H. Rahay, J. Said, C. Béji, B. Ibtisem, W. Douira, Y. Ben Ahmed, R. Khemekhem, and G. Soufiane
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Resume Quoi que rare, le diverticule de Meckel (DM) reste l’anomalie congenitale la plus frequente de l’intestin grele. Le plus souvent latent, mais peut etre la cause de complications diverses qui constituent autant de circonstances de diagnostic. But Preciser les aspects cliniques, radiologiques et les indications therapeutiques devant un DM chez l’enfant. Patients et methodes Nous rapportons une serie de 40 enfants traites dans notre institution sur une periode de 11 ans allant du 1er janvier 2001 au 30 decembre 2011. Resultats Il s’agit de 40 patients repartis en 32 garcons et huit filles, âges de un jour a 15 ans avec une moyenne de 30 mois. Les circonstances de diagnostic etaient un syndrome occlusif dans 15 cas, une invagination intestinale aigue dans 12 cas, une hemorragie digestive dans sept cas et une decouverte fortuite dans six cas. Le diagnostic radiologique etait base sur le couple ASP et echographie abdominale qui ont permis d’evoquer le diagnostic dans 22 cas. La scintigraphie au Tech 99m realisee devant une hemorragie basse dans six cas a permis le diagnostic positif de DM dans cinq cas. Tous ces enfants ont ete operes (en urgence dans 28 cas et a froid dans 12 cas) et ont beneficie d’une resection du diverticule avec anastomose ileo-ileale en un temps dans 38 cas et une double ileostomie premiere suivit d’un retablissement secondaire de la continuite digestive du fait de l’existence d’une peritonite avancee dans deux cas. L’evolution a ete favorable dans tous les cas sauf un patient qui a succombe a un etat de choc septique secondaire a une peritonite diverticulaire. Conclusion La diversite des modes de revelation du DM rend son diagnostic parfois difficile. Il faut toutefois y penser devant tout syndrome occlusif febrile, une invagination intestinale aigue, ou une hemorragie digestive basse. Le traitement etant chirurgical.
- Published
- 2013
7. Les valves de l’urètre postérieur : à propos de 38 cas
- Author
-
H. Louati, F. Nouira, R. Khemakhem, Y. Ben Ahmed, S. Jlidi, S. Ghorbel, A. Charieg, B. Chaouachi, I. Bellagha, and S. Mefteh
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Resume Les valves de l’uretre posterieur (VUP) constituent l’uropathie obstructive la plus frequente du garcon. C’est une malformation grave car pouvant conduire a l’insuffisance renale terminale par destruction du parenchyme renal. But Preciser les caracteristiques cliniques, radiologiques et evolutives de cette uropathie. Patients et methodes Nous avons realise une etude retrospective sur 16 ans (de janvier 1996 a decembre 2011), incluant tous les enfants pris en charge au service de chirurgie pediatrique « B », de l’hopital d’enfants Bechir-Hamza de Tunis pour VUP. Resultats Il s’agit de 38 garcons, âges d’un jour a 11 ans. Le diagnostic a ete evoque en antenatal dans dix cas et en postnatal dans les cas restants, a l’occasion d’une infection urinaire dans 22 cas, et des troubles mictionnels dans les cas restants (jet faible, pleurs lors de la miction, voire des episodes de retention aigues). Tous ces enfants ont ete explores par le couple echographie renale et uretro-cystographie retrograde (UCR). L’echographie a montre une uretero-hydronephrose bilaterale dans 20 cas et unilaterale dans 11 cas avec un parenchyme renal reduit dans 18 cas. L’UCR a fait le diagnostic de VUP dans tous les cas en montrant une dilatation de l’uretre posterieur. La vessie etait diverticulaire dans 25 cas et un reflux vesico-ureteral (RVU) etait present dans 22 cas (bilateral dans neuf cas et unilateral dans 13 cas). La scintigraphie renale au DMSA, realisee dans 14 cas, a montre des lesions corticales d’hypofixation dans huit cas avec un rein non fonctionnel dans six cas. En plus de la correction des troubles hydroelectrolytiques et l’antibiotherapie adaptee en cas d’infection urinaire, le traitement a comporte une section endoscopique premiere des valves dans 27 cas et une cystostomie dans 11 cas. L’evolution immediate a ete favorable dans tous les cas sauf deux patients qui sont decedes dans un tableau d’insuffisance renale aigue malgre la reanimation intensive. A long terme, dix patients ont evolue vers l’insuffisance renale terminale dont certains sont en attente de greffe renale. Conclusion Malgre les progres realises dans le diagnostic et la prise en charge des VUP, le pronostic de cette uropathie reste greve d’un risque important d’evolution vers l’insuffisance renale terminale.
- Published
- 2012
8. Kyste hydatique retrovésical chez l’enfant : à propos de quatre cas
- Author
-
S. Jlidi, Y. Ben Ahmed, H. Rahay, R. Khemekhem, S. Ghorbel, A. Boukedi, A. Charieg, B. Chaouachi, and F. Nouira
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Resume La localisation retrovesicale du kyste hydatique (KH) st rare d’autant plus chez l’enfant, meme en zones d’endemie. Son diagnostic parfois difficile surtout en l’absence d’autres localisations. Objectifs Etudier les caracteristiques cliniques, radiologiques et les moyens de prise en charge therapeutique du KH retrovesical. Patients et methodes Etude retrospective de quatre observations d’enfants porteurs de KH retrovesical colligees sur une periode de 13 ans au service de chirurgie pediatrique « B » a l’hopital d’enfant de Tunis. Resultats Il s’agit de deux garcons et deux filles dont l’âge moyen est de sept ans huit mois. Les signes revelateurs etaient des douleurs pelviennes dans trois cas, une dysurie dans un cas, associees a une masse pelvienne dans deux cas. Tous nos patients ont beneficies d’une echographie abdomino-pelvienne qui a objective une masse kystique retro vesicale dans tous les cas. Un complement par IRM pelvienne a ete necessaire dans deux cas, et par scanner pelvien dans un cas. Le diagnostic preoperatoire de kh retrovesical n’a ete realise que dans deux cas. Tous nos patients ont ete operes et ont eu une resection du dome saillant du kyste associee a un drainage avec des suites simples. Conclusion Quel que soit son expression clinique, le diagnostic de KH retrovesical repose principalement sur l’echographie. La tomodensitometrie est necessaire en cas de doute. Le traitement par resection du dome saillant et drainage de la cavite residuelle est suffisant chez l’enfant.
- Published
- 2012
9. Les kystes et tumeurs de l’ovaire chez l’enfant tunisien. Aspects diagnostiques et prise en charge thérapeutique
- Author
-
W. Douira, A. Charieg, F. Nouira, S. Jlidi, B. Chaouachi, R. Khemakhem, F. Chennoufi, Y. Ben Ahmed, W. Ben Ftina, I. Bellagha, S. Barsaoui, and S. Ghorbel
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Resume Les masses ovariennes sont rares a l’âge pediatrique et sont representees essentiellement par les kystes fonctionnels et les tumeurs benignes dont le plus frequent est le teratome mature. But Faire une approche clinique, radiologique, et therapeutique des tumeurs de l’ovaire a l’âge pediatrique. Patientes et methodes Etude retrospective de 34 cas de tumeurs et kystes de l’ovaire colliges sur une periode de 16 ans, entre le 1 er janvier 1992 et le 30 decembre 2007 au service de chirurgie pediatrique (B) de l’hopital d’enfants de Tunis. Resultats L’âge moyen de nos patientes est de 7,69 ans, avec des extremes allants d’un jour a 14 ans. Le diagnostic antenatal a ete realise dans cinq cas (14,7 % des cas). En postnatal, le tableau pseudochirurgical etait le tableau le plus frequemment rencontre (38,2 % des cas). L’echographie abdominopelvienne a montre une masse kystique dans 53,1 %, et tissulaire heterogene dans 28,1 % des cas. Le traitement etait essentiellement : annexectomie dans 32,3 % des cas, une kystectomie simple dans 32,3 % des cas, ovarectomie dans 14,7 % des cas et une ponction de kyste dans 8,8 % des cas. L’etude anatomopathologique a conclu au diagnostic de teratome kystique mature dans 35,3 % des cas, de cystadenome sereux dans 23,5 % des cas, de kyste fonctionnel dans 26,4 % des cas. Conclusion Les tumeurs de l’ovaire chez l’enfant sont dans la majorite des cas benins. Leur diagnostic repose sur l’echographie et le traitement est le plus souvent chirurgical et repose sur la resection qui est realisee de preference par voie cœlioscopique.
- Published
- 2012
10. Les pseudokystes du pancréas chez l’enfant : quelle approche thérapeutique ?
- Author
-
Y. Ben Ahmed, S. Ghorbel, Beji Chaouachi, Nadia Sarrai, S. Jlidi, and Faouzi Nouira
- Subjects
Gynecology ,medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health ,medicine ,business - Abstract
Resume Introduction Le pseudokyste du pancreas est une pathologie rare chez l’enfant, survenant dans les suites d’une pancreatite aigue, notamment apres un traumatisme pancreatique. Objectif L’approche therapeutique varie du traitement conservateur au drainage interne ou externe par voie chirurgicale ou endoscopique. Le but de cette etude est de proposer une strategie therapeutique devant les pseudokystes du pancreas. Les observations Nous rapportons 4 cas de pseudokystes du pancreas (PKP) âges de 7, 9, 12 et 13 ans pris en charge de janvier 2006 a juillet 2008. Un traumatisme abdominal etait en cause dans 2 cas et une pancreatite aigue dans les 2 autres cas. Le diagnostic a ete pose grâce a l’echographie couplee a la tomodensitometrie (TDM) abdominale. Dans 1 cas la resolution du kyste a ete spontanee. Deux enfants ont eu un drainage interne par voie endoscopique et 1 enfant a eu une kysto-jejunostomie par voie chirurgicale. Les suites ont ete simples dans tous les cas. Conclusion En cas d’echec du traitement conservateur de PKP, le traitement endoscopique parait le traitement de choix mais le traitement chirurgical reste une alternative importante.
- Published
- 2011
11. Anomalie de la jonction pyélo-urétérale de diagnostic anténatal : traitement chirurgical ou médical ?
- Author
-
S. Jlidi, Beji Chaouachi, Faouzi Nouira, S. Ghorbel, A. Charieg, R. Khemakhem, Y. Oueld Med Shaier, and Y. Ben Ahmed
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Resume La prise en charge de l’anomalie de la jonction pyelo-ureterale a profondement evolue au cours de ces trente dernieres annees grâce a son diagnostic pendant la periode antenatale. But Le but de cette etude est de discuter une strategie diagnostique et therapeutique des anomalies de la jonction pyelo-ureterale de diagnostic antenatal. Patients et methodes Nous presentons une etude portant sur 53 enfants (59 anomalies de la jonction pyelo-ureterale de diagnostic antenatal) colliges au service de 1999 a 2008. Nous avons classe les patients selon leur prise en charge : groupe I : chirurgicale d’emblee ; groupe II : medicale, puis secondairement chirurgicale ; groupe III : purement medicale. Resultats Il s’agissait de 34 garcons et 19 filles avec un sex-ratio de 1,8. L’AJPU a ete constatee dans 26 cas a gauche. Le reflux vesico-ureteral etait l’anomalie associee la plus frequente (cinq cas). La majorite fait partie du groupe I (42 %). Le diametre anteroposterieur a l’echographie etait en moyenne de 32,65 mm pour le groupe I alors qu’il etait respectivement de 25,86 et 14 mm pour le groupe II et III. La fonction renale differentielle moyenne a la scintigraphie (DTPA ou MAG III) etait normale (46 %) dans le groupe III alors qu’elle etait de 35 et 38 % respectivement dans le groupe I et II. Le nephrogramme etait obstructif dans 72 et 75 % des cas respectivement dans le groupe I et II et seulement dans 16 % des cas dans le groupe I. La comparaison finale de la fonction renale differentielle, entre le groupe I, et le groupe II, ne montre pas une difference significative (p Conclusion La grande frequence des ameliorations spontanees chez le nourrisson par simple maturation tissulaire (30 % dans cette serie), et la faible incidence des complications postoperatoires des patients operes tardivement n’autorisent plus la pyeloplastie precoce devant une AJPU de diagnostic antenatal.
- Published
- 2011
12. 29. Dosimetric response of ferrous gels in a low energy beam produced by a mini-accelerator
- Author
-
S. Ken, Y. Ben Ahmed, L. Parent, and J. Coulaud
- Subjects
Materials science ,Calibration curve ,business.industry ,Detector ,Biophysics ,General Physics and Astronomy ,General Medicine ,Percentage depth dose curve ,Optics ,Absorbed dose ,Ionization ,Ionization chamber ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Irradiation ,business ,Beam (structure) - Abstract
Introduction The INTRABEAM® system is a miniature accelerator producing low energy photons (50 keV maximum). The published dosimetric characterization of the INTRABEAM system for flat and surface applicators [1] , [2] was based on detectors (radiochromic films or ionization chambers) not allowing measuring the absorbed dose in the first millimeters of the irradiated medium, where the dose is actually prescribed. This study aims at measuring the dose deposit produced with INTRABEAM surface applicators in the first millimeters by determining gel sensitivity with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Methods The irradiations at different dose levels were performed with the INTRABEAM® Carl Zeiss Surgical system (Oberkochen, Germany)]. The gel used in this study is a new “sensitis” material which is described by Stien et al. [3] and V. Dedieu et al. [4] . Gel irradiation in tin containers was carried out for twelve dose levels between 2 Gy and 50 Gy at the gel surface with a 4 cm surface applicator. In order to compare gel sensitivity at low energy with high energy, gels in tins containers were irradiated by a 18 MV photon beam produced by a Varian Clinac 2100 CD. T2 weighted multi echo MRI sequences were performed with 16 echo times and TR = 2000 ms. The response in T2 was determined on Matlab (Version 7.11, MathWorks, Natrick, MA, US). Results The T2 signal versus echo times can be fitted with a mono-exponential function with 95% of confidence. The calibration curve determined from experiments with tins at low energy is a linear function (R2 = 0.964) with a sensitivity of 0.0422 s−1 Gy−1. It is of the same order of magnitude as the gel sensitivity found from experiments at high energy (0.0391 s−1 Gy−1 with R2 = 0.924). The calibration curve at low energy was used to obtain Isodose maps from images (Fig. 1). The PDD (Percent Depth Dose) determined in gel is similar to the one measured with an ionization chamber. Conclusions The dosimetric response of ferrous gels in a low energy beam produced by a mini -accelerator was determined with MRI measurements. It allowed measuring the dose distribution in particular in the first millimeters for an irradiation with the INTRABEAM® miniature accelerator equipped with a surface applicator. These results must be confirmed for the other diameters of surface applicators and for flat applicators as well.
- Published
- 2017
13. Pyloric Duplication: About Two Cases
- Author
-
S. Jlidi, Faouzi Nouira, B Chaouchi, Y. Ben Ahmed, R. Khemekhem, S. Ghorbel, and A. Charieg
- Subjects
Down syndrome ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Upper gastrointestinal series ,Birth trauma ,business.industry ,medicine.disease ,Pyloroplasty ,Surgery ,Gene duplication ,medicine ,Cyst ,Pediatric ophthalmology ,business ,Pediatric gastroenterology - Abstract
Pyloric duplication cyst is a rare congenital anomaly. Few cases have been described in the literature. We report two cases of 2 and 5 year-old girl. The diagnosis was suspected on ultra sonography and upper gastrointestinal series and confirmed by surgery and histopathologic examination. Resection was total in one case and partial in the other. Pyloroplasty was associated. Post operative was unfaithful.
- Published
- 2015
14. EP-1470: Determination of paramagnetic gel sensitivity in low energy X-ray beam
- Author
-
L. Parent, Y. Ben Ahmed, S. Ken, and J. Coulaud
- Subjects
Materials science ,business.industry ,0206 medical engineering ,Analytical chemistry ,02 engineering and technology ,Hematology ,X ray beam ,020601 biomedical engineering ,030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging ,03 medical and health sciences ,Paramagnetism ,0302 clinical medicine ,Low energy ,Oncology ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Sensitivity (control systems) ,Nuclear medicine ,business - Published
- 2017
15. Bladder exstrophy: Which quality of life? About 15 cases
- Author
-
M. Landolsi, Riadh Jouini, S. Jlidi, A. Charieg, Faouzi Nouira, Intissar Chibani, and Y. Ben Ahmed
- Subjects
Bladder exstrophy ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Quality of life (healthcare) ,business.industry ,Urology ,General surgery ,medicine ,medicine.disease ,business - Published
- 2017
16. Surgical management of recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung's disease
- Author
-
Nadia Sarrai, A. Charieg, S. Ghorbel, R. Khemakhem, S. Jlidi, F Nouira, Y. Ben Ahmed, and Beji Chaouachi
- Subjects
Male ,Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Time Factors ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Anal Canal ,Colon, Sigmoid ,Laparotomy ,Pediatric surgery ,medicine ,Humans ,Hirschsprung Disease ,Child ,Hirschsprung's disease ,Barium enema ,Retrospective Studies ,business.industry ,Colostomy ,Infant, Newborn ,Rectum ,Infant ,Retrospective cohort study ,General Medicine ,Anal canal ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Treatment Outcome ,Child, Preschool ,Abdomen ,Female ,business ,Follow-Up Studies - Abstract
Introduction Over the years, the surgical management of recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (HD) has evolved radically and at present a single stage transanal pull-through can be done in suitable cases, which obviates the need for multiple surgeries. Aim The aim of this paper was to evaluate the role of transanal pull-through in the management of recto-sigmoid HD in our institution. Material and methods A retrospective analysis (between January 2003 and December 2009) was carried out on all cases of Hirschsprung's reporting to unity of pediatric surgery of Tunis Children's Hospital that were managed by transanal pull-through as a definitive treatment. All selected patients including neonates had an aganglionic segment confined to the rectosigmoid area, confirmed by preoperative barium enema and postoperative histology. Twenty-six children (86%) had their operation done without construction of prior colostomy. Results Transanal pull-through was performed in 31 children. Mean operating time was 150 minutes (range 64 to 300 minutes). No patients required laparotomy because all patients including neonates had an aganglionic segment confined to the rectosigmoid area. Blood loss ranged between 20 to 56 ml without blood replacement. Since all children were given an epidural caudal block, the requirement of analgesia in these cases was minimal. Postoperative complications included perianal excoriation in 7 out of 31 patients lasting from 3 weeks to 6 months. Complete anorectal continence was noted in 21 of 31 (67%) children in follow up of 3-5 years. Conclusions Transanal endorectal pull-through procedure for the management of rectosigmoid HD is now a well-established and preferred approach. Parental satisfaction is immense due to the lack of scars on the abdomen. As regards the continence, a long-term follow-up is necessary to appreciate better the functional results of this surgery.
- Published
- 2012
17. [Pancreatic pseudocyst in children: what is the best therapeutic approach?]
- Author
-
F, Nouira, Y, Ben Ahmed, N, Sarrai, S, Ghorbel, S, Jlidi, and B, Chaouachi
- Subjects
Male ,Adolescent ,Pancreatic Pseudocyst ,Humans ,Female ,Child ,Retrospective Studies - Abstract
Pancreatic pseudocyst is an uncommon disorder in children and the majority of reported cases are secondary to trauma.Treatment options range from medical management to different forms of drainage procedure. The aim of this study was to discuss therapeutic strategies.The authors report herein pancreatic pseudocyst in four children aged 7, 9, 12, and 13 years with non-resolving pancreatic pseudocyst over a 2-year period from January 2006 to July 2008. The etiology of pancreatic pseudocyst was abdominal trauma in two cases and acute pancreatitis in two cases. Ultrasound and computed tomography scans confirmed the diagnosis. Two patients had endoscopic drainage. There were no procedure-related complications, nor was there a recurrence of the cyst. In one case, the pancreatic pseudocyst resolved spontaneously.This report suggests that children with non-spontaneously resolving pancreatic pseudocyst can be treated successfully and safely with endoscopic drainage. Surgical treatment remains an important alternative in the therapeutic armamentarium of this affection.
- Published
- 2009
18. Combination of partial situs inversus, polysplenia and annular pancreas with duodenal obstruction and intestinal malrotation
- Author
-
S. Ghorbel, A. Charieg, Beji Chaouachi, T. Chouikh, H. Louati, Y. Ben Ahmed, and Faouzi Nouira
- Subjects
Radiography, Abdominal ,lcsh:Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,congenital, hereditary, and neonatal diseases and abnormalities ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Heart malformation ,lcsh:R895-920 ,Heterotaxy Syndrome ,Diagnosis, Differential ,newborn ,otorhinolaryngologic diseases ,medicine ,Humans ,Abnormalities, Multiple ,Infants ,Pancreas ,business.industry ,Infant, Newborn ,Pancreatic Diseases ,Annular pancreas ,Situs Inversus ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,Intestines ,Situs inversus ,Intestinal malrotation ,Female ,Polysplenia ,Duodenal Obstruction ,Radiology ,Tomography, X-Ray Computed ,business ,Spleen ,Follow-Up Studies ,Intestinal Volvulus - Abstract
Situs inversus is a challenge to the physician, both for the diagnostic and for the therapeutic. A combination of partial situs inversus, annular pancreas and polysplenia with bowel malrotation has been reported in a newborn who presented as duodenal obstruction. Situs inversus is rare especially without heart malformation. All the abnor - malities in this combination can be explained on the basis of multiple organ malrotation. It also demonstrates the necessity of meticulous investigation and precise description of the anomaly as far as the management of this case is concerned.
- Published
- 2012
19. P234 - Les invaginations intestinales secondaires : à propos de 25 cas pédiatriques
- Author
-
S. Ghorbel, Beji Chaouachi, Faouzi Nouira, R. Khemakhem, Y. Ben Ahmed, H. Yengui, S. Jlidi, and A. Charieg
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
Nous rapportons 25 cas colliges dans le service de chirurgie pediatrique « B » a l’Hopital d’enfants de Tunis sur une periode de 15 ans. L’âge de nos malades varie de 2 mois a 11 ans, dont 13 cas sont superieurs a 2 ans. Il existe une predominance masculine nette, 18 garcons et 7 filles. La symptomatologie classique associant : une douleur paroxystique, refus de tetee ou vomissements et rectorragie n’est retrouvee que dans 5 cas. Le seul element clinique constant est represente par la douleur. La palpation d’une masse abdominale a ete possible dans 6 cas. L’echographie a permis d’etablir le diagnostic d’invagination intestinale aigue dans 23 cas. Aucune desinvagination par lavement hydrostatique n’a etait realisee. Tous nos malades ont ete operes en urgence. La desinvagination peroperatoire n’a ete possible que dans 5 cas. Le type anatomopathologique de l’invagination etait : – ileo-ileale : 17 cas – ileo-caecale : 3 cas – ileo-ileo-colique : 5 cas La resection intestinale a ete pratiquee dans tous les cas devant l’existence de lesions causales (diverticule de Meckel : 16 cas, lymphome : 7 cas, polypes du greles : 2 cas) L’evolution a ete bonne pour tous les patients, en incluant les formes lymphomateuses qui ont bien repandu a la chimiotherapie.
- Published
- 2010
20. CL169 - Douleurs de la fosse iliaque droite Chez l’enfant : Intérêt de la surveillance hospitalière et apport des examens Radiologiques Étude rétrospective à propos de 300 cas
- Author
-
R. Khemakhem, A. Charieg, N. Saarai, Faouzi Nouira, S. Ghorbel, S. Jlidi, Y. Ben Ahmed, and Beji Chaouachi
- Subjects
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health - Abstract
But de l’etude Evaluation de l’apport des examens radiologiques et de l’interet de la surveillance hospitaliere dans les douleurs de la fosse iliaque droite (DFID) chez l’enfant. Patients et Methodes Etude retrospective de 300 malades hospitalises pour DFID pendant l’annee 2009. Resultats Les signes cliniques et biologiques sont dominees par les vomissements dans 74 % des cas et une CRP > a 10 mg/l dans 71 %. L’ASP realise dans tous les cas a montre un stercolithe dans 4 cas. On a divise les malades en deux groupes : - Premier groupe : Les malades operes d’emblee avant 6h: n = 178 - Deuxieme groupe : Les malades qui ont necessite une surveillance hospitaliere : n = 122. Dans le premier groupe il s’agissait d’une appendicite aigue dans 94 % ( n = 168). Parmi les 122 malades du deuxieme groupe, 36 malades (29 %) ont etaient operes dont 28 (22 %) avaient une appendicite aigue. Parmi les malades operes 24 malades avaient une echographie montrant des signes d’appendicite. Conclusion L’ASP est un examen radiologique inutile dans le diagnostic de l’appendicite. L’echographie, par contre, avec une sensibilite de 92 % et une specificite de 90 % constitue un examen performant surtout en cas de doute diagnostic, ainsi, couplee a la surveillance clinique a permis d’eviter dans 70 % des cas des interventions inutiles.
- Published
- 2010
21. Computer Interface by Gesture and Voice for Users with Special Needs.
- Author
-
D. LeBlanc, Y. Ben Ahmed, S. Selouani, Y. Bouslimani, and H. Hamam
- Published
- 2006
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
22. Role of IL-27 in Epstein-Barr virus infection revealed by IL-27RA deficiency.
- Author
-
Martin E, Winter S, Garcin C, Tanita K, Hoshino A, Lenoir C, Fournier B, Migaud M, Boutboul D, Simonin M, Fernandes A, Bastard P, Le Voyer T, Roupie AL, Ben Ahmed Y, Leruez-Ville M, Burgard M, Rao G, Ma CS, Masson C, Soudais C, Picard C, Bustamante J, Tangye SG, Cheikh N, Seppänen M, Puel A, Daly M, Casanova JL, Neven B, Fischer A, and Latour S
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Young Adult, Alleles, B-Lymphocytes pathology, B-Lymphocytes virology, CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes pathology, Finland, Gene Frequency, Herpesvirus 4, Human, Homozygote, Infectious Mononucleosis complications, Infectious Mononucleosis genetics, Infectious Mononucleosis therapy, Loss of Function Mutation, Treatment Outcome, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections complications, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections genetics, Epstein-Barr Virus Infections therapy, Interleukin-27 immunology, Interleukin-27 metabolism, Receptors, Interleukin deficiency, Receptors, Interleukin genetics, Receptors, Interleukin metabolism
- Abstract
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection can engender severe B cell lymphoproliferative diseases
1,2 . The primary infection is often asymptomatic or causes infectious mononucleosis (IM), a self-limiting lymphoproliferative disorder3 . Selective vulnerability to EBV has been reported in association with inherited mutations impairing T cell immunity to EBV4 . Here we report biallelic loss-of-function variants in IL27RA that underlie an acute and severe primary EBV infection with a nevertheless favourable outcome requiring a minimal treatment. One mutant allele (rs201107107) was enriched in the Finnish population (minor allele frequency = 0.0068) and carried a high risk of severe infectious mononucleosis when homozygous. IL27RA encodes the IL-27 receptor alpha subunit5,6 . In the absence of IL-27RA, phosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT3 by IL-27 is abolished in T cells. In in vitro studies, IL-27 exerts a synergistic effect on T-cell-receptor-dependent T cell proliferation7 that is deficient in cells from the patients, leading to impaired expansion of potent anti-EBV effector cytotoxic CD8+ T cells. IL-27 is produced by EBV-infected B lymphocytes and an IL-27RA-IL-27 autocrine loop is required for the maintenance of EBV-transformed B cells. This potentially explains the eventual favourable outcome of the EBV-induced viral disease in patients with IL-27RA deficiency. Furthermore, we identified neutralizing anti-IL-27 autoantibodies in most individuals who developed sporadic infectious mononucleosis and chronic EBV infection. These results demonstrate the critical role of IL-27RA-IL-27 in immunity to EBV, but also the hijacking of this defence by EBV to promote the expansion of infected transformed B cells., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Limited.)- Published
- 2024
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
23. Cutaneous fistulization: An extremely rare presentation of hydatid liver cyst in a child.
- Author
-
Mili T, Ben Ahmed Y, Ezzine R, Bouketteya M, Charieg A, and Jlidi S
- Abstract
We report the case of a 10-year-old child who presented with a renitent lesion on the left abdominal wall. Clinical, radiological, and intraoperative findings concluded to a cutaneous fistulization of a hydatid cyst of the left lobe of the liver. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination. The child was successfully treated with acombination of medical and surgical management. Complicated hydatid disease should be considered in the differential diagnoses of patients presenting with cutaneous fistulization, particularly in regions where hydatid disease is endemic., Competing Interests: No conflict of interest to declare., (© 2023 The Authors.)
- Published
- 2023
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
24. [Cryptorchidism in children: Predictive factors of orchidopexy failure and postoperative testicular atrophy].
- Author
-
Boulma R, Ben Chouchen I, Nouira F, Ben Ahmed Y, Boukesra T, Chibani I, Lahmar L, Charieg A, Mamlouk A, Douira W, and Jlidi S
- Subjects
- Atrophy pathology, Child, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Orchiopexy methods, Prospective Studies, Retrospective Studies, Testis pathology, Testis surgery, Cryptorchidism surgery
- Abstract
Introduction: Outcomes of orchidopexy for undescended testes may be disappointing. The aim of our study was to identify predictive factors of testicular atrophy and orchidopexy failure., Methods: It was a prospective monocentric study including all boys operated for undescended testes between January 2009 and December 2014. We have recorded for all boys: age at surgery, testes volume and position, epididymo-testicular fusion and spermatic vessels abnormalities, surgical technique, need for extensive cord dissection and tension-free orchidopexy., Results: We have included 688 boys operated for undescended testes. The whole number of undescended testes was 816. Predictive factors for postoperative testicular atrophy in univariate analysis were: testicular position in deep inguinal orifice, intra-abdominal testes, hypotrophic preoperative testes, epididymo-testicular fusion and spermatic vessels abnormalities, laparoscopic orchidopexy, complete testicular vessels skeletonization and under-tension orchidopexy. In multivariate analysis, peroperative testicular hypotrophy and testicular position in deep inguinal orifice have been identified as independent factors of postoperative atrophy. Predictive factors for testicular reascension in univariate analysis were: intra-abdominal testis position, scrotal orchidopexy and under-tension orchidopexy. In multivariate analysis, no independent factor was identified., Conclusion: Peroperative testicular hypotrophy and testicular position in deep inguinal orifice have been identified as independent factors of postoperative atrophy. There was no independent predictive factor for postoperative testicular reascension., Level of Proof: 2., (Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2022
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
25. Quality of life of children operated for bladder exstrophy.
- Author
-
Ben Ahmed Y, Boulma R, Landolsi M, Boukesra T, Boussetta R, Hamza M, Chibani I, Guitouni A, Charieg A, Nouira F, and Jlidi S
- Subjects
- Child, Female, Humans, Male, Quality of Life, Retrospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Urologic Surgical Procedures, Bladder Exstrophy surgery, Urinary Incontinence
- Abstract
Introduction: Bladder exstrophy is a rare malformation with functional and psychological issues affecting children's quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the urinary continence and the quality of life of patients operated for bladder exstrophy in our institution., Methods: This is a retrospective study including fifteen patients operated for bladder exstrophy between 1995 and 2015. All patients underwent a physical examination and an interview with a psychiatrist. Urinary continence was evaluated by dryness periods. Quality of life was evaluated by the QoL SF-36 scale., Results: All patients underwent primary early bladder closure. Posterior osteotomy was performed initially in 6 cases, and during the redo surgery in 7 cases. Leakage was recorded in 4 cases, fistula in 9 patients. Twelve patients had one or more redo surgery. Final bladder closure success rate was of 80%. Additional continence surgical procedures were performed by a Young Dees technique in 8 cases and with bladder enlargement associated with Mitrofanoff continent derivation in 5 cases. Only two patients over fifteen did not use diapers. All the items of QoL score according SF-36 were under the normal value (75%) except physical functioning and physical limitation. These scores go worst with age. Scores were better for continent boys in both physical and psychological items, but the difference was not significant However, significant difference was observed between boys having less than 3 surgeries and those having more than three procedures. Psychological and social scores were better for girls than for boys and differences were significant., Conclusions: The risk of urinary incontinence is high in children managed for bladder exstrophy. Boys are more affected than girls with subsequent psychological and social repercussions. In our study, quality of life depends more on number of surgery than continence results. Psychological problems should be screened early for accurate treatment., Level of Evidence: 3., (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2022
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
26. Determination of paramagnetic ferrous gel sensitivity in low energy x-ray beam produced by a miniature accelerator.
- Author
-
Ben Ahmed Y, Coulaud J, Ken S, and Parent L
- Subjects
- Gels, Magnetic Phenomena, Miniaturization, Particle Accelerators, Radiation Dosage, Signal-To-Noise Ratio, X-Rays, Ferrous Compounds chemistry, Radiometry instrumentation
- Abstract
The INTRABEAM Carl Zeiss Surgical system (Oberkochen, Germany) is a miniature accelerator producing low energy photons (50 keV maximum). The published dosimetric characterization of the INTRABEAM was based on detectors (radiochromic films or ionization chambers) not allowing measuring the absorbed dose in the first millimeters of the irradiated medium, where the dose is actually prescribed. This study aims at determining with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) the sensitivity of a paramagnetic gel in order to measure the dose deposit produced with the INTRABEAM from 0 to 20 mm. Although spherical applicators are mostly used with the INTRABEAM system for breast applications, this study focuses on surface applicators that are of interest for cutaneous carcinomas. The irradiations at 12 different dose levels (between 2 Gy and 50 Gy at the gel surface) were performed with the INTRABEAM and a 4 cm surface applicator. The gel used in this study is a new « sensitive » material. In order to compare gel sensitivity at low energy with high energy, gels were irradiated by an 18 MV photon beam produced by a Varian Clinac 2100 CD. T2 weighted multi echo MRI sequences were performed with 16 echo times. The T2 signal versus echo times was fitted with a mono-exponential function with 95% confidence interval. The calibration curve determined at low energy is a linear function (r2 = 0.9893) with a sensitivity of 0.0381 s-1.Gy-1, a similar linear function was obtained at high energy (0.0372 s-1.Gy-1 with r2 = 0.9662). The calibration curve at low energy was used to draw isodose maps from the MR images. The PDD (Percent Depth Dose) determined in the gel is within 5%-1mm of the ionization chamber PDD except for one point. The dosimetric sensitivity of this new paramagnetic ferrous gel was determined with MRI measurements. It allowed measuring the dose distribution specifically in the first millimeters for an irradiation with the INTRABEAM miniature accelerator equipped with a surface applicator., Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
27. A rare case report of a neonatal idiopathic intussusception in a full-term newborn.
- Author
-
Oumaya M, Ben Ahmed Y, Souid A, Marzouki M, Douira W, Lahmar L, and Jlidi S
- Abstract
Introduction: In contrast with the usual idiopathic intussusception appearing in infants, neonatal intussusception in full-term newborns is a rare entity and usually due to an organic lead point lesion. It has a misleading and variable presentation. This manuscript reports a very rare case of neonatal idiopathic intussusception in a full-term male newborn in order to highlight the difficulties in establishing an early diagnosis., Presentation of Case: We present a full-term male newborn who was referred to our department at day 7 of life with fecaloid vomiting, distended abdomen and absence of intestinal transit. No bloody stool was identified. The newborn was in poor condition, dehydrated and hypothermic. He was promptly resuscitated and an abdominal ultrasound was quickly performed, it showed an ileocecal intussusception located in the right hypochondriac region. An emergency laparotomy was performed confirming the ultrasound findings. The pathological exam of the resected bowel confirmed the presence of an intussusception with areas of hemorrhagic rearrangements but no lead point was detected. The patient died from septicemia., Conclusion: Intussusception occurring in the neonate is still difficult to assess, because of its rarity and its uncommon mode of presentation. This case report underlines the importance to make early diagnosis, because once a critical condition develops, the mortality rate is likely to rise., (Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2020
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
28. Torsion of otherwise healthy ovary Has a worse prognosis than torsion of pathologic ovary in children.
- Author
-
Ollivier M, Sfar Mohamed S, Tessier B, Ben Ahmed Y, Coffy A, Garnier S, Guibal MP, Sultan C, Paris F, and Kalfa N
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Ovarian Cysts diagnostic imaging, Ovarian Cysts pathology, Ovarian Cysts surgery, Ovarian Diseases diagnostic imaging, Ovarian Diseases pathology, Prognosis, Retrospective Studies, Time-to-Treatment, Torsion Abnormality diagnostic imaging, Torsion Abnormality pathology, Ultrasonography, Ovarian Diseases surgery, Torsion Abnormality surgery
- Abstract
Introduction: To evaluate if torsion of an otherwise healthy ovary (THO) has a different prognosis than torsion with an underlying ovarian mass (TUOM) in children., Material and Methods: Children with an ovarian torsion who were treated in our department from 1997 to 2016 were studied retrospectively. Patients with prenatal ovarian torsion and isolated oviduct torsion were excluded. Trophicity of the ovary was assessed by ultrasonography at the end of follow-up., Results: Fifty-four girls were included. Twenty-seven presented a TUOM; the others had a THO. Beside the deleterious effect of late surgical management, another prognostic factor was identified. THO was more prone to an ovarian hypotrophy or atrophy than TUOM (n = 20 vs n = 5, p < 0.01). This was confirmed by logistic regression analysis (OR = 5.08, p = 0.01). To explain this finding, we further compared TUOM and THO. The diagnosis of TUOM was more frequently suspected on US at the first visit (p = 0.005). TUOM also occurred more often after puberty (>12 years, 52.9% vs 11.1%, p < 0.001) than THO., Conclusion: THO is more frequently associated with an ovarian atrophy or hypotrophy than TUOM. A less obvious diagnosis at US and the early occurrence of THO before puberty with a less favorable hormonal climate may explain this finding., Level of Evidence: III., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2019
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
29. [An exceptional location of pilomatricoma with a rare complication].
- Author
-
Ben Ahmed Y, Ghorbel S, Charieg A, Nouira F, Channoufi F, Jlidi S, and Beji C
- Subjects
- Calcinosis complications, Child, Cicatrix complications, Female, Hair Diseases pathology, Hair Diseases surgery, Humans, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local pathology, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local surgery, Pilomatrixoma pathology, Pilomatrixoma surgery, Skin Neoplasms pathology, Skin Neoplasms surgery, Hair Diseases complications, Neoplasm Recurrence, Local complications, Pilomatrixoma complications, Skin Neoplasms complications
- Published
- 2015
30. Uncommun etiology of pediatric Hematuria: urethral lymphangioma.
- Author
-
Chouikh T, Ghorbel S, Charieg A, Mrad C, Kchaw R, Ben Ahmed Y, Nouira F, Ben Saada S, Ben Khalifa S, and Jlidi S
- Subjects
- Child, Preschool, Hematuria pathology, Humans, Lymphangioma, Cystic pathology, Male, Urethral Neoplasms pathology, Hematuria etiology, Lymphangioma, Cystic complications, Urethral Neoplasms complications
- Abstract
We report a case of urethral cystic lymphangioma. Hematuria is the revealing symptom. Im our knowledge, is the third case described in literature.
- Published
- 2015
31. A giant omental lipoblastoma in a four-year-old boy.
- Author
-
Ben Ahmed Y, Ben Dhaou M, Ghorbel S, Charieg A, Nouira F, and Jlidi S
- Subjects
- Child, Preschool, Humans, Male, Lipoblastoma pathology, Omentum, Peritoneal Neoplasms pathology
- Published
- 2014
32. Combination of partial situs inversus, polysplenia and annular pancreas with duodenal obstruction and intestinal malrotation.
- Author
-
Ben Ahmed Y, Ghorbel S, Chouikh T, Nouira F, Louati H, Charieg A, and Chaouachi B
- Subjects
- Abnormalities, Multiple surgery, Diagnosis, Differential, Duodenal Obstruction complications, Duodenal Obstruction surgery, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Heterotaxy Syndrome complications, Heterotaxy Syndrome surgery, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Intestinal Volvulus complications, Intestinal Volvulus surgery, Intestines diagnostic imaging, Intestines surgery, Pancreas abnormalities, Pancreas diagnostic imaging, Pancreas surgery, Pancreatic Diseases complications, Pancreatic Diseases surgery, Radiography, Abdominal methods, Situs Inversus complications, Situs Inversus surgery, Spleen diagnostic imaging, Spleen surgery, Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods, Abnormalities, Multiple diagnostic imaging, Duodenal Obstruction diagnostic imaging, Heterotaxy Syndrome diagnostic imaging, Intestinal Volvulus diagnostic imaging, Pancreatic Diseases diagnostic imaging, Situs Inversus diagnostic imaging
- Abstract
Situs inversus is a challenge to the physician, both for the diagnostic and for the therapeutic. A combination of partial situs inversus, annular pancreas and polysplenia with bowel malrotation has been reported in a newborn who presented as duodenal obstruction. Situs inversus is rare especially without heart malformation. All the abnormalities in this combination can be explained on the basis of multiple organ malrotation. It also demonstrates the necessity of meticulous investigation and precise description of the anomaly as far as the management of this case is concerned.
- Published
- 2012
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
33. Surgical management of recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung's disease.
- Author
-
Nouira F, Ben Ahmed Y, Sarrai N, Ghorbel S, Jlidi S, Khemakhem R, Charieg A, and Chaouachi B
- Subjects
- Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Retrospective Studies, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome, Anal Canal, Colon, Sigmoid surgery, Hirschsprung Disease surgery, Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery methods, Rectum surgery
- Abstract
Introduction: Over the years, the surgical management of recto-sigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (HD) has evolved radically and at present a single stage transanal pull-through can be done in suitable cases, which obviates the need for multiple surgeries., Aim: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the role of transanal pull-through in the management of recto-sigmoid HD in our institution., Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis (between January 2003 and December 2009) was carried out on all cases of Hirschsprung's reporting to unity of pediatric surgery of Tunis Children's Hospital that were managed by transanal pull-through as a definitive treatment. All selected patients including neonates had an aganglionic segment confined to the rectosigmoid area, confirmed by preoperative barium enema and postoperative histology. Twenty-six children (86%) had their operation done without construction of prior colostomy., Results: Transanal pull-through was performed in 31 children. Mean operating time was 150 minutes (range 64 to 300 minutes). No patients required laparotomy because all patients including neonates had an aganglionic segment confined to the rectosigmoid area. Blood loss ranged between 20 to 56 ml without blood replacement. Since all children were given an epidural caudal block, the requirement of analgesia in these cases was minimal. Postoperative complications included perianal excoriation in 7 out of 31 patients lasting from 3 weeks to 6 months. Complete anorectal continence was noted in 21 of 31 (67%) children in follow up of 3-5 years., Conclusions: Transanal endorectal pull-through procedure for the management of rectosigmoid HD is now a well-established and preferred approach. Parental satisfaction is immense due to the lack of scars on the abdomen. As regards the continence, a long-term follow-up is necessary to appreciate better the functional results of this surgery.
- Published
- 2012
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
34. Liver injuries in children: the role of selective non-operative management.
- Author
-
Nouira F, Kerkeni Y, Ben Amor A, Ben Ahmed Y, Charieg A, Khemakhem R, Ghorbel S, Jlidi S, Ben Kahlifa S, and Chaouachi B
- Subjects
- Accidents statistics & numerical data, Adolescent, Blood Transfusion statistics & numerical data, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Infant, Injury Severity Score, Liver surgery, Male, Retrospective Studies, Wounds and Injuries classification, Wounds and Injuries epidemiology, Wounds and Injuries therapy, Liver injuries
- Abstract
Background: Trauma remains the leading cause of mortality in the pediatric population. Liver injuries occur commonly in blunt abdominal trauma., Aim: To assess the selective non-operative management of liver injuries in children., Methods: A retrospective review of 51 patients with a discharge diagnosis of traumatic liver injuries at Tunis Children's Hospital, over a 14-year period from 1996 to 2009., Results: We identified 51 patients with liver trauma. The median age was 7 years. Boys accounted for 58% (n= 30), and the most common cause was traffic accident. Head injuries were the most common associated injuries. Forty-nine patients (96%) required non-operative management without complications. The mean in-hospital stay was 10 days in this group. The ultrasound demonstrated complete resolution and healing after 3-6 months. Two patients underwent surgery for hemodynamic instability. The mortality rate was 0.2 %., Conclusion: Safe, non-operative management involves careful serial examination, a CT scanning facility and close monitoring of the patient in a fully equipped high-dependency unit with trained staff to run it. Even though most patients can be treated non-operatively the challenge is to identify the severely injured child early and institute aggressive resuscitation and expedite laparotomy.
- Published
- 2012
35. [Pancreatic pseudocyst in children: what is the best therapeutic approach?].
- Author
-
Nouira F, Ben Ahmed Y, Sarrai N, Ghorbel S, Jlidi S, and Chaouachi B
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Retrospective Studies, Pancreatic Pseudocyst diagnosis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst therapy
- Abstract
Introduction: Pancreatic pseudocyst is an uncommon disorder in children and the majority of reported cases are secondary to trauma., Aim: Treatment options range from medical management to different forms of drainage procedure. The aim of this study was to discuss therapeutic strategies., Observations: The authors report herein pancreatic pseudocyst in four children aged 7, 9, 12, and 13 years with non-resolving pancreatic pseudocyst over a 2-year period from January 2006 to July 2008. The etiology of pancreatic pseudocyst was abdominal trauma in two cases and acute pancreatitis in two cases. Ultrasound and computed tomography scans confirmed the diagnosis. Two patients had endoscopic drainage. There were no procedure-related complications, nor was there a recurrence of the cyst. In one case, the pancreatic pseudocyst resolved spontaneously., Conclusion: This report suggests that children with non-spontaneously resolving pancreatic pseudocyst can be treated successfully and safely with endoscopic drainage. Surgical treatment remains an important alternative in the therapeutic armamentarium of this affection., (Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2011
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
36. Management of perineal ectopic testes.
- Author
-
Nouira F, Ben Ahmed Y, Jlidi S, Sarrai N, Chariag A, Ghorbel S, Khemakhem R, and Chaouachi B
- Subjects
- Child, Preschool, Hernia, Inguinal complications, Humans, Infant, Male, Testis abnormalities, Testis surgery
- Abstract
Background: Perineal ectopic testis (PET) is a rare congenital anomaly in which the testis is abnormally situated between the penoscrotal raphe and the genitofemoral fold., Aim: we report six patients treated for PET. The epidemiological, clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this rare entity are discussed in light of data of the literature., Results: Between 2000 and 2009, six patients (0, 2%) treated for PET were diagnosed among 2156 patients operated upon for undescended testes in unity of paediatric surgery in Tunis children's hospital. The mean age was 21+/- 25 months. The abnormality was associated with an inguinal hernia in two cases. The diagnosis was based on the presence of an empty scrotum or perineal swelling. In all, orchidopexy in a dartos pouch was easily performed through an inguinal skin crease incision.The length of the testicular vessels and vas deferens was adequate with a favourable course in every case. Although the complications of undescended testes are the same as for PET, the timing of surgery should be different., Conclusion: It is generally accepted that children must not be below 6 months of age for surgical correction of undescended testes, but there is no need to delay surgery in PET, which can easily be diagnosed by physical examination in the neonatal period. Surgery is indicated even if there is no hernia present. The functional prognosis, always difficult to define, appears to be identical to that of other sites.
- Published
- 2011
Catalog
Discovery Service for Jio Institute Digital Library
For full access to our library's resources, please sign in.