Publications by authors named "A Jmaa"

Introduction: Treatment of complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease remains a challenge especially after the failure of Infliximab.

Aim: Update on the different therapeutic alternatives for anal fistula in Crohn's disease after failure of Infliximab.

Methods: A research in the medical literature on PubMed and Google Scholar was carried out.

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Aim: We aimed in this study to evaluate the impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on patients' professional life and to determine predictors of severe work productivity loss (WPL).

Materials & Methods: A cross sectional study including patients with a confirmed diagnosis of IBD. Work productivity was evaluated with the work productivity and activity impairment score.

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Introduction: Recurrent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in patients with cirrhosis is associated with poor prognosis.

Aim: To assess the prevalence and the risk factors for recurrence and to evaluate its impact on the prognosis.

Materials & Methods: We conducted a retrospective study including patients with cirrhosis having a first episode of SBP.

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Article Synopsis
  • * The management of VIPomas is complex and lacking clear guidelines, posing challenges for healthcare providers.
  • * A unique case study illustrates the recurrence of a primary hepatic VIPoma in a woman 22 years post-surgery, successfully treated with transarterial chemoembolization, emphasizing the need for long-term patient monitoring for potential recurrence.
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