Publications by authors named "E Attal"
Abstract: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease of multifactorial etiology in which genetic factors and cytokines seem to play an important role. The aim of this study was to investigate potential associations of cytokines single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and MG in Algerian patients. We performed a case-control study that included 27 patients and 74 healthy subjects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To report postoperative morbidity after low anterior resection (LAR) and coloanal anastomosis (CAA) for rectal cancer and identify possible risk factors of complications.
Background: Coloanal anastomosis after total mesorectal excision (TME) is associated with significant morbidity. Precise data on the specific morbidity and the risk factors are lacking.
Aim: Restorative proctocolectomy performed before the advent of laparoscopy had evolved to frequently omit a diverting stoma. Our aim was to assess the impact of a diverting stoma on postoperative outcomes following laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy.
Method: Data on all patients undergoing a laparoscopic restorative proctocolectomy at our institution were prospectively collated in a database.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess functional results after Orr-Loygue transabdominal rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse.
Methods: Thirty-one consecutive patients operated on for complete rectal prolapse between 1995 and 1998 were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with regard to anal incontinence, constipation, evacuation difficulties, and overall satisfaction with a standardized questionnaire. Anal continence assessment was based on a clinical scoring system.