Publications by authors named "El Yamani Fouda"
Background: Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a sphincter-saving procedure used for treatment of complex anal fistula. The current study aimed to assess the outcome of local injection of bone marrow mononuclear cells (BM-MNCs) in conjunction with LIFT as compared to LIFT alone in regards to healing rate, time to healing, and ultimate success rate.
Methods: This was a prospective randomized trial on patients with trans-sphincteric anal fistula.
Background: Rectal prolapse is a distressing and socially disabling condition. controversy exists regarding the preferred surgical technique for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse.
Objective: We compared Delorme operation alone or with postanal repair and levatroplasty in treating complete rectal prolapse.
Background: Lateral internal sphincterotomy has been proven highly effective in curing anal fissure but with a high incidence of postoperative incontinence.
Objective: We compared conventional lateral internal sphincterotomy, V-Y advancement flap, and combined tailored lateral internal sphincterotomy with V-Y advancement flap in treating anal fissure.
Patients: Consecutive patients treated for anal fissure at our colorectal unit were evaluated for inclusion.
Background: This study was conducted to elucidate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with a perforated duodenal ulcer and to determine whether eradication of H. pylori prevent ulcer recurrence following simple repair of the perforation.
Patients And Method: Eighty-three patients with perforated duodenal ulcer (68 males); mean age was 47.