Publications by authors named "Helmi Zebda"
Introduction: Coeliac disease is a long-term autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the small intestine. It is due to an adverse reaction to gluten. The treatment is based on a strict gluten-free diet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Laparoscopic appendectomy is the gold standard surgical procedure currently performed for acute appendicitis. The conversion rate is one of the main factors used to measure laparoscopic competence, being important to avoid wasting time in a laparoscopic procedure and proceed directly to open surgery.
Aims: To identify the main preoperative parameters associated with a higher risk of conversion in order to determine the surgical method indicated for each patient.