Altered expression of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, and soluble receptors in patients with colorectal cancer, and correlation with treatment outcome.

Insofar as they play an important role in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC), this study analyzes the serum profile of cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, and soluble receptors in patients with CRC and cancer-free controls as possible CRC signatures. Serum levels of 65 analytes were measured in patients with CRC and age- and sex-matched cancer-free controls using the ProcartaPlex Human Immune Monitoring 65-Plex Panel. Of the 65 tested analytes, 8 cytokines (CSF-3, IFN-γ, IL-12p70, IL-18, IL-20, MIF, TNF-α and TSLP), 8 chemokines (fractalkine, MIP-1β, BLC, Eotaxin-1, Eotaxin-2, IP-10, MIP-1a, MIP-3a), 2 growth factors (FGF-2, MMP-1), and 4 soluble receptors (APRIL, CD30, TNFRII, and TWEAK), were differentially expressed in CRC.

Prophylactic occlusion balloons of both internal iliac arteries in caesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum disorder reduces blood loss: A retrospective comparative study.

Background: The placenta accreta spectrum is a complex disorder characterized by abnormal invasion of the placenta into the uterine wall, posing a significant risk of life-threatening haemorrhage for patients. Its incidence is on the rise, largely attributed to the increasing rates of caesarean sections. Management of this spectrum involves a multidisciplinary approach, although standardized protocols are not yet established.

Tourniquet on the low segment of the uterus reduces blood loss in postpartum hemorrhage during hysterectomy for placenta accreta: Old but gold.

Objectives: To investigate the feasibility, safety, and efficiency after application of a cervical tourniquet during caesarian hysterectomy owing to placenta accreta.

Study Design: It was a monocentric prospective observational study for 3 years. Patients were allocated into two group: Group Tourniquet: (TG) in which a cervical tourniquet was systematically applied during hysterectomy, control group (CG) when the caesarian hysterectomy was performed without.

Abdominal pseudohernia as an exceptional complication of herpes-zoster.

Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by the reactivation of the Varicella-Zoster virus, is typically characterized by sensory complications. However, motor complications, such as abdominal pseudohernia, are rare and exceptional. This report presents a case of post-herpes zoster pseudo-hernia in a previously healthy 54-year-old man.

A uterine fibroid presenting as an incarcerated epigastric hernia: a case report and review of the literature.

Background: Uterine fibroids incarcerated in abdominal wall hernias during pregnancy are rare, with only six cases reported in umbilical hernias. This case report presents the first reported case of an incarcerated uterine fibroid in an epigastric hernia.

Case Presentation: A 31-year-old primigravid Caucasian woman at 28 weeks gestational age presented with sudden onset abdominal pain and vomiting.

Caecal volvulus in an adult with an incomplete common mesentery: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: A common mesentery is defined by the persistence of an embryonic anatomical arrangement secondary to an anomaly of rotation of the primary umbilical loop. Caecal volvulus is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, which account for 1 to 1.5 % of all intestinal obstructions.

Spontaneous rupture of a left omental artery aneurysm treated by transcatheter arterial embolization: A case report.

Background: Omental artery aneurysms are extremely rare. Their rupture is related to high mortality and often treated by open surgery. We describe a case of a spontaneous rupture of a left omental artery aneurysm (OAA) that was successfully treated by transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE).

Intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma in adults: A case series of 32 patients and literature review.

Introduction: Cystic lymphangioma (CL) is a benign tumor originating from the lymph vessels. Lymphangiomas in the abdominal cavity are extremely rare, particularly in adults.This article was designed to study the epidemiological, diagnostic difficulties, and therapeutic principles of intra-abdominal cystic lymphangioma (ACL) in adults.

Prognostic value of highly-sensitive troponin in preeclampsia.

Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication leading to significant morbidity and mortality. High-sensitivity troponin (hs-cTnI ) is one of the most sensitive cardiac biomarkers, but its variation in preeclampsia remains poorly studied.

Aim: To assess the prognostic value of hyper-sensitive troponin in preeclampsia.

Acute cholangitis due to haemobilia complicating percutaneous cholecystostomy: First literature case report.

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for acute cholecystitis. Cholecystostomy is a good option in patients with significant comorbidities. We report a case of a patient having had a percutaneous cholecystostomy for acute cholecystitis complicated with haemobilia and acute cholangitis.

Risk stratifying patients with non-varicosic upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage using the Glasgow-Blatchford score: A case series of 91 patients.

Introduction: Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NVUGIH) often leads to systematic hospitalization and emergency endoscopy. However, in most cases, it does not constitute an immediate life threat. This study aimed to evaluate the Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) in predicting the need for transfusions, and/or endoscopic or surgical treatments.

Surgical treatment for bleeding ileal varices: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Bleeding from ileal varices is a rare and a life-threatening situation. Its management is difficult and includes endoscopic, surgical and interventional radiology treatment. Here we report a successful emergency surgery for bleeding ileal varices in a patient with cirrhosis due to autoimmune hepatitis.

Tuberculous severe acute colitis. A case report.

Introduction: and importance: Intestinal tuberculosis represents 2% of the ten million cases of tuberculosis reported in 2018. Herein, we report a case of tuberculous severe acute colitis. It is a rare and life-threatening condition.

Enterosalpingeal fistula complicating Crohn's disease: Report of two cases and review of the literature.

Introduction And Importance: Reports of enterosalpingeal fistulae complicating Crohn's disease are scarce. They involve the last ileal loop and lead to a progressive destruction of the salpinx. Usually, no genital symptoms are found.

Intraperitoneal migrating mesh plug wrongfully taken for right colon cancer: A case report.

Background: The use of mesh has become nowadays a standard for hernia repairs. It allows a tension-free hernioplasty and has shown that it is an effective way to prevent recurrences. But complications have been described.

Acute pancreatitis as an uncommon complication of hydatid cyst of the liver: A case report and systematic literature review.

Hydatid disease is a major health problem worldwide. The liver is the most frequent location of hydatid disease. Acute pancreatitis secondary to liver hydatid cyst ruptured in the biliary tract is scarce and fewly described in literature.

The Consumption of Red and Processed Meat and The Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Case-Control Study among the Tunisian Population.

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is at present the third most common malignancy in the world. With changes in lifestyle its incidence and mortality have increased during last decades.

Aim: To explore the association between red meat, processed meat and risk of colorectal cancer.

Management of an uncommon T-Cell lymphoma revealed by an anastomotic dehiscence in Crohn's disease: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: T-cell lymphoma degeneration in pancolic crohn's disease is scarce. It is mostly related to long-standing inflammatory bowel disease in patients under immunosuppressants. We reviewed the clinical, endoscopic, radiological and histologic data of the patient as well as the literature dealing with T-cell lymphoma arising from pancolic crohn's disease.

Management of a primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst ruptured in the abdominal wall: A case report.

Introduction: Hydatid disease is a global zoonosis. Any organ of the human body can be involved. Single or multiple locations are reported.

Dietary habits associated with internal hemorrhoidal disease: a case-control study.

Background: Pathophysiology of the internal hemorrhoidal disease is poorly understood but seems to be multifactorial. Some types of food and lifestyle have been assumed to increase the risk of internal hemorrhoidal disease.  Aims: To identify alimentary habits that are associated with internal hemorrhoidal disease.