Publications by authors named "Mouftah Babty"

Article Synopsis
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition causing abnormal tissue growth around major blood vessels in the abdomen, often affecting nearby structures like the ureters, with most cases being idiopathic.
  • Recent advancements in understanding RPF focus on its causes, diagnosis through biomarkers and imaging, and various treatment methods, including corticosteroids and surgery.
  • A comprehensive management approach that combines both medical and surgical options is essential for achieving the best outcomes for patients with RPF.
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We report a case of spontaneous bladder rupture due to bladder carcinoma. A 62-year-old man presented to the emergency department with acute urine retention; two days later, the patient presented with abdominal distension and a large intraperitoneal effusion on CT scan, as well as a breccia in the bladder. Exploratory laparotomy confirmed a definitive diagnosis: bladder rupture due to bladder carcinoma.

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Penile tissue death caused by impaired blood flow and nerve damage is a severe but uncommon complication of diabetes mellitus known as diabetic penile necrosis. Diabetes related vascular and neurological issues result in reduced sensation and limited blood supply to the penis leading to this condition. The consequences on sexual function and quality of life are catastrophic though it's rare, hence early identification, treatment intervention cannot be over emphasized since they help prevent further deterioration including infections that arise from complications occasioned by delayed management.

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Spontaneous renal subcapsular effusion is a rare condition, diagnosis is suspected on ultrasound and confirmed by a computed tomography (CT) scan. Treatment options include mainly percutaneous drainage and surgery. Authors report the case of a young female patient treated at our department of Urology B, university hospital center Ibn Sina, Rabat, MOROCCO.

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Introduction: Chylous ascites is a rare but morbid condition following removal of residual mass in non-seminomatous germ cell tumours following chemotherapy.

Case Presentation: We hereby present the case of a 20-year-old man who had undergone RPLND with complete surgical excision. A lesion of the Cisterna chyli complicated the operation.

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Rarely occurring at birth, crossed renal ectopia is an abnormality in which both kidneys occupy the same side of the body while one ureter - its length based on kidney location - traverses across midline to graft into opposite-side bladder. McDonald and McClellan classified renal ectopia into 4 types. Solitary crossed renal ectopia (SCRE) is an extremely uncommon abnormality of the urinary system.

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Congenital anterior urethral diverticulum is a rare entity that can occur at any age but exceptionally in adults. Its diagnosis is suspected clinically by obstructive symptoms of the lower urinary tract most often associated with a penoscrotal ball. Its management consists of a diverticulectomy associated or not with a urethroplasty depending on the size of the diverticulum.

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Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) significantly impairs women's quality of life. The literature reports that nearly one in five women will require surgery in their lifetime, and nearly 40.6% involve anterior wall repair, specifically cystocele.

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