Publications by authors named "N Toumi"
Article Synopsis
- A 60-year-old patient was found to have pericardial agenesis during heart surgery, but the condition was not addressed at that time.
- After surgery, the patient suffered from recurring right pulmonary edema when positioned semi-upright.
- A second surgery to reconstruct the pericardium was performed 48 hours later, and the patient recovered well afterward.*
Objective: Surgery is the mainstay of hepatic cystic echinococcosis (HCE). The conservative surgery of HCE carries a non-negligible risk of recurrence and significant morbidity, dominated by Deep Surgical Site Infections (DSSI). To address these issues, we have improved and standardized this technique, which could reduce complications and achieve better postoperative outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImaging plays an essential role in the management of hepatic hydatid cysts (HCE). The objective of our study was to determine the correlation between pre-operative ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and intra-operative ultrasound (IOUS) in studying the characteristics and complications of HCE. This was a prospective, descriptive, and analytical study conducted in the General Surgery Department of Habib Bourguiba Hospital in Sfax.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Peritoneal cystic echinococcosis happens usually after traumatic rupture or after surgical treatment. Primary peritoneal cystic echinococcosis is a very rare case that constitutes a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
Case Report: A 30-year-old Tunisian man was admitted for hypogastric pain since 4 months.
Background: Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare malignancy presenting only 1% of all breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze clinical and pathological prognostic factors of MBC.
Methods: This is a retrospective study including 32 men diagnosed and treated for a primary breast cancer at the department of medical oncology in Sfax between 2005 and 2020.