Publications by authors named "Ouanes Yassine"

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  • Penile fractures, caused by trauma to the erect penis, require quick surgical treatment to prevent long-term issues like erectile dysfunction.
  • A study on 87 patients revealed that 51% experienced erectile dysfunction post-surgery, with factors like smoking, surgical method, and delay in treatment increasing risks.
  • The study highlights the need for immediate care after a penile fracture and stresses the importance of sexual education to reduce such injuries, particularly among younger individuals.
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Background: Synchronous abscesses of the prostate and seminal vesicles represent a rare but clinically significant form of purulent retention. They pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and are associated with considerable morbidity and a high risk of sepsis.

Case Presentation: We present the case of a 60-year-old Caucasian man with a history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, who had a voluminous prostatic abscess associated with a right seminal vesicle abscess due to compression of the right ejaculatory duct, and who presented to our department with sepsis.

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Objective: To scrutinize the progression of clinical reasoning and theoretical knowledge by comparing the impact of Clinical Reasoning-Based Learning (CRBL) sessions with interactive lectures (IL).

Methods: In this experimental study conducted from November 15, 2021, to May 7, 2022, we focused on second-year students in the second cycle of medical studies. Four specific urologic emergency scenarios (nephritic colic, macroscopic hematuria, acute scrotal pain, and urinary incontinence in men) were selected for interactive teaching sessions.

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Adenocarcinoma of the prostate affects up to 70 % of men over 80 and is the second leading cause of cancer related death in men. We reported an unusual case of a giant prostatic adenocarcinoma compressing bilaterally the 2 external and internal iliac veins that was revealed by a bilateral edema of the lower limbs after histological confirmation the patient was treated by radiotherapy and hormone therapy with a clinical amelioration.

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  • The modified 5-item frailty index (mFI-5) is a new tool that evaluates the risk of complications after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery, particularly in determining which patients are at higher risk based on their frailty status.
  • A study analyzing 320 PCNL patients identified differing levels of frailty, showing that severely frail patients were older and had more health issues, leading to a higher likelihood of post-operative complications like sepsis, blood loss, and longer hospital stays.
  • The findings suggest that the mFI-5 can effectively help healthcare providers identify high-risk patients pre-surgery, improving patient management and outcomes.
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  • Mucinous tubular and spindle cell carcinoma is a rare type of kidney tumor identified as distinct in the 2004 WHO classification, with ongoing studies refining its characteristics.
  • A case involved a 52-year-old African male whose tumor was discovered during surgery for severe kidney trauma.
  • The tumor shows varying grades of histology, and features like sarcomatoid differentiation can lead to a more aggressive form of the disease.
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  • Para-testicular liposarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises from the fatty tissue around the spermatic cord, affecting the testicle and epididymis.
  • A case study details a 58-year-old African man who had a sizable tumor on his right spermatic cord.
  • Surgical treatment involved a right orchidectomy and extensive tumor removal, and analysis of the specimen confirmed it as paratesticular liposarcoma.
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Introduction: The main problem after Radical Nephroureterectomy (RNU) for localized non-metastatic upper urinary tract urothelial cancer (NM-UUT-UC) is bladder recurrence.

Aim: To identify factors of bladder recurrence of localized NM-UUT-UC after radical treatment.

Methods: It is an analytical and observational study that was conducted in the department of urology of La Rabta Hospital in Tunis.

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Fibrous pseudo tumor of the tunica vaginalis is a rare lesion affecting men representing a challenge in its diagnosis and treatment. We reported the case of a 17 year old male patient who presented for a right scrotal mass. Surgical resection of the mass was performed and the histological diagnosis was a fibrous pseudo tumor of the tunica vaginalis.

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Ocular abscess following transurethral resection of the prostate is an rare complication. We report the case of a male who developed an ocular abscess with purulent melting of the eye after undergoing TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The patient successfully underwent the TURP procedure.

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A 78-year-old woman presented with tachypnea, abdominal distension, bilateral lower limb edema, and hematuria. A contrast-enhanced CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis was performed, which revealed a significant left-sided hydronephrosis upstream of an upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UUT-UC). The patient underwent a left open nephroureterectomy, and approximately 10 L of fluid were evacuated.

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  • Post-traumatic rupture of the posterior urethra can severely affect young patients' urinary and erectile functions, making its management a topic of debate between early endoscopic realignment and other methods like suprapubic catheterization.
  • A study reviewed 26 patients who underwent early endoscopic realignment for complete posterior urethral rupture from 2010 to 2020, focusing on preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative outcomes.
  • The results showed that while some patients developed urethral stricture, the majority had successful micturition without significant complications, indicating that early endoscopic realignment can be an effective treatment option.
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  • The study assessed the effectiveness of five scoring systems (qSOFA, MEWS, NEWS, SIRS, GREMP) in predicting ICU admissions for patients with emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN).
  • Conducted over a 14-year period, the research involved 70 patients and found significant associations between ICU admissions and various clinical factors, such as respiration rate, blood pressure, and confusion.
  • Among the scoring systems, the NEWS score demonstrated the highest predictive capability for ICU admission, indicating its potential usefulness in quickly identifying at-risk EPN patients.
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Unlabelled: The prognostic significance of the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in nonmetastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is controversial, although it has been established as a prognostic factor in several cancers.

Objective: The objective of our study was to evaluate the prognostic significance of the PLR in patients with nonmetastatic RCC.

Patients And Methods: The authors performed a retrospective analysis of patients with nonmetastatic RCC who were operated between 2004 and 2020.

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A 23-year-old boy was referred to Urology because of a nail self insertion on the scrotum. Examination revealed a visible big nail within the scrotum, lateralized to the right at 1 cm from the median raphe. Scrotal exploration and debridement of non-viable tissue was performed, and no testicular or surrounding structure injury was found.

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Background: Angiomyoma is a rare benign tumor that can occur in any organ with smooth muscles. No one has already described an angiomyoma of the ureter.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 44 year old woman who presented with intermittent hematuria and left flank pain.

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Emphysematous prostatitis is characterized by their rarity and its severity. It often occurs in older diabetics. This study reports a new case of an isolated emphysematous prostatitis in a 66-year-old patient which presented with mental confusion and severe sepsis.

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Introduction: The management of post-traumatic rupture of the posterior urethra remains controversial, leaving the choice between early endoscopic realignment (EER) or suprapubic catheterization with deferred urethroplasty. The objective is to compare the results of endoscopic realignment and those of urethroplasty in terms of voiding.

Patients And Methods: We underwent a retrospective study collating all patients managed for post-traumatic complete urethral rupture between 2010 and 2020.

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Non-urothelial bladder cancers are rare. We report the case of a 72-year-old who consulted for terminal hematuria evolving for three months. Computed Tomography scan showed a tumor of the anterior wall of the bladder.

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  • Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor associated with pregnancy that can cause severe complications, including life-threatening hypertension due to excessive catecholamines.
  • A 37-year-old woman was diagnosed with this condition at 20 weeks of pregnancy and successfully underwent surgery at 23 weeks, with careful management from a medical team.
  • Early diagnosis and a coordinated approach are essential for pregnant women with severe hypertension to prevent negative outcomes during delivery.
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Urinary tract endometriosis (UTE) is a very rare but serious form of infiltrating endometriosis because of the risk of urinary tract obstruction and loss of renal function. We report the case of A 42-year-old female patient admitted for intense right back pain with lower urinary tract disorders. An abdomino-pelvic ultrasound was done showing right uretero-hydronephrosis.

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Sarcomas are uncommon and extremely aggressive malignancies. Sarcomas of the bladder are exceedingly rare. We report the case of 67-year-old female patient having had 20 years ago a total hysterectomy with bilateral adnexectomy followed by adjuvant external radiotherapy to an undifferentiated uterine sarcoma, was presented with hematuria.

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  • A pyosalpinx is inflammation of the fallopian tube filled with pus, usually due to untreated pelvic inflammatory disease.
  • The case involved a 54-year-old African woman with high fever and severe flank pain, where imaging revealed complications leading to obstructed kidney function due to a mass effect from the pyosalpinx.
  • Effective treatment required both drainage procedures and antibiotics to manage the obstructive kidney issue related to the pyosalpinx.
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Considering the proximity of the lower urinary tract to gynecologic organs, several iatrogenic injuries of the bladder or ureters can occur. We report the case of 25 year old woman who suffered from bilateral ureteral injury causing renal failure following a laparoscopic detorsion of the left ovarian cyst.Double J stents were placed for 2 months with a favorable post operative course.

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Having a kidney disease is a major risk factor of renal injury during blunt traumas. We present a case of abdominal blunt trauma due to motor-vehicle accident in a 48 year old male patient. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a high-volume retroperitoneal hematoma with rupture in the isthmus of the horseshoe kidney with active contrast-enhanced extravasation.

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