Publications by authors named "S Hachicha"
Introduction: hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, primarily affects the liver and lungs, with splenic involvement being exceedingly rare, occurring in only 0.5 % of cases. This case report highlights a 17-year-old male presenting with a complicated hydatid cyst in the lung, along with an incidental splenic cyst, emphasizing the importance of single-stage surgery in treating multi-organ hydatid disease.
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- - Placenta accreta is a serious and uncommon condition where the placenta attaches too deeply to the uterine wall, leading to potential complications for mothers and babies; this study analyzed its features and treatment outcomes based on 46 patients over a 4-year period at a hospital in Sousse.
- - The average patient was 35 years old, with all having a history of uterine scarring; all deliveries were by cesarean section, and 40 patients underwent hysterectomy as the primary treatment approach.
- - Despite 16 patients experiencing complications, there were no maternal deaths reported, highlighting the significant risks associated with placenta accreta for both mothers and newborns.
[Burns and Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation and Prognosis].
Ann Burns Fire Disasters
March 2024
Burns in diabetics are quite frequent and serious in relation to diabetic neuropathy, which is common in this population, delaying healing and predisposing to the risk of infection. The objective of this study was to describe the characteristics of burns in diabetics hospitalized at the CTB of Tunis over 18 months. During the study period, 891 patients were hospitalized, including 43 diabetics (5%).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Bronchogenic cysts (BC) are congenital lesions, it results from an abnormal budding of the tracheobronchial tree. Malignant transformation is very rare. We report a case of adenocarcinoma arising in a BC of the posterior mediastinum detected after surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite advances in diabetes care, impaired diabetic wound healing remains a significant clinical problem. The present study was aimed at developing a novel cream based on extract and investigating its wound healing effect on full-thickness wounds in diabetic rats. The topical formulated oil-in-water emulsion-based cream contains aqueous extract in an amount of about 1% to 5% as an active agent.
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