Publications by authors named "Sawsen Chakroun"
Article Synopsis
- Corrosive substance ingestion in children poses serious long-term health risks, particularly esophageal stricture, which can be managed through pneumatic dilation or esophageal replacement.
- A study from January 2005 to December 2020 evaluated the effectiveness of pneumatic balloon dilation in treating pediatric patients with caustic esophageal stenosis, finding a successful dilation rate of 80.4%.
- The severity of the stricture and the number of dilation sessions were significant risk factors for failure, suggesting that surgeons should consider early surgical intervention to improve outcomes.
Introduction: Canceling pediatric elective surgery leads to multiple disturbances regarding the inefficient operating room (OR) management, the financial repercussions, and the psychological impact on the patient and his family. This study aims to identify the reasons for cancellations among the pediatric population in our setting and suggest some convenient solutions.
Methods: We carried out a prospective and descriptive study over 12 months in the pediatric surgery department of Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital.
Article Synopsis
- Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose, especially after high-energy blunt trauma.
- A case study describes a 36-year-old woman who suffered TAWH following a high-speed car accident, revealing a rupture in her abdominal wall but no internal organ damage.
- The diagnosis was confirmed with a CT scan, and while conservative treatment was effective, surgery is ultimately necessary to repair the hernia and prevent future complications.