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Acute small bowel obstruction due to retrocecal hernia: A surgical case report Open

Oumayma Fatnassi, Mohamed Maatouk, Aymen Mabrouk, Mabrouk Bahloul, Mounir Ben Moussa · 2025

Small bowel obstruction due to internal hernias is a well-known clinical challenge for surgeons. Among these, pericaecal hernias are particularly rare. Prompt diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are crucial to prevent complications …

Comprehensive bibliometric and visualized analysis of research on incisional hernia and component separation from 1996 to 2023 Open

Mohamed Maatouk, Imane Maatouk, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Ons Hmandi, Mariem Nouira , et al. · 2025

Although CST research on incisional hernia repair has witnessed notable growth, publications in plastic surgery journals have declined. We encourage these journals to highlight the critical role of plastic surgery and the importance of col…

Complete common mesentery revealed by a cecal bascule: Two case reports Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Wajdi Missaoui, Wassim Elguedr, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Mohamed Maatouk , et al. · 2025

Complete common mesentery is a rare anomaly that can lead to serious complications, including cecal volvulus. Diagnosing this condition via abdominal CT scan can be challenging due to the modified radiological anatomy. Surgeons and radiolo…

Sigmoid volvulus revealing large bowel cancer: A case report with a literature review Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Wassim Romdhan, Mossaab Ghannouchi, Sabri Aouadi, Mohamed Maatouk , et al. · 2025

Sigmoid volvulus is the most common type of colon volvulus. It is crucial for surgeons and radiologists to be aware of its potential association with underlying colon cancer. This awareness allows for adjustments in surgical technique, ult…

Small bowel volvulus following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A case report and literature review Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Wajdi Missaoui, Wassim Elguedr, Sabri Aouadi, Mohamed Maatouk , et al. · 2025

Spontaneous transomental hernia: a case report of a rare internal hernia with a challenging diagnosis Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Mossaab Ghannouchi, Achref Sarraj, Sabri Aouadi, Mohamed Maatouk , et al. · 2024

Introduction and Importance: Transomental hernia (TOH) is an extremely rare clinical condition that represents 1–4% of all internal hernias. Spontaneous TOH occurs in patients with no history of surgery or previous abdominal trauma. It hap…

Umbilical metastasis and colon cancer: A review on clinical features, current management and survival analysis Open

Mohamed Maatouk, Aymen Mabtouk, Marwen Selmi, Mohamed Ben Khlifa, Atef Chamekh , et al. · 2024

Umbilical metastasis, also known as Sister Mary Joseph's nodule, is a rare clinical manifestation of colon cancer. It usually represents late stage with advanced disease. Herein, we report a case of colon cancer presenting with Mary Joseph…

Transvaginal evisceration after vaginal surgery: a case report Open

Sohaib Messaoudi, Bochra Rezgui, Mohamed Maatouk, Marwen Selmi, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir · 2024

We present a case of 72-year-old patient, who underwent a 10 years ago a total vaginal hysterectomy, was admitted for transvaginal bowel evisceration. This affection is an exceptional complication of pelvic surgery. There is no gold standa…

Breastfeeding Practice in Tunisia: Combined Results of Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (2000-2018) Open

Mariem Nouira, Nesrine Souayeh, Mohamed Maatouk, Hajer Nouira, Anis Hasnaoui , et al. · 2024

Introduction. Breastfeeding practices fall short of optimal levels globally, despite its known health benefits and World Health Organization endorsements. We aimed through this study to firstly estimate the global prevalence of principal i…

Acute cholecystitis in pregnant women: A therapeutic challenge in a developing country center Open

Mohamed Farès Mahjoubi, Anis Ben Dhaou, Mohamed Maatouk, Nada Essid, Bochra Rezgui , et al. · 2023

Delay in the diagnosis of acute cholecystitis during pregnancy can lead to serious complications. Management is based on antibiotic therapy and cholecystectomy. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy appears to be less morbid than open cholecystecto…

Assessing pooled prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice and addressing principal barriers to its practice in North African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Mariem Nouira, Nesrine Souayeh, S. Arfa, Mohamed Maatouk, Anis Hasnaoui , et al. · 2023

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is a public health priority globally. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the global prevalence of EBF during the first six months of life remains low particularly in low- and middle…

Prevalence of health care associated infections and antibiotic use among adult patients: Results of a cross-sectional survey at a tertiary university hospital in Tunisia Open

Mariem Nouira, Mohamed Maatouk, Sarra Ben Youssef, Samir Ennigrou · 2023

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a major public health problem concern with a high attributable morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HAIs among adult patients at the Charles N…

Ruptured mature ovarian teratoma: A case report Open

Ines Mazhoud, Wissal Skhiri, C. Hafsa, Dhekra Toumi, Mohamed Maatouk , et al. · 2022

Gastrointestinal stromal tumor of the ampulla of Vater: A case report and literature review Open

Wissal Skhiri, Jamel Saad, Ines Mazhoud, Mohamed Maatouk, Asma Chaouch , et al. · 2022

Acute pancreatitis secondary to spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma: A case report and a review of the literature Open

Wissal Skhiri, Marwa Moussaoui, Jamel Saad, Mohamed Maatouk, Asma Chaouch , et al. · 2022

Monitoring of patients on oral anticoagulants helps prevent the occurrence of IDH and avoid its complications, which can be fatal.

Extra‐gonadal mature teratoma: A case report of retroperitoneal location with a literature review Open

Mohamed Farès Mahjoubi, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Mohamed Maatouk, Sohaib Messaoudi, Bochra Rezgui , et al. · 2022

Extra‐gonadal mature teratoma is a benign tumor occurring rarely in adults. The retroperitoneal localization constitutes less than 4%. Treatment consists of surgical resection. Histological examination is essential for definitive diagnosis…

Obturator hernia: A case report of intestinal obstruction with challenging diagnosis and non-standardized treatment Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Mohamed Maatouk, Mossaab Ghannouchi, Seif Hammouda, Karim Nacef , et al. · 2022

The diagnosis of OH should be suspected every time there is an intestinal obstruction of unknown origin in emaciated elderly women. Open or laparoscopic sutured repair surgery and placement of mesh remain the most common method of repair.

Small bowel volvulus as a rare manifestation of a primary peritoneal hydatid cyst Open

Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Mossaab Ghannouchi, Mohamed Maatouk, Karim Nacef, Aymen Saïdi , et al. · 2022

Primary Echinococcosis of ilio-psoas muscle Open

Atef Chamakh, Sohaib Messaoudi, Farouk Taamallah, Mohamed Maatouk, Marwen Selmi , et al. · 2022

An Unusual Localization of Hydatidosis: Gallbladder Hydatid Cyst Open

Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Sohaib Massoudi, Marwen Selmi, Mohamed Maatouk, Mohamed Tahar Bouzidi , et al. · 2022

Primary Echinococcus Hydatid Cyst of the Uterus: An Unusual Location Open

Farouk Ennaceur, Dhekra Toumi, Farouk Jaouad, Aymen Mabrouk, Ahmed Hajji , et al. · 2021

Hydatidosis is a widespread anthropozoonosis. It can affect almost any part of the body, but it occurs most commonly in the liver (75%) and the lungs (15%). Its occurrence in female genital tract, especially the uterus, is very rare. Diagn…

Surgical site infection in mesh repair for ventral hernia in contaminated field: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open

Mohamed Maatouk, Yacine Ben Safta, Aymen Mabrouk, Ghassen Hamdi Kbir, Anis Ben Dhaou , et al. · 2021

The use of mesh repair in the management of complicated VHR compared to suture repair is not associated with an increased incidence of SSI even in potentially contaminated fields.

Mortality and Morbidity in Peptic Ulcer Perforation: A Comparison between Radical Open Repair vs Conservative Laparoscopic Repair Open

Yacine Ben Safta, Nesrine Tounsi, Mohamed Maatouk, Aymen Mabrouk, Anis Ben Dhaou , et al. · 2020

Introduction: Currently, in the era of robotic surgery and advancement of laparoscopic technology, the place of open surgery has been reduced.However, the use of laparoscopic surgery for peptic ulcer disease is not yet a consensus.Material…

Liver Hydatid Cyst Complicated by Biliary and Colonic Fistula Diagnosed after Intra-Operative Cholangiography Open

Karim Nacef, Mohamed Ali Chaouch, Mohamed Ben Khalifa, Asma Chaouch, Mossab Ghannouchi , et al. · 2017

Background: Hydatid disease is a worldwide zoonosis and is localized in the liver in most cases. Biliary rupture and infection are the most common complications of hydatid liver. Simultaneous biliary and colonic fistula is uncommon. Clinic…

Conservative approach to the acute management of a large mesenteric cyst Open

Billy Ching Leung, Ruth Sankey, Matteo Fronza, Mohamed Maatouk · 2017

Mesenteric cysts are rare, benign gastrointestinal cystic lesions, which are often non-troublesome and present as an incidental radiological finding. However, surgery is often performed in the acute setting to remove lesions that are sympt…

Ingested cylindrical batteries in an incarcerated male: a caustic tale! Open

Louise Dunphy, Mohamed Maatouk, Mazhar Raja, Richard O’Hara · 2015

A 37-year-old incarcerated man presented to the accident and emergency department following the deliberate ingestion of eight cylindrical batteries. He also admitted to inserting a razor blade wrapped in cling-film into his rectum; in addi…

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