Biomedical subjects

S Mnif

Publications and source records attributed to S Mnif.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2001

[Percutaneous mitral commissurotomy. 5-year results].

Long-term results of percutaneous mitral commissurotomy were evaluated in 410 patients with mean age of 31 years (18 to 68 years). 48% of patients had mean thickened leaflets, 35% had calcified valves and 17% had flexible leaflets and subvalvular apparatus. Procedure was performed with a double balloon in 57% and with Inoue's balloon in 43% patients. A good immediate results was obtained in 77% of patients. A good result was defined as a mitral valve area > or = 1.5 cm2 without mitral regurgitation. Clinical follow-up concern 378 patients. The actuarial 5 years rate were 84% in our serie, without surgery or new percutaneous mitral commissurotomy and good functional results (NYHA class I or II) were 71%. Valvular anatomy, immediate results (mitral valve area), history of mitral commissurotomy, old patients, atrial fibrillation can influence strongly the results.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2000

[Acute dissection of the ascending aorta complicating aortic coarctation successfully treated with surgery].

Vascular complications and arterial hypertension are major risk factors in the evolution of disease connected with coarctation of the aorta. Supra- and sub-stenotic aortic aneurysms are classical findings, whereas a dissecting aneurysm is a rare occurrence. In this study, we report on a case of acute dissection of the ascending aorta complicating a poorly followed-up coarctation of the aorta in a ten-year-old girl. The diagnosis, determined by X-ray of the thorax, was confirmed by echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging. The first operative stage consisted of treating the aneurysm. After resection of the latter, an impregnated dacron prosthesis was inserted in termino-terminal. The immediate result is satisfactory, and a second operation is planned for the aortic coarctation.

Acute Disease↗

PubMed1989

[Sideropenic dysphagia].

Ten typical cases of sideropenic dysphagia over four years reported and clinical, biological, endoscopic and radiological signs are studied. The authors stress the value of oesophagal opacification for diagnosis. The particularities of our study are the relative high frequency of the disease in Tunisia and the unusual attack in two black patients.

Adult↗