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M Essaadi

Publications and source records attributed to M Essaadi.

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PubMed2002

[Cervicofacial lymphangioma in adults (10 case reports)].

INTRODUCTION: Cystic cervico-facial lymphangioma (DDFL) are relatively rare. Because of their size and site, they pose a real problem in treatment. The authors present a retrospective study about 10 cases. MATERIALS & METHODS: The mean age of this series of patients was 31 years, with a slight female preponderance. Ultrasound scanning is sufficient to establish the diagnosis. CT or MRI scan helps to show whether there is parapharyngeal or mediastinal extension. RESULTS: Every patient in this series underwent operation. We had one recurrence and two postoperative neurological sequelae. DISCUSSION: Although there is little difficulty in the diagnosis of this condition, it is difficult to treat because of extension which involve the face, the floor of mouth and tongue base, and also the major structures in neck. Current interest is centred on treating these lesions with sclerosis agents, either for recurrence or, according to some authors, as a first therapeutic option.

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PubMed2001

[Laryngeal tuberculosis: apropos of 15 cases].

Based on a retrospective study over a six year period, we report 15 cases of tuberculosis of the larynx, confirmed histologically. Dysphonia was the main symptom. The diagnosis rests on direct laryngoscopy and biopsy, with histology. Medical treatment achieves a good outcome.

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PubMed2001

[Unusual benign tumors of the larynx: report of 17 cases].

Rare benign tumours of the larynx (RBTL) form a heterogeneous group. The clinical picture is non-specific. Based on a series of 17 cases of RBTL treated in our department, we wish to draw attention to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical course of these tumours. The mean age of the patients was 37 years, with the male sex predominating. The presenting symptom was most commonly progressive dysphonia, while 5 patients were admitted in respiratory distress. Examination and special investigations revealed 8 cases of laryngocoele, 6 cases of angioma, 2 cases of schwannoma, and one of chondroma. Treatment was surgical, by an external approach in 10 cases and endoscopically in 7. The postoperative course was satisfactory. No long-term recurrences were encountered. Conservative surgery by an external or endoscopic approach has revolutionised the functional outcome in these benign tumours.

Adult↗

PubMed2000

The antrochoanal polyp.

The antrochoanal polyp is a particular pathology of nasal fossae and sinuses. Since the first description made by Killian, several pathogenic mechanisms and surgical techniques have been reported. The polyp exeresis is classically made using the Caldwell-Luc approach. The aim of our study is to lay stress on the interest of endonasal surgery compared to other surgical procedures. Between 1996 and 1998, we operated on 12 cases by endonasal approach. Diagnosis is made upon clinical, CT-scan and pathological data. In all cases, an extended middle meatotomy is performed. In 3 cases, it is associated with an inferior meatotomy. The polyp pedicle is systematically coagulated at level of its maxillary implantation area. No recurrence, nor operative complication are noted. The average follow-up is 12 months.

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PubMed2000

[Endonasal surgery: results of surgery of ethmoido-frontal mucoceles].

The intranasal approach for mucoceles of the sinuses represents an advance in the techniques of sinus surgery. The object of our study is to show the value of this type of surgery by reviewing 16 cases of fronto-ethmoidal mucoceles undergoing surgery in our department. The approach was purely intranasal. Surgery consisted of wide marsupialisation of the nasal cavities. The immediate postoperative progress was good. There were no complication in this series; neither was there any recurrence. The follow up period was from 3 months to 5 years. As the follow-up period was too short in some of the cases, no firm conclusions can be drawn. Yet despite this limitation, it seems that the intranasal approach is to be preferred in dealing with mucoceles of the sinuses.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1998

[Parotid tumors: a report of 120 cases].

The treatment of the parotid tumors was clarified for a majority of the tumors, in spite of her histology diversity. The authors report in a retrospective study 120 cases of a parotid gland tumors during ten years over. They insist on the difficult of therapeutics, the histological diversity and the complications and sequelles of the surgery. The diagnosis was especially clinical and completed by scan and or a sialography. The superficial or total parotidectomy with preservation of facial nerve was realized in eighty-nine percent. The functional courage and the radiotherapy were associated respectively in eleven and seventeen patients. The histology was dominated by the benign tumors. The complications and sequelles were a facial paralysis definitive and a Frey's syndrome respectively in three percent cases. The ninety-seven percent patients were controlled with a mean follow up of three years. After results we must know every histologic type for to adapt his treatment. And the same complications and the sequelles were noted in all surgery type.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed1997

[Otorrhea on transtympanic aerator].

BACKGROUND: Purulent otorrhea is the most common complication of tympanostomy tubes. POPULATION AND METHODS: Results of culture of otorrhea in 33 consecutive cases were compared to two similar studies performed 4 and 8 years ago in the same institution. RESULTS: The most frequent organisms were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae (45, 24, 21 and 15% of the cases, respectively). Such flora resembles that of external otitis and chronic otitis media (P aeruginosa and S pneumoniae). CONCLUSION: Sensitivity of the organisms encountered in these otorrheas favors the use of topical drops rather than oral antibiotics as the first choice of treatment.

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PubMed1995

[Paranasal sinus mucocele].

A retrospective study of 25 sinuses mucoceles over a ten year period is presented. The authors insist on epidemics and diagnostics characteristics of this pathology and discuss the various therapeutics means.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1995

[Apropos of an uncommon disease of the larynx: pyolaryngocele].

The laryngopyocele is a rare complication of laryngocele. About one case of laryngopyocele and review of literature, the authors recall the main characteristics of this affection. Its clinical picture is often alarming. The CT scan, not often made emmergenceley, give a characteristic image. The treatment is mainly surgical but also endoscopic, then facilitated by the use of laser. The fact of thinking to this diagnosis toward a laryngeal dyspnea with fever permit sometimes to avoid tracheotomy then usually made emmergencely.

Adult↗

PubMed1994

[Laryngocele as an etiology of respiratory distress].

Laryngocele is usually benign affection of the larynx. But serious forms of clinical emergency necessitating tracheotomy are possible. We reported 3 cases. New methods of treatment are presented endoscopic resection and laser marsupialization.

Adult↗

PubMed1993

[Nasosinusal inverted papilloma. Apropos of 6 cases].

We report in this study six cases of the inverted papillomas of the nose, that we have noticed in the ORL's department in 20 august hospital from 87 to february 1992. It's about patients aged from 12 to 60 years old, a child, a woman and four tabagic men, one of who has an allergic rhinitis. The clinical symptomatology is evocative of our patients and is especially marked by the unilateral nasal obstruction. The radiology which has an important resort permitted to lean the diagnosis and to precise the extension of the tumor. The anatomopathologic examination permittedus confirm the diagnosis with certitude. The surgical treatment is chosen for the whole of our patients. The evolution in all the cases is satisfying. We neither notice a recurrence nor a malignant transformation.

Adolescent↗