Conditions treated
Abdominal wall hernias, appendicitis, cysts and other digestive or abdominal conditions requiring a surgical opinion or procedure.
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Paediatric abdominal and digestive surgery
Paediatric abdominal (visceral) surgery treats conditions of a child's abdomen and digestive tract, from birth to adolescence.
A precise assessment
Each situation is assessed through a careful clinical examination, completed if needed by an ultrasound or other tests, in order to propose the most suitable treatment.
Planned or emergency
Some procedures are planned after a consultation; others, such as appendicitis or a strangulated hernia, require urgent care.
This information is general and does not replace a consultation: every child is assessed individually.
Frequently asked questions
My child often has tummy aches. Do we need a surgeon?
Most abdominal pain in children is not surgical. A specialist opinion is useful if the pain is intense, persistent, localised, or comes with fever or vomiting.
Are procedures done under general anaesthesia?
Most surgical procedures in children are done under general anaesthesia, given by an anaesthetist after a pre-anaesthetic consultation.
Book an appointment
For a consultation or an opinion, contact Dr Souhir Mefteh's practice in Sfax.