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Management of abdominal textilomas: A retrospective study Open
Textilomas are a rare surgical complication, albeit with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Their clinical polymorphism and the difficulties of diagnosis and management mean that prevention is of prime importance.
Typhoid perforation of the ileum in children Open
Introduction: The result of enteric involvement in typhoid fever is intestinal perforation. This is a serious situation requiring medical and surgical management. Intestinal perforation is associated with significant morbidity and mortalit…
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in the Surgical Area at the Kara Teaching Hospital Open
Objective: To report the management of skin and soft tissue infections in the surgical area of Kara University Hospital in Togo. Material and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, in …
Management of Traumatic Brain Injuries at the Kara Regional Hospital Open
Introduction: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major public health problem causing significant morbidity and mortality in young adults. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic, and evolutionary aspects of…
Non-traumatic abdominal surgical emergencies in children in Dapaong (TOGO) Open
Introduction Surgical abdominal emergencies in children are responsible for high morbidity and mortality. They are numerous and their management in Africa is difficult. The management of non-traumatic abdominal emergencies in children in a…
Poland syndrome: Fortuitous discovery of a familial case in Togo Open
A rare congenital disease, Poland syndrome can occur sporadically or in families. Its treatment depends above all on the psychological repercussion of the disease.
A case of prune belly syndrome: Experience from a regional hospital in Togo Open
Prune Belly syndrome is a rare and complex disease with a high mortality rate.
Unusual form of inguinal hernia: A case report of Littré's hernia strangled Open
Littré's hernia is a rare and exceptional disease whose preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Surgery is the therapeutic modality for this condition.
Marjolin’s Ulcer at the Kara Teaching Hospital (Togo) Open
Marjolin’s ulcer is an aggressive tumor that occurs on a chronic non-healing wounds or burn scars. It’s a rare disease. Histologically, it is most often a squamous cell carcinoma. The real frequency is not known. Its incidence would be hig…
Trauma of the Male Genitals in the Teaching Hospital Sylvanus Olympio of Lome: Lesional and Therapeutic Aspects Open
Introduction: Trauma of the external male genital organs (TEMGO) is multifaceted and rare. The objective of this work was to provide an overview of these lesions by describing the epidemiology, the diagnostic approach, their therapeutic an…
Duodenocolic fistula by nail ingestion in a child Open
Unintentional foreign body ingestion is common among children. Normally, these ingested foreign bodies pass spontaneously. Only few of them may lead to complications such as fistula, which requires surgical intervention. We are reporting a…
Severe snakebite envenomation revealed by an acute abdomen Open
Acute abdomens are common conditions, with many aetiologies in developing countries. Abdominal bleeding due to snake envenomation is an extremely rare aetiology. A 11-year-old girl was admitted for acute abdominal pains. She had a history …
Prostate Biopsy: Which Technique for Which Results at Lomé University Hospital in 2017? Open
Background: Diagnosis of prostate cancer is certified by histology true prostate biopsies. The aim of our study was to evaluate our prostate biopsy method. Material and Methods: It was a prospective study including patients underwent prost…
Criteres Du Traitement Non Operatoire Des Contusions Abdominales En Milieu Sous Equipe Open
The criteria of non-operative operative management (NOM) of blunt abdominal trauma remains poorly defined in the context of low-income countries. Purpose: To validate a protocol for blunt abdominal trauma by specifying indications for NOM …
Myomectomies for massive hemoperitoneum from spontaneous bleeding of a uterine myoma Open
Massive hemoperitoneum from spontaneous bleeding of uterine myoma is an extremely rare condition, that needs urgent surgical exploration. We report a 40-year-old woman, admitted for acute onset of abdominal pain. Physical examination revea…
Epidemiological Profile of Diagnosed Disorders in Urological Consultation at Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital in Lome Open
Context: Thanks to the increase in the number of urologists in Togo, urological activity is improving rapidly. Objective: This study aims at presenting the epidemiological aspects of the diseases diagnosed in urology consultation at the Sy…