Publications (1001)
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Manual Exchange Transfusion Role in the Management of a Pregnancy Compromised by Sickle Cell Disease in a Tertiary Hospital in Burkina Faso: A Case Report
Djerma Corneille Ydris1, Sanogo Moussa, Sib Sansan Rodrigue, Ouedraogo Salam, Kafando Amadou, Yameogo Barnabé, Sawadogo Salam, Nébié Yacouba, Kafando Eléonore
Sickle cell disease in pregnant women can lead to potentially serious complications for both the mother and fetus. Its
management remains a major public health challenge, particularly in resource-limited regions. Here, we report the management
of a case at the Regional University Hospital (RUH) of Ouahigouya. A 30-year-old patient with 2 pre(...)
Sickle Cell Disease, Pregnancy, Vaso-Occlusive Crises
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Epidemiology and diagnosis of gout in subsaharan Africa: a scoping review
Ayouba Tinni Ismael1*, Kabore Fulgence1,2, Bayala Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo1, Yameogo Wendyam Nadège1, Zabsonre/Tiendrebeogo Wendlassida Stéphanie Joelle1,2, Ouedraogo Aboubakar1, Zongo Yamyelle Enselme1, Traore Awa1, Bonkoungou Marcellin1 and Ouedraogo Dieu-Donné1,2
Background
The episodic nature of gout and diagnostic uncertainty in the absence of microcrystal evidence make
it particularly difficult to estimate the frequency of gout. Our aim was to review the literature on the epidemiological
and diagnostic aspects of gout in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods
This literature review was conducted using t(...)
Gout, Uric acid, Epidemiology, Diagnosis
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Pulmonary function assessment among conventional and organic cotton farmers exposed to pesticides in the Central-West region of Burkina Faso
Jean Noël Dado Koussé, Sylvain Ilboudo, Abdoul Risgou Ouédraogo, Jean Claude Romaric Pingdwindé Ouédraogo, Moritz Hunsmann, Geoffroy Gueswindé Ouédraogo, Moussa Ouédraogo, Rasmané Semdé, Sylvin Ouédraogo
Background Respiratory diseases have been associated with the exposure of populations to some environmental pollutants such as pesticides. To assess effects of pesticides on farmers’ respiratory health, this study aimed to evaluate the pulmonary function of cotton farmers exposed to synthetic and natural pesticides in the Central-West region o(...)
Synthetic pesticides · Organic pesticides · Cotton farmers · Spirometry · Burkina Faso
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Tobacco Use Behaviors and Associated Factors among Newly Diagnosed Tuberculosis Patients in Benin and Burkina Faso
Abdoul Risgou Ouédraogo, Arnauld A. Fiogbé, Sonia Menon, Marius Atchéni Esse , Tandaogo Saouadogo , Adam Daouda, Adjima Combary, Gildas Agodokpessi, Georges Ouédraogo, Gisèle Badoum, Yan Lin and KobtoG.Koura
Abstract: Theobjective of this study wastoassesstobaccouse(TU)behaviorsamongnewlydiagnosed
pulmonary TB (PTB) patients and identify associated factors in Benin and Burkina Faso. A cross
sectional study was conducted in 20 randomly selected TB clinics. To ensure a representative study
cohort, clinics were stratified during the sampling pro(...)
tuberculosis; tobacco use; Benin; Burkina Faso
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Management of Bilateral Borderline Ovarian Tumor in a 26-year-old Patient in a Resource-Limited Setting
Sansan Rodrigue Sib1, * , Ibrahim Savadogo1 , Moussa Sanogo2 , Issa Ouedraogo1 , Salam Ouedraogo1 , Alexandre Tarnagada2 , Françoise Millogo/Traore3 , Ali Ouedraogo3
Background: borderline ovarian tumors are rare epithelial tumors, more common before the age of 40, with challenging
preoperative diagnosis. Our aim is to describe the management of a case in a resource-limited context in Burkina Faso. Case
report: a 26-year-old primigravida with a 4-year-old child presented with an abdominal mass evolving o(...)
Ovary, Borderline Tumour, Abdominal Mass, Amenorrhoea
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Management of Bilateral Borderline Ovarian Tumor in a 26-year-old Patient in a Resource-Limited Setting
Sansan Rodrigue Sib, Ibrahim Savadogo, Moussa Sanogo, Issa Ouedraogo, Salam Ouedraogo, Alexandre Tarnagada, Françoise Millogo/Traore, Ali Ouedraogo.
Background: borderline ovarian tumors are rare epithelial tumors, more common before the age of 40, with challenging preoperative diagnosis. Our aim is to describe the management of a case in a resource-limited context in Burkina Faso.
Case report: a 26-year-old primigravida with a 4-year-old child presented with an abdominal(...)
Ovary, Borderline Tumour, Abdominal Mass, Amenorrhoea, Burkina Faso
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Contribution and Relevance of Transfontanellar Ultrasound in Newborns in Ouagadougou: Multicentre Study on 1000 Cases
Ouedraogo Pakisba, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Somé Milckisédek Judickael, Dabire Stive Arnauld, Tankoano Ida Aida, Napon Aischa Madina, Nikiema Zakari, Diallo Ousseini, Lougue Sorgho Leonie Claudine, Cisse Rabiou
Objectives: To demonstrate the contribution and relevance of ETFs through the study of 1000 examination reports carried out in the medical imaging departments of the OUAGADOUGOU CHU. Material and method: Analytical
descriptive study with retrospective collection, extended from 1st January 2020 to 1st January 2022. Results: Of the 1000 trans(...)
Transfontanellar Ultrasound, Neonatal Distress, Relevance
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Pathologies bucco-dentaires chez la personne âgée. Vers un dépistage plus efficace en Ehpad à l’aide du score OHAT
Louis Sylvain Peng-Wendé OUEDRAOGO, Sodjehoun APETI
Contexte : Les pathologies bucco-dentaires sont
reconnues comme des facteurs prédisposant à la
dénutrition, syndrome gériatrique très fréquent en
établissement d’hébergement pour personnes âgées
dépendantes (Ehpad). Malheureusement, leur dépistage
et leur prise en charge par les équipes soignantes des
Ehpad s’avèrent difficiles en pratiq(...)
dénutrition, sujet âgé, santé orale, pathologies buccodentaires, OHAT
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices concerning epilepsy among nurses and midwives working in primary health care settings in Ouagadougou of Burkina Faso
Alfred Anselme Dabilgou, Alassane Dravé, Julie Marie Adeline Wendlamita Kyelem, Fatimata Kinda, Christian Napon, Athanase Millogo & Jean Kaboré
Background
In developing countries, there is a lack of epilepsy knowledge among health workers. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice concerning epilepsy among nurses and midwives working in primary health care settings in Ouagadougou.
Methods
We carried out a cross-sectional study in the health(...)
epilesy, nurses, knowledge, Burkina Faso
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Evaluation of Medical Prescribers’ Theoretical Knowledge on Medical Imaging in the Northern Region of Burkina Faso
Some Milckisédek Judicaël Marouruana, Ouedraogo Pakisba Ali, Tankoano Aïda Ida, Savadogo Habibou, Kindo Bassirou, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Bamouni Yomboé Abel, Diallo Ousseini
Introduction: Medical imaging is a medical specialty that involves producing images of the human body and interpreting them for diagnostic, therapeutic purposes, and for monitoring the progress of pathologies. We aimed to assess the theoretical knowledge of doctors and interns in medical imaging in the northern region of Burkina Faso. Methodol(...)
Theoretical Knowledge, Medical Imaging, Northern Region
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Contribution of Computed Tomography to the Diagnosis of Urinary Lithiasisin a West African University Hospital
Some Milckisédek Judicaël Marouruana, Tankoano Aïda Ida, Ouedraogo Pakisba Ali, Tonde Kouka François Dassis, Kindo Bassirou1, Zanga Soré Moussa, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Bamouni Yomboé Abel
ntroduction: Urinary lithiasis is defining as a condition characterized by the
formation of concretions in the kidneys or urinary excretory tract. We aimed to
study professional practice in CT urinary lithiasis at CHUYO. Materials and
method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective data
collection covering 3 yea(...)
Computed Tomography, Urinary Lithiasis, Diagnosis
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Contribution of Computed Tomography to the Diagnosis of Urinary Lithiasisin a West African University Hospital
Some Milckisédek Judicaël Marouruana, Tankoano Aïda Ida, Ouédraogo Pakisba Ali, Tonde Kouka François Dassis, Kindo Bassirou, Zanga Soré Moussa, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Bamouni Yomboé Abel
Introduction: Urinary lithiasis is defining as a condition characterized by the formation of concretions in the kidneys or urinary excretory tract. We aimed to study professional practice in CT urinary lithiasis at CHUYO.
Materials and method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection covering 3 years fr(...)
Computed Tomography, Urinary Lithiasis, Diagnosis
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Uterine Rupture at 17 Weeks of Amenorrhoea in a Septate Uterus: A Desperate Case Report
Ouattara Adama1*, Ouédraogo Emmanuel2, Cissé Maria2, Traoré Salah Idriss3 and Ouédraogo Charlemagne Marie1
A septate uterus is the most common congenital anomaly of the uterus. Pregnancy in a septate uterus may progress
asymptomatically to term. However, complications may arise and threaten the obstetrical or even vital prognosis
of the pregnant woman. The authors report a rare case of uterine rupture in the second trimester of pregnancy in a
se(...)
Uterine rupture, congenital abnomaly, ouagadougou
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Bilan de deux années de psychiatrie de liaison au service de psychiatrie du Centre hospitalier universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo, Burkina Faso
Mahamane Mobarak Salifou Abdou , Almoustapha Ousmane Cisse , Boubacar Bagué , Ousmane Issoufou Hamma , Konsam Cédric Christel Sawadogo , Oumou Ousseyni Zika , Moussa Djibrilla , Kapouné Karfo
Contexte et objectif. La psychiatrie de liaison est une pratique relativement récente en Afrique mais elle reste
très peu documentée. L’objectif de la présente étude a été de recenser les demandes d’avis psychiatriques. Méthodes.
Il s’est agi d’une série descriptive des cas, dans le cadre de la consultation de liaison psychiatrique, au Centr(...)
Burkina Faso, CHUYO
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Associated Factors of Dental Caries among Intellectually Disabled Persons in Specialized Centers of Ouagadougou
Jocelyne Valerie Gare, Filwende Dan Kientega, Ouedraogo Carole Nathalie Tenin, Ouattara Seydou, Kabore Wendpoulomde Aime Désire, Nicolas Meda
Introduction: Several studies have reported a high prevalence of dental caries among the people with intellectual disabilities. In order to identify the sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral factors associated with it, we conducted a study in specialized centers welcoming subjects with intellectual disabilities in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso(...)
Dental Caries, Mental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Associated Factors