Introduction: Penile emergencies are multiple and varied, and they can jeopardize the sexual functional prognosis of the patient. The objective of our study was to evaluate the sexual functional prognosis of patients admitted for penile emergencies. Patients and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from January 1 to 31, 2021, in the urology department of the University Hospital. Variables included sociodemographic, diagnostic, and evolutionary data of sexually active patients admitted for a penile emergency. Results: During this period, 68 patients were admitted for penile emergencies. We included 45 sexually active patients, with a mean age ranging from 34.5 ± 14.1 years with extremes of 16 and 90 years. The most frequent penile emergencies were priapism (62.2%) and penile fracture (22.2%), with a mean time for treatment of 21.4 ± 52.5 hours. The sexual functional prognosis was very satisfactory (normal erection) in 71.1% (n = 32) of patients. Loss of erectile function was observed in 4.4% (n = 2) of cases. Conclusion: Penile emergencies are relatively frequent, dominated by priapism and penile fracture in our context. The sexual functional prognosis is good.
Introduction: The management of kidney stones has benefited from endoscopic techniques, in particular the development of flexible ureteroscopy (ureterorenoscopy). This endoscopic treatment has made it possible to treat many upper urinary tract stones, with satisfactory results and less morbidity. This innovative minimally invasive technique was introduced in our country in 2018. It is not practiced in all health structures. We report our experience. Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate the place of flexible ureteroscopy laser, its feasibility, and the results on stones up to 30 mm in size only in the lower calicial group, while assessing the postoperative quality of life. Patients and Methods: We conducted a monocentric observational retrospective study at the Omar Bongo Ondimba Army Training Hospital (OBO ATH) on 22 patients with symptomatic inferior caliciel stones, over a period of January 2019 and December 2020 treated by flexible ureteroscopy laser (FUR-L), once or twice depending on the size of the residual fragments. Results: All the patients had symptomatic urolithiasis, diagnosed on the clinical elements, and confirmed in 77% by urinary computed tomography. The average age was 35.47 years ± 12, with a clear female predominance (64%). All the stones sat in the lower chalice. 66.5% of stones were larger than 10 mm. 75% of patients were "stones free" after one FUR-L session, and 100% after the second session. 10% of patients still had residual pain at 01 month which was absent at 03 month. 18% of postoperative urinary tract infections were treated with antibiotics. 90% of the patients had resumed an activity prior to 1 month. At 1 month and 3 months, 82% and 100% respectively were satisfied with the mode of treatment according to self-questioning. Conclusion: FUR-L
Introduction: Non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma is found primarily in African children. Prostate localization is a rare entity. We report the case of a secondary prostatic localization of Burkitt lymphoma in a 14-year-old child. Observation: the 14-year-old child NNJ was followed at the Libreville Cancer Institute (ICL) for Burkitt maxillo-facial stage II bilateral Murphy lymphoma. The clinical examination noted an alteration of the general state, total hematuria, a voluminous prostatic mass filling the rectal ampoule. The paraclinical assessment noted renal insufficiency, a prostatic mass on ultrasound. Anatomo-pathological examination of the prostatic biopsy diagnosed Burkitt type non-Hodgkin's malignant lymphoma. He died a week later. Conclusion: Primary or secondary prostatic lymphoma is rare. Obstructive renal insufficiency is an additional complication that darkens its prognosis by delaying etiological treatment based on polychemotherapy.
Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is very common in diabetic males, especially type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Many factors and complications of diabetes such as macro- and micro-angiopathy are associated with risks leading to ED in male patients. Aim Analysis of factors associated with ED in T2DM. The purpose of this study is to shed light on potential associations between ED, type 2 diabetes, and some risks factors. Material and methods This was a prospective analytic study of T2DM over 18. The study population consisted of diabetic patients seen at the endocrinology and urology departments of the University Hospital during the study period. Evaluation of ED was made by IIEF 5 score. Outcomes A total of 333 patients were selected for the study. The mean age was 56.6 ± 9.8 and the prevalence of ED was 82.6% (n = 275). Results In univariate analysis, several associated factors were identified such as micro-angiopathic type complications including diabetic retinopathy (OR 4.88 [2.31–10.33], P < .001), diabetic nephropathy (OR 12.67 [1.71–93.66], P = .002) and macro-angiopathic type including arterial hypertension (OR 3.12 [1.69–5.75], P < .001). In multivariate analysis, duration of diabetes, micro and macroangiopathic complications, and hyperuricemia were independent risk factors for the occurrence of ED (P < .05). Clinical Implications The presence of certain complications of diabetes such as micro or macro angiopathy or hyperuricemia should lead to a search for a ED. The presence of these associated factors identified in type 2 diabetic patients should systematically prompt an ED diagnosis which is often moderate or severe. That diagnosis would help design a protocol for the management and improvement of the life quality of these patients. Strengths and Limitations The strength of this work is that it was conducted in the biggest hospital in the country which gives us a good idea of the trend of this ailment in the country. But the limitation of the study is that it only included patients who visited the hospital. This is monocentric hospital study was also transversal which does allow to establish a causal link. Conclusion ED has a significant prevalence in T2DM. Several associated factors identified in uni and multivariate analyses, including duration of diabetes, micro and macro angiopathic complications, and hyperuricemia, increase ED risk. Therefore, it is essential to investigate the existence of these factors to improve the management of ED, which may allow the patient to regain a better overall health status.
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