Épidémiologie des masses abdominales palpables de l’enfant à Brazzaville

Okoko, A.R.; Bowassa, G. Ekouya; Oko, Aymar Pierre Gildas; Mbika-Cardorelle, A.; Moyen, G.

doi:10.1016/j.arcped.2012.05.002

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“…We reported a frequency of 6.7% abdominal mass among all the overall activities of the HGR digestive surgery department during the study period. Our results are higher than those reported by Okoko A-R. et al (4) in Brazzaville in 2012 who had worked only on children, with 1.3%. We note a female predominance with 75.5% and a sex ratio at 0.32.…”

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Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

Adama,

Balaraba,

Aliou

et al. 2023

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Objective: Report the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the management of abdominal masses in the General Surgery Department of the Reference General Hospital (RGH) of Niamey. Materials and methods: This were a retro-prospective and preliminary study of 2 years 3 months on patients operated for abdominal mass in the general surgery department of the RGH. Palpable mass and/or imaging size (40 mm) were the criteria for inclusion. Results: Abdominal masses accounted for 6.7% (n=53) of other pathologies. The average age of patients was 41.26 years, standard deviation 14.2 and a female predominance in 75.5% (n=40) with a sex ratio of 0.32. The abdominal mass was clinically palpable in 75.5% (n=40). The abdominal pelvic ultrasound was performed in all patients and in 75.5% (n=40) it had specified the origin of the mass. The injected abdominal-pelvic scanner, performed in 52.8% of patients (n=28) and 89.3% (n=25), had specified the pre-operative diagnosis. The most common etiologies were uterine myomas in 35.8% (n=19). In 7.5% (n=4) the diagnosis was not accurate in pre-operative despite both imaging, and these patients had benefited from an exploratory laparotomy. Surgery was the initial therapeutic gesture for all patients and coelioscopy was 22.6% (n=12). Post-operative complications were 7.5% (n=11). The death rate was 5.6% of cases (n=3). Conclusion: Imaging remains important in the etiological research of abdominal masses. The definitive treatment remains surgical; mortality would be related to the malignant nature and the large volume of the mass.

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Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

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Balaraba,

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et al. 2023

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“…We report a frequency of 6.7% of abdominal masses among all the activities of the digestive surgery service of the HGR during the study period. Our results are higher than those reported by Okoko A-R. et al in Brazzaville in 2012 [4].…”

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“…The prevalence of abdominal masses by age is not widely discussed. However, neoplastic abdominal masses are rare in the first year of life but become very common between ages 1 and 6 [4]. Abdominal pain was the main symptom in most of our patients (84.9%).…”

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Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

Adama,

Balaraba,

Aliou

et al. 2024

BMC Surg

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Objective To report the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for the management of abdominal masses in the General Surgery department of the Niamey General Reference Hospital (HGR). Materials and methods This were a retrospective and preliminary study of 2 years and 3 months on patients operated for abdominal masses in the General Surgery department of the HGR. A palpable mass and/or its size on imaging (40 mm) were the inclusion criteria. Results Abdominal masses accounted for 6.7% (n = 53) of other pathologies. The average age of the patients was 41.26 years, with a standard deviation of 14.2 and a female predominance of 75.5% (n = 40) with a sex ratio of 0.32. The abdominal mass was clinically palpable in 75.5% (n = 40). Abdominal pelvic ultrasound was performed as a first step in all patients and in 75.5% (n = 40) it specified the origin of the mass. Contrast-enhanced abdomino-pelvic CT scan, performed in 52.8% of patients (n = 28) and in 89.3% (n = 25) specified the preoperative diagnosis. The most frequent etiologies were uterine fibroids, 35.8% (n = 19). In 5.6% (n = 3) the diagnosis was not precise preoperatively despite the two imaging studies, and these patients had underwent exploratory laparotomy. Surgery was the initial therapeutic approach for all patients, and laparoscopy accounted for 22.6% (n = 12). Postoperative complications occurred in 7.5% (n = 11). The death rate was 5.6% of cases (n = 3). Conclusion Imaging remains important in the etiological research for abdominal masses. Definitive treatment remains surgical; mortality would be linked to the malignant nature and the significant volume of the mass.

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Early Warning Signs and Diagnostic Approach in Childhood Cancer

Harif

Stefan

2017

Pediatric Cancer in Africa

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Épidémiologie des masses abdominales palpables de l’enfant à Brazzaville

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Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to abdominal masses in a country with limited resources

Early Warning Signs and Diagnostic Approach in Childhood Cancer

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