Publications (2053)
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Metastatic Bilateral Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: A Case Report
Clotaire Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega Yaméogo1, Brahima Kirakoya1, Hassami Sawadogo1, * , Abdoulaye Ouédraogo1, Yannick Jean Rodrigue Pingdwendé Traoré1, Abdoul-Karim Ouattara1, Aïda Sandrine Ouédraogo2, Fasnéwindé Aristide Kaboré
Malignant tumors of the kidney, particularly clear cell renal carcinoma (CCRC), are fearful entities due to their aggressiveness
and metastatic potential. They occasionally arise in predisposing hereditary syndromes such as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
(TSC). Herein, we present a case of A 33-year-old nulligravida woman presented with intermit(...)
Phakomatosis, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Kidney Biopsy
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Genital Self-Mutilation in Two Young Men: Case Reports and Literature Review
Alexis Marie Kiemdiba Donega Yaméogo1, Brahima Kirakoya1, Hassami Sawadogo1, * , Fatao Ouédraogo1, Diane Pulcherie Ambaonewiere Some2, Rasmané Ouédraogo2, Adama Ouattara3, Fasnéwindé Aristide Kaboré1
The aim of this case series was to report the diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics of self-mutilation of the external genitalia
received in the urology department of the Yalgado OUEDRAOGO University Hospital in Ouagadougou. Two cases of
self-mutilation of the external genitalia were retrospectively studied: one case of total emasculati(...)
Self-mutilation, External Genitalia, Psychiatric History, Burkina Faso
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Impact of Stroke on Quality of Life of Stroke Patients in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Carama EA , SOME P , IDO F , Millogo E , Kyelem MJA and Napon C
Introduction: Stroke is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency. It causes functional sequelae and the quality of life (QOL) of survivors is often disrupted. The aim of this study was to assess the QOL of stroke survivors after at least three months of evolution.
Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with prospective data col(...)
Stroke; brain imaging; severe depression; cognitive impairment.
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Prognosis of pulmonary embolism associated with syncope: a prospective cohort with the pulmonary embolism registry of Bogodogo university hospital /Burkina Faso
Taryètba Andre Arthur Seghda1*, Anna Tall/Thiam, Dangwe Temoua Naibe, Georges Rosa Christian Millogo, Abou Coulibaly, Kadari Cissé, Peggy Ouédraogo/Segda, Martin Wendlassida Nacanabo, Djeme Claudine Dah, Mireille Abouga/Loya, Laurence Flork, Nobila Valentin Yameogo, André K Samadoulougou and Patrice Zabsonre
Background: The prognosis value of syncope in pulmonary embolism remains uncertain. Our aim in this study is to investigate this question.
Materials and methods: This was a prospective, single-center cohort study of pulmonary embolism from March 1, 2017 to June 31, 2022. Patients were subdivided into two groups according to whether or not t(...)
Pulmonary embolism, Syncope, Mortality
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A Case of Refractory Pericarditis in Systemic Scleroderma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Pitfalls
NACANABO, Wendlassida Martin, Issa OUEDRAOGO, Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo BAYALA, Kafando Rachidatou, Marcellin BONKOUNGOU, and André Koudnoaga SAMADOULOUGOU.
Introduction: Pericardial involvement in systemic scleroderma is rare but may be life-threatening when refractory to standard therapy. Among these, refractory pericarditis is a particularly severe complication.
Case Report: The patient presented with diffuse poikilodermal lesions, chest pain, oedema of the lower limbs and dyspnoea for ten d(...)
Pericarditis, refractory, systemic scleroderma, complex autoimmune disease
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Évaluation de la prescription initiale d’antibiotiques au service d’accueil des urgences du centre hospitalier universitaire de Tengandogo (Burkina Faso)
Pingwindé Farid BELEM, Fatou Fleur Rosine SANOU, Salah Seif Idriss TRAORE, Hélène KABE, Frida DJIKINDE, Ignace Imbé YARO, Cheik Tidiane Hafid Wind-Pouiré BOUGOUMA, Raweleguinbasba Armel Flavien KABORE
Introduction : La résistance aux antibiotiques constitue un problème émergent de santé publique mondial. Pour lutter
contre elle, l’OMS recommande d’optimiser l’utilisation des antibiotiques chez l’Homme et l’animal. L’objectif de notre
étude était d’évaluer la qualité des prescriptions d’antibiotiques initiées au service d’accueil des urg(...)
antibiothérapie, prescription, résistance aux antimicrobiens, urgences.
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Electrocardiography Diagnostic Performance for Left Ventricular Hypertrophy during Arterial Hypertension on African Cardiac Center
Ella Hatoula LENGANI1*, Jonas Koudougou KOLOGO1,2, Aristide Relwende YAMEOGO2, Wendlassida Martin NACANABO3, Lucie Valérie A NEBIE4, Germain D MANDI1, Georges Rosario Christian MILLOGO1,2, Anna TALL THIAM1,2, Larissa Justine KAGAMBEGA1, Valentin Nobila YAMEOGO1,2, André K. SAMADOULOUGOU3, and Patrice ZABSONRE1,2
Abstract
Introduction: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the earliest and most common complication during hypertension. It is also a powerful predictor of
cardiovascular risk. In current practice, electrocardiography (ECG), and Doppler echocardiography are the tools used for the diagnosis of LVH during arterial
hypertension.
Objective:(...)
• Left ventricular hypertrophy • Arterial hypertension • Electrocardiogram • Doppler echocardiography
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Performance of the Large Language Models in African rheumatology: a diagnostic test accuracy study of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude artificial intelligence
Yannick Laurent Tchenadoyo Bayala1* , Wendlassida Joelle Stéphanie Zabsonré/Tiendrebeogo1 , Dieu- Donné Ouedraogo1 , Fulgence Kaboré1 , Charles Sougué2 , Aristide Relwendé Yameogo3 , Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo4 , Ismael Ayouba Tinni1 , Aboubakar Ouedraogo1 and Yamyellé Enselme Zongo1
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), are revolutionizing medical
practice, including rheumatology. However, their diagnostic capabilities remain underexplored in the African context.
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of ChatGPT-4, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude AI in rheumatology within an Af(...)
Artificial intelligence, Large Language Models, Rheumatology, Diagnostic accuracy, Africa
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ETude descriptive de la myasthénie auto-immune à anticorps anti-MuSK au Burkina Faso
LOMPO Djingri Labodi, ZOUNGRANA Alassane, GNAMPA Melody Z, KERE Fabienne, NAPON Christian, MILLOGO Athanase
Introduction
La myasthénie auto immune (MAI) à anticorps anti-MuSK possède des caractéristiques cliniques, paracliniques et évolutives distinctes des autres types de MAI. Elle semble plus fréquente au Burkina Faso. Cette étude vise à décrire les aspects cliniques, paracliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs de la MAI à Ac anti-MuSK au Burkina(...)
Myasthénie, anticorps anti-muscle spécifique kinase, MGFA stade IV-V, corticoïdes + immunosuppresseurs, Burkina Faso.
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Etude descriptive de la myasthénie auto-immune à anticorps anti-muscle spécifique kinase (MuSK) au Burkina Faso
LOMPO Djingri Labodi, ZOUNGRANA Alassane, GNAMPA Melody Z, KERE Fabienne\ NAPON Chritian, MILLOGO Athanase
Introduction
La myasthénie auto immune (MAl) à anticorps anti-MuSK possède des caractéristiques cliniques, paracliniques et évolutives distinctes des autres types de MAl. Elle semble plus
fréquente au Burkina Faso. Cette étude vise à décrire les aspects cliniques, paracliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutifs de la MAl à Ac anti-MuSK au Burkina(...)
Myasthénie, anticorps anti-muscle spécifique kinase, MGFA stade IV-V, corticoïdes + immunosuppresseurs, Burkina Faso.
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“Fournier’s Gangrene Complicating Varicella in a B Cell Lymphoma Adult:" A Case report
Arouna Gnamou, Gafourou Arsène Ouédraogo, Salamata Sanfo, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Hamadé Zonon, Annette T. Ouédraogo, Abdoul K. Dao, Saidou C. Nassirou, Adama Ouattara, Ouédan Idogo, Fatao A. C. Maiga, Eric A. Diendere, Ismaël Diallo, Mamoudou Savadogo, and Apoline K. Sondo
Introduction: Varicella (chickenpox) is generally a benign disease, but it can have serious consequences in immunocompromised individuals. Fournier’s gangrene as a consequence of varicella is rare. We report a rare case of Fournier’s gangrene complicating varicella in a young adult with B cell lymphoma.
Case Presentation: We report a 22-year-(...)
Varicella, Fournier's gangrene, immunocompromised, sepsis, case report
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Accident vasculaire cérébral dans un contexte de VIH avancé : rapport d’un cas au Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Yalgado Ouédraogo (Burkina Faso).
H Zonon, Y Sore, AAG Ouedraogo, S Sanfo, A Gnamou, NA Porgo, NC Saidou, VA Boni, T Sib, FS Da, A Bara, R Ouedraogo, B Bagaya, AR Belem, EA Diendere, I Diallo, AK Sondo, M Savadogo.
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Adherence to Physical Measures during the SARS-COV2 Pandemic by Haemodialysis Patients in a Burkina Faso Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Bonzi Y. Juste, Zoehinga Patrice, Sourabie Oumar, Kabore D. Dieudonne, Hien Siebou, Sawadogo Amidou, Coulibaly Gerard
Context: COVID-19 can spread rapidly in haemodialysis centres, leading to fatal outcomes. Implementing physical measures is crucial in limiting the spread of infection. Aims: To assess adherence to physical measures against SARS-Cov2 in haemodialysis patients. Methods and Material: From 13 to 19 July 2021, we administered the questionnaire to(...)
Physical Measures, COVID-19, Haemodialysis, SARS-COV2, Tertiary Hospital, Sub-Saharan Africa
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A Prospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study on Factors Associations With Right Heart Thrombi and Pulmonary Embolism
Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo 1, Taryètba André Arthur Seghda 1, Djième Claudine Dah 1, Mureille Loya 1, Lamoudi Prisca Thiombiano 1, Wendlassida Léa Françoise Sawadogo 1, Ella Hatoula Lengani 1, Anna Tall/Thiam 2, Nobila Valentin Yameogo 2, André Koudnoaga Samadoulougou 1, Partice Zabsonre 2
Introduction/objective: Floating thrombus of the right heart chambers is an uncommon diagnosis and is systematically associated with pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study is to describe the management and evolution of right intracavitary thrombi (TIC) in pulmonary embolism.
Materials and method: This was a prospective cohort that ran fo(...)
Burkina Faso; Ouagadougou; right atrium; right ventricle; survival; thrombosis
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Factors associated with malaria among 3 to 59 months old children in Boromo and Gaoua Health Districts, Burkina, 2020
Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo, Chantal Yanogo, Halidou Tinto
Introduction: Every 75 seconds, a child under the age of 5 years dies of malaria throughout the world. Burkina Faso is ravaged by malaria and has responded to the disease by implementing several strategies including Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC). In order to make available baseline data for the study on the efficacy of supervised 3 do(...)
Malaria, SMC, Associated factors