Publications by authors named "Abdoulazizi Bilgo"
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- Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare condition involving the growth of a fibro-inflammatory plaque that wraps around the ureters, often leading to obstructive uropathy and characterized by vague symptoms.
- A study over 10 years at Ibn Sina University Hospital involved 18 patients, revealing that many presented with lumbar pain and obstructive renal failure, with some cases linked to prior medical conditions or surgeries.
- Treatment typically included double J stent placement, and many patients showed improvement in renal function, although there were relapses in some cases, highlighting the need for thorough investigation of underlying causes like IgG4 disease and cancers.
Condom catheters are widely used in the management of male urinary incontinence, bedridden patients, and geriatric population. They are considered to be safe; however they are associated with serious complications in case of an incorrect use. We report a dramatic case of penile strangulation by condom catheter tardily discovered till occurrence of necrosis and gangrene leading to death in an elderly bedridden and diabetic man.
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