Publications by authors named "Alliance Wani Bisimwa"
Background: Hirschsprung disease (HD) contributes significantly to the burden of disease related to conditions amenable to pediatric surgery within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, it has received less clinical attention due to limited resources. We aimed at assessing the long-term follow-up outcomes following an innovate resection approach in South Kivu, eastern DRC.
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- Mining activities in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, may significantly contribute to an increased prevalence of visible birth defects (BDs) among newborns, with a recorded rate of 399 cases per 100,000 live births between 2016-2021.
- A cross-sectional study involving 65,474 newborns found that those living in mining zones had more than double the risk of developing visible BDs compared to those in non-mining zones, with specific regions like Mwenga showing even higher risk.
- Common types of birth defects included musculoskeletal and central nervous system issues, highlighting the need for further research to explore the relationship between mining activities and birth defects.
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- * Tests showed normal blood results, high white blood cell count in urine, and imaging revealed multiple diverticula and hydronephrosis in the bladder.
- * The patient was treated with open surgery to remove the diverticula and repair the bladder, followed by antibiotics, leading to full recovery with no complications.