Publications by authors named "B Tchangai"

Introduction: The ileo-sigmoid node is a rare condition that causes mixed intestinal obstruction. It is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and requires medical and surgical management. We report on managing 03 cases of the ileo-sigmoid node.

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Introduction: Textilomas are an infrequent but well-known surgical complication. The authors report a series of cases to describe the frequency of abdominal textilomas, the circumstances in which they occur, their clinical and morphological characteristics, and their management, to contextualise these data, which may serve as a basis for preventive measures.

Setting And Method: This was a monocentric, retrospective, descriptive study conducted over 10 years at a tertiary hospital.

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Objective: Non-traumatic lower limb amputation (NT-LLA) has consequences at individual and public health levels. Population based studies in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce and often related to single centre series. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of NT-LLA (minor and major) and to describe epidemiological, clinical, and prognostic aspects in Togo.

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Background: Esophagus cancer is cancer of poor prognosis, of often late diagnosis. The objective of this study was to describe the factors associated with esophagus cancers in the Togolese population.

Methods: It was a retrospective descriptive, cross-sectional study, on esophagus cancers histologically diagnosed at the Pathological Laboratory of Lomé over a period of 31 years (1990-2021).

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Introduction And Importance: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in developing countries. Its main abdominal form is peritoneal. The diagnosis of this peritoneal form is complex and difficult.

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