Publications by authors named "Beltchika Antoine"
Pediatric spinal tumors include a variety of developmental lesions and uncommon neoplasms that differ significantly from those seen in adults. These conditions are underreported in the sub-Saharan medical literature. We present the case of a 10-year-old girl brought by her family to the University Teaching Hospital of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo with progressive lower limb functional impairment.
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- The study involved 153 patients, finding that TRML primarily resulted from road traffic accidents and falls, while NTRML was largely caused by conditions like disc herniations and tuberculosis; TRML patients were typically younger and presented more severe injuries.
- Despite both groups showing improvement in disability scores post-surgery, TRML patients had a higher rate of complications and more complete deficits compared to NTRML patients, indicating notable differences in their treatment outcomes.
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- Type II odontoid fractures are common injuries to the odontoid process, particularly challenging to treat in underresourced areas like the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- A study at Kinshasa University Teaching Hospital documented the surgical experiences of three patients, who underwent different procedures for these fractures, showing satisfactory outcomes.
- The findings suggest that using non-cannulated screws and alternative fixation methods could be effective, but further research through randomized multicenter studies is needed to validate these techniques.
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- * Conducted from December 2022 to June 2023, the research involved two hospitals and treated a total of 37 patients using VCS, with varying combinations of additional procedures.
- * The findings suggest that VCS can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, while also enhancing local neurosurgical capabilities in these regions.
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- * A study of 105 patients from 2016 to 2023 revealed issues such as delayed hospital admission (averaging 49.9 days) and surgery (averaging 62.43 days), with only 16% arriving by ambulance, highlighting a lack of emergency services.
- * Despite the obstacles, including use of improvised medical supplies and no significant difference in recovery outcomes between improvised and conventional strategies, some patients improved neurological function, while others remained stationary or faced complications, indicating the need