Publications by authors named "D Alumeti"
Article Synopsis
- 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.
Epidemiological, clinical and prognosis aspects of acute generalized peritonitis in South-Kivu Province: descriptive observational study of 278 cases.
Pan Afr Med J
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic, and prognostic factors related to acute generalized peritonitis (AGP) in South-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, over a 2-year period involving 278 patients.
- Findings showed the average patient age was 28.9 years, with intestinal perforation as the leading cause, and significant treatments included intestinal resection; many patients had prolonged admission times and high rates of surgical complications.
- The conclusion emphasized that AGP is a critical abdominal emergency with challenges in management and highlights the need for effective resuscitation and surgical care to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates.
Benefits of Early Enteral Feeding with a Locally Prepared Protein-Energy Ration after Surgery for Acute Generalised Peritonitis: A Randomised Trial in Two Hospitals in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gastroenterol Res Pract
November 2023
Background: Acute generalised peritonitis (AGP) is a common and serious digestive surgery pathology. Undernutrition exacerbates patient condition and compromises their postoperative prognosis. Early enteral nutrition is recommended to reduce postoperative complications, but its availability and cost are problematic in low-income countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, has been associated to severe reproductive toxicity in mammals. Although some preventive measures have been reported, curative strategies are yet to be explored. The present study was designed to investigate the alleviating effects of on the reproductive toxicity of colibri®, a commercial formulation of imidacloprid, in adult male rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe report an exceptional case of a 7 year-old patient with necrotic small bowel volvulus due to adult ascaris lumbricoides. At the admission, the child had intestinal obstruction evolving since two days with alteration of general state. Abdominal radiography without preparation showed small bowel air-fluid levels and tiger-stripe appearance evoking the diagnosis of acute intestinal obstruction associated with abdominal mass.
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