Publications by authors named "E Bandre"
Purpose: The challenges are immense when it comes to enhancing the development of pediatric surgery in low- and middle-income countries in line with current recommendations for holistic and sustainable approaches. The Pediatric surgery development plan in Burkina Faso was started in 2020. This paper reports on our unique experience, focusing on the main actions and indicators monitored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute intestinal intussusception among children under five years of age admitted in an Ouagadougou hospital, Burkina Faso, 2008-2013: epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects.
Pan Afr Med J
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Acute intestinal intussusception is a serious condition requiring surgery, with potential links to rotavirus vaccines raising concerns about increased risk, especially in children under 5.
- - A study conducted in Burkina Faso identified 107 cases of intussusception over five years, predominantly affecting infants, with common delays in seeking treatment averaging 3.8 days after symptoms began.
- - Surgical intervention was the primary treatment, but nearly a third of patients had post-operative complications, and overall mortality was reported at 9.3%, highlighting the importance of timely medical consultation.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are responsible for substantial morbidity in patients who undergo digestive surgery. However, very little is known about the aspects of SSIs in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and identify the risk factors of SSI in patients who were treated in the Department of Digestive Surgery of Tenkodogo Hospital in Burkina Faso.
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- Neglected epiphyseal fracture-separations of the distal femur are uncommon but pose significant treatment challenges, particularly in developing countries.
- A ten-year study identified 13 cases among 8,616 patients, predominantly in teenage boys, with most injuries categorized as Salter-Harris type II malunions, resulting in various complications.
- Early surgical intervention, especially through open osteoclasis, showed improved recovery outcomes and highlights the need for better trauma care and education to prevent such injuries.
Background: Long surgical wait times and limited hospital capacity are common obstacles to surgical care in many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Introducing ambulatory surgery might contribute to a solution to these problems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of introducing ambulatory surgery into a pediatric hospital in SSA.
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