Publications by authors named "F L F Diakite"
Article Synopsis
- Fibroma ossificans are generally well-defined but not often encapsulated tumors, presenting challenges for treatment choices in maxillofacial surgery.
- A case involving a 17-year-old woman with a 6-year-old mandibular swelling revealed a benign tumor, confirmed by imaging and histological examination, leading to successful surgical resection and reconstruction.
- The report highlights the importance of considering clinical and radiological features in managing ossifying fibroids, as treatment can be invasive.
Article Synopsis
- Constipation in children is characterized by symptoms like infrequent, painful, or hard stools, highlighting its significance as a common health issue.
- A study conducted from April 2019 to January 2020 at CHU Gabriel Touré assessed 75 pediatric patients aged 0 to 15 meeting specific criteria, finding a high prevalence of constipation, particularly in younger children.
- Most cases were functional, with laxatives being commonly prescribed, while Hirschsprung disease was the leading cause of organic constipation.
Article Synopsis
- Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children, leading to many emergency visits and hospitalizations, and its prevalence is rising worldwide.
- A study conducted over one year identified 105 asthmatic patients, primarily aged 2-5, with a significant number of attacks occurring in December, largely triggered by smoke and humidity.
- Improving education for children with asthma and their families, along with standard management protocols, can help reduce asthma-related health issues.
Unlabelled: The practice of excision in girls poses a significant risk to their health. The objective of this study was to determine the immediate acute complications associated with this practice.
Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study over a period of 15 months including all girls aged 0-15 years hospitalized for acute complications related to excision within 7 days of the practice in the pediatric department of the University Hospital Gabriel Toure.
In this case report, we describe a clinical presentation and therapeutic history of a unique case diagnosed with Lassa fever and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in a 23-year-old man from Yomou prefecture in southeast Guinea identified with suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the midst of an ongoing outbreak of that disease in the same region. On May 3, 2021, he was admitted to the Nzérékoré Epidemic disease treatment center where his clinical condition deteriorated significantly. Laboratory testing performed on the same day reveals a negative EVD polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF