[Congenital malformations of the forefoot].

Malformations and deformations of the forefoot are a frequent reason for consultation. The most frequent malformations viewed at birth are syndactylies (second web space), clinodactylies (quintus varus, halllux), polydactylies (hallux, fifth toe). The macrodactylies, hypoplasia, amniotic bands are rare.

Dissemination of IncF-type plasmids in multiresistant CTX-M-15-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolates from surgical-site infections in Bangui, Central African Republic.

Background: Surgical-site infection is the most frequent health care-associated infection in the developing world, with a strikingly higher prevalence than in developed countries We studied the prevalence of resistance to antibiotics in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from surgical-site infections collected in three major tertiary care centres in Bangui, Central African Republic. We also studied the genetic basis for antibiotic resistance and the genetic background of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant (3GC-R) Enterobacteriaceae.

Results: Between April 2011 and April 2012, 195 patients with nosocomial surgical-site infections were consecutively recruited into the study at five surgical departments in three major tertiary care centres.

[Surgical site infection survey in the orthopaedic surgery department of the "Hôpital communautaire de Bangui," Central African Republic].

As we have been confronted to frequent surgical site infections (SSI) in our practice in Bangui, CAR and because of the scarcity of studies about this subject in Central Africa area, we conducted a prospective survey in order to determine the frequency the causative bacteria and the main risk factors of SSI in Bangui. All patients who underwent surgery in the orthopaedics surgery department of the "Hôpital Communautaire de Bangui", CAR, between May 2003 to April 2004 were enrolled. We included all consenting patients responding to the following criteria: Altemeir class 1 to 3 and operated for the first time.

[Treatment of complications of intramuscular injection of quinine salts in Africa].

Intramuscular injection of quinine is a mainstay treatment for malaria in children. However it can lead to severe orthopedic complications including sciatic paralysis after intragluteal injection and quadriceps contracture after intraquadricipital injection. This report based on a 98-case series of complications following intramuscular quinine injection that were treated surgically in 88 cases describes clinical findings with special emphasis on the severity.

[Abdominal trauma in Bangui (Central Africa). Epidemiologic and anatomical aspects].

The authors achieved a retrospective study about abdominal traumas in Bangui (Central Africa) during 7 years (1995 to 2001). The aim of the study was to come out epidemiologic and anatomoclinical aspects of those injuries, which outcome during war periods. From the 202 patients of the study, 166 of them were men (sex ratio at 4.

[Ocular injuries in children aged 0-15 years: epidemiological and clinical aspects at the Bangui National Teaching Hospital].

Purpose: Ocular injuries in children are frequent and are an ophthalmological emergency. If not managed sufficiently early, these lesions may cause definitive partial loss of vision or blindness. In this survey, the authors analyze different epidemiological and clinical aspects of ocular injuries at the Bangui National Teaching Hospital in the Central African Republic to increase the awareness of children's parents, guardians, and care-takers.

[Profile of surgical emergencies in rural areas: the regional Hospital of Bambari in Central Africa as an example].

The authors has list different surgical emergencies in an hospital in a rural area in Central African Republic, by a retrospective and prospective study. There were 213 cases, distributed among: 88 cases of trauma (41.3%), 78 cases of abdominal emergencies (21.

[Ewing's tumor in children: report of 31 cases].

A retrospective study, from January 1985 to January 1997 has been realised on 31 children with Ewing's tumor. These children have been treated by conservative way. We haxe pick out different aspects - epidemiologic: about sex, we found 15 boys for 16 girls for the age, the axerage age was 10.

[An update on severe pediatric malaria in Central Africa hospital units].

Objective: The authors had for aim, to determine the frequency and the main clinical forms of severe malaria and to evaluate its management.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional investigation was made in the "Complexe Pediatrique" of Bangui, the only children hospital of the CAR capital, from 12 January to 12 September 1998. The survey included children 6 months to 15 years of age presenting on admission with a positive thick drop examination, and at least one of the clinical symptoms of severe malaria as defined by the World Organization of Health (WHO).

[Acute abdominal pain in children at the Pediatric Hospital in Bangui (Central African Republic). Epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic and evolutive aspects].

Unlabelled: Acute abdominal pains in children in general, and in subsaharian Africa in particular, are among the most frequent causes of consultations.

Material And Methods: The authors achieved a two-year retrospective study on acute abdominal pains in children, with the objectives of determining the frequency of acute abdominal pains, precising the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and evolutive aspects and different aspects of the treatment. The study concerned 312 cases.

[Difficulties in the management of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children living in Central African Republic].

Like many developing countries, the Central African Republic lacks the technology and skills to perform certain medical procedures. One example of this situation can be found in the Pediatric Surgery Department of Bangui with regard to first intention management of supracondylar fractures of the humerus (SCF). Due to a lack of proper technological facilities (e.

[Focal fibrocartilaginous dysplasia and tibia vara. Apropos of 2 cases. Review of the literature].

Focal cartilaginous dysplasia is a rare condition associated with unilateral tibia vara in young children. The authors report 2 cases. In one patient spontaneous correction occurred at the age of 18 months.

[Epidemiology of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children in Bangui, Central African Republic].

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinical, and anatomical aspects of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children treated at the National University Hospital Center (NUHC) of Bangui, Central African Republic. Between January 1992 and March 1995 a total of 119 documented cases involving children between the ages of 0 and 15 years were treated. Most patients were boys (62%) between 3 and 8 years of age.