Management challenges of recurrent venous thromboembolism in advanced digestive cancers: Case studies and therapeutic strategies.

Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant challenge in cancer patients, particularly those with advanced malignancies. The management of recurrent VTE is complicated by the need for effective anticoagulation while addressing the underlying cancer progression.

Cases: We present two clinical cases from the gastroenterology department at Percy French military hospital involving patients with progressive malignant digestive diseases.

Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography during a military mission in a French role II in Mali: is it useful to learn this practice?

Introduction: Ultrasound is now recognized as a key tool in the practice of medicine in isolated situations. This study aims to evaluate the impact of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in a military mission when performed by a trained military practitioner (MP).

Materials And Methods: We conducted a 2-month retrospective observational study on the use of TTE in a French medical complex in Mali with a mission that included providing a medical aid to the population.