Double ileo-sigmoid volvulus: Report of three (03) cases of ileo-sigmoid node.

Introduction: The ileo-sigmoid node is a rare condition that causes mixed intestinal obstruction. It is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and requires medical and surgical management. We report on managing 03 cases of the ileo-sigmoid node.

The place of presumptive diagnosis in the management of peritoneal tuberculosis: A case report from rural Togo.

Introduction And Importance: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in developing countries. Its main abdominal form is peritoneal. The diagnosis of this peritoneal form is complex and difficult.

Psoas primary abscess: A case report in an immunocompetent subject.

Introduction: Primary psoas abscess is a rare disease characterised by a purulent collection in the thickness of the psoas muscle. Its incidence and etiopathogenesis are not well defined. It is mainly encountered in developing countries in weakened conditions.

[Non-traumatic splenic rupture revealed by acute renal failure].

We report a case of rupture of spontaneous subcapsular splenic hematoma caused by toxic product and revealed by acute renal failure with intravascular hemolysis.

Emergency treatment of a ruptured huge omphalocele by simple suture of its membrane.

Background: The rupture of a huge omphalocele is an emergency that threatens the newborn baby's life. It constitutes a therapeutical concern in the absence of prosthesis especially in developing countries.

Methods: We are reporting herein the case of a newborn baby that we managed in emergency successfully thanks to a simple treatment.

[Aseptic osteonecrosis of the femoral head in children with sickle-cell disease].

Purpose: To identify the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of hip-joint disorders in children with sickle cell disease, to point out the diagnostic problems, and to stress the necessity of early diagnosis for optimal outcome.

Material And Methods: This retrospective study, conducted from January 1987 through December 2006, included children with at least one haemoglobin S gene and hospitalised for osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Ficat staging was used.

Locations of osteomyelitis in children with sickle-cell disease at Tokoin teaching hospital (Togo).

Background: The sickle-cell children are particularly affected by osteomyelitis in specific locations. This study was done in order to point out the locations of osteomyelitis in children with sickle-cell disease. This direct clinical examination for a quick diagnosis.