Bedside reduction of gastroschisis: A preliminary experience in yaounde-cameroon.

Background: Gastroschisis denotes a congenital or sporadic malformation of the anterior abdominal wall, which is rarely associated with other anomalies. The mortality in African countries is still high almost 100%.

Objective: The aim was to determine the feasibility and safety of bedside reduction of gastroschisis and factors affecting the outcome in low-income setting.

Molecular characterization of chikungunya virus from three regions of Cameroon.

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Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in infants: is it a congenital or acquired disorder? Reflections on 2 cases.

Based on evidence from two collected and treated clinical observations of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis in children of 5 and 12 months of age, the authors give their point of view on the unresolved issue of the etiology of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. They emphasize that there are more and more factors to prove this is an acquired condition.