Publications by authors named "Niasse Abdou"

Introduction: Abdominal surgical emergencies have a high mortality rate. Effective management primarily relies on the early identification of patients at high risk of postoperative complications. The objective of our study was to determine the prognostic factors associated with poor outcomes from abdominal surgical emergencies in Senegal and to establish a predictive score for mortality for preoperative risk evaluation (NDAR (New Death Assessment Risk) score).

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Introduction And Importance: Rectal prolapse is the protrusion of the rectum through the anus. It is a rare condition in young adults. Strangulation is rare but it's a serious complication imposing emergency surgery.

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Article Synopsis
  • Meckel's diverticulum is a rare congenital intestinal anomaly that can lead to complications like acute intestinal obstruction, prompting the authors to review relevant literature through a specific clinical case.
  • A 24-year-old patient with bladder stones underwent surgery for occlusive syndrome, and imaging revealed a flange obstruction caused by a Meckel's diverticulum, leading to surgical resection.
  • The condition is often discovered accidentally or during severe complications, and the recommended treatment involves intestinal resection followed by a safe one-stage anastomosis.
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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome or Wilkie syndrome is due to the compression of the third duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. It causes acute or chronic upper bowel occlusion. Abdominal CT scan facilitates the diagnosis.

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Lipoma is a benign soft tissue tumour. It is a benign proliferation of mature adipocytes. It is described as giant when its weight exceeds 1 kg or its diameter exceeds 5 cm.

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Introduction: Abdominal localization of cyst lymphangioma is rare. The splenic involvement is exceptional.

Case Presentation: A 63-year-old woman, who was followed for martial anemia evolving associated with abdominal pain in the past 12 months.

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Introduction: Cystic lymphangioma is a benign malformative tumor. The abdominal localization is rare. The diagnosis is not easy in preoperative period.

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