Publications by authors named "Nicolas Billaud"
Penile strangulation is a rare pediatric urology emergency. A 13-year-old boy with no psychiatric history was referred to the university hospital 2 h after a metallic ring was self-placed over his penis. Under general anesthesia, a Gigli saw cut the cockring in two places.
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- In the EU, cocaine availability has risen, with increased purity, leading to a significant rise in pediatric cocaine toxicity cases, particularly in children under 6.
- A study over 11 years showed an eightfold increase in admissions for cocaine intoxication, with severe clinical symptoms, primarily neurologic and cardiovascular.
- The findings highlight that as cocaine trends worsen, the health risks for children are escalating, marking a critical public health issue.