Introduction And Importance: Testicular loss following assault is a very rare occurrence and uncommon in the low income countries. Testicular amputation is usually associated with blast injuries, sexual violence and self-mutilation in psychiatric cases. Management involves a multidisciplinary approach and is focused on resuscitation, aggressive debridement, testosterone supplementation, and reconstructive surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Retrocaval ureter is a rare developmental abnormality of the inferior vane cava. Commonly presents in the 3rd and 4th decades of life hence a rare presentation in the pediatric population. This condition presents a surgical challenge both in terms of diagnosis and management due to costly investigations and few urology specialists in resource limited settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Importance: Choledochal cysts are rare congenital bile duct anomalies that lead to cystic dilatations of the biliary tree. This condition is very rare in Africa. When these cysts exceed 10 cm in diameter, they are referred to as giant choledochal cysts, which are much rarer.
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