Publications by authors named "S K Yenon"
Article Synopsis
- This study analyzed 149 cases of strangulated groin hernias in adults, focusing on epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment methods, and postoperative outcomes.
- The majority of patients were men (135) with a median age of 40, and common complications included bowel necrosis and a 10% mortality rate.
- Findings highlighted that earlier consultation and elective repairs could significantly reduce the high morbidity (16.7%) and mortality rates associated with strangulated groin hernias.
Objectives: The purpose of this report is to describe diagnostic and therapeutic management of colonoscopic perforation and identify risk factors.
Material And Methods: The charts of 6 patients who underwent surgery for colonoscopic perforation between January 2003 and December 2008 were reviewed. Study data included patient age, indication for colonoscopy, operative findings, repair technique, and outcome.
The authors report the case of a 24-years old pregnant woman gravida 2 para 1 who sustained a gunshot injury at 23 weeks gestation. The bullet injured the rectosigmoid jonction, the jejunum and traversed the uterine cavity with resultant of fatal injury of the fetus. Laparotomy was required for treatment of the maternal injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims: To describe the diagnosis and therapeutic aspects of amebic liver abscesses.
Material And Methods: Retrospective study of 46 cases of amebic liver abcesses seen at Bouaké Teaching Hospital during the period from January 1997 to June 2002.
Results: Three clinical pictures were carried out: painful and feverish hepatomegaly (n=28, 60.