Rare Case of Acute Peritonitis by Perforation of an Appendicular Schistosomiasis at the CHU BSS in Kati

Perforation of a pseudo appendicular tumor of bilharzial origin (bilharzia) is a rare etiology of acute peritonitis. His diagnosis is histopathological. The existence of comorbid malaria and surgical pathology is frequent in having a positive thick drop with Schistosoma mansoni eggs in his stool. After 3 months, the patient is doing well. In conclusion, we recommend the histopathological analysis of the surgical specimen after appendectomy and the detection of haematozoa for malaria in any case of fever in a surgical environment.

Appendicular Abscess in General Surgery at the Bocar Sidi Sall University Hospital in Kati

Introduction: Appendicular abscess is a progressive complication of acute appendicitis in which the spread of infection is contained by the greater omentum and the slender loops resulting in the formation of a true septate abscess of the large peritoneal cavity. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study from January 2010 to December 2019 carried out at the Bocar Sidi Sall University Hospital in Kati (CHU BSS in Kati) in general surgery. It concerned all patients operated on for appendicular abscess in the department. Results: 75 cases of appendicular abscess were collected, which represented 5.76% of surgical emergencies and 25% of acute appendicitis. The average age of the patients was 29 years. The male sex represented 67% of our patients with a sex ratio of 2. The average consultation time was 5 days. Abdominal pain was noted in all patients. It was localized in the right iliac fossa in 80% (n = 60) and diffuse in 2.7% of cases (n = 2). It was accompanied by nausea and vomiting in 93% of cases (n = 70), urinary disorders in 20% (n = 15), fever in 94% (n = 71), cessation of materials and gas in 1.33% (n = 1). Abdominal ultrasound was performed in 86% (n = 65). It made it possible to suggest a peri-appendicular effusion. Biological examination revealed a neutrophilic hyperleukocytosis greater than 20,000/mm3 in 47 patients, or 63%. All the patients were operated on by laparotomy (Marc Burney or midline subumbilical) under general anesthesia. The length of hospitalization was 6 days. We have not recorded any deaths. Morbidity was 8% (n = 6) represented by parietal suppuration. The postoperative course was straightforward in 92% of cases (n = 69). Conclusion: Appendicular abscess is a frequent medico-surgical emergency, the prognosis of which depends greatly on early diagnosis and adequate and immediate management.

Evolutionary and Prognostic Aspects of Thrombolysed Patients for Acute Coronary Syndrome ST+ at CHU Ernesto Guevara De La Serna. Las Tunas (Cuba)

Introduction: Acute myocardial infarction (IDM) occupies the first place in terms of mortality, among ischemic pathologies. Thrombolysis in the case of medical treatment for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is undoubtedly the most revolutionary performed to date in this context, with a significant reduction in the mortality rate. The aim of our study was to describe the epidemiological aspects, the criteria for myocardial reperfusion post thrombolysis, the complications during thrombolysis and the complications of acute myocardial infarction in the cardiology department of the CHU Ernesto Guevara De La Serna of Las Tunas (Cuba). Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out from June 2009 to December 2011. The patients hospitalized during this period in the USIC (coronary intensive care unit) for SCA ST(+) were included in the study. The variables studied were: Age, sex, myocardial reperfusion criteria, complications during thrombolysis and complications of myocardial infarction. Results: A total of 207 patients were included. The male sex represented 72.5% of the cases, giving a sex ratio of 2.63. The age group > 60 years was predominant with 54.2% of the cases. Thrombolysed patients represented 65.2% of the cases. Myocardial reperfusion criteria were observed in the majority of thrombolysed patients: relief of precordial pain (77%), regression of the ST segment to 50% of its previous level (81.5% of patients). Bleeding was observed in 1.5% of thrombolysed cases. Complications were encountered in 57% of non thrombolysed patients with a lethality of 5.6%. Conclusion: The male sex was the most affected. Thrombolysis was effective in the majority of patients. The post thrombolysis bleeding rate was low. More than half of the cases of SCA ST(+) not thrombolysed presented complications.

Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemiological, Clinical and Biological Profiles in the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Departments of the Mother-Child CHU “Luxembourg”

Introduction: The metabolic syndrome is a clinical entity defined by the association in the same subject of four of the following five factors: abdominal obesity (or android), type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hypo HDL cholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia. The aim of the work was to study the epidemiological, clinical-biological profiles and complications of patients in the cardiology and internal medicine department of the Mother-Child CHU “Luxembourg”. Materials and Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study, from September 2019 to June 2020 in the cardiology and internal department of the mother-child CHU “Luxembourg”. All patients with metabolic syndrome admitted to the two departments who agreed to participate during the study period were included in the study. These patients meet the 2009 harmonization attempt criteria (IDF 2009). The variables studied were: socio-demographic characteristics (sex, age, profession), pathological history, clinical signs (functional signs, BMI, waist size), paraclinical signs (ECG, cardiac ultrasound, laboratory assessment) and complications. Results: A total of 104 patients were included. The female sex represented 58.65% of cases. The 60 to 69 age group was the majority with 40.78%, housewives occupied 41.34% of cases. Diabetes, arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia were the most represented cardiovascular risk factors with respectively: 80.77%, 79.81% and 53.85%. Visual blurring was the most common functional sign with 23.08% of cases. Moderate obesity was observed in 34% of patients. Waist circumference was high in 39.53% of male patients and 37.70% of female patients. Cardiac ultrasound found a severely collapsed ejection fraction in 25% of patients. HDL-c levels were low in 64.52% of male patients and 75% of female patients. The most observed complications were: dyslipidemia (53.85%), stroke and renal failure with 23% respectively. Conclusion: The metabolic syndrome remains a real public health problem, constantly increasing in our populations and constitutes a danger by its constituent elements.

High Blood Pressure in External Consultation in Cardiology of Kati

Objective: To study hypertension and its manifestations in?Out-patients’ Department of Cardiology of Kati. Methods: The study was traversal and it was based on a sample of 300 patients, reached during the interval of 12 (twelve) months (from June 2012 to June 2013). Results: The predominance was among the females with 68.7%. The average age was about?55.8 ± 12.2 years old. The extreme ages were?about 21 and 90 years?old. In the set,?66% of the patients lived in the town of Kati.?The symptoms of Dieulafoy were predominantly the reasons for consultation with 55.7%. The cardiac frequency in the vast majority of cases was normal (85.3%). The left ventricular hypertrophy in the electrocardiogram was observed in more than half of the cases,?that is to say,?51.3%. In a bit higher proportion,?the echocardiography Doppler became normal,?that is to say,?54%. Brain scanner done on 9 patients found out signs of cerebrovascular stroke in 8 patients,?that is to say,?a frequency of 88.9%. In 76% of cases?of orthostatic hypotension,?the patients were hypertensive.?The blood pressure was normal during the passage of orthostatism in the cases of 258 of our patients,?that is to say,?86.0% of the cases. However, the orthostatic hypotension (OH) was observed in the cases of 42 patients, that is to say,?14.0% of the cases. In this set of patients,?41.6% of the moans were due to cephalgias and dizziness’s. The monotherapy of patients with OH represented 47.6% of the cases. Blood pressure was not controlled in 66.7% of the?cases of?OH. The biological examinations required were normal in 52.4% of the cases. Conclusion: The hypertension is a disease which is frequently the reason for consultation in cardiology. The symptoms of Dieulafoy can be the signs of call. The complications are sometimes recurrent. The orthostatic hypotension should be found out even under monotherapy on a balanced or non-balanced hypertensive patient through treatment.

Fascist Leg Necrosis at the Bocar Sidi Sall University Hospital (BSS) in Kati (Mali)

Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial dermo-hypodermitis of necrotizing type with involvement of the superficial fascia of the muscles. We report the case of a 50-year-old patient with necrotizing fasciitis of the left leg following erysipelas. Clinical Case: A 50-year-old patient, received at the emergency department for necrotizing wound of the left leg, evolving for 25 days. The examination of the patient made it possible to find: an alteration of the general condition with a WHO score classified stage II. A necrotizing wound of the lower 2/3 of the left leg and the dorsal side of the left foot allowing pus to flow in places, the pedious pulse was well perceived, lymphadenopathy at the root of the homolateral thigh. The complete blood count made it possible to objectify a predominantly neutrophil hyperleukocytosis greater than 10,000/mm3. We first carried out a complete debridement of the necrotic tissues, in a second time we took the patient back to do the autocutaneous graft. The surgical follow-up was simple. Conclusion: Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection, management is multidisciplinary.

Olecranon Bone Tumor Complicated by Ulnar Nerve Paresis Revealing Tuberculous Osteitis—About a Case

Introduction: The localization of bone tuberculosis at the level of the olecranon is rare and can pose a problem of differential diagnosis with a tumoral affection. Only the biopsy allows the diagnosis of certainty. The goal was to report our first case to do a review of the literature. Clinical Observation: This was a 64-year-old patient who consulted 2 years after the onset of symptoms for swelling and mechanical pain in the left elbow. On clinical examination there was a firm consistent mass measuring 6/4 cm in diameter, not very painful and hot on the posterior surface of the left elbow, accompanied by paresthesias in the territory of the ulnar nerve associated with partial functional impotence of the left forearm with little altered general condition. The X-rays of the left elbow showed extensive bone lysis of the olecranon with fracture of the base of the olecranon. The CT Scan of the elbow performed showed osteolysis of the olecranon with extensive bone reactions at the distal end of the humerus. The biopsy carried out with histological examination concluded with an aspect of tuberculous osteitis and the culture came back sterile. A curettage was performed associated with anti-tuberculosis treatment for 12 months as well as the placement of a posterior splint. The evolution at 9 months was unsatisfactory with persistence of paresis and stiffness of the elbow. Conclusion: Tuberculous osteitis of the olecranon can simulate a malignant tumor with non-specific signs of bone tuberculosis. Only the anatomopathological examination is definitive for the diagnosis. The treatment is multidisciplinary. Orthopedic evolution is difficult to predict.

Surgical Management of Recent Traumatic Epiphyseal Fractures-Detachments of the Distal Femur at Gabriel TouréUniversity Hospital

Traumatic epiphyseal detachment fractures of the distal end of the femur are a rare lesion whose severity is linked to disabling sequelae such as limb length inequality or most often axial deviation. In this report, surgical treatment aims to reconstruct the anatomy of the distal femur, to avoid secondary displacements and to allow early mobilization of the knee. Surgery carried out mainly by the technique of plugging in or screwing, opened or better still closed, can be a source of complications including migration of pins, infections, knee stiffness, and growth disorders. The aim of this work was to describe their epidemiological, anatomo-clinical, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects in the Department of Orthopedics-Traumatology at the CHU Gabriel TOURE. It was a retrospective study over 30 months from July 2019 to December 2021. In fact, it concerned 42 patients with traumatic epiphyseal detachment of the distal femur occurring within 21 days or less, on a healthy knee with cartilage fertile treated surgically and followed in the department. However, the diagnosis of traumatic epiphyseal detachment of the distal femur was retained thanks to the clinical examination and supplemented by radiographic images of the knee from the front and from the side. The treatment was surgical. The functional results were evaluated according to the functional criteria of the Eastern Orthopedic Traumatology Society (SOTEST). Forty-two patients included 32 boys and 10 girls of average age of 12 years with extremes of 8 years and 16 years. The lesions were classified according to the Salter Harris classification. We noted 24% type I (n = 10), type II 71% (n = 30), type III 2% (n = 1), type IV 2% (n = 1). Union was achieved in all patients within an average of 6 weeks with extremes of 4 and 12 weeks. The functional result was considered good in 20% of cases and very good in 80%. Traumatic epiphyseal detachment fractures of the distal end of the femur are a rare lesion whose severity is linked to disabling sequelae such as limb length inequality or most often axial deviation. Surgical treatment aims to reconstruct the anatomy of the distal femur, to avoid secondary displacements and to allow early mobilization of the knee.

Treatment of Pelvic Limb Fractures in a Hospital of 2e Reference in Mali

Introduction: A fracture is a solution in the continuity of a bone. Pelvic limb fractures may involve one or more of the bones. They constitute a real public health problem, which requires the identification of the factors inherent to this phenomenon for better prevention, but also for quality management of fractures and sequelae. Objectives: Were to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic profile of pelvic limb fractures in Timbuktu Hospital. Patients and Method: We conducted a prospective, descriptive study in the Surgery Department of Timbuktu Hospital, covering a period of one year from January 1 to December 31, 2017. We collected 39 patients who presented with fractures of the pelvic limbs, who were hospitalized and monitored throughout our study. Results: We obtained a hospital frequency of 2.86% limb fractures. Among the 39 patients included in our study, the male sex was predominant in 69.2% of cases, the average age of our patients was 20.5 years. Pupils and students were in the majority in 48.7% of cases. Road traffic accidents were the most common cause of fracture with 59.0% of cases. The tibia was the most affected segment in 38.5% of cases. Surgical treatment was predominant in 64.0% of cases. We obtained very good results in 94.87% of cases. Conclusion: Limb fractures remain frequent due to road traffic accidents. Osteosynthesis treatment provides a good result with fewer complications.

Double Discordance with Pulmonary Stenosis: About a Clinical Case

Introduction: Double discordance or corrected transposition of the great vessels is a rare congenital heart disease. It is an atrioventricular and ventriculo-arterial mismatch. It is a complex and unusual form of congenital heart disease. Often asymptomatic, in its isolated form, bradycardia, murmur and cyanosis can be a mode of revelation. Case presentation: We report the case of an 11-year-old child, asymptomatic at birth, after he started to have dyspnea on exertion, recurrent bronchitis, motivating a cardiological consultation. On cardiac physical examination, the heart sounds regular, not rapid at 81 BPM with a grade 3-4/6 systolic murmur at the 4th left EIC (Intercostal space). EKG (electrocardiogram) shows PR interval at 0.20 seconds. Cardiac ultrasound reveals atrioventricular discordance, vascular malposition, anterior aorta, the two vessels placed side by side, minimal pulmonary insufficiency, a small leak at the levels of the mitral and tricuspid valves, dystrophic pulmonary valves with an average gradient of 91 mmHg, max at 158 mmHg. Regular follow-up has been recommended through the performance of a clinical examination and cardiac ultrasound. Conclusion: The double discordance can be asymptomatic, and survival can be long in the isolated forms, but the evolution is not always benign, especially in the associated forms. It depends on the function of the systemic right ventricle and associated abnormalities.

Cardiovascular Risk Factors (CVrf) in Rural and Urban Areas Mali: Data from the Step 2013 Survey

Background: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors (CVrf) like hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking have been studied extensively through theses in hospital studies. Therefore, recent published data from community based studies are rare in Mali. Available data are old justifying to perform a community based study on traditional CVrf in rural and urban areas. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively performed a study which data stemmed from the last STEPS survey carried out in 2013 in some rural and urban areas of Mali. We studied hypertension, diabetes, tobacco smoking, obesity based on body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio. After bivariates analyses, we conducted a logistic regression with rural/urban as dependent variable using SPSS as analysis software for this purpose. Results: Weight, height, WC and HC were higher in urban area with 69.77 Kg, 169.13 cm, 85.98 cm and 97.26 cm compared to 66.27, 165.42, 81.46 and 93.23 in rural area (p as more prevalent in urban area while elevated waist-to-hip ratio was more prevalent in rural area. But in logistic regression for female, the Odds for Tobacco smoking rural as reference was 0.334 [CI: 0.151 - 0.738] (p = 0.007) and that for WHr is 0.582 [CI: 0.415 - 0.815] (p p p = 0.038). Conclusion: Traditional cardiovascular risk factors have high prevalence in this study and need to be monitored with larger studies. Female predictors were raised waist circumference in favour of urban and tobacco smoking and waist-to-hip ratio in favour of urban dwellers. Male diabetes was the only predictor we found.

Double Emergency Pulmonary Embolism and Aortic Dissection: About a Clinical Case

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism and aortic dissection are two formidable cardiovascular emergencies. Their exceptional association has a poor prognosis with very high mortality. The aim of our study was to report the case of a 31-year-old patient with pulmonary embolism associated with De Bakey’s type I aortic dissection, admitted to the cardiology department of Kati University Hospital. Case Presentation: We report the case of a young patient of 31 with no known cardiovascular history, on estrogen-progestogen contraception for 10 years, who consults for a left basal thoracic pain of increasing intensity, a whitish productive cough, hemoptysis and dyspnea stage III. She was admitted to the cardiology department, transthoracic cardiac ultrasound objectified aortic insufficiency, dissection of the aorta, the presence of the intimal flap, the false and the true channel, dilation of the right cavities with HTAP. The chest CT scan revealed bilateral lobar and segmental pulmonary embolism, De Bakey’s type I aortic dissection. Medical treatment was instituted for hemodynamic stabilization at the end of sending her to a center specializing in cardiovascular surgery for better management; unfortunately she succumbed before the preparations for her evacuation were finished. Conclusion: The pulmonary embolism associated with aortic dissection constitutes a medical emergence of rare incidence in a cardiological environment;if the diagnosis was quickly made in our patient, the lack of technical platform made management difficult.

Hypertension (HTN) Knowledge and with Its Associated Factors: About 456 Outpatients Seen in Cardiology Department in University Hospital (UH) Gabriel Touré—Bamako (Mali)

Background: High Blood Pressure (HBP) is high prevalent among adult population in Bamako, but little is known about factors associated with knowledge. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study involving patients aged 15 years and more with a first classification in normal blood pressure (HTN-) and high blood pressure (HTN+), and Second classification inpatients without knowledge (who answered No) (K-) and patients with knowledge (who answered Yes) (K+). A logistic regression was performed to look up predictors among different variables. Results: The sample involved 456 patients with a mean age of 51.39 years and 65.1% of female. The age group 45 - 59 years old made 32.5% and unschooled patients 60.3%. Patients with HBP accounted for 69.7% and those reporting to know about it 67.3%. HTN- and HTN+ differed significantly except for HR, height, sex and level of schooling. HBP prevalence increased with age up to 74 years. Regarding knowledge, sex, age group and number of FDRs did not differ significantly. High education level and duration of HBP was predictive of knowledge with an OR of 1.186 [CI 0.058 - 0.796] and 1.192 [CI 0.332 - 4.275] respectively. Conclusions: Our study provided data on HBP knowledge among outpatients with high educational level and HBP duration associated with better knowledge on HBP.

Bladder Cancer: Epidemiological, Clinical and Histopathological Aspects at the University Hospital Point G, Mali

Introduction: Bladder cancer is a new tissue formation most often of urothelial origin with potential for local, locoregional and distant invasion. Among its risk factors, urinary bilharzia is endemic in our study area. The aim of our study was to present the epidemiological, clinical and histopathological aspects of bladder cancer in our department. Patients and method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study over a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31, 2019. The study took place in the urology department of the university hospital Point “G”. It included all patients hospitalized for bladder cancer. The epidemiological, clinical and histopathological characteristics have been sought and described. Results: A total of 74 patients were included in the study. Bladder cancer was the leading cause of cancer, accounting for 57.9% of all urological cancers. The mean age of the patients was 52.8 ± 16.25 years. A slight male predominance was observed with a sex-ratio of 1.2. Housewives were the most represented with 43.2% followed by farmers with 24.3%. Hematuria was the reason for consultation in 87.8% cases. The main risk factors found were urinary schistosomiasis (48.6%) and smoking (31.1%). These two factors were associated in 23.0% of cases. At diagnosis, 85.7% of patients were classified as T3 or T4 stage. Squamous cell carcinoma with 58.2% was the most common histological type followed by urothelial carcinoma in 26.0% of cases. Conclusion: Bladder cancer is very common of cancer in hospitalized patients in our department. Diagnosis is more often made at an advanced stage. The most common histological type is squamous cell carcinoma.

Penile Skin Flap Urethroplasty for Urethral Stenosis at SominéDOLO Hospital of Mopti (MALI)

Introduction: Penile skin flap urethroplasty is a technique for replacing or enlarging an obstructed urethra. We aim to report our experience in the practice of this surgical technique. Patients and method: This was a prospective and descriptive study of penile skin flap urethroplasty indicated for urethral stenosis between January 2014 and December 2019. Results: A total of 21 penile skin flap urethroplasties for urethral stenosis were performed. The average age was 38.6 years old. The stenosis was of sclero-inflammatory origin in 15 cases (71.43%). It was of bulbo-perineal, penile, and penile-bulbar topography in about a third each. A history of urethral surgery was reported in 80.95% of the cases. The average length of the stenosis was 6.8 cm. Mundy circular skin flap urethroplasty about 15 cases (71.43%), and Quartey rectangular skin penile flap urethroplasty about 6 cases (28.57%) were the surgical techniques performed. The postoperative follow-up was favorable in 19 cases (90.48%). Two cases of urethral fistula (9.52%) underwent the 2nd urethroplasty. Urination at 1 year was satisfactory. No relapse has been reported to date. However, 4 patients (19.04%) reported asthenic ejaculation, and 1 patient (4.76%) a marked decrease in sexual pleasure. Conclusion: This surgical technique is effective in terms of voiding when the surgical indications are well chosen. The sexual aspect must be taken into account and the intervention only offered to those who really need it.

Computed Tomography Findings and Clinico-Epidemiological Aspects of COVID-19 Pneumonia at CHME Luxembourg in Bamako (Mali)

Objective: To describe the CT findings and clinico-epidemiological aspects of coronavirus pulmonary lesions at the Radiology Department of Mother-Child Luxembourg’s Hospital in Bamako, West Africa. Materials and Method: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study over a period of three months (November 2020-January 2021). The study involved all patients with a clinical suspicion of COVID-19 or confirmed cases with suggestive CT scan lesions during this period. No patients without suggestive CT lesions were not included. The variables were age, sex, clinical data, lungs lesions on CT scan and their severity. Results: Out of 202 patients enlisted, the age group 52 - 63 years was more frequent (30.2%), i.e. an average age of 60.43 years (range 23 and 95 years). Men represented 56.4% or a sex ratio of 1.3. Cough was the most common clinical manifestations (26.7%). Major findings were mixed appearance of the lung lesions (45.5%). The peripheral distribution was 57.4% and the bilateral topography was 98%. These lesions were extensive in the majority of our patients with 28.2%. Conclusion: Older people dominated the socio-demographic profile of our series with a predominance of men. Cough was the most observed clinical information. Mixed lesions with peripheral and bilateral distribution dominated the semiological tomodensitometric aspects. By severity, extensive lung lesions were the most commonly observed.

Uro-Scanner Aspects of Bladder Tumours at the Mali Hospital about 17 Cases

Introduction: Bladder tumours are frequent, have a poor prognosis and are the second most common genitourinary tumour in men. In Mali, recent statistical data on the prevalence of bladder tumours show a progression with 6.71% in 2006. The euro scanner is used in the diagnostic workup. The work was initiated in order to specify the role of the scanner in the diagnosis of these tumors. Patients and Methods: Prospective descriptive study was carried out in the medical imaging department of Mali Hospital from February to November 2018. Were included any patient with a bladder tumour on euro scanner. The patients had benefited from a preliminary preparation and a renal biological assessment in order to eliminate renal insufficiency. Our examinations were performed with a Siemens 16-slice scanner. These were axial slices performed without, with iodine injection from the pulmonary base to the pubic bones. Results: We had collected 17 patients out of 541 scans i.e. a frequency of 3.76%. The age range of 21 to 40 years was 58.8% with an average age of 25 years. The antecedents (ATCD) found were urinary bilharzia (47%) and smoking (17%). The clinic was dominated by haematuria. It was associated with a bladder mass (52%) and dysuria (23.52%). The CT scan showed a budding appearance, a size greater than 3 cm (82%), infiltration of peri-vesical fat (47.05%), and adenopathy (94%). Associated lesions were: utero-hydronephrosis (58.82%) and metastases (bone and liver in 11.76% of cases each). Conclusion: They are frequent and the history of urinary bilharziasis remains the main risk factor in endemic countries. CT scans are essential in the management of this disease. The diagnosis of certainty remains histology.

Morphometry of the Portal Vein:Ultrasound Anatomy about 1000 Cases

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine from a series of 1000 cases the usual dimensions of the portal vein according to the medical ultrasound. Methodology: We realized a transverse study over 2 years (from January 2015 to December 2017). It concerned an ultrasound exploration of the portal vein. The studied population was healthy voluntary subjects visible without history of abdominal trauma and abdominal operating scar. Results: The average age was 39 years ± 12.16 with extremes of 19 years and 70 years. The decade of 21 - 29 years represented 46.2%. The transverse diameter of the portal vein in its origin varied between 8 and 10 mm in 57.9% of the cases. The average was 9.05 ± 2.82 mm with extremes of 5 and 16 mm. The transverse diameter of the portal vein in its ending varied between 8 and 10 mm in 56.9%. In 29.8% of the cases, the length of the portal vein was between 61 and 70 mm and in 8.8% between 81 and 100 mm. The average length was 58 ± 22.3 mm. Before its penetration in the liver, the portal vein divided into 2 branches in 967 cases (96.7%) and in 3 branches in 33 cases (3.3%). Conclusion: This original study shows the normal dimensions of the portal vein to Malian.

Sociodemographic and Scanographic Aspects of Primary Bronchopulmonary Cancer in a Hospital in Mali

Summary: A malignant tumour that develops from the bronchial epithelium and then invades the lungs. It ranks third after colorectal and breast cancer. In Mali, computed tomography (CT) is the main imaging tool used at all stages of treatment. We had initiated this study with the objective of specifying the place of CT in the diagnosis of primary bronchopulmonary cancer at the hospital of Mali. Method: This is a prospective and descriptive study conducted by the Medical Imaging and Thoracic Surgery departments at Mali Hospital from March 2014 to February 2015. All the patients who have benefited from a CT scan and presenting at least one histologically confirmed bronchopulmonary tumor were included. Results: We were recruiting 60 patients with bronchopulmonary cancers out of 500 referred for a thoracic CT scan performed, a frequency of 12%. There was one male patient with a sex ratio of 4H/1F. The average age was 60 years. The history of smoking was 85%. The symptoms were dominated by general condition (63.33%), cough (25%) and haemoptysis (58.33%). CT scans were performed in all patients. The lesions were located more in the lower lobes (71%). The tumours were: heterogeneous tissue density (70%), spiculated contours (80%), and the histology was more non-small cell carcinoma. Conclusion: The incidence of bronchopulmonary cancer is very high and its prognosis is poor at an advanced stage. The evaluative role of CT and biopsy guidance has given it a place of choice in its management. The diagnosis of certainty remains histology.

Feasibility of Scanopelvimetry in the Medical Imaging Department of the University Hospital of Point “G”.

Purpose: The purpose of our study was to describe the technique of scanopelvimetry used in the radiology department of the Point G University Hospital, to specify the indications of scanopelvimetry in the department and to evaluate the cost of radiopelvimetry. Patients and Method: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study that took place over a 12-month period from January 1 to December 31, 2018. It focused on pregnant women in whom scanopelvimetry was performed in the medical imaging department of Point G University Hospital during the study period. Results: Out of 8615 CT examinations performed in the radiology department, we collected 65 cases of scanopelvimetry, i.e., 0.7% of the CT examinations. Primigravida and paucigravida dominated the study (40% each). In 60% of the pregnant women the height was less than 150 cm. The most frequent indication for CT scanning was clinical pelvic narrowing (50%). In 80% of the cases, the scanopelvimetry was performed after 37 weeks of amenorrhea. A predominance of narrowing of the superior strait was noted (40%). 4.6% of the pregnant women had a Magnin index of less than 20. CT scanopelvimetry is a feasible examination in our context but the level of demand is low because of the high cost of the examination (49500 fca). Conclusion: In light of the results obtained, we can say that CT pelvimetry allows us to predict the probable route of delivery and thus we can reduce the risk of fetomaternal morbidity and mortality to improve maternal and child health.