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Open Journal of Gastroenterology (OJGas) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement in Gastroenterology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Gas…
Kounpièlimè Sosthène Somda, Ousséni Sinon, Lawagoulé Joseph Emile Ky, Toussaint Vebamba, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Christiane Bere, Abel Sawadogo, Arsène Roger Sombie
Pregnancy in cirrhotic-woman is a rare event [1] [2]. It causes particular risks related to liver disease and its treatments, with maternal and fetal consequences. The largest reported series to date is by Welton’s with 13 cases [3]. In Africa, few cases were…
Ouattara Zanga Damien, Kafando Amadou, Koura Mâli, Zoungrana Stève Léonce, Dah Elias, Samné Souleymane, Bougouma Alain
The aim of this study was to assess the seroprevalence of viral hepatitis B and C and co-infection with HIV among volunteer blood donors at the blood sampling and distribution depot (BSDD) in Ouahigouya. Patients and methods: Our study population consisted of…
Mikolélé Ahoui Apendi Clausina, Itoua-Ngaporo Ngala Akoa, Ngoma Moussavou Raphael, Angala Andzi Jenny Carmela, Mimiesse Monamou Jile Florient, Mongo-Onkouo Arnaud, Ngami Rody Stéphane, Motoula Latou Mardochée, Ngalessami Mouakosso Marlyse, Adoua Céline Sandra, Deby Gassaye, Atipo Ibara Blaise Irenée, Ibara Jean-Rosaire, 1 1
Peritoneal tuberculosis is the most common digestive location of tuberculosis. Its diagnosis is often based on a combination of clinical and biological arguments, and confirmed by bacteriology which is rarely available. In Congo there is little published data…
Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Koffi Klouvi, Mohaman Awalou Djibril
Objective: Describe the etiological factors of hepatic steatosis in the Internal Medicine and Medical Emergencies department of the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital of Lomé. Framework and Method : Cross-sectional and retrospective study carried out over a…
Kounpièlimè Sosthène Somda, Abdoul Fataho Kabore, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Sandrine Marie Odile Soudre, Toussaint Vebamba, Christiane Bere, Arsène Roger Sombie
Background: Hepatitis B infection is a global public health problem especially in developing countries with high prevalence, and liver cancer is its most feared complication. In these countries the majority of infections occur in early childhood with the coro…
Hamidine Illa, Ousseini Fanta, Hassan Maman Laoul, Seriba Coulibaly Idrissa, Mamadou Mainou, Hadja Zara Elh Lamine, Haladou Abdou, Abdoul Razak Seydou Midou, Rakia Ali Cheick, Adamou Harissou
Introduction : advanced age is characterized by physiological changes and increased susceptibility to specific lesions. The aim of this study was to describe the practice of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) in patients aged 60 or over in two digestive…
Koura Mâli, Napon-Zongo Passolguewendé Delphine, Ouattara Zanga Damien, Somé Nab, Zouré Nogogna, Kamboule Bébar Euloges, Zampou Inoussa, Sawadogo Appolinaire
Introduction : Liver abscess is an infection of the hepatic parenchyma that requires early diagnosis and effective management. The objective of this study was to describe the diagnostic, therapeutic and progressive aspects of liver abscesses at the Sourô Sano…
Lawagoulé Joseph Emile Ky, Ben Moctar Abdou Djibo, Stella Line Emmanuella Paré, Abdoul Rasmané Zongo, Arouna Sessouma, Fabrice Ouédraogo, Fanta Ousseini, Mamadou Sarifou, Sandrine Marie Odile Soudré, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Sosthène Somda, Arsène Roger Sombié, 1 1, 1 1
Background: Cirrhosis, the final stage in the evolution of most chronic liver diseases, is a major concern for practitioners and patients alike. The association of peptic ulcer disease and cirrhosis poses pathogenic and therapeutic problems. Aims: To study pe…
Yapa Gnadou Stéphane Keny, Konan Nguessan Michel, Kouassi Lauret, Touré Kadidiata, Ouattara Tiépé Rokia, Koné Famoussa, Kouamé Kouamé Gilles, Acho Jean Kévin, Gboko Komenan Kouman Landry, Bouagnon Patrick Roland, Koffi Marie Sandrine, Traoré Danielle, Touré Lazare, Sako Kalifa, Ouattara Solange, Wognin Manzan Anastasie, Abbé Fiacre, Koffi Georges Stéphane, Ouattara Bourhaïma, 1 1, 1 1
Background and aim: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of death in Africa. Many inflammatory scores have been used to predict the prognosis of this disease in various situations. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of…
Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Mawunyo Henoc Gbolou, Yendoukoa Yves Kanake, Diane Laure Moumeni, Lidawu Roland-Moïse Kogoe, Debehoma Venceslas Redah, Aklesso Bagny
Background: upper digestive endoscopy is the best method for detecting esophageal varices, but its invasiveness and cost make it inaccessible to certain social classes. Aim : to evaluate the performance of non-invasive methods for the presumptive diagnosis of…
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