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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…
Diallo Mamadou Sarifou, Youssouf Oumarou, Yaogo Abdoulatif, Diallo Kadiatou, Diallo Djéinabou, Wann Thierno Amadou, Bah Mamadou Lamine Yaya, Diakhaby Mamadou, Kanté Mamadou Aliou, Sylla Djibril
Introduction: Oesophageal mycosis (OM) is one of the most common opportunistic infections in patients infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). However, this condition is increasingly observed in immunocompetent subjects. The aim of this study was to…
Antonin Wilson Ndjitoyap Ndam, Sonia Charlsia Ewuo Shu, Mahamat Maimouna, Winnie Bekolo Nga, Isabelle Dang Babagna, Paul Talla, Mathurin Kowo, Firmin Ankouane Andoulo, Gloria Enow Ashuntantang
Background: Tenofovir (TFV) is widely used to treat patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. But kidney abnormalities are the main concern using this drug. Few studies have described the renal impairment due to the TFV in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in…
Gustavo Adolfo Hernández Valdez, Harvey Yair Zamora Veliz, Estefany Gilberty Mendoza Verdin, Quitzia Mayanim Rentería Fonseca, Itzel Velázquez Viniegra, Janette Alejandra Gamiño Gutierrez, Diana Rita Velázquez Jimenez, Florencio Favian Andrade, Luis Fernando Baez Bustos, Jorge Morales Rojas, María Jacqueline Martínez Tejeda, Graciela Gaddy Robles Martínez, Juan Antonio Contreras Escamilla
We present an unusual case of portal vein thrombosis with a splanchnic hemangioma secondary to acute biliary pancreatitis. We report a 45-year-old patient, who has systemic arterial hypertension in treatment, was admitted for abdominal pain in the epigastrium…
Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou, Comlan N’dehougbèa Martin Sokpon, Chloé Andréa Obekandon, Opè Mahouton Jacques Tovizounkou, Kadiatou Diallo, Rodolph Koffi Vignon, Jean Séhonou
Background: Spontaneous ascites fluid infection (SAFI) is an extremely serious and frequently encountered complication in cirrhotic patients. We aimed to determine the prevalence of SAFI and the factors associated with it in the largest hospital in Cotonou. M…
Boua-Akelelo Nathalie Philomène, Youssouf Oumarou, Gambo Ignaleamoko Nuella Edwige, Yangba Kalebanga Armel, Elowa Jean Benoît, Kobelembi Mofini E, Bessanguem Bernard, Komaria Hermann, Service George, Kobelembi Armand, Camengo Police Serge Magloire
Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, due to its frequency and progression to complications such as cirrhosis and/or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Objective: To help improve the management of cirrh…
Mehdi Bourakkadi Idrissi, Dkhissi Younes
Bile duct injury (BDI) is a well-known complication of cholecystectomy and can lead to the formation of a variety of complications, including biloma. Once diagnosed, the appropriate treatment depends on the severity of the condition and can range from minimal…
Rody Stéphane Ngami, Philestine Clausina Ahoui Apendi Mikolélé, Marlyse Ngalessami Mouakosso, Michelle Nzoumba, Jackson Albert Otia, Pérès Mardochée Motoula Latou, Ngala Akoa Itoua-Ngaporo, Samantha Potokoué Sékangué, Jile Florient Mimiesse, Arnaud Mongo Onkouo, Deby Gassaye, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara
Background: Maternal-fetal transmission is the most frequent mode of hepatitis B virus (HBV) contamination in Africa. Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of hepatitis B is still poorly understood, and training of the health workers involved, su…
Winnie Tatiana Bekolo Nga, Aghoani Gilles, Machékam-Matanga Olga, Antonin Ndjitoyap, Agnès Malongue, Mathurin Kowo, Dominique Noah Noah, Oudou Njoya, Firmin Ankouane Andoulo, Luma Henry Namme, Servais Albert Fiacre Eloumou Bagnaka
Introduction: Portal hypertension (HTP) is a morbi-mortality factor in cirrhotic patients. It is responsible for endoscopic lesions and has digestive hemorrhage as the main complication. The objective of the study was to study the management of endoscopic les…
Jireh Grace Sabrido Manungas, Perlina Umusig-Quitain, Genelynne Juruena-Beley
This is a case of a 5-month-old infant who experienced repeated episodes of hematemesis and no known underlying health conditions. It was subsequently diagnosed as Dieulafoy’s lesion localized in the lesser curvature of the stomach. Endoscopic diagnosis and t…
Khadidjatou Sake, Dénis Coffi Fanou, Euloge Houndonougbo, Marie-Claire Balle, Astrid Alexandrine Hountondji, Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou, Luc Valère Codjo Brun, Jean Sehonou, Nicolas Kodjoh
Introduction: Elderly people are considered fragile and at greater risk of having malignant gastrointestinal tumors. The objective of this work was to report the reasons for performing gastrointestinal endoscopy and the lesions found during the endoscopy of t…
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