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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…
Patrice Emery Itoudi-Bignoumba, Agnès Angela Engoang, Patrick Dieudonné Nzouto, Gael Lozi Ngawouma, Monique Mbounja, Arlette Nsegue-Mezuie, Jean Baptiste Moussavou-Kombila
Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency with well-defined management guidelines. The objective was to define the care pathway for patients presenting with acute pancreatitis. Patients and methods: Through a retrospective and…
Sandrine Marie-Odile Bobilwindé Soudré, Micael Balima, Aïssatou Ouédraogo, Hakani Nathalie Beni, Nafissatou Balima, Mouniratou Balima, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Nanelin Alice Guingane, Steve Léonce Zoungrana, Rodrigue Salou, Sosthène Somda, Arsène Roger Sombié, 1 1
Introduction : Liver cirrhosis is a major public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and associated with high mortality. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with death in patients with liver c…
Mâli Koura, Passolguewindé Delphine Napon-Zongo, Seydou Traoré, Deusdite Hilaire Tychique Gniminou, Mohamed Traoré, Appolinaire Sawadogo, 1 1
Introduction : Liver cirrhosis is the final stage of many chronic liver diseases and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In Burkina Faso, it is the most prevalent liver disease, but its medical and economic implications have been little explored…
Heather Galea, Mario Caruana Grech Perry, Petra Jones
Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder influenced by cultural, dietary and psychosocial factors. Locally relevant tools are needed to better understand the experiences and management behaviours of Maltes…
Arnaud Mongo-Onkouo, Destinée Théréza Ebambala Mofahou, Ngala Akoa Itoua-Ngaporo, Marlyse Ngalessami Mouakosso, Clausina Philestine Ahoui Apendi, Jile Florient Mimiesse Monamou, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Deby Gassaye, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara, Jean Rosaire Ibara
Caustic ingestions represent a medical-surgical emergency that requires multidisciplinary collaboration (gastroenterologists, visceral surgeons, intensive care specialists, toxicologists, and psychiatrists). Goal: To improve the management of severe caustic l…
Ousseini Fanta, Boubacar Effared, Mohamed Lamine Abani Aichatou Balaraba, Hamidine Illa, Amadou Djibrilla Almoustapha, Oumarou Amadou Samiratou, Lawagoulé Joseph Emile Ky, Ben Moctar Abdou Djibo, 1 1
Introduction: Digestive tumors are increasingly diagnosed at HNN, in a valid and active population (young adult males). Indeed, in Niger, despite relatively frequent endoscopic examinations, digestive tumors are, however, diagnosed late, because most patients…
Kadiatou Doumbia, Moussa Younoussou Dicko, Hourouma Sow, Sanra Déborah Sanogo, Mariam Gnécourou Koumaré, Abdel Izdine, Makan Siré Tounkara, Kalba Péliaba, Abdoulaye Maiga, Ouatou Mallé, Ganda Soumaré, Drissa Katilé, Anselme Konaté, Moussa Tièmoko Diarra, Moussa Y. Maiga
Hemorrhoidal disease is the most common anal condition, manifesting itself intermittently. It requires rigorous management, with treatment and monitoring adapted to the stage of the disease. The objective was to evaluate the management of hemorrhoidal disease…
Mama Ndiémé Diouf, Mariéme Poléle Fall, Salamata Diallo, Mamadou Ngoné Gueye, Bibata Toure, Nogoye Niang, Marie Louise Bassène, Daouda Dia, Mouhamadou Mbengue, 1 1
Introduction: Dysphagia is an alarming symptom that requires upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to determine its etiology. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic and therapeutic value of upper digestive endoscopy (EGD) in patients presenting with dy…
Sandrine Marie-Odile Bobilwindé Soudré Héma, Nafissatou Balima, Hakani Nathalie Beni DA, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Nanelin Alice Guingane, Nanelin Steve Léonce Zoungrana, Aïssatou Ouédraogo, Rodrigue Salou, Sosthène Somda, Arsène Roger Sombié, Appolinaire Sawadogo, Alain Bougouma
Esophageal pathologies are a common reason for consultation and endoscopic examination. However, their characterization remains insufficiently documented. The aim of our study was to investigate esophageal pathology in Ouagadougou. Materials and Methods : Thi…
Nour Helwa, Manaswi Sharma, Manasvi Vanama, Diana Khater, Olivia Rennie, Youssef Helwa, Abdallah El-Falou, Joao Rezende-Neto
Background: Anastomotic leaks (AL) are a deadly postoperative complication. This study evaluated the efficacy of Stream TM Platform, a medical device designed to provide early prediction of AL using changes in peritoneal fluid pH and electrical conductivity (…
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