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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…
Pérès Mardochée Motoula Latou, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Evodie Syntyche Motoula Latou, Ngala Akoa Itoua Ngaporo, Lesty Ibara Kolo, Marlyse Ngalessami Mouakosso, Moria Gilga Ibobi, Bénédicte Ahombo Niotsebe, Bienvenu Hostaud Atipo Ibara, Sandra Céline Adoua, Jile Florent Mimiesse Mounamou, Arnaud Mongo Onkouo, Clausina Mikolele Ahoui Apendi, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara, 1 1
Introduction: Seasonal variation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding has been reported in many studies. Concerning the seasons’ influence on the incidence of esophageal variceal bleeding, there is no data from the Republic of Congo. Aims: Our aim was to assess…
Kadiatou Doumbia, Hourouma Sow, Sanra Déborah Sanogo, Amadou Traoré, Aichata Traoré, Moussa Younoussa Dicko, Mamoudou Sissoko, Makan Siré Tounkara, Kalba Peliaba, Alimatou Cheick Traoré, Madiassa Konaté, Amadou Traoré, Bakary Tientigui Dembélé, Adégne Togo, Anselme Konaté, Mouussa Tiemoko Diarra
Introduction : Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is a technique used to explore the upper digestive tract for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, during which upper gastrointestinal lesions are frequently encountered. Objective: To study upper endoscopic lesio…
Mâli Koura, Delphine Napon-Zongo, Zanga Damien Ouattara, Souleymane Sanné, Ignazianki Rakseunbe, Mohamed Traoré, Abdelhadi Ouédraogo, Sami Momo, Appolinaire Sawadogo, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, a potentially fatal medical and surgical emergency, is still frequent and polymorphic in our context. The objective of this work was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, etiological, and evolutionary profil…
Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Mawunyo Henoc Gbolou, Fadjatou Djibirine, Lidawu Roland-Moise Kogoe, Yendoukoa Yves Kanake, Debehoma Venceslas Redah, Aklesso Bagny
Objective : To identify the factors associated with hyponatremia in cirrhotic patients hospitalised in the gastroenterology and hepatology department of the Campus Teaching Hospital of Lomé (Togo). Patients and Method : This was a descriptive and analytical c…
Patrice Emery Itoudi-Bignoumba, Patrick Dieudonné Nzouto, Luce Moukiringome Mamboundou, Inès Flore Maganga Moussavou, Agnès Angela Engoang, Monique Mbounja, Arlette Nsegue, Jean Baptiste Moussavou Kombila
Introduction : The association between peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and cirrhosis is regularly observed in practice but has never been the subject of a scientific publication in Gabon. The aim of our study was to establish the epidemiological, diagnostic, and p…
Hynd Hedda, Fatima Benahsin, Maria Lahlali, Asmae Lamine, Nada Lahmidani, Amine El Mekkaoui, Mounia Elyousfi, Dafer-Allah Benajah, Mohammed Elabkari, Adil Ibrahimi, Hakima Abid, 1 1
Objective: Hepatic involvement in celiac disease (CD) is a relatively common extra-digestive manifestation, but its association with portal hypertension (PHT) is rare. We aim to report this association, to study the clinical, paraclinical, and etiological asp…
Zanga Damien Ouattara, Latif Sabane Ouedraogo, Siebou Hien, Steve Léonce Zoungrana, Mali Koura, Elias Dah, Solo Traoré, Appolinaire Sawadogo
Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a common digestive disorder with increasing prevalence among young adults. It can significantly impact quality of life and lead to various complications. In West Africa, research on this condition within univers…
Aboubacar Coulibaly, Boubacar Bagué, Lawagoulé Joseph Emile Ky, Emissary Djarabe, Sandrine Soudré Héma, Sanné Zitgnimian Souleymane, Moussa Diarra, Apollinaire Sawadogo, Alain Bougouma, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: To assess anxiety and depressive disorders in patients with cirrhosis in the hepato-gastroenterology departments of two tertiary hospitals and one secondary hospital in the city of Ouagadougou. Patients and Methods : This was a descriptive and a…
Aboubacar Coulibaly, Yamba Elie Sawadogo, Zitgnimian Souleymane Sanne, Mâli Koura, Rock Kafando, Dimitri Soubeiga, Théodore Ouedraogo, Arsène Roger Sombié, Adama Sanou, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Anal fistula is the chronic form of Hermann et Desfosses gland infection. Objective: To study the therapeutic and evolutionary aspects in order to improve the management of anal fistulas. Patients and Method: Descriptive case series study from J…
Jile Florient Mimiesse, Mauria Gilga Ibobi, Jospeh Bovane Molami, Clausina Mikolélé Ahoui Apendi, Christ Massamba, Ngala Akoa Itoua-Ngaporo, Marlyse Ngalessami, Arnaud Mongo Onkouo, Céline Sandra Adoua, Hostaud Atipo Ibara, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Péres Motoula Latou, Deby Gassaye, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara
Objective: To evaluate knowledge and vaccination coverage against HBV in a university environment in Brazzaville. Materials and Methods : This was a cross-sectional study conducted over six months in the institutions of the University Marien Ngouabi and priva…
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