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Open Journal of Nephrology (OJNEPH) is an international scientific journal dedicated to the publication and public discussion of high quality original research in all the fields of astrophysics and space sciences and related technology. All the manuscripts must be prepared in English and are subject to a rigorous and…
Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Seydou Sy, Magara Samaké, Mahamane Ibrahima, Hamadoun Yattara, Djénéba Maiga, Moctar Coulibaly, Ousmane Singadou Youssouf Djiguiba, Modi Sidibe, Nouhoum Coulibaly, Saharé Fongoro, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a dominantly inherited genetic disorder. The affected parent has a 50% chance of transmitting the mutated gene to his or her offspring. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiocli…
Aboubacar Sidiki Fofana, Magara Samaké, Seydou Sy, Sah dit Baba Coulibaly, Niakalé Diakité, Pinda Tounkara, Djénéba Maiga, Moctar Coulibaly, Ousmane Singadou Youssouf Djiguiba, Nouhoum Coulibaly, Modi Sidibé, Hamadoun Yattara, Saharé Fongoro, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1, 1 1
Introduction : Emergency hemodialysis (EH) is a frequent occurrence in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with high mortality. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemio-clinical profile of emergency hemodialysis patients at the Fousseyni Daou Hospi…
Hamat Ibrahim, Charfadine Senoussi Abdelkerim, Yakoub Hissein Ali, Bonté Adjougoulta Koboy, Djibril Youssouf, Haoua Youssouf Seid, Nassima Hissein, Djibrine Mahamat Djibrine, Zahra Eltigani Ahmed
Introduction: Acute renal failure (ARF) is a frequent clinico-biological syndrome in the intensive care unit. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of ARF in the general intensive care unit. Patients and Method : This was a cross-sectional stud…
Joel John C. Mejos, Ruben A. Maguad, Grecia P. Darunday, Eratosthenes Polito
Introduction : Vascular access is the key to the successful management of chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients. Though native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is considered the access of choice, many patients in our country initiate hemodialysis through the central…
Kossi Akomola Sabi, Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Laune Odilon Blatome, Badomta Dolaama, Claude Tsevi, Komlan Georges Tona
Background: High blood pressure is a major cardiovascular risk factor in the development of stroke, heart failure, coronary heart disease and renal insufficiency (RF). In Togo, hypertension was cited as the leading cause of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in a…
Kossi Akomola Sabi, Yoan Makafui Amekoudi, Laune Odilon Blatome, Badomta Dolaama, Yawovi Mawufemo Tsevi, Ayodélé Jonathan Sabi
Background: Renal manifestations, including glomerular hyperfiltration during sickle cell disease (SCD), are very frequent and constitute the starting point for renal failure. Few data are available on this subject in Togo. The aim of this study was to descri…
Moussa Traore, Soriba Bangoura, Mohammed Lamine Tegui Camara, Sèmèvo Géàvanie Dannon, Foussény Diakite, Mamadou Saliou Balde, Aly Traore, Mohammed Camara, Marthe Sidibe, Mouctar Diallo, Aminata Diallo, Mohammed Lamine Kaba
Introduction: The timing of initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) depends not only on the level of residual renal function, estimated by calculating glomerular filtration rate (GFR), but also on patients’ clinical condition and local medical practices…
Gandzali Ngabe Pierre Eric, Loumingou Richard, Eyeni Sinomono Daniel Tony, Mahoungou Honal Gael, Goma Ceti Precieux, Mboungou Mandilou Murielle, Ndinga Okaka Sedan, Bouya Prosper
Introduction: Acute obstructive renal failure (AORF) is a life-threatening medical and surgical emergency. The aim of our work is to describe the clinical, biological, echographic, etiological and therapeutic profile of AORF. Patients and methods: This is a r…
Lionel Patrick Joel Elimby Ngande, Frantz Guy Epoupa Ngalle, Arlette Nguea Ndjame, Hermine Danielle Fouda Menye Epouse Ebana, 1 1, 1 1
Background and hypothesis: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern, with erectile dysfunction (ED) being a common complication that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. In Cameroon, knowledge regarding the prevalence and asso…
Rocio Rimachi, Anke Van Mellaert, Fabrice Kanyanzira, Hussein Rahal, Charlotte Van Noten
Skin inflammation that progresses to circulatory shock is most often attributed to infection as the first hypothesis. Fluids, antimicrobial drugs, and surgical debridement are sometimes necessary. However, non-infectious causes should be considered in a patie…
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