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Management of differences in sexual development: evolution of an approach for a resource-limited setting 性发育差异的管理:资源有限环境下方法的演变
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-05 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i4.5
Erik Hansen, Eric Irungu, J. K. Nyagetuba, J. Mbogo
Background: The approach to management of patients with disorders of sex development (DSD) has been refined over the past two decades. We sought to review DSD cases at our hospital and hypothesized that age at presentation would decline over time. Methods: A retrospective review of patients presenting to our hospital between January 1, 2005 and July 31, 2018, with findings of ambiguous genitalia was performed. Results: A total of 44 patients were identified, 3 with cloacal exstrophy. Of the 41 remaining patients, the majority (n = 24) had ovotesticular DSD. Three time periods in the evolution to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach were identified: Period 1 (2003–2009), Period 2 (2010– 2013), and Period 3 (2014–present). Median presenting age in Periods 1, 2, and 3 were 7 years (95% CI: 0.5–15), 6.5 years (95% CI: 1–19), and 11 years (95% CI: 2–17), respectively, and were not statistically different. Conclusion: Management of patients with DSD poses a challenge to healthcare providers across the globe. The gradual evolution of patient management with incorporation of MDTs and progression toward delayed surgery is seen in this study. There is indeed a need to set up regional centers of excellence, public awareness programs, and healthcare personnel training programs for optimal management of these patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
背景:在过去的二十年中,性发育障碍(DSD)患者的治疗方法得到了改进。我们试图回顾本院的DSD病例,并假设发病年龄会随着时间的推移而下降。方法:回顾性分析2005年1月1日至2018年7月31日在我院就诊的生殖器模糊患者。结果:共确诊44例,其中3例为肛肠外翻。在剩余的41例患者中,大多数(n = 24)有卵睾丸DSD。确定了向多学科团队(MDT)方法演变的三个时期:第一阶段(2003-2009),第二阶段(2010 - 2013)和第三阶段(2014年至今)。第1、2和3期的中位发病年龄分别为7岁(95% CI: 0.5-15)、6.5岁(95% CI: 1 - 19)和11岁(95% CI: 2 - 17),差异无统计学意义。结论:DSD患者的管理对全球医疗保健提供者提出了挑战。在本研究中,患者管理的逐渐演变与MDTs的结合以及向延迟手术的进展。确实有必要在中低收入国家(LMICs)建立区域卓越中心、公共意识项目和医疗人员培训项目,以实现对这些患者的最佳管理。
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Informed consent for surgical case reports 手术病例报告的知情同意
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.1
Mohamed Onyango, Brian Kariuki
No Abstract.
没有抽象的。
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Infected Bronchogenic Cyst with Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a Cause of Respiratory Distress: A Case Report 感染支气管源性囊肿伴结核分枝杆菌致呼吸窘迫1例报告
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.6
E. Ogunleye, O. Adekola, O. Olusoji, A. Olugbemi, S. Sanni
Bronchogenic cyst is a common primary cyst of the mediastinum, and it is usually located in the middle mediastinum and intrapulmonary regions. Bronchogenic cysts are lesions of congenital origin that occur due to abnormal budding from the primitive ventral foregut. They are common in the pediatric age group and have symptoms of respiratory distress, recurrent cough, wheezing, and stridor. Definitive management involves surgical excision. We herein report our experience of a bronchogenic cyst complicated by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in an 8-month-old infant. The patient underwent a right posterolateral thoracotomy, and an intrapulmonary bronchogenic cyst filled with purulent fluid was excised. The patient was given antituberculous medication, and the post-operative outcome was good.
支气管源性囊肿是一种常见的纵隔原发囊肿,通常位于纵隔中部和肺内区域。支气管囊肿是由于原始前肠腹侧异常出芽而引起的先天性病变。它们常见于儿科年龄组,症状为呼吸窘迫、反复咳嗽、喘息和喘鸣。最终的治疗包括手术切除。我们在此报告我们的经验支气管源性囊肿合并结核分枝杆菌感染在一个8个月大的婴儿。患者接受了右后外侧开胸手术,并切除了肺内充满化脓性液体的支气管源性囊肿。患者给予抗结核药物治疗,术后效果良好。
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Cancer-Related Bone Pain: Patients’ Satisfaction with Analgesic Pain Control 癌症相关骨痛:患者对止痛控制的满意度
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.3
Andrew Tabu Kaggwa, Protus Kituyi, Elijah Muteti, R. Ayumba
Background: Management of cancer-related bone pain (CRBP) with analgesics poses a substantial challenge. This study aimed to determine the correlation between pain control satisfaction and prescribed analgesics. Methods: This 12-month descriptive prospective study included 96 adults who were consecutively sampled and followed up daily for 5 days. Eligible patients had histopathologically confirmed tumor, osseous lesion(s) on radiographs, and cognitive capacity to rank pain on the Numerical Rating Scale. Data were collected using questionnaires drafted from the Brief Pain Inventory. Self-assessed pain scores within the past 24 hours were reported on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain). Pain control satisfaction was assessed as a single response question (satisfied, not sure, or dissatisfied). Associations were examined in multiple logistic regression models. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. Results: The median age was 57 (range, 19–90) years, and more males (52.1%) than females were recruited. The proportion of CRBP ranged from 83.3% to 86.5%, whereas that of moderate to severe pain ranged from 57.3% to 69.8%. Overall, 70.8% were satisfied with their pain control. Patients prescribed opioids (adjusted odds ratio, 0.027; p=0.041) had an increased likelihood of pain control satisfaction. Conclusion: Although a high percentage of patients experienced moderate to severe CRBP, a majority were satisfied with their analgesic pain control. Prescription opioids were associated with higher satisfaction. Policies that sustain ready accessibility of analgesics, particularly opioids, should be implemented.
背景:用镇痛药治疗癌症相关性骨痛(CRBP)是一个重大挑战。本研究旨在确定疼痛控制满意度与处方止痛药的相关性。方法:这项为期12个月的描述性前瞻性研究包括96名成年人,他们连续抽样,每天随访5天。符合条件的患者有组织病理学证实的肿瘤,x线片上的骨性病变,以及在数值评定量表上对疼痛进行排序的认知能力。数据收集使用从简短疼痛量表起草的问卷。报告过去24小时内的自我评估疼痛评分,范围为0(无疼痛)到10(最严重的疼痛)。疼痛控制满意度评估为一个单一的回答问题(满意,不确定,或不满意)。在多重逻辑回归模型中检验相关性。获得了伦理批准和知情同意。结果:中位年龄为57岁(范围19 ~ 90岁),男性多于女性(52.1%)。CRBP的比例为83.3% ~ 86.5%,而中重度疼痛的比例为57.3% ~ 69.8%。总体而言,70.8%的患者对疼痛控制感到满意。处方阿片类药物的患者(校正优势比,0.027;P =0.041)对疼痛控制满意的可能性增加。结论:虽然中重度CRBP患者的比例很高,但大多数患者对镇痛控制感到满意。处方阿片类药物与更高的满意度相关。应实施维持止痛药,特别是阿片类药物的可及性的政策。
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Endovascular Treatment of Vein of Galen Malformation in Kenya, East Africa 东非肯尼亚Galen静脉畸形的血管内治疗
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.4
E. Mogere, C. Munguti
Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations (VGAM) are arteriovenous fistulas between the choroidal or quadrigeminal arteries and the embryonic precursor of the vein of Galen – the median prosencephalic vein. VGAM represents 30% of arteriovenous malformations in the paediatric age group. They are associated with a high morbidity and 90% mortality if untreated but respond well to intervention with mortality reduced to below 40%. There are few documented cases of VGAM worldwide and scarce data about these lesions in sub-Saharan Africa with  challenges in diagnosis and management. We present two cases of infants diagnosed with VGAM and treated with endovascular embolisation. We examine the clinical and radiological data at presentation, intervention and follow-up at one year. We report on some of the technical neurointerventional details. Both patients had satisfactory radiological results and the interventions resulted notable clinical improvements from baseline. Physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion treating infants and toddlers presenting with macrocephaly, neurocognitive decline and cardiopulmonary symptoms. Upon diagnosis endovascular interventions are feasible and available.
盖伦静脉动脉瘤畸形(VGAM)是介于脉络膜或四合股动脉和盖伦静脉的胚胎前体-前脑正中静脉之间的动静脉瘘。VGAM占儿科年龄组动静脉畸形的30%。如果不治疗,它们与高发病率和90%的死亡率相关,但对干预反应良好,死亡率降至40%以下。全球很少有VGAM病例记录,撒哈拉以南非洲地区关于这些病变的数据很少,在诊断和管理方面存在挑战。我们提出了两个婴儿诊断为VGAM和治疗与血管内栓塞。我们检查临床和放射学资料的表现,干预和随访一年。我们报道一些神经介入的技术细节。两例患者均有满意的放射学结果,干预措施较基线有显著的临床改善。在治疗出现大头畸形、神经认知能力下降和心肺症状的婴幼儿时,医生应保持高度的怀疑指数。诊断后血管内介入治疗是可行的。
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Giant Inflammatory Polyposis of the Rectum as a Complication of Ulcerative Colitis 溃疡性结肠炎并发直肠巨大炎性息肉病
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.7
Theeran Gill, Jaikumar Nallamuthu, Shabbar Husain, Wazir Azzam, F. Hayati, I. Sagap
Inflammatory bowel disease is an emerging gastrointestinal disease in Malaysia. One of its rare complications includes giant inflammatory polyposis (GIP). A 39-year-old woman presented with worsening per rectal mucous discharge, associated with blood, colicky abdominal pain, and weight loss. A series of endoscopies at another hospital did not provide an inconclusive diagnosis. Another repeat colonoscopy showed a left-sided colitis with marked erythema and friability with islands of polyps; this was concluded to be an ulcerative colitis based on histopathology; thus, medical treatment was commenced. However, 2 months later, the patient presented with constipation, which required laxatives, as well as a worsened lower abdominal pain. Subsequent colonoscopy revealed obstruction-caused GIP at the mid rectum extending to the lower rectum, which was confirmed by imaging modalities. She was diagnosed with obstructing GIP coupled with ulcerative colitis, and panproctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis were planned.
炎症性肠病是马来西亚一种新兴的胃肠道疾病。其中一个罕见的并发症包括巨大炎性息肉病(GIP)。一名39岁女性,表现为直肠粘膜分泌物加重,伴有出血、绞痛腹痛和体重减轻。在另一家医院进行的一系列内窥镜检查并没有给出不确定的诊断。另一次重复结肠镜检查显示左侧结肠炎伴明显红斑和易碎性息肉岛;根据组织病理学诊断为溃疡性结肠炎;因此,开始了治疗。然而,2个月后,患者出现便秘,需要泻药,并且下腹部疼痛加重。随后的结肠镜检查显示梗阻引起的GIP在直肠中部延伸到直肠下部,影像学证实了这一点。她被诊断为梗阻性肠梗阻合并溃疡性结肠炎,计划行胰直结肠切除术和回肠袋肛管吻合术。
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A Rare Case of Intermittent Calf Pain: Gastrocnemius Fatty Degeneration 一例罕见的间歇性小腿疼痛:腓肠肌脂肪变性
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.5
Kalande Fredrick
Intermittent calf pain is also called claudication. It is common in patients with spinal canal stenosis or those with peripheral vascular occlusion disorders. It is rarely found in local muscle pathology. We herein report a case of a 50-year-old man who presented with left-sided calf pain on mild exertion. On evaluation, the systemic review was normal, with no spondylosis or vascular pathology, but with local fatty degeneration in the gastrocnemius, which was causing the calf pain. He was given analgesics and underwent physiotherapy and counseling, and his condition improved over 6 months. 
间歇性小腿疼痛也被称为跛行。它常见于椎管狭窄或周围血管闭塞疾病的患者。在局部肌肉病理中很少发现。我们在此报告一例50岁的男子谁提出了左侧小腿疼痛轻微用力。经评估,全身检查正常,无颈椎病或血管病变,但腓肠肌局部脂肪变性,引起小腿疼痛。患者给予镇痛药,并接受物理治疗和心理咨询,6个月后病情好转。
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Optimizing Clinical Outcomes of Acute Appendicitis 优化急性阑尾炎的临床结局
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-09-02 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i3.2
C. Munguti, Stanley Mugambi, A. Abdallah
Background: Appendectomy is a common emergency procedure in general surgery. The objective of this study was to identify factors that impact on outcomes following appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Methodology: A chart review of all patients with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis who underwent appendectomy at Aga Khan University Hospital between January 2018 and December 2019 was performed. Results: Most of the patients (male-tofemale ratio, 2:1; mean age, 35±15.6 years) presented with acute uncomplicated appendicitis within an average of 2.98 days from symptom onset. The most common clinical sign was right lower quadrant tenderness. Abdominal ultrasound had a low sensitivity (33%), but computed tomography of the abdomen, which is the preferred imaging modality, had a high sensitivity (93%). The overall complication rate was 10.9%, with no statistically significant difference between open and laparoscopic appendectomy in terms of duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, and complication rates. The negative appendectomy rate was 6%. Conclusion: The complication rates of acute appendicitis in this setting are within international rates, but the negative appendectomy rate remains high. A more accurate interpretation of available imaging modalities is needed to improve this rate.
背景:阑尾切除术是普通外科常见的急诊手术。本研究的目的是确定影响急性阑尾炎阑尾切除术后预后的因素。方法:对2018年1月至2019年12月在阿迦汗大学医院接受阑尾切除术的所有诊断为急性阑尾炎的患者进行图表回顾。结果:大多数患者(男女比例为2:1;平均年龄(35±15.6岁)在症状出现后平均2.98天内出现急性无并发症阑尾炎。最常见的临床症状是右下腹压痛。腹部超声的灵敏度较低(33%),而首选的腹部计算机断层扫描的灵敏度较高(93%)。总并发症发生率为10.9%,开放和腹腔镜阑尾切除术在手术时间、住院时间和并发症发生率方面无统计学差异。阑尾切除术阴性率为6%。结论:本院急性阑尾炎并发症发生率在国际水平之内,但阑尾切除术阴性率仍然较高。为了提高这一比率,需要更准确地解释现有的成像模式。
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Letter to the editor regarding “Perception and challenges of health science students toward E-learning in a sub-Saharan African country: a multi-institutional study” 致编辑关于"撒哈拉以南非洲国家卫生科学学生对电子学习的看法和挑战:一项多机构研究"的信
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-08-31 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v19i4.2
K. Kilova, Тanya Kitova, B. Kitov
No abstract.
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Seek and you shall find—retrieval of a retained fractured intravenous cannula by Z-plasty incision: a case report 通过z形成形术切口恢复静脉留置骨折套管一例报告
Q4 Medicine Pub Date : 2022-08-29 DOI: 10.4314/aas.v20i1.7
Ikechukwu Ezeah, M. Nweke, O. Adejumo, O. Junaid, O. Ige
Peripheral venous cannulation is a common invasive procedure. Fracture of an intravenous cannula is rare and an under-reported complication of peripheral venous cannulation. Embolization of the intravenous fragment into the central venous system is potentially fatal. Urgent surgical retrieval, which is performed through a transverse or longitudinal incision, is the treatment of choice. We herein present the use of Z-plasty incision for the retrieval of a retained fractured peripheral intravenous cannula in a 61-year-old Nigerian man on hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease. The major benefits of this innovation are facilitation of access for exploration and prevention of joint contracture.
外周静脉插管是一种常见的侵入性手术。静脉插管骨折是一种罕见的外周静脉插管并发症。静脉碎片栓塞到中心静脉系统可能是致命的。紧急手术回收,这是通过横向或纵向切口进行,是治疗的选择。我们在此报告使用z -成形术切口为一个61岁的尼日利亚男子的血液透析为慢性肾脏疾病保留骨折外周静脉插管检索。这种创新的主要好处是方便了探查和预防关节挛缩。
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