Légionellose compliquée d’une rhabdomyolyse et d’une insuffisance rénale aiguë: à propos d’un cas

La légionellose est une maladie respiratoire bactérienne due à un germe gram négatif dont la présentation clinique peut être bénigne se limitant à un syndrome grippal ou plus sévère se caractérisant par une pneumonie pouvant se compliquer d’atteinte multisystémique pouvant conduire au décès. Nous rapportons le cas d’un patient de 48 ans ayant présenté une rhabdomyolyse compliquée d’une insuffisance rénale aigue au décours d’une pneumonie à Legionella pneumophila. Nous revoyons la physiopathologie et le traitement de cette complication rare de la légionellose.Pan African Medical Journal 2016; 2

Computer tomography imaging of an unusual cause of appendicitis: a case report.

Foreign body occlusion of appendices lumen is a quite rare cause of appendicitis due to foreign body. We present a case of a 63-year-old male who presented with right lower quadrant pain since 24 hours. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated an acute appendicitis due to a metallic foreign body which was found to be a bullet.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Ascending aorta syphilitic aneurysm presenting as a dystrophic disease

A 37-year-old female originating from Central Africa presented with cardiac failure, aortic insufficiency and aortic root dilatation of supposed dystrophic origin. Left coronary ostial dilatation and dense adhesions between the aorta and the pulmonary trunk at operation were the only unusual features. However, pathological examination evoked a syphilitic disease and serology confirmed luetic infection. The diagnosis and the therapeutic approach are discussed. Syphilitic aneurysms belong to the protohistory of vascular surgery (1), but, in the antibiotherapy era, tracking a syphilitic aneurysm is like fishing for coelacanth. When this pathology mimics a dystrophic aneurysm, diagnosis and therapeutic attitude becomes hazardous and justifies the present report.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

La myiase furonculeuse: Cas clinique d'une parasitose cutanée souvent confondue avec un abcès

Furuncular myiasis is a wel l established cutaneous parasitosis in tropical area. In Europe, most of cases have been described in patients returning from risk areas. We report a case of a 4-year old child with a furuncular lesion on his left thigh considered as an abscess and who was send to emergency department for surgical drainage.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Anévrysme de l’aorte thoracique d’origine traumatique: Cas clinique suspect

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Echtyma gangrenosum caused by coinfection with group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus :an emerging etiology? Case reports and literature review

Ecthyma gangrenosum (EG) is a potentially lethal skin infection, most commonly due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa with bacteremic dissemination and affecting mostly immunocompromised patients. We present two cases of EG in two men in Belgium recently admitted to our hospital, caused by a suspected coinfection by group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus, with a cutaneous dissemination, in which multiple impetigo lesions were the portal of entry. The first patient had no risk factors nor immunodeficiency, but the second was a homeless man with drug and alcohol abuse and advanced HIV infection. Early management of the condition is crucial, with initial broad spectrum antibiotherapy, rapidly narrowed down to the germs identified and skin lesion debridement if necessary. Any immunocompromising condition must be ruled out in any patient suffering from EG.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Légionellose compliquée d’une rhabdomyolyse et d’une insuffisance rénale aiguë: À propos d’un cas

Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial disease of the respiratory system caused by a gram-negative germ whose clinical manifestation can be benign limiting to flu-like syndrome or can be more severe being characterized by pneumonia which may be complicated by multisystem disease that can lead to death. We report the case of a 48 year-old patient with rhabdomyolysis complicated by acute renal failure following Legionella pneumophila pneumonia. We here highlight the pathophysiological aspects and treatment of this rare complication during Legionella infection.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Predictors of early outcome after acute appendicitis: Is delaying surgery for acute appendicitis an option? A retrospective study

Purpose: This study analysed the clinical and para-clinical criteria that may allow surgeons and emergency physicians to take a decision regarding the surgery of acute appendicitis. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 284 acute appendicitis patients who underwent surgery between January 2007 and December 2009 in our institution. The registered data were extracted from patient files and statistically analysed. These data included past medical history, clinical, laboratory and imaging data, duration of hospital stay and post-operative complications. Patient delay (time between the appearance of symptoms and patient arrival at the emergency department) and hospital delay (time between hospital arrival and operation) were correctly investigated. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS software. Results: The patient delay is significantly increased in relation to the severity of appendicitis: 24 h (10.8-30.8 h) versus 37.4 h (36.8-38 h) (P < 0.05), unlike hospital delay, which remains constant (between simple and severe appendicitis): 7.5 h (5-14.8 h) versus 8 h (5-13 h). In severe appendicitis, the proportion of guarding, rebound tenderness, tachycardia (P < 0.05) and fever (P < 0.005) were significantly high, and leucocytosis (P < 0.05), C-reactive protein (CRP) (P < 0.001) and eosinopaenia [37.0 vs. 72.8 (P < 0.001)] were significantly different. Concerning computed tomography (CT) and echography, perforation, abscess formation (P < 0.05), phlegmon (P < 0.005) and peritonitis (P < 0.05) were significant signs of complicated cases. The length of hospital stay (P < 0.001) and duration of antibiotic therapy (P < 0.001) were statistically significant in cases of complicated appendicitis. Conclusion: Patient delay is a determining factor for the grade of appendicitis. It has an influence on the complications, length of hospital stay and duration of antibiotic treatment, unlike hospital delay. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Diverticulite aiguë du colon: Devenir en fonction de la prise en charge préalable en médecine générale et critères prédictifs de complications. Expérience sur 10 ans dans un C.H.U.

Background and objectives: Ambulatory treatment of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis has been shown to be safe and effective by several recent studies. The aim of our study was to analyze the outcome of general practice management concerning the complications, the treatment modalities and the hospitalization duration during the first episode of acute diverticulitis. Material and Methods: A total of 176 medical files of patient presenting between January 2000 and December 2010 at the emergency department with a first episode of acute diverticulitis confirmed by an abdominal CT scan were analyzed. Among the 160 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria, 50 were referred by a general practitioner (GP). Data concerning admission modalities, clinical status, paraclinic investigations, complications, treatment and length of hospital stay were reviewed. Results: The patients referred by the GP were significantly older (p<0.001) and were hospitalized significantly longer (p = 0.034) than the patients consulting directly the emergency department. There was a significant correlation between the 2 variables (R = 0.406). Complications and treatment modalities did not differ between the two groups. Complicated diverticulitis was associated with rebound (p = 0.049), tenderness (p = 0.005) and a time interval between initial symptoms onset and admission to the emergency department superior to 4 days (p = 0.027). Conclusions: Ambulatory management of acute diverticulitis by the GP does not affect the outcome of the patients after their hospital admission in term of complications and treatment modalities. Ambulatory treatment of acute diverticulitis is safe but hospitalization is indicated in case of poor clinical tolerance, presence of rebound, tenderness and duration of symptoms for more than 4 days.SCOPUS: ar.jinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishe

Impact of treatment delays on outcome of acute testicular torsion: a 15-year retrospective study

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