Introduction: Urological emergencies play a significant role in the medical and surgical activity of a urology department. The objective of this study was to determine the hospital prevalence of urological emergencies...Introduction: Urological emergencies play a significant role in the medical and surgical activity of a urology department. The objective of this study was to determine the hospital prevalence of urological emergencies at the University Hospital of Brazzaville (CHUB), identify the different pathologies requiring urgent care, and list the various therapeutic methods. Patients and methods: A retrospective study of patients admitted to the medical and surgical emergencies department of CHUB over a 5-year period. Patient records admitted and treated for a urological emergency were included. The variables studied were the frequency of urological emergencies, patient age at admission, gender, nature of the emergency, and various therapeutic options. Results: Urological emergencies accounted for 4.3% of all medical and surgical emergencies. The mean age was 57 ± 28 years with a range of 3 to 93 years. The male-to-female ratio was 7.1. The most common conditions were urinary retention (54.67%), hematuria (17.20%), and renal colic (8.13%). Therapeutically, surgical urinary drainage was dominated by cystostomy. Conclusion: Urological emergencies are infrequent at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Their management is often delayed.展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong> Chronic kidney disease could impair the quality of life of patients regardless of the stage of the disease. So far, there is no data on this subject in the Congolese population...<strong>Background:</strong> Chronic kidney disease could impair the quality of life of patients regardless of the stage of the disease. So far, there is no data on this subject in the Congolese population. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease in Congo. <strong>Patients and methods:</strong> We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study of 91 patients followed in the department of nephrology and in dialysis centers in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Oyo from July 1<sup>st</sup> to November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2020, <i>i.e. </i> five months. We used the Kidney disease quality of life short form health survey score (KDQOL-SF 36) to assess the quality of life of patients and a questionnaire was used to determine socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic features. Data analysis was done on SPSS 2.2 software. <strong>Result:</strong> The average age was 51.9 ± 15 years. The sex ratio M/F was 2.03. The average time of patient follow-up was 15 months;90% of them had hypertension. The overall average score of specific dimensions was 52 ± 18;disease burden was the dimension most affected;that of the generic dimensions was 34 ± 25 with the limitation of physical activity dimension being the most affected. No patient had received psychological follow-up. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study indicates the value of a systematic assessment of the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease as well as the need for assistance for these patients in different areas of their life.展开更多
Introduction: Urolithiasis is a very common pathology in the world. Its epidemiological profile varies from one region to another. In Africa in general and in the Congo in particular, it seems to be unknown. Objective...Introduction: Urolithiasis is a very common pathology in the world. Its epidemiological profile varies from one region to another. In Africa in general and in the Congo in particular, it seems to be unknown. Objective: To determine the sociodemographic, diagnostic, therapeutic and evolutionary paraclinical parameters of 167 adult patients with urolithiasis. Patients and Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective study conducted in the urology department of Brazzaville University Hospital over a period of five years. We studied sociodemographic, therapeutic and evolutive. Results: During the study period 167 patients were treated for urolithiasis out of 2236 patients, a hospital frequency of 7.46%. The sex ratio M/F was 1.49. The average age of the patients was 42.05 years. They were overweight and/or obese in 53% of cases. Workers accounted for 46.53% of cases, with a low socio-economic level (42.5%) and a lower level of education (68.31%). There was a high percentage of complications, dominated by hydronephrosis (66.33%) and urinary tract infection (59.4%). The treatment was surgical in the majority of cases or 74.8%. Thirty-three patients had a lithiasis recurrence, a frequency of 19.7%. Conclusion: Urolithiasis is common. Being overweight is the most found risk factor. Lithiasis recurrence affects nearly one in five patients.展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong> Priapism is defined as a prolonged and painful erection that persists beyond or is unrelated to sexual stimulation. Its frequency is high in sickle cell patients in our regions...<strong>Background:</strong> Priapism is defined as a prolonged and painful erection that persists beyond or is unrelated to sexual stimulation. Its frequency is high in sickle cell patients in our regions. Despite being a urological emergency, many patients are diagnosed at a late stage, increasing their risk of sequelae. In this article, we assessed the management of priapism in our department, with the aim of improving our daily clinical practices. <strong>Patients and Methods:</strong> We conducted a monocentric retrospective descriptive study from January 2005 to December 2020. All patients admitted and treated for priapism in our emergency department during the study period were included. The following variables were considered: age, sex, etiology, consultation delay, treatment type and outcomes. A follow-up visit was scheduled once at 1, 6 and 12 months post-treatment and the erectile function was evaluated during this visit. <strong>Results:</strong> In total 97 patients were treated during the study period. Priapism represented the 4<sup>th</sup> urological emergency after urinary retention, renal colic and hematuria. The mean age was 23.63 ± 11.5 years old. Sickle cell disease was observed in 59.8% of patients. Sixteen patients (16.50%) who consulted within 12 hours of priapism onset were successfully treated by oral or injectable etilefrine. Forty-three patients (44.33%) who consulted between 12 and 36 hours were successfully treated using distal spongio-cavernous fistula. After treatment, detumescence was obtained in 86 patients (88.66%). Eleven patients (11.34%), who consulted after the 36th hour, developed cavernous fibrosis with subsequent erectile dysfunction. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Priapism represents the 4<sup>th</sup> cause of admission at our emergency department. Sickle cell disease was the main cause of ischemic priapism in our context. One patient in 2 consulted after 36 hours following the onset of symptoms. Medical treatment was effective in patients who consulted before 12 hours, 展开更多
文摘Introduction: Urological emergencies play a significant role in the medical and surgical activity of a urology department. The objective of this study was to determine the hospital prevalence of urological emergencies at the University Hospital of Brazzaville (CHUB), identify the different pathologies requiring urgent care, and list the various therapeutic methods. Patients and methods: A retrospective study of patients admitted to the medical and surgical emergencies department of CHUB over a 5-year period. Patient records admitted and treated for a urological emergency were included. The variables studied were the frequency of urological emergencies, patient age at admission, gender, nature of the emergency, and various therapeutic options. Results: Urological emergencies accounted for 4.3% of all medical and surgical emergencies. The mean age was 57 ± 28 years with a range of 3 to 93 years. The male-to-female ratio was 7.1. The most common conditions were urinary retention (54.67%), hematuria (17.20%), and renal colic (8.13%). Therapeutically, surgical urinary drainage was dominated by cystostomy. Conclusion: Urological emergencies are infrequent at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Their management is often delayed.
文摘<strong>Background:</strong> Chronic kidney disease could impair the quality of life of patients regardless of the stage of the disease. So far, there is no data on this subject in the Congolese population. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease in Congo. <strong>Patients and methods:</strong> We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study of 91 patients followed in the department of nephrology and in dialysis centers in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Oyo from July 1<sup>st</sup> to November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2020, <i>i.e. </i> five months. We used the Kidney disease quality of life short form health survey score (KDQOL-SF 36) to assess the quality of life of patients and a questionnaire was used to determine socio-demographic, clinical and therapeutic features. Data analysis was done on SPSS 2.2 software. <strong>Result:</strong> The average age was 51.9 ± 15 years. The sex ratio M/F was 2.03. The average time of patient follow-up was 15 months;90% of them had hypertension. The overall average score of specific dimensions was 52 ± 18;disease burden was the dimension most affected;that of the generic dimensions was 34 ± 25 with the limitation of physical activity dimension being the most affected. No patient had received psychological follow-up. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study indicates the value of a systematic assessment of the quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease as well as the need for assistance for these patients in different areas of their life.
文摘Introduction: Urolithiasis is a very common pathology in the world. Its epidemiological profile varies from one region to another. In Africa in general and in the Congo in particular, it seems to be unknown. Objective: To determine the sociodemographic, diagnostic, therapeutic and evolutionary paraclinical parameters of 167 adult patients with urolithiasis. Patients and Methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive, retrospective study conducted in the urology department of Brazzaville University Hospital over a period of five years. We studied sociodemographic, therapeutic and evolutive. Results: During the study period 167 patients were treated for urolithiasis out of 2236 patients, a hospital frequency of 7.46%. The sex ratio M/F was 1.49. The average age of the patients was 42.05 years. They were overweight and/or obese in 53% of cases. Workers accounted for 46.53% of cases, with a low socio-economic level (42.5%) and a lower level of education (68.31%). There was a high percentage of complications, dominated by hydronephrosis (66.33%) and urinary tract infection (59.4%). The treatment was surgical in the majority of cases or 74.8%. Thirty-three patients had a lithiasis recurrence, a frequency of 19.7%. Conclusion: Urolithiasis is common. Being overweight is the most found risk factor. Lithiasis recurrence affects nearly one in five patients.
文摘<strong>Background:</strong> Priapism is defined as a prolonged and painful erection that persists beyond or is unrelated to sexual stimulation. Its frequency is high in sickle cell patients in our regions. Despite being a urological emergency, many patients are diagnosed at a late stage, increasing their risk of sequelae. In this article, we assessed the management of priapism in our department, with the aim of improving our daily clinical practices. <strong>Patients and Methods:</strong> We conducted a monocentric retrospective descriptive study from January 2005 to December 2020. All patients admitted and treated for priapism in our emergency department during the study period were included. The following variables were considered: age, sex, etiology, consultation delay, treatment type and outcomes. A follow-up visit was scheduled once at 1, 6 and 12 months post-treatment and the erectile function was evaluated during this visit. <strong>Results:</strong> In total 97 patients were treated during the study period. Priapism represented the 4<sup>th</sup> urological emergency after urinary retention, renal colic and hematuria. The mean age was 23.63 ± 11.5 years old. Sickle cell disease was observed in 59.8% of patients. Sixteen patients (16.50%) who consulted within 12 hours of priapism onset were successfully treated by oral or injectable etilefrine. Forty-three patients (44.33%) who consulted between 12 and 36 hours were successfully treated using distal spongio-cavernous fistula. After treatment, detumescence was obtained in 86 patients (88.66%). Eleven patients (11.34%), who consulted after the 36th hour, developed cavernous fibrosis with subsequent erectile dysfunction. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Priapism represents the 4<sup>th</sup> cause of admission at our emergency department. Sickle cell disease was the main cause of ischemic priapism in our context. One patient in 2 consulted after 36 hours following the onset of symptoms. Medical treatment was effective in patients who consulted before 12 hours,
