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L A Medji

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PubMed1996

[Tracheotomy: review of five years at the University Hospital of Lome, Togo].

From a review of 37 cases, this retrospective study relates the activity of the Otorhinolaryngology service at the University Hospital Center of Lomé, as regards tracheostomy. It details: - a high rate of urgent tracheostomy (76%) for laryngeal carcinoma and papillomatosis; - a high rate of complication (29%) and death (5%). This is due to the urgency of tracheostomies, unsuitable cannulae, irregular nursing and prolonged cannula carrying. A better technique and rigorous supervision could reduce these complications.

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PubMed1995

[Choanal atresia: an abnormality not to be overlooked. Study of three cases in the University Hospital Center of Lome, Togo].

Choanal atresia is an uncommon congenital malformation which the midwife or obstetrician must recognize at birth. In this report the authors describe three cases observed at the University Hospital Center of Lome, Togo, in which diagnosis was made late, i.e. at the ages of 7 days, 13 days and 8 months. Atresia identified by rhinoscopy was bilateral in one case and unilateral in two cases. All three cases were treated by transnasal divulsion, using a rubber catheter in 2 cases and a curette in one case, followed by calibration with a Portex catheter that was removed after two months. At 6 months after treatment, all three children presented normal nasal ventilation. Since it can be easily diagnosed and treated, choanal atresia is curable and better training is needed to ensure detection at birth.

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