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Left iliac fossa sigmoidectomy with mechanical anastomosis in the management of uncomplicated sigmoid volvulus: an observational study at Principal Hospital of Dakar, Senegal.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.60.42676
Eugene Gaudens Prosper Amaye Dieme, Birame Ndiaye, Magatte Faye, Samba Tiapato Faye, Moustapha Diop, Madawas Mboup, Ibrahima Sall, Oumar Fall, Alamasso Sow
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Sero-prevalence and risk factors for maternal and umbilical cord hepatitis B surface antigenaemia at delivery in a South-West Nigerian State.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-25 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.55.45111
Babatunde Olaniyi Roiji, Adepeju Dorca Roiji, Olumide Ebeezer Adewara, Musah Yusuf, Olajide Alfred Durojaye, Omotayo Oladele Adeniyi, Micheal Olumide Gbala, Babatola Bakare, Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi
{"title":"Sero-prevalence and risk factors for maternal and umbilical cord hepatitis B surface antigenaemia at delivery in a South-West Nigerian State.","authors":"Babatunde Olaniyi Roiji, Adepeju Dorca Roiji, Olumide Ebeezer Adewara, Musah Yusuf, Olajide Alfred Durojaye, Omotayo Oladele Adeniyi, Micheal Olumide Gbala, Babatola Bakare, Babatunde Ajayi Olofinbiyi","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.55.45111","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.55.45111","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>hepatitis B is a global public health issue affecting about 2 billion people, with 350 million chronic carriers. There is growing pressure to test pregnant women for hepatitis B in Nigeria, as studies show high rates of the virus in both mothers and children. Objectives: this cross-sectional study aimed at determining the sero-prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among pregnant women and their newborns and identifying risk factors associated with hepatitis B surface antigen positivity among pregnant women receiving care in tertiary hospitals in Ekiti State, Southwest Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>two hundred women were recruited into the study from Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, and Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti between 1<sup>st</sup> May 2022 and 31<sup>st</sup> October 2022. The presence of risk factors for hepatitis B infection was sought in the mothers. Maternal venous blood and umbilical cord blood were analyzed for the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen. Data analysis was carried out using a statistical program for social sciences (SPSS) version 28 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>the mean age of the women was 30.43 years (SD 4.524). Thirty-three (16.5%) of the women studied were into hospital-related professions while 6 (3%) were hairdressers. Sixteen (16) of the 200 women tested positive for HBsAg giving a maternal sero-prevalence of 8% while only 1 of the 200 babies tested positive for HBsAg with a neonatal sero-prevalence of 0.5%. The vertical transmission was 6.25%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>high endemicity of hepatitis B virus infection in pregnancy was demonstrated in the study. It has, therefore, become imperative to strengthen the structure of the various preventive arms of hepatitis B infection in pregnancy such as advocacy on increased community awareness and handling of risk factors, widespread vaccination campaigns, and routine testing during prenatal care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795117/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The impact of inflation on medicine prices in Nigeria: a comparative analysis of public and private pharmacies.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-25 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.56.45188
Kelechi Julian Uzor, Modupe Lydia Olarewaju, Temitope Kemi Asishana, Amana Effiong, Anderson Uchenna Amaechi
{"title":"The impact of inflation on medicine prices in Nigeria: a comparative analysis of public and private pharmacies.","authors":"Kelechi Julian Uzor, Modupe Lydia Olarewaju, Temitope Kemi Asishana, Amana Effiong, Anderson Uchenna Amaechi","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.56.45188","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.56.45188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Access to medicines remains a significant challenge in low-and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, access to medicines is particularly difficult due to a mix of factors such as high out-of-pocket expenditure, inequitable distribution of healthcare facilities, and health workforce brain drain. Recently, this has been further exacerbated by adverse macroeconomic factors such as high inflation and currency devaluation due to weak international trade. In this paper, the authors examine the rising cost of medicines in Nigeria's private and public pharmacies over a period of 12 months from March 2023 to February 2024. By conducting market research and a quantitative analysis of price changes across three drug classes, the study reveals consistent price increases for medicines sold in the public and private sector; with the most increase occurring in the private sector. The findings highlight that these price pressures, in addition to limiting access to medicines, can affect healthcare businesses adversely, leading to more job losses and worsening inequality. The paper concludes with a discussion of the necessity of robust social protection policies to mitigate the financial burden on patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"56"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Profile of tuberculosis patients with comorbid diabetes mellitus in Medan, Indonesia: a cross-sectional study.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.54.36492
Rina Amelia, Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, Dharma Lindarto, Em Yunir, Hari Kusnanto
{"title":"Profile of tuberculosis patients with comorbid diabetes mellitus in Medan, Indonesia: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Rina Amelia, Isti Ilmiati Fujiati, Dharma Lindarto, Em Yunir, Hari Kusnanto","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.54.36492","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.54.36492","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795114/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143257063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Corticosteroids as a conservative treatment for recurrent pediatric oral pyogenic granuloma: a case report and review of the literature.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-23 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.51.44964
Dorian Henry, Guillaume Gautier, Benjamin Faudemer, Julien Hamon
{"title":"Corticosteroids as a conservative treatment for recurrent pediatric oral pyogenic granuloma: a case report and review of the literature.","authors":"Dorian Henry, Guillaume Gautier, Benjamin Faudemer, Julien Hamon","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.51.44964","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.51.44964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pyogenic granuloma is a noncancerous inflammatory tumor of the skin or mucous membranes. The most frequent causes include hormonal changes, drugs, or localized chronic inflammation. We report the case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with a bleeding gingival swelling and no significant medical history. The pyogenic granuloma presented as a sessile, lobulated, and violaceous lesion with fibrinous ulcerations and telangiectasias. The tumor recurred despite six surgical excisions. In this case report, we treated the latest recurrence with topical corticosteroids and triamcinolone injections, resulting in complete remission with no side effects. This case emphasizes the necessity for diagnostic certainty and the potential of corticosteroids as a less invasive and effective treatment for recurring pyogenic granuloma.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795119/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143256988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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[Combined endoscopic and external cordopexy in the treatment of post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis].
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-23 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.52.42060
Sandra Yowa Muya, Cheikh Ahmedou Lame, Birame Loum, Thierno Boubacar Diallo, Cheikhna Ba Ndiaye, Khady Marie Agnes Diouf, Aly Toure, Charles Latyr Diagne, Mame Rouba Ndiaye, Bamba Sissoko
{"title":"[Combined endoscopic and external cordopexy in the treatment of post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis].","authors":"Sandra Yowa Muya, Cheikh Ahmedou Lame, Birame Loum, Thierno Boubacar Diallo, Cheikhna Ba Ndiaye, Khady Marie Agnes Diouf, Aly Toure, Charles Latyr Diagne, Mame Rouba Ndiaye, Bamba Sissoko","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.52.42060","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.52.42060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bilateral adducted recurrent paralysis is a serious complication of thyroid surgery. The management of such conditions is a real challenge for ENT surgeons. Combined endoscopic and external cordopexy offers a way to alleviate laryngeal dyspnea and restore acceptable voice quality while preserving the anatomical integrity of laryngeal structures. From January 2012 to April 2023, we conducted a cross-sectional descriptive observational study with retrospective data collection, including 7 patients with bilateral post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis who had undergone combined cordopexy. Outcomes were assessed using the Likert satisfaction scale. All patients were female, with a mean age of 49 years. Dyspnea was observed in all patients. Nasofibroscopy showed paramedian adduction of the vocal cords in 4 cases and median adduction in 3 cases. Combined cordopexy was performed on the right in 42.9% of cases and on the left in 57.1%. Patient satisfaction, assessed using the Likert scale, showed that, in terms of respiratory outcomes, 2 patients were very satisfied and 3 were satisfied. One patient was very satisfied and 3 were satisfied with the quality of their voice. Two patients were not satisfied with their breathing. Combined endoscopic and external cordopexy is a simple, reversible, minimally invasive technique that can be used, in the management of bilateral post-thyroidectomy recurrent paralysis, with satisfactory results.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795121/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143256982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Barriers and facilitators to equitable implementation of long-acting ART for adolescents and youth with HIV in low- and middle-income settings.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-23 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.53.45322
Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Chibueze Adirieje, Allison Lorna Agwu, Natella Rakhmanina
{"title":"Barriers and facilitators to equitable implementation of long-acting ART for adolescents and youth with HIV in low- and middle-income settings.","authors":"Nadia Adjoa Sam-Agudu, Chibueze Adirieje, Allison Lorna Agwu, Natella Rakhmanina","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.53.45322","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.53.45322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent approvals of long-acting (LA) antiretroviral treatment (ART) support an innovative alternative to daily oral pills that can improve adherence and treatment outcomes among adolescents and youth (AY) with HIV. We solicited stakeholder feedback on the implementation of LA ART for AY in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) through a consensus-building forum at the 2022 International Workshop on HIV and Adolescence. We used the nominal group technique to generate, record, discuss, vote on, and rank perceived barriers and facilitators to implementing LA ART for AY. All in-person attendees were invited to participate and were assigned to six groups, each representing an intentional mix of AY, clinicians, researchers, program implementers, and policymakers. We collected self-reported de-identified demographics and group rankings of barriers and facilitators. Responses were coded and categorized using the social-ecological model's five levels of influence. One hundred and thirty-seven (137) Workshop delegates (67.9% male, 27.7% female; 0.7% non-binary, and 46.7% less than 35 years old) participated in the group discussions. A large proportion of participants (51.9%) reported working in public health/program implementation. Most participants (88.4%) were from and/or worked in the African region. We identified 55 barriers and 48 facilitators of LA ART implementation and ranked them in social-ecological categories of public policy, community, institutional/organizational, interpersonal, and individual levels. The highest number of ranked barriers was at the institutional/organizational level. The themes of \"equitable access\" and \"choices of ART\" were cross-cutting across individual and interpersonal levels. Other cross-cutting themes were the \"cost of LA ART\" and the \"need for funding and sustainability of LA ART programs\". Proposed facilitators addressed identified barriers at each social-ecological level of influence and emphasized peer engagement. Our nominal groups identified key barriers and proposed facilitators at five different social-ecological levels, which can inform implementation science-guided design and equitable implementation of youth-centered LA ART in LMICs and globally.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143256987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pancreas divisum unmasked: a case report.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.48.45004
Imane Zouaki, Mariama Jarti, Asmaa Sadik, Oussama Nacir, Fatimezzahra Lairani, Adil Aiterrami, Sofia Oubaha, Zouhour Samlani, Khadija Krati
{"title":"Pancreas divisum unmasked: a case report.","authors":"Imane Zouaki, Mariama Jarti, Asmaa Sadik, Oussama Nacir, Fatimezzahra Lairani, Adil Aiterrami, Sofia Oubaha, Zouhour Samlani, Khadija Krati","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.48.45004","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.48.45004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pancreas divisum occurs during development when the ventral and dorsal buds of the pancreas do not fuse. It is the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas. Patients with this condition are usually asymptomatic, but almost 25% of these patients experience recurrent pancreatitis, which may progress to chronic pancreatitis. This is a case of a 16-year-old male with a significant history of recurrent pancreatitis. The patient underwent a computed tomography scan which revealed pancreatitis. Further magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography supported the diagnosis of pancreatic divisum. This case highlights the importance of considering even rare etiologies such as pancreas divisum in unexplained cases of recurrent pancreatitis. After ruling out the obvious etiologies (gallstones, alcohol intake, metabolic disorders), it is recommended to demand a magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to better analyze the anatomy of the biliary and the pancreatic ductal systems. Early confirmation of the underlying etiology and aggravating factors can improve patient outcomes and prevent the recurrence of pancreatitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrating e-learning into the educational framework for undergraduate medical training: a Nigerian survey on trainers´ perception and readiness.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.50.42398
Adesola Olubunmi Adekoya, Oluwaseyitan Andrew Adesegun, Abiola Omobonike Adekoya, Olufunmilola Olubisi Abolurin, Osaze Ehioghae, Akolade Olukorede Idowu, Kolawole John Sodeinde, Funmilola Tolulope Taiwo, Oyinkansola Oluwajomiloju Babayode, Ibukunolu Olufemi Ogundele, Collins Chijioke Adumah, Tinuade Adetutu Ogunlesi
{"title":"Integrating e-learning into the educational framework for undergraduate medical training: a Nigerian survey on trainers´ perception and readiness.","authors":"Adesola Olubunmi Adekoya, Oluwaseyitan Andrew Adesegun, Abiola Omobonike Adekoya, Olufunmilola Olubisi Abolurin, Osaze Ehioghae, Akolade Olukorede Idowu, Kolawole John Sodeinde, Funmilola Tolulope Taiwo, Oyinkansola Oluwajomiloju Babayode, Ibukunolu Olufemi Ogundele, Collins Chijioke Adumah, Tinuade Adetutu Ogunlesi","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.50.42398","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.50.42398","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>given the significant disruption in educational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainties about the post-pandemic future, coupled with increasing demand for the healthcare workforce, e-learning may bridge the gap in training medical students. It was imperative to survey the perception and readiness of the trainers on the use of e-learning for undergraduate medical training in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>this cross-sectional study was conducted among teachers of medical students in Nigeria. Using Google Forms, information on socio-demographic details, perception of online medical education, and individual and institutional preparedness to adopt e-learning were obtained. Data analysis was done using SPSS (version 21.0).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>there were 300 respondents from 25 to 72 years (mean of 47.1 ± 7.8 years). Most were willing to give core lectures and seminars by e-learning, but only about half (159; 53.0%) had ever delivered any lecture online. Many were against conducting laboratory demonstrations (51%), clinical demonstrations (51.7%), and bedside teachings (54.7%) by e-learning. Few (22.0%) were familiar with assignment management packages. Lack of internet connectivity (69.7%) and poor power supply (69.0%) were the most common barriers to implementing e-learning. There was a significant difference (p < 0.001 for all) in institutional internet provision and accessibility, staff training, and using e-learning for lectures between private and public institutions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>utilization of e-learning for medical education is low in Nigeria, with private institutions significantly outperforming the public sector. Many trainers prefer that the practical and clinical aspects should not be integrated into e-learning. Government, institutions and trainers need to do more to improve the acceptance and utilization of e-learning.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760205/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Encountering the clinical complexity of type II Peters anomaly management approaches: a case report.
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Pan African Medical Journal Pub Date : 2024-10-22 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.47.44754
Devi Sarah Intan Permatasari, Dicky Hermawan, Rozalina Loebis
{"title":"Encountering the clinical complexity of type II Peters anomaly management approaches: a case report.","authors":"Devi Sarah Intan Permatasari, Dicky Hermawan, Rozalina Loebis","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.47.44754","DOIUrl":"10.11604/pamj.2024.49.47.44754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anterior segment dysgenesis exerts its influence on a diverse array of ocular structures, encompassing the cornea, iris, ciliary body, anterior chamber and lens. We present a 20-month-old boy with bilateral corneal opacity. The visual acuity (VA) was 6/480 in both eyes. Upon examination, we found bilateral central corneal opacity with keratolenticular adhesions, anterior lens dislocation and opacification, aniridia. The clinical findings indicate diagnosis features of type II Peters anomaly (PA). Lens aspiration combined with adhesiolysis on the left eye (LE) was performed to address cataract-induced visual axis obstruction and prevent corneal decompensation from keratolenticular adhesions. We contemplated on prioritizing surgery for the LE initially due to the less severe corneal opacity compared to the right eye (RE). Further evaluations are required to determine the visual enhancement and the necessity of additional procedures. The management of type II PA proved to be a challenging experience. Cautious manipulation and extensive counseling can prevent further corneal decompensation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48190,"journal":{"name":"Pan African Medical Journal","volume":"49 ","pages":"47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11760210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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