Archive:: American Journal of Internal Medicine:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

Research Article
Efficacy and Safety of Mono-polar Coagulation Forceps in the Repair of Large Mallory-Weiss Tear in Patients with Massive Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 2 Case Reports

Mahmoud Farouk Kamel Hassanein^*, Karine Larue, Abdul Basit Sani, Dhamarah Ranjan Trotsky, Vital Philoe, Nivetha Pandiyan, Sarka Viktorova

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

Pages: 11-15

Received: 4 May 2025

Accepted: 4 June 2025

Published: 22 June 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20251302.11

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Abstract: Mallory-Weiss tear (MWT) is a frequent cause of acute upper gastrointestinal (AUGI) bleeding and is defined as a longitudial superficial mucosal tear that usually occurs at the gastroesophageal junction. MWT is usually associated with increased abdominal pressure. 50 to 70% of patients diagnosed with MWT have a history of heavy alcohol intake. MWT ... Show More

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Overview of Hospitalized Conditions in the Internal Medicine Department of the Lomé University Hospital Campus

Toyi Tchamdja^*, Djalogue Lihanimpo, Kodjo M'bortché, Abago Balaka, Vicentia Jeanne D’Arc Kouchoelo, Sosso Tovignikou, Komi Edem Mossi

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

Pages: 16-23

Received: 16 April 2025

Accepted: 16 May 2025

Published: 23 June 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20251302.12

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Abstract: We make this study to determine the nature and frequency of the different groups of pathologies treated in hospitalization in the internal medicine department of the CHU Campus of Lomé from 2021 to 2022. Then, we done an retrospective study and a descriptive aim was carried out from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022 in the internal medicine depa... Show More

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Profile of Anemia in the Internal Medicine Department of the Lomé University Hospital Campus: Typology and Etiologies

Toyi Tchamdja^*, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Kodjo M'bortché, Kokou Tchambakou, Sosso Tovignikou, Komi Edem Mossi, Abago Balaka

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2025

Pages: 24-31

Received: 16 April 2025

Accepted: 16 May 2025

Published: 23 June 2025

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajim.20251302.13

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Abstract: We did this study to determine the profile of anemia in the internal medicine department of the Lomé University Hospital campus. Then, we have done a retrospective and descriptive study which took place over the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022, i.e. a duration of 2 years in the internal medicine department of the Lomé University Ho... Show More

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