Acalculous cholecystitis in Nigerian children

Chirdan, Lohfa B.; Iya, D; Ramyil, VM; Sule, A Z; Uba, AF; Ugwu, B T

doi:10.1007/s00383-002-0826-z

“…Percutaneous liver biopsy confirmed hepatic origin of the infection. This is similar to numerous reports establishing an association between both acute and chronic acalculous Cholecystitis with Salmonella Typhi infection [43][44][45][46][47][48].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

The Types and Indications of Cholecystectomy in Nigeria: Our Experience in Damaturu, North-Eastern Nigeria

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2020

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Background: Hepato-biliary disease, especially gallbladder related, was hitherto considered an exclusive problem of the developed nations of Europe, North-America and Asia. The African continent has changed remarkably, and globalisation has brought with it a cultural change in Africa. This change is characterised by both cultural and nutritional transition. The largely starch rich carbohydrate diet of the African is replaced by high calorie, fat laden meals with accompanying consumption of sugar rich snacks and beverages. The African continent has therefore seen a rise in gallbladder related pathologies and the indications and types of gallbladder related surgeries have also changed.

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“…Percutaneous liver biopsy confirmed hepatic origin of the infection. This is similar to numerous reports establishing an association between both acute and chronic acalculous Cholecystitis with Salmonella Typhi infection [43][44][45][46][47][48].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

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2020

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Background: Hepato-biliary disease, especially gallbladder related, was hitherto considered an exclusive problem of the developed nations of Europe, North-America and Asia. The African continent has changed remarkably, and globalisation has brought with it a cultural change in Africa. This change is characterised by both cultural and nutritional transition. The largely starch rich carbohydrate diet of the African is replaced by high calorie, fat laden meals with accompanying consumption of sugar rich snacks and beverages. The African continent has therefore seen a rise in gallbladder related pathologies and the indications and types of gallbladder related surgeries have also changed.

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“…This distribution is in line with that of another published study conducted in Taiwan in 2011 (mean age Z 5.8 years) 22 and slightly lower than those of other relevant studies (mean ages ranging from 7.8 to 9.0 years). 23,24 In terms of the sex ratio, no difference was observed between the two groups (male/female Z 1.01:1). This sex distribution is also in line with those of relevant studies.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 89%