ABSTRACT
Duplication of the inferior vena cava is a rare malformation, normally without clinical impact, explained by abnormal development and regression of certain segments of the venous system during embryonic life. However, its presence and type should be systematically reported in the radiological report because of its potential implications for diagnostic and interventional procedures. This observation describes the case of a 77-year-old man with a complete asymmetric duplication of the inferior vena cava (type III IVC according to Natsis) that was incidentally discovered on CT-scan.
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COVID-19/complications , Lung Abscess/etiology , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , COVID-19/pathology , COVID-19/therapy , Disease Progression , Drug Therapy, Combination , Female , France , Humans , Lung Abscess/diagnosis , Lung Abscess/drug therapy , Middle Aged , Obesity/complications , Obesity/pathology , Opportunistic Infections/diagnosis , Opportunistic Infections/drug therapy , Opportunistic Infections/etiology , Pneumonia, Viral/complications , Pneumonia, Viral/pathology , Pneumonia, Viral/therapy , SARS-CoV-2/physiology , Time FactorsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: Investigate the underlying beliefs, knowledge and therapeutic attitudes toward hemiplegia of the Tchaman people of the Ivory Coast. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted over 10 months in 20 Tchaman village communities in the Ivory Coast. Three groups of people were interviewed: patients with hemiplegia, the circle and close neighbourhood of patients and traditional doctors. The questionnaire asked about epidemiological characteristics; the definition, origin and sociocultural causes of hemiplegia; attitude toward therapy; and developmental aspects of hemiplegia after treatment. RESULTS: The word "awoyo" was most often used (53.3%) to refer to hemiplegia whose origin is most of the time attributed to a curse (57%). For 45% of the people interviewed, hemiplegia is a severe disease that can cause death and is associated with the development of a stationary evolution after treatment. The Tchaman follow modern and traditional methods of treatment for hemiplegia. CONCLUSION: Need to sensitize the Tchaman people to functional rehabilitation for effective assistance to patients with hemiplegia.
