ISSN 2167-0404
International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences ISSN: 2167-0404 Vol. 3 (6), pp. 024-025, December, 2013. © International Scholars Journals
Case Reports
Contusion of the abdomen by the shaft of an animal-drawn charette in rural areas: The value of ultrasound in the care.
BADIANE S.M.1, DIA A.A.2, MANYAKA P.1, MBODJ M.2 and NDOYE O.3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University Gaston Berger of Saint-Louis, Po Box 234 Saint-Louis, Senegal.
2Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thies, Po Box: 22254 Dakar-Ponty, Senegal.
3Faculty of Medicine Pharmaceutics and Odonto-Stomatology, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD), Po Box: 22254 Dakar-Ponty Senegal.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 02 November, 2013
Abstract
Contusions of the abdomen by the shaft of an animal-drawn charette are rare, have banal looks but are potentially serious. In our context of practice, ultrasonography is the most accessible imaging modality, hence the interest to get the maximum of information. This study reports two (02) cases of contusion of the abdomen by the shaft of a horse-drawn charette. For these two cases in the absence of scanner, the ultrasound coupled with the clinical data allowed to notice a rupture of hollow organ, confirmed with laparotomy. These cases should draw the attention of practitioners located in rural areas on this type of contusion of the abdomen which constitutes a real emergency. In addition, in our context of practice a strict clinical examination and a thorough ultrasonography are crucial in the care that must be multidisciplinary.
Key words: Contusion of the abdomen, shaft of charette, Circular bruise, ultrasonography, hemoperitoneum, rupture of hollow organs.