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- Title
PROFIL EPIDEMIOLOGIQUE ET CLINIQUE DES INFIRMITES MOTRICES CEREBRALES AU CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE BOBO-DIOULASSO (BURKINA FASO).
- Authors
Gandema, S.; Sanouo; Ouedraogo, A. S.; Nacro, B.
- Abstract
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is the leading cause of motor disability in children. Objective: To describe the epidemiological and clinical profiles of cerebral palsy in children seen at the University Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso. Population and methods: This is a descriptive cross-acted study prospectively conducted at the Department of Physical Medicine at University Hospital of Bobo- Dioulasso over a period of one year from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Our study population consisted of all children aged between 0 and 15 years received during the consultation period of the study and having a cerebral palsy table. Results: We studied 174 patients including 106 boys and 68 girls. The mean age was 32.79 months. Etiological factors were dominated by prematurity (34.5%) and cerebral anoxia (25.86%). The main clinical presentations were diplegia (50%), quadriplegia (19.54%), hemiplegia (14.37%), monoplegia (10.34%) and triplegia (5.75%). The most common associated symptoms were epilepsy (15%), eye disorders (12.6%), and hearing problems (10%). Conclusion: Due to its frequency and disabling potential, cerebral palsy is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Its support in the African environment is heavily complicated by self-medication and traditional therapy.
- Publication
Mali Médical, 2015, Vol 30, Issue 3, p50
- ISSN
0464-7874
- Publication type
Article