Open AccessLaparoscopic treatment of the peritoneo-vaginal duct persistences in children at Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital of Lomι (Togo)
Author(s) -
Akakpo-Numado Gamedzi Komlatsè,
Boume Missoki Azanledji,
Mihluedo-Agbolan Komlan Anani,
Komlan Adabra,
H Tékou
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.129203
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , laparoscopy , hematoma , prospective cohort study
The treatment of the persistent peritoneo-vaginal duct (PPVD) or persistent processus vaginalis (PPV) in children by inguinal access carries a real testicular risk that can be avoided using the laparoscopic treatment, mostly in the case of recurrence. We hereby present the results of our first series treated by laparoscopy at Sylvanus Olympio Teaching Hospital.