Purpose: This study aimed to determine the epidemiological profile of patients with head trauma (HT) resulted in hospitalization in the pediatric surgical emergencies department of Children
Traditional henna rarely causes adverse events. However, to obtain a black color, many ingredients are mixed with this plant such as paraphenylene diamine and solvents. The aim of our study is to describe severe cutaneous adverse events caused by black henna collected at the Moroccan Pharmacovigilance Centre. Materials and Methods: We analyzed the coetaneous adverse reactions associated with the use of black henna, collected during 2012 in Morocco. The severity ofreactions wasan inclusion criteria. We analyzed the characteristics of patients, adverse reactions and type of exposure. Results: Nine serious cutaneous cases were collected, which represent 6.42% of all adverse reactions related to cosmetics products. Hospitalization and sequelae were the reason of seriousness. Outcomes were favorable for all cases. Conclusion: the severity of those cases showed the importance of the pharmacovigilance of cosmetics products.
Fractures among children present a quarter of all injuries and lead to frequent visits to pediatric emergencies department. The aim of this study is to report the epidemiological profile of extremity fractures among children related to home and leisure activities. Materials and methods : a retrospective study concerning patients with fractures resulting in hospitalization in the pediatric emergencies department at the Childern
Abdominal injuries are a commun cause of consultation in pediatric surgery. They often require non operative treatment when hemodynamics is stable. However, a normal physical examination is not reassuring, and imaging can not be conclusive. Materials and Methods: through a serie of 11 cases, collected in Pediatric Surgical Emergencies Department of the Children's Hospital of Rabat, over a period of 7 years, we analiszed epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic sides and outcomes. Results: The mean age of patients was 10.5 years (6-15 years) with a male predominance (82%). Abdominal contusion are represented in 9 cases versus 2 cases of abdominal wounds. The ragiologic examinations (ultrasound scans and CT) were non conclusive and all patients underwent a laparoscopy for suspected lesions of hollow organ. In 4 cases, there was intestinal perforation. Other causes are found: a splenic contusion, (one case) liver contusion (one case) and one duodenal hematoma. In 4 patients, laparoscopy was negative. Conclusion: laparoscopy both diagnostic and therapeutic avoids unnecessary laparotomy.
Aim: To determine the epidemiological profile of bone and joint infections among children above 3 years old that were admitted in the surgical pediatric emergencies department, in the Children
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