DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/gamj.2024.v05i03.009

Pages: 84-86

Aim: To describe the therapeutic aspects of surgical acute abdomens at the Koutiala referral health center. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective, descriptive study from August 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, i.e. 10 months at the Koutiala referral health center. It included all patients operated on for abdominal pain syndrome in the general surgery department of the Koutiala referral health center. Results: We collated the records of 100 patients presenting with an acute surgical abdomen. They represented 70% of surgical emergencies. Mean age was 34.4±18.5 years. Men were in the majority, accounting for 70%. Acute appendicitis was the most frequent cause, accounting for 35% of cases (n=35), followed by acute peritonitis (31%, n=31). Therapeutically, appendectomy was the most common technique, 35% (n=35), followed by appendectomy + lavage, 10% (n=10). Average hospital stay was 4.7±3 days. Morbidity was 12% (n=12) and mortality 3% (n=3). Conclusion: Delayed consultation and low socio-economic status of patients explain the high complication rate in this study.