[Pleural effusion in XXXX at the National Hospital Center and University of Cotonou: epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects].

@entity1143 @entity1 @entity794 @entity456
AIM: To study the epidemiologic, clinic, biologic and therapeutics aspects of @entity1143 at National university healty center (CNHU) of Cotonou. METHOD: From January 2004 to December 2008, we have conduct a retrospective study in the pediatric service of Cotonou   s CNHU. 15 @entity1 less than 5 years old were included in the study. A chest X ray radiography have been done for all the @entity1 at the hospitalization. Epi info and chi square test were used for the statistical study. RESULT: Pleural effusion   s incidence is growing in the service and in this statement @entity1 old less than 5 years are more concerned. Fever, chest and abdominal complaints were the most clinical sign.The diagnosis of @entity1143 was established in 56.3% and @entity794 was found. Antibiotic, @entity456 and blood transfusion were used as therapeutics method. Mortality rate was 5.6%. In conclusion, @entity1143 management in Cotonou CHNU is suffering by the etiologic diagnosis of the disease.
