[Large odontogenic cysts with intrasinus development. Apropos of 2 cases in Dakar].
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The authors report on 13 cases of temporomandibular ankylosis observed in Gabon. Based on an epidemiologic and etio-pathogenic study, they dwell on the existing therapy of this affection, i.e. broad osteotomy with silicone interposition followed by mechanotherapy prolonged in time. Prophylaxis is discussed in the framework of Primary Health Care.
Alimentation of patients having an infection interfering with normal feeding sets intricate problems in developing countries, because some socio-economic conditions often precarious. The authors describe a practicable and realistic approach of such a diet by giving some examples of "recipes" which seem to be easy to apply not only in hospital conditions but also in rural environment.