Dogta-Lafiè hospital opens 4 new departments
- Posted on 11/09/2023 19:03
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- By abelozih@sante-education.tg
Extract from the article: Dogta-Lafia, a level 4 referral hospital, opened 4 new departments on Monday September 11. These are the Odontology Department, equipped with a dental prosthesis laboratory, hemodialysis, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography, and surgi
Dogta-Lafia,
a level 4 referral hospital, opened 4 new departments on Monday September 11.
These are the Odontology Department, equipped with a dental prosthesis
laboratory, hemodialysis, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography,
and surgical units (visceral, traumatology and general surgery). These
departments are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for patient care.
The
Dogta-Lafiè hospital is gradually opening up to
the public through the installation of services. Dogta-Lafiè Hospital is expanding its range of services, including the medical
imaging, the gynecology, the neonatology and pediatrics. Interventional cardiology,
trauma, visceral and general surgery units and a hemodialysis service are now
available for patient care.
« Dogta-Lafiè is the missing link in the chain of
health infrastructures in Togo. The ambition is to have a high-level,
state-of-the-art technical platform. That's what we're in the process of
achieving. We're making gradual progress to ensure that all services are
operational. », says
« We
have acquired the latest-generation equipment, which will help us to develop
our activities », adds Dr Eyouveï Akata, Medical
Director.
Interventional
cardiology department
This
department treats certain conditions (coronary and valvular pathologies,
malformations) by endovascular means, i.e. by passing miniaturized surgical
instruments inside an artery or vein. « This technique is
extremely useful, as it can prevent deaths from cardiac arrest or heart attack.
Today, with this hospital, we are taking on a new dimension in the management
of cardiovascular disease.This technique also represents a point of excellence
in the management of these diseases in West Africa », Pr Roland
N'guetta, Interventional Cardiologist at the Abidjan Heart Institute.
The
department boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including a thermodynamic bay, a
device for diagnosing aortic pressure, heart rhythm and blood oxygen levels, an
anesthesia table and an intentional cardiology table.The room can accommodate 5
to 10 patients a day. We carry out 10 examinations a day.
A
successful operation
Dogta-Lafiè
performed the first surgery on a patient suffering from arterial disease, who
was experiencing excruciating chest pain associated with exertion. Diagnosis
revealed a narrowing of one of his arteries.The operation lasted 20 minutes.It
was a success.
« This
is our first coronography operation in the interventional cardiology unit.
Coronography is an examination that visualizes the arteries of the heart.It
involves the injection of a contrast medium. This examination enhances Togo's
capacity to manage coronary disease. We have state-of-the-art equipment that
will enable us to explore the pressures inside the heart », explained
Dr. Yaovi Mignazonzon Afassinou, Cardiologist at Dogta Lafiè Hospital. The
first illness that brings patients to this unit is heart attack.This disease is
a race against time. If nothing is done within 06 hours, the patient may die.
Dental
Department
Our
hospital's dental unit is dedicated to the care of patients' oral health. Our
team of experienced dentists, orthodontists and dental hygienists work closely
together to provide high-quality, personalized dental care. This srvice boasts an outstanding dental
laboratory, with state-of-the-art equipment.
It designs and produces all kinds of dental prostheses. « We have removable, fixed and
alumina oxide prostheses. This laboratory is the only one of its kind in the
sub-region. We have some forty machines for designing and fitting dental
prostheses », emphasized Charles Prince Agbodjan, Dental
Prosthetist.
The
the fact of setting up this latest-generation laboratory is to enable us to
work faster. « When we want to
rehabilitate a patient, we'll take digital impressions using an optical
scanner. This impression will be automatically transferred to the laboratory.
And within a very short time, we'll have the dental prosthesis. So a patient
who needs to be rehabilitated comes to this department. In more than 3 days, he can
have his prosthesis », explains Dr Balakeyem Kebina, dental surgeon
and orthodontic specialist.
The hemodialysis department
This department diagnoses and treats kidney disease, and offers nephrology consultations.
The surgery department
It is also dedicated to providing
quality surgical care for patients. Using the Surgical Center offers many
advantages to patients. In short, using our Surgical Center offers patients the
assurance of personalized care, cutting-edge technology, a highly qualified
medical team and nursing staff specialized in perioperative care. In a few
months' time, Doga-Lafiè plans to set up an oncology unit where radiography and
scintigraphy can be performed.
The
medical team at Dogta-Lafiè Referral Hospital is made up of highly qualified
and experienced professionals, dedicated to providing quality patient care.The
team comprises a total of 79 doctors and 288 paramedics, including nurses,
orderlies, laboratory technicians and radiology officers.
William
O.