Traditional Uvulectomy in Children: About a Serious Case Observed at the National Hospital of Niamey, Niger

Case Reports in Clinical Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samaila Aboubacar, Kamayé Moumouni, Garba Moumouni, Georges Thomas Ibrahim, Mamoudou Abdou Djafar, Abdoulkader Rekia, A.B. Djafarou, Salha Illé
DOI: 10.4236/crcm.2026.152005
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Abstract

Traditional uvulectomy is widely practiced in many African countries including Niger. This was the case of a six-month-old infant. He had previously presented with fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. After unsuccessful self-medication, the parents consulted a traditional healer who removed the uvula. After the procedure, the child faced an abundance of bleeding and the deterioration of the child’s condition, the parents took him to hospital where rapid treatment stabilized him. This case was a reminder of harmful family practices that remain a danger for children.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Issues Child Abuse and Related Trauma Foreign Body Medical Cases

Publication details

Journal / source
Case Reports in Clinical Medicine
Volume
15
Issue
02
Pages
33–36
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN