Septic pulmonary embolism in Somali children: a retrospective study from a tertiary hospital - Summary - MDSpire

Septic pulmonary embolism in Somali children: a retrospective study from a tertiary hospital

  • By

  • Mohamed Nur Ali

  • Mustafa Gahnug

  • Ali Abdi Jama

  • Mahad Sadik Mukhtar

  • Mohamed Yaqub Hassan

  • Farah Ali Ahmed

  • Yasir Khalif Ali

  • Farah Abdullahi Ismail

  • Shuayb Moallim Ali Jama

  • Nur Adam Mohamed

  • İbrahim Abukar Abdi

  • Abdisalam Ismail Hassan

  • Ismail Gedi Ibrahim

  • Abdirahman Mohamed Jimale

  • Mohamed Sheikh Hassan

  • Said Abdirahman Ahmed

  • May 13, 2026

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Objective:

To describe the clinical characteristics, microbiology, radiological features, management, and outcomes of pediatric septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) in a Somali tertiary hospital, highlighting the significance of addressing this under-recognized condition in low-resource settings.

Key Findings:
  • Fifteen children diagnosed with SPE; median age was 12 years, 80% male. ICU admission was associated with higher inflammatory markers and longer hospital stays, indicating the severity of cases requiring intensive care.
Interpretation:

Pediatric SPE in Somalia is primarily staphylococcal in origin, often linked to skin and soft-tissue infections. Early recognition and management are crucial for favorable outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings where diagnostic capabilities are limited.

Limitations:
  • Small sample size limits generalizability.
  • Absence of mortality data restricts outcome assessment.
  • Limited diagnostic resources may affect case identification.
  • Potential biases inherent in retrospective study design.
Conclusion:

Timely antimicrobial therapy, anticoagulation, and procedural interventions lead to favorable outcomes in pediatric SPE, highlighting the need for early recognition in resource-limited settings and the importance of further research to improve understanding and management.

Original Source(s)

Septic pulmonary embolism in Somali children: a retrospective study from a tertiary hospital

  • by Mohamed Nur Ali, Mustafa Gahnug, Ali Abdi Jama, Mahad Sadik Mukhtar, Mohamed Yaqub Hassan, Farah Ali Ahmed, Yasir Khalif Ali, Farah Abdullahi Ismail, Shuayb Moallim Ali Jama, Nur Adam Mohamed, İbrahim Abukar Abdi, Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Ismail Gedi Ibrahim, Abdirahman Mohamed Jimale, Mohamed Sheikh Hassan, Said Abdirahman Ahmed

  • May 13, 2026

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