Résumé

Introduction: The term assaults and battery primarily refers to acts that harm the physical and psychological integrity of a human being. These acts are considered intentional when the perpetrator had the intent to commit them. Objective: To describe the injuries sustained by victims of physical violence through intentional assaults and battery. Patients and method: This was a descriptive observational study with retrospective data collection over three years. Sociodemographic, clinical, and therapeutic data of patients who were victims of intentional assaults and battery were analyzed. Results: Seventy-three victims were recorded. Males were predominant (46 men). The average age of the injured was 32.7 years, and they were mostly farmers (24 cases). These injuries occurred mainly at home (41.1%) and in public spaces (35.6%). Blunt objects (56.2%) and machetes (13.7%) were the main tools causing the injuries. The circumstances surrounding the occurrence of the injuries were mainly dominated by brawls (53.5%). Upon admission, 156 injuries were recorded, including 66 wounds and 22 fractures. Nine injured individuals underwent debridement in the operating room. Complications were mainly three cases of joint stiffness, two surgical site infections, and one case of malunion of the wrist. Two deaths were noted. Conclusion: Intentional bodily injuries are infrequent in our region. They occur following assaults and violent brawls involving the use of bladed weapons. The injuries are sometimes severe and complex, requiring surgical intervention.

Mot-clés :

Intentional Bodily Injuries, Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, And Treatment