Malignant cardiac tamponade: safety and efficacy of intrapericardial bleomycin instillation.

abstract：:Azole antifungals are a group of fungistatic agents that can be administered orally or parenterally. The determination of the concentrations of these antifungals (miconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and its major active metabolite, hydroxy-itraconazole) in serum can be usef...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mistretta V,Dubois N,Denooz R,Charlier C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the scope of an information campaign of the Belgian Institute for Road Safety an attempt was made to classify 179 medicinal drugs from 9 therapeutic groups, listed in the Belgian "Commented Repertory of Drugs--1997", according to their effect on driving performance. The categorisation was based on literature da...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Maes V,Grenez O,Charlier C,Smet H,Verstraete A,Wennig R

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common form of thyroid malignancy in children and adult with frequent metastases to the cervical lymph nodes. We present a case of metastatic papillary thyroid cancer with remarkable imaging findings of consecutive metastatic calcified lymph nodes resembling a chain of rings. While...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Juan YH,Hsuan HF,Ng KK,Ng SH,Yu CW,Liu H,Lin YC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved the quality of life of persons with HIV infection. However, new problems have arisen as a consequence of this treatment. An immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) in which patients experience a paradoxical worsening of their clinic...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Huis in 't Veld D,Lukande R,Lammens M,Conesa-Botella A,Vlieghe E,Van Marck E,Pauwels P,Colebunders R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histiocytosis X of the lung is associated with bone lesions in 4 to 20%. We report a case in which the diagnosis was missed in spite of repeated bronchoscopies with transbronchial lavage. The diagnosis was finally established by isotope bone scan, subsequent skeletal CT-scan and bone biopsy. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vandeurzen K,Delanote M,Verschakelen J,Sciot R,Decramer M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES AND METHODS: High-grade B-cell lymphoma, NOS (HGBL) have an aggressive clinical behavior and poor outcome using regimens currently employed for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) such as rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CHOP). Promising results have been reported wi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Cencini E,Fabbri A,Schiattone L,Gentili F,Mazzei MA,Bocchia M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective and Importance Boerhaave's syndrome is a sudden and rare form of oesophageal rupture and is often complicated by local or systemic infection of the mediastinum or pleural cavity. Several micro-organisms are documented as cause of pleural empyema in patients with Boerhaave's syndrome. Intervention (& Techniqu...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Teblick A,Jansens H,Dams K,Somville FJ,Jorens PG

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:pp65 antigenaemia and real-time PCR are two methods that are used to diagnose CMV infection in its early stages and, thereby, to facilitate initiation of pre-emptive therapy. OBJECTIVES:Firstly, to compare PCR with antigenaemia and clinical outcome in order to define a clinical threshold for starting pre-em...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Mullier F,Kabamba-Mukadi B,Bodéus M,Goubau P

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sepsis is characterized by disturbances in liver perfusion and alterations in intrahepatic cellular functions and interactions. This provokes structural and functional liver damage as well as hepatocellular activation that is believed to perpetuate the immuno-inflammatory response. Changes in hepatic perfusion during ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Smets D,Spapen H,Diltoer M,Nguyen DN,Hubloue I,Huyghens L

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We previously validated uHear™ to screen for hearing loss in older patients with cancer without a known hearing loss, as part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). In view of low specificity, we tested a new modified uHear™ scoring system as described by Handzel. METHODS:Patients, aged ≥70 years, we...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Lycke M,Debruyne PR,Lefebvre T,Martens E,Ketelaars L,Pottel H,Van Eygen K,Derijcke S,Werbrouck P,Vergauwe P,Stellamans K,Clarysse P,Dhooge I,Schofield P,Boterberg T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy is a cardiovascular and metabolic challenge to the human female body. This review summarizes current knowledge on the regulation of blood pressure and plasma volume in normal and hypertensive pregnant women. During pregnancy, systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure decrease, whereas cardiac output an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Fabry IG,Richart T,Chengz X,Van Bortel LM,Staessen JA

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On a regular basis, the media presents the potential risks of the use of psycho-active compounds, including misused pharmaceuticals (flunitrazepam, GHB) or drugs of abuse (cannabis, LSD, ecstasy). Ethanol is also frequently encountered. These drugs can be used for recreational purposes by addicts or can be observed af...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Kintz P,Villain M,Cirimele V,Goullé J,Ludes B

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a rare cause of endocarditis. Most cases were observed in people working with animals. We report a case in a 45-year old man without any exposure to animals. He was admitted to our hospital because of dyspnoea. Blood cultures were drawn following fever on day 8 of hospitalisation. Erysi...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Spiritus T,Surmont I

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a result of the St Vincent declaration, a Belgian "task force" was installed in 1992 and consequently 16 working groups were formed. They presented their objectives in 1995. The working group "prevention and treatment of diabetic foot lesions" started the implementation of a screening program to obtain an overview ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Van Acker K,Weyler J,De Leeuw I

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Anemia is frequent in patients with cancer and is often multifactorial. Treatment depends on etiology and can consist of transfusions, intravenous iron (IV Fe), and/or erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA). Several studies have shown that cancer-related anemia is undertreated. The aim of this study is to ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： de Putter R,Geboes K,De Man M,Van Belle S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estrogen treatment in high doses is effective in reducing adult stature in constitutionally tall girls. In this study, growth data of 38 normal girls with a predicted final height beyond 178 cm, are reported. They were treated with ethinyloestradiol in a daily dose of 0.200 mg until the epiphyseal plates were practica...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Du Caju MV,Bleyaert S,Op De Beeck L

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection with hepatitis B virus has become a vaccine-preventable disease. The recombinant hepatitis B vaccines available today are safe and immunogenic. In order for these vaccines to eradicate HBV a universal vaccination of neonates and/or children needs to be implemented. Major obstacles on the road to global hepat...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Leroux-Roels G,Cao T,De Knibber A,Meuleman P,Roobrouck A,Farhoudi A,Vanlandschoot P,Desombere I

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) can complicate allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It is associated with prior graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and the case fatality is 21%. In 22%, diagnosis is preceded by tapering the corticosteroids given as a treatment for GVHD. We report a fa...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Deeren D,Lammertijn L,Van Dorpe J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), along with other forms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is an increasingly common clinico-pathological syndrome. It is frequently associated with obesity, especially visceral fat, and type 2 diabetes, and is intimately related to markers of the insulin resistance syndrome. Both...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Scheen AJ,Luyckx FH

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Some infections require prolonged parenteral antimicrobial therapy, which can be continued in an outpatient setting. The Ghent University Hospital has 15 years of experience with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in the home setting of the patient. METHODS:Multidisciplinary critical approac...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ravelingien T,Buyle F,Deryckere S,Sermijn E,Debrauwere M,Verplancke K,Callens S,Commeyne S,Pattyn C,Vogelaers D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although emergency department (ED) return visits are a significant problem universally, it has not been previously studied in our ED. The aim of this study was to determine the extent of the problem in our ED, to identify the relevant clinical predictor variables and to detect diagnostic errors. METHODS:A r...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Vanbrabant P,Knockaert D

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the high prevalence of malnutrition among elderly patients, nutritional problems are still not recognized as a priority forthem by health professionals. The need for nutritional assessment and intervention is particularly crucial in this age group, in whom the incidence of chronic illness is high and a myriad ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Pepersack T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of combination antiretroviral therapies (cART) represents a significant advance in the treatment of (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV infection. However, several studies report that a large percentage of individuals with HIV, particularly those receiving cART, present body composition differ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Chițu-Tișu CE,Barbu EC,Lazăr M,Bojincă M,Tudor AM,Hristea A,Abagiu AO,Ion DA,Bădărău AI

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actually, the Fournier's gangrene is described as a dermohypodermitis of the perineal, genital and/or perianal regions which can affect both sexes and a wide range of ages. The diagnosis of the disease is essentially made on clinical grounds. Imagery can be interesting in case of an intra-abdominal suspected source of...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Maréchal R,Taccone F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insight into the fundamental physiological mechanisms of blood vessel development and neoformation has led to the discovery of multiple angiogenic growth factors and inhibitors. To date, at least 5 angiogenesis inhibitors are readily available for clinical use, mainly in the treatment of cancers and age-related macula...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Buysschaert I,Carmeliet P,Dewerchin M

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the performance of the stand-alone sediMAX conTRUST (77Elektronika, Budapest, Hungary) analyser as an alternative to microscopic analysis of urine. The validation included a precision, carry-over, categorical correlation and diagnostic performance study with manual phase-contrast microscopy as ref...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Bogaert L,Peeters B,Billen J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 12-year-old African girl presented with multiple, sharply bordered hyperpigmented patches predominantly on the dorsal, tip and lateral aspects of the tongue since 1 year (Figs 1 and 2). On clinical examination, we found an obese adolescent girl with a BMI: 26.5 kg/m(2) ( > P97) with acanthosis nigricans of the neck....

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Karine Francine Docx M,Vandenberghe P,Govaert P

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prototheca zopfii, an alga-like organism, was isolated from subungual material in a patient with onycholysis. This organism seldom causes human infections. Clinical and laboratory aspects are described. The literature is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Magerman K,Gordts B,Hindryckx P,Van Landuyt HW

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-closure of abdominal fascia and the resultant open abdomen after laparotomy has become a major advance in the management of critically ill or injured patients. The benefits of open abdomen are many and include the prevention of intra-abdominal hypertension and the consequent abdominal compartment syndrome. Appropr...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Ivatury RR,Kolkman KA,Johansson K

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The kidneys play a major role in the regulation of the salt balance and thereby regulate blood pressure. Salt sensitivity is acquired or genetically-induced and is noted in about 50% of patients with essential hypertension. This property leads to a high cardiovascular risk. In this situation, the benefit of salt restr...

journal_title：Acta clinica Belgica

authors： Krzesinski JM,Cohen EP

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00