abstract：:Intra-abdominal fibromatosis (IAF), usually located at the mesenteric level, is a locally invasive tumor of fibrous origin. Although lacking the ability to metastasize, it has the tendency to recur. The case described here is a case of mesenteric fibromatosis with involvement of the bowel wall, which had the appearanc...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Stoidis CN,Spyropoulos BG,Misiakos EP,Fountzilas CK,Paraskeva PP,Fotiadis CI

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malabsorptive surgery (MAS) can cause huge weight loss but is also known for its serious side effects. We investigated whether conversion surgery is an effective treatment for MAS-induced complications. METHODS:We searched our hospital database for patients who underwent conversion surgery after MAS. Any co...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Willaert W,Henckens T,Van De Putte D,Van Renterghem K,Ceelen W,Pattyn P,Van Nieuwenhove Y

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Merkel cell carcinoma is an uncommon, aggressive neuroendocrine tumour of the skin. At presentation regional lymph nodes are involved in approximately one third of the patients. In this report a patient is presented in whom Merkel cell carcinoma presented as a solitary lymph node metastasis with an unknown primary ski...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： de Zeeuw S,Schouten van der Velden AP,de Wilt HJ,Wetzels CT,Bonenkamp HJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many factors have been described influencing survival of patients with colorectal cancer. The most important prognostic factor is lymph node involvement. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network indicates that at least 12 lymph nodes (LN12) must be retrieved for proper staging and treatment planning. The su...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Sinan H,Demirbas S,Ersoz N,Ozerhan IH,Yagci G,Akyol M,Cetiner S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory fibroid polyps (IFPs) are rare benign lesions of uncertain origin that may occur in various parts of the gastrointestinal tract that originate from the sub mucosa located in different sites of the digestive tract. They are commonly located in the stomach and small bowel. It is one of the probabl...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Rabbani K,Narjis Y,Jgounni R,Semlani Z,Difaa A,Benelkhaiat R,Louzi A,Finech B

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The study objective was to describe and evaluate our single center (University Hospital Liège) experience with totally laparoscopic bypass surgery compared with conventional open surgery to treat aortoiliac occlusive disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective database review of all patients undergoing ao...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Bruls S,Quaniers J,Tromme P,Lavigne JP,Van Damme H,Defraigne JO

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-incisional infiltration of anaesthetic is proven to reduce postoperative pain in breast cancer surgery. However, studies of post-incisional infiltration for modified radical mastectomy are rare. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether post-incisional infiltration with bupivacaine provides im...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lu TJ,Chen JH,Hsu HM,Wu CT,Yu JC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the Gold Standard for the treatment of symptomatic cholelithiasis. There is still an increase in the rate of incidence of biliary and vascular injuries with laparoscopy. Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy and bil...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Caminiti R,Rossitto M,Ciccolo A

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic thoracic sympthectomy (ETS) is frequently used in the management of patients with hyperhidrosis and excessive blushing. Long term-follow up is scarce. We retrospectively reviewed long-term morbidity, success and overall patient satisfaction rates in patients operated in our department. METHOD:Dat...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Coveliers H,Atif S,Rauwerda J,Wisselink W

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Appendiceal diverticulitis is a rare pathologic entity that usually simulates acute appendicitis. However, it can present as a separate clinical entity that should be part of the differential diagnosis of right lower quadrant abdominal pain. Pre-operative diagnosis is rarely described but is important in preventing pe...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Willems S,Vanhulle A,Deruyter L

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic colonic diverticulitis may be associated with typical complications such as local abscesses, stenosis, bleeding, intraperitoneal bowel perforations or fistulas to other organs. Most commonly, fistulas exist between the colon and the bladder; nevertheless, they may also extend to the small intestine, other area...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Fehmer T,Citak M,Schildhauer TA

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breast duct endoscopy is increasingly used for evaluation of intraductal disease. We present a new rigid instrument for ductoscopy that allows intraductal biopsy and the removal of small lesions. METHODS:Overall, 102 women with breast cancer or pathologic nipple discharge were included in the analysis. All d...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Dubowy A,Raubach M,Topalidis T,Lange T,Eulenstein S,Hünerbein M

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peritoneal carcinomatosis represents a clinical condition with a limited perspective concerning long term survival. The combination of surgical cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) represents a complex multimodal therapeutic management concept with promising results for prolo...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Raue W,Tsilimparis N,Langelotz C,Rau B,Schwenk W,Hartmann J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Henri de Mondeville's manuscript, presented in this article, is based on an incomplete Latin manuscript, written from 1306 to 1320, translated into French by E. Nicaise and kept in the Manuscript section of the Bibliothbque Nationale de Paris (MS French 2030). ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vrebos J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was undertaken to examine both isolated and concomitant liver injuries to clarify the role of liver trauma on outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This retrospective study was a review of all abdominal trauma patients who presented with liver injuries, with or without concomitant injury at Ege University...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Yazici P,Aydin U,Sozbilen M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In individuals with malignant disease, many qualitative and quantitative hormonal changes have been detected. Although there are many studies showing that there is a relationship between thyroid hormone disorders and certain tumours, no study investigating the association between oesophageal cancer and thyroid ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Turkyilmaz A,Eroglu A,Aydin Y,Yilmaz O,Karaoglanoglu N

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Using accurate localization techniques and the quick intra-operative parathyroid assay (QPTH), surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism due to a solitary adenoma has moved from the traditional wide bilateral neck exploration to more limited approaches such as minimally invasive single-gland exploration (MISGE)...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Seving AI,Derici ZS,Bekiş R,Canda T,Saydam MA,Harmancioğlu O

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) represent the most common non-epithelial tumour of the digestive tract. Laparoscopic approach may be considered ideal for the resection of these tumours. Their particular biological behaviour allows for a curative resection even without large resection margins and ext...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Târcoveanu E,Dimofte G,Vasilescu A,Bradea C,Ferariu D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endovascular repair of thoracic aorta pathology is emerging as the preferred treatment strategy in high risk patients. Hybrid techniques with debranching of the supra-aortic vessels extend indications for endovascular repair of the aortic arch and descending aorta. After a brief case-presentation, we describe these pr...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Nardella J,Astarci P,Lacroix V,Verhelst B

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma arising in, or involving, the inferior vena cava or the iliac vein are infrequent tumours. They are usually treated by "en-block" surgery. Venous reconstruction is usually not needed, since collateral circulation can adequately offset the main vessel flow. However, in rare cases, collate...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Passari G,Lentini S,Benedetto F,La Spada M,Spinelli F

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Sentinel node biopsy is routinely used for axillary staging in patients with clinical and radiological node negative breast cancer. The number of nodes removed at surgery is highly variable. A mean of 2.4 nodes is frequently seen in the larger series. Removal of multiple (3 or more) nodes does not improve the a...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mac Giobuin S,Kavanagh DO,Myers E,Doherty AO,Quinn CM,Crotty T,Evoy D,McDermott EM

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumours (SFT), described for the first time by Klemperer and Rabin in 1931, are uncommon mesenchymal tumours that have been known to mainly affect the pleura and mediastinum. More recently, solitary fibrous tumours affecting other anatomical sites are being increasingly reported. Clinically, these tum...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Maassarani F,Leroy C,Dekeuleneer R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To reveal clinical and diagnostic findings in patients with mesenteric tumours and to give an insight into the follow-up of these patients. BACKGROUND:Primary tumours of the mesentery are very infrequent. These tumours are cystic or solid and show benign or malignant clinical behaviour. In this article, we rep...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Parlakgumus A,Tokmak N,Bal N,Ezer A,Yildirim S

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peutz-Jeghers' syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease, which is characterized by mucocutaneus pigmentation and hamartomatous gastro-intestinal polyps. Intussusceptions can easily occur in patients with PJS. Repeated laparotomy with resections and eventual short bowel syndrome is a major problem in t...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Basak F,Kinaci E,Aksoy S,Sevinc M,Aren A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, critical limb ischemia occurs in an ageing population with more and more diabetic patients and infra-popliteal lesions. In order to be as little invasive as possible, endovascular techniques have been proposed as one of the best options for these patients. In the following review, we present the specificiti...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lejay A,Georg Y,Bajcz C,Thaveau F,Geny B,Kretz JG,Chakfé N

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to report the results of endoureterotomy for benign ureteral strictures using the holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Nineteen patients (8 men and 11 women, mean age 51.47 years) underwent holmium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser endoureterotomy for benign ureteral stric...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lin CM,Tsai TH,Lin TC,Tang SH,Wu ST,Sun GH,Cha TL

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated iliac aneurysms are uncommon and account for only 2% of all abdominal aneurysms. Typically, patients presenting with this pathology are operated on surgically. In our patient, however, surgery could have been an option but the patient had undergone a laparotomy more than 50 years earlier because of a gun-shot...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Libeer F,Peeters P,Verbist J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transurethral resection of the prostate is currently the most commonly employed surgical procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Although several complications after the procedure have been well documented, ejaculatory duct obstruction is a rare complication. We describe this unusual complication in a 77-year-old ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kuo SM,Cha TL,Sun GH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is increased in diabetic patients, occurs earlier and is often more severe and diffuse. Endothelial dysfunction, vascular smooth muscle cell dysfunction, inflammation and hypercoagubility are the key factors in diabetic arteriopathy. The presence of PVD, apart from its inc...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Huysman E,Mathieu C

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parosteal osteosarcoma is a rare, well-differentiated, predominantly fibro-osseous variant of osteosarcoma. It is regarded as a distinct form of osteosarcoma with better prognosis than conventional osteosarcoma. AIM:We report an unusual case of abdominal mass recurrence of parosteal osteosarcoma of the left...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： El Ajmi M,Ksantini R,Chebbi F,Makni A,Rebai W,Daghfous A,Bedioui H,Fteriche F,Jouini M,Kacem M,Ben Safta Z

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional pneumonectomy via posterolateral thoracotomy is not always possible in cases with T4 tumour with widespread pulmonary artery invasion. Our objective is to present our surgical experiments in cases with a hilar mass who were thought to have pulmonary artery invasion, in whom we performed intraper...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Sanli M,Işik AF,Tunçözgür B,Arslan E,Elbeyli L

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small intestine metastasis from primary lung cancer is uncommon and jejunojejunal intussusception secondary to metastatic lung cancer is extremely rare. We report a case presenting with a one-week history of abdominal pain associated with poor appetite, vomiting and absent defaecation. Physical examination revealed ab...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Chiu WK,Lin YC,Wang LT,Chen JH,Yu JC,Hsieh CB

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesh techniques are the preferable methods for repair of small ventral hernias, including umbilical and epigastric hernias, as primary suture repair shows high recurrence rates. Recently, the Ventralex (Davol Inc., C.R.Bard, Inc., RI, USA) hernia patch was introduced with promising preliminary short-term res...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Berrevoet E,de Hemptinne B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of our prospective study was to assess the results of major hepatic resections for primary liver tumours in patients 75 years of age or older. METHODS:From 10/1999 to 04/2006, 23 patients with non-cirrhotic livers > or = 75 years presented to our department to undergo curative resection for primary liv...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Sgourakis G,Sotiropoulos GC,Bockhorn M,Fouzas I,Radtke A,Molmenti EP,Drühe N,Broelsch CE,Karaliotas C,Lang H

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distal pancreatectomy (DP) is the removal of the pancreatic tissue at the left side of the superior mesenteric vein and it is traditionally approached by an open or laparoscopic exposure. Preservation of the spleen is optional but appears to have a better immunological outcome. We present the case of a 53-year old pat...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vasilescu C,Sgarbura O,Tudor S,Herlea V,Popescu I

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fournier's gangrene is a rare, rapidly progressive, necrotising fasciitis of the external genitalia and perineum with high morbidity and mortality. PATIENTS & METHODS:15 patients with Fournier's gangrene were enrolled. Gender, age, aetiology, predisposing factors, symptomatology, associated diseases, hospit...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kara E,Müezzinoğlu T,Temeltas G,Dinçer L,Kaya Y,Sakarya A,Coskun T

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PAA is a predominantly male disease, more than 90% of affected patients are men. Risk factors for amputation are poor run-off, use of a synthetic graft, emergency treatment and high age. The frequency of amputation decreased over time in Sweden, which was associated with increased use of preoperative thrombolysis and ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ravn H,Björck M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal tuberculosis (TB) is similar to ovarian cancers with respect to clinical, radiological laboratory findings. In this report, we present 10 TB cases with malignity pre-diagnosis based on the presence of ascites, pelvic mass, abdominal lymph nodes and elevated Ca125. The mean age of the cases was 29 +/- 14.4 y...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ofluoglu R,Güler M,Unsal E,Kiliç N,Capan N

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary tumorlets occur as the result of extensive scar caused by bronchiectasis or other inflammatory processes. They are minute lesions found in close association with the bronchioles and may rarely metastasize to lymph nodes. We present a 35-year-old male patient who underwent bilobectomy inferior with a diagnosi...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Dogan R,Kara M,Gundogdu AG,Firat P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Optimal delivery of health care is a common goal of individual physicians, professional organizations, hospital structures and governmental authorities. A growing concern has emerged from the public, media and third payer organizations concerning the quality of care and the amount of resources spending. In the United ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： De Smet JM,Kolh P,Van Kerrebroeck C,Van Nooten G,Van Praet E,Rodrigus I

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00