abstract：:Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare entity in which gas filled cysts are found within the intestinal wall. Conservative management and the treatment of underlying illnesses are recommended in most patients and surgery is usually indicated when acute and life-threatening complications such as bowel necro...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kala Z,Hermanova M,Kysela P

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microsurgical free tissue transfer has become a gold standard in a wide range of clinical situations. Thrombosis at the anastomotic site is not only the most common cause of failure of microsurgical operations, but it is also one of the factors resulting in microcirculatory intravascular thrombosis in free flaps. All ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lecoq JP,Senard M,Hartstein GM,Lamy M,Heymans O

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Description of a very rare case of internal abdominal hernia, namely herniation of the proximal jejunum in the Landzert fossa, through a hole in the mesocolon transversum. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Based on preoperative history, clinical state and radiological findings, the diagnosis of internal hernia was strongly...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Meeussen C,Huyghe M,Deckers E

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old male patient was admitted with symptoms of unstable angina pectoris and claudication. He presented critical left main and right coronary artery disease and juxtarenal aortic occlusion at the same time. Internal thoracic artery increased in diameter with many collateral branch arteries distally. Coronary ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Korkut AK,Cetin G,Suzer K

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:This paper describes our technique and results with total laparoscopic aortic aneurysm repair. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A transperitoneal left retrorenal access was used in all cases. Special laparoscopic clamps often in combination with balloon catheters were used to occlude the aorta and the renal arteries. E...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kolvenbach R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pituitary apoplexy (PA) occurring after surgery is a rare but life-threatening acute clinical situation following extensive haemorrhage or necrosis within a pituitary adenoma. Pituitary apoplexy has been reported to occur spontaneously in the majority of cases or in association with various inducing factors. One of th...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Liberale G,Bruninx G,Vanderkelen B,Dubois E,Vandueren E,Verhelst G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal hernia is an unusal cause of intestinal obstruction. Herniation related to epiploic appendix is a very rare entity. We herein report a case of internal herniation due to an adhesion between epiploic appendixes and the greater omentum. A 71-year-old woman complaining of abdominal pain and intermittent nausea w...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kulacoglu H,Tumer H,Aktimur R,Kusdemir A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This series aims to prove the positive impact of laparoscopic approach in aortofemoral bypass grafting. METHODS:It concerns a retrospective non randomized study comparing 58 consecutive patients treated with laparoscopic procedure (n = 30) and with a standard open procedure (n = 28) in a single center. The ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Rouers A,Meurisse N,Lavigne JP,Francart D,Quaniers J,Desiron Q,Limet R

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoma are the most frequent mesenchymal soft tissue tumours but rarely present huge sizes in their cutaneous localization. Some cases of so-called "giant lipomas" have been reported in the literature and here is presented a giant lipoma of the axillary area which is, to our best knowledge, the second report of such a...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vandeweyer E,Scagnol I

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroid hemiagenesis is a very rare abnormality, in which one thyroid lobe fails to develop. Most of the patients have an associated thyroid disease. The true prevalance of thyroid hemiagenesis is not known, but it is estimated to be 0.02% in normal children. We report a forty-four-year-old female patient with a multi...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Aslaner A,Aydin M,Ozdere A

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary adenocarcinomas constitute a different histological subtype among the histological subtypes of non small cell lung carcinomas by showing comparably unfavourable rates of prognosis and different immunobiological features. Autonomous motility of tumour cells plays an important role in the regulation ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kaynak K,Kara M,Oz B,Akgoz B,Sar M,Raz A

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) associated with perforated duodenal ulcer and Meckel's diverticulum is presented. The patient was managed with direct suturing of the perforation and reinforcement with an omental patch. Meckel's diverticulum was excised. PCI was followed up and disappeared postoperat...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ağaoğlu N

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common non-malignant gastrointestinal disease. The introduction of minimally invasive surgical techniques and the high costs of pharmacotherapy increased the number of patients subjected to surgical antireflux treatment. Furthermore, the use of advanced technique o...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Popiela T,Kawiorski W,Richter P,Legutko J,Kibil W

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disease which can affect multiple organs. It may also involve the pancreas and in rare cases may cause acute pancreatitis. The etiology of acute pancreatitis in SLE is a matter of controversy. We present a case diagnosed with SLE that developed acute pancreatitis wh...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ozenc A,Altun H,Hamaloglu E,Ozdemir A

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred years ago, the role of the vagal nerve in gastric acid production was established. After the second World War, this paradigm served as the basis of treatment of peptic ulcer disease by pharmacological or surgical means. A remarkable parallelism between the developments of both approaches was observed in th...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mistiaen W,Van Hee R,Bortier H

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mediastinal lymph node enlargement in operable non-small cell lung cancer is of clinical importance since it indicates the high possibility of nodal metastasis. The coincidence of tuberculosis and lung cancer is detected by the mediastinal lymph node staging of lung cancer patients. In our study, we retrospectively re...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Solak O,Sayar A,Metin M,Erdoğu V,Cuhadaroğlu S,Turna A,Gürses A

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 56-day old baby girl referred for recurrent respiratory tract infections and stridor, showed a rare association of a Cor Triatriatum Sinister (CTS) and a right Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (PAPVR), in the form of a stenosed Scimitar vein, draining the right pulmonary veins to the subdiaphragmatic inferi...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Tueche SG,Demanet H,Goldstein JP,Dessy H,Viart P,Deuvaert FE

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last decade low molecular weight heparins have been the dominating methodology to prevent postoperative venous thromboembolism. They are effective and safe but in high risk surgery (major orthopaedic and abdominal/pelvic cancer) there is still a significant thrombotic problem. Recently two new thromboprophy...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Bergqvist D

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a diagnostic challenge for the practising physician. Detailed medical history, physical examination, non-invasive laboratory tests, and radiologic examinations compose the first level in the diagnostic approach to the FUO. When a diagnosis cannot be established with these procedures, s...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ozaras R,Celik AD,Zengin K,Mert A,OzturkK R,Cicek Y,Tabak E

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pedal artery bypass has proven to be a safe, simple and durable procedure. Failure of a pedal artery reconstruction seldom results in an amputation that is more proximal than it would have been without previous attempted bypass. Thus an aggressive strategy in the revascularisation of the forefoot in case if critical i...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Hofmann WJ,Magometschnigg H

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM OF THE STUDY:To compare outcomes of surgical treatment of deep cartilage defects of the knee in a group of patients treated by autologous chondrograft transplantation versus patients treated by abrasive techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An original method of chondrograft preparation based on cultivated autologous ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Visna P,Pasa L,Cizmár I,Hart R,Hoch J

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma in late adult life. The tumour may be seen rarely in burn scars and accompanying other kinds of malignancies. We herein report a case of a tumour that derived from an old burn scar on the scalp. The histological examination revealed that the...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ozercan IH,Okur MI,Coskun F,Yildirim AM

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortoiliac occlusive disease (AIOD) is a common manifestation of atherosclerosis that may lead to limb-threatening ischemia. Over the past two decades, considerable advances in the management of patients with AIOD have taken place. Conventional surgical reconstructive procedures, namely aortofemoral and extra-anatomic...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Paraskevas KI,Tzortzis EA,Liapis CD

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a 28-year old pregnant woman with abdominal pain and contractions at 37 weeks of gestation. After labour and delivery, abdominal pain persisted and laparoscopy was performed. A bowel obstruction was diagnosed and surgically corrected. The authors discuss the clinical and therapeutic cons...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Hauspy J,Roofthooft N,Meulyzer P,Leyman P

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first techniques of operative fracture treatment were developed in the 19th century. In fact, these methods only consisted of an open reduction of the fracture followed by a usually very unstable fixation. This method gave rise to the combination of the disadvantages of the conservative and the operative fracture ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Broos PL,Sermon A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) recently emerged as an efficient and safe local ablative method to treat unresecable liver tumours. Currently however, the full spectrum of potential complications of RFA remains undetermined. We report a case of severe biliary complication, associating main bile duct stricture and biliar...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Liberale G,Delhaye M,Ansay J,Houben JJ,Coppens E,Gelin M,Donckier V

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apocrine adenocarcinoma of the skin is a rare and, most of the time, clinically misdiagnosed malignant adnexal tumour. A 66-year-old female patient presented with an asymptomatic swelling of the left nipple that on pathological evaluation was confirmed as an apocrine adenocarcinoma. Surgery is to be considered as the ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vandeweyer E,Hubert A,Renard N

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Muir-Torre syndrome is characterized by cutaneous neoplasms and visceral malignancies. At least one sebaceous adenoma, epithelioma or carcinoma and at least one internal malignancy are required to make a reliable diagnosis. According to medical literature only two cases of Muir-Torre syndrome with jejunal carcinom...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Balkan M,Beyzadeoglu M,Balkan A,Oysul K,Safali M,Kozak O

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a spontaneous posterior tracheal wall rupture following a cough. A 67-year-old woman with a history of longstanding treatment with corticosteroids (8 years) for Giant Cell Arteritis had general anesthesia for cataract removal. Surgery and anesthesia were uneventful. In the recovery room, the pati...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Rousié C,Van Damme H,Radermecker MA,Reginster P,Tecqmenne C,Limet R

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyroid cysts are infrequent lesions of which most are non-functional. They are often misdiagnosed as thyroid cysts. Pre-operative diagnosis and differentiation from thyroid cysts is generally difficult. We hereby report a case that was admitted to the emergency room and was diagnosed as hypercalcemic crisis. The ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Altun H,Ozdemir A,Hamaloglu E,Sökmensüer C

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The timely diagnosis of adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO) can frequently be a clinical dilemma. The objective of this study was to evaluate the predictive factors for the necessity of operative treatment in adhesive SBO cases. METHOD:The records of hospitalized adhesive SBO patients at Dicle University...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Aldemir M,Yağnur Y,Taçyildir I

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since a few years, vascular surgeons are becoming interested in laparoscopic vascular techniques. After initial experience with the hand-assisted laparoscopic technique, we now adopt the totally laparoscopic approach for aortoiliac surgery. Our first case with this second technique is presented. ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Wijtenburg E,Remy P,D'hont Ch,Amond L,Blampain JP,Massin H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Sleeve lobectomy is a procedure in which the involved lobe with part of the main stembronchus is removed. The remaining lobe (s) is reimplanted on the main stembronchus. This procedure is indicated for central tumors of the lung as an alternative to pneumonectomy. It is the aim of this study to describe the ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： De Leyn P,Rots W,Deneffe G,Nafteux P,Coosemans W,Van Raemdonck D,Decker G,Lerut T

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal extent of resection for carcinoma of gastric cardia remains a subject of controversy. Although both total gastrectomy (TG) and proximal gastrectomy (PG) have their own advantages, similar survival rates were given for both. The main aim of this study is to investigate whether the extent of resect...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Erturk MS,Ciçek Y,Ersan Y,Saribeyoğlu K,Doğusoy G,Erginoz E

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The vasculature is mostly quiescent in the normal adult, with the exception of the growth of new blood vessels during the female reproductive cycle. Recent advances in the knowledge concerning the molecular changes and the identification of genetic events in this vascular quiescence, as well as in vascular growth, has...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mäkinen K

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:More and more prosthetic materials are being used in the treatment of inguinal hernia. This report deals with some unusual but devastating complications, occurring after preperitoneal mesh implantation. A 56-year old male patient underwent a Stoppa-repair for a bilateral inguinal hernia. Two years postoperatively, a l...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lauwers P,Bracke B,Hubens G,Vaneerdeweg W

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review we elaborate on the more specific circumstances that are needed for adequate trauma care, such as the correct recognition and management of a tension pneumothorax, a tracheobronchial disruption, systemic air embolism and hypoventilation. Furthermore the trauma clinician must be aware of the different li...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Broos PL,Willaert WI

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A retrospective review of 79 cases of ruptured intrapleural pulmonary hydatid cysts. We analyse and evaluate our experience in the surgical treatment of this complication. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In a ten-year period, from 1990 to 1999, 79 patients were operated on in our service for intrapleural rupture of a ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kabiri el-H,Caidi M,al Aziz S,el Maslout A,Benosman A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extent of lymphadenectomy in gastric cancer is one of the still unresolved and ongoing questions. Whether extensive procedures lead to better survival remains controversial. The detection of sentinel node could become a helpful method to define the desirable extent of lymph node dissection for each particula...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Simsa J,Hoch J,Leffler J,Schwarz J,Pospisil R,Vajtrova R

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In this study, we aimed to reduce mononuclear phagocytic system (MFS) cells with splenectomy and investigate its preventive effects on lung, liver, and kidney ultrastructure and free radical generation after intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion (IIR). METHOD:Forty adult male albino Wistar rats were randomly divide...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Savas C,Ozogul C,Karaöz E,Delibas N,Ozgüner F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00