abstract：:An inquiry organized by the Belgian Society of Surgery brought data on the mortality and morbidity of surgery on patients of 80 years and older for benign prostatic hypertrophy in a total number of 1,140 operations. Consensus exist to see this surgery as planned surgery. The mortality was 73 (6.3%) without statistical...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Denis L,Allegaert W,Auvray P,Chastel C,Desmet R,Germeau F,Gregoir W,Hardy JC,Iarchy J,Keuppens F,Michielsen JP,Nowé P,Petit R,Potvliege M,Retmann RV,Van Cangh JP,Van Welkenhuyzen P

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 17 Belgian surgical centers, 324 operations have been performed for acute cholecystitis in patients 80 years of age or older. In this group of patients: 1. The incidence of acute cholecystitis is hardly higher in women than in men. 2. The patients were operated within 24 hours of admission in 38% of cases. The main...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kiekens R,Van Geertruyden J,Ansay J,Arianoff AA,Chastel C,De Groof E,Demol J,Deschreyer M,Flamme A,Goldschmidt D,Huyghe J,Lantin F,Lavigne JC,Mendes da Costa P,Noorbergen M,Van Loon C

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyse the results of the surgical treatment of "symptomatic hiatus hernia" by the Boerema anterior gastropexy, in 69 patients. As compared to other techniques, the observed mortality and morbidity rates are similar. The postoperative delay is greater than 2 years in 95% of the patients and 83% of them ar...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Delincé P,Pector JC,Bremer A

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors analyse a series of 100 arterial lesions in respect to the localization, the time elapsed between the accident and reconstructive surgery, and the number of associated lesions (two or more). The results confirm the prognostic importance of the factor time: 83% of the good results are obtained in the first ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Imbert P,Mathieu JP,Touati Y,Cardon JM,Tournigand P

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgery of carcinoma of the esophagus has undoubtedly made an enormous progress during the last thirty years. This progress is particularly due to advances in anesthesia, resuscitation, postoperative care but in a larger part to the development of new techniques. Our own experience shows indeed that the Belsey app...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lerut T,Van Poppel H,Gruwez JA

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reconstructive procedure of the upper and the lower limbs by free flaps are presented. The most frequently used donor sites are analysed in order to make a choice according to their characteristics and their reliability. Attention is drawn to the fact that these new procedures bringing cutaneous, muscular, osseous or ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Fissette J,Lahaye T,Boucq D

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The absolute and relative indications and contraindications of fingerreplantation are exposed. The function of the replanted fingers depends on the level of amputation, the bone-joint and tendon lesions and the presence of protective sensibility. The range of joint movement of the replanted fingers is related to the a...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Monballiu G

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author's experience of a 100 pilot cases revives the role of varicography for the preoperative evaluation of varicose veins in the lower limbs. This procedure consists of directly injecting the contrast medium into the varicose network. The technique is described in full details, also with several recommendations ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： de Fays F,Schoevaerdts JC,Trigaux JP

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-four cases of acute necrotic haemorrhagic pancreatitis are studied. Fourteen cases were treated medically by peritoneal dialysis, 20 were treated surgically of which 16 had been medically treated by peritoneal dialysis. Fifteen died or 34%. Forty-one patients, 93.1% presented 8 major complications on admission a...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Reynaert M,Bauer G,Haot J,Bellassai J,Trémouroux J

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of 50 patients with acute pancreatitis, all complicated by necrosis and hemorrhage, is presented. Cases are broken down into 3 main categories depending on clinical and laboratory data. Thirty-nine partial pancreatectomies and 11 excisions of necrotic tissue were performed. Operative mortality is 36%. Causes ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Hollender LF,Meyer C,Marrie A,Papastratis G

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many surgeons are hesitant to use the electrocautery on the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the present study is to compare, with mechanical and histological criteria, wound healing following abdominal and gastric incisions made by scalpel and diathermy, in the rat. This study revealed no difference in bursting pre...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Arnaud JP,Turbelin JM,Bruant P,Adloff M

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because no single index can characterize a patient's nutritional status, a complete assessment requires a profile of different parameters. This profile incorporates various tests, measurements, and derived parameters, which have been established and adapted to clinical use for identifying the malnourished state, provi...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： De Leeuw I,Vandewoude M,Van Elst F

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From March 1979 to January 1980, the EEA stapler was used in the construction of 46 anastomoses after left colonic and anterior rectal resections. The mortality was 0 and the morbidity minimal. The safety of the sutures was excellent. The operative procedure was greatly facilitated, mainly in the cases of low rectal a...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Detry R,Otte JB,Kestens PJ

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of 25 cases with a so-called bronchial adenoma was made. Classification by this old-fashioned nomenclature included 76% carcinoid tumors, 20% adenoid-cystic carcinomas and 4% muco-epidermoid carcinomas of the trachea and bronchial tree. With regard to their malignant potential, the correlation be...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Tombeur JP,Lacquet LK,Jongerius CM

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1962 and 1978 one hundred and fifty-nine endarterectomies were performed on 141 patients. The operation was done under general anesthesia with the use of a shunt and hypertension as cerebral protection. The arteriotomy was closed using a dacron patch. The postoperative evolution of every neurological symptom w...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Sergeant PT,Derom F,Berzsenyi G,De Roose J,Hamerlynck O

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a prospective study of primary closure of the perineum in 35 successive cases of abdomino-perineal amputation of the rectum for adenocarcinoma (January 1972 - December 1978). All operations are performed by the same surgeon in a one-team approach. In 33 patients the perineum is closed, and 32 patients are avai...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Van Damme JP,Timmermans T

更新日期：1980-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a 35-year-old hypertensive woman presenting with two para-aortic catecholamine-secreting tumors. This bilateral lesion was successfully resected, but one year later proved to be malignant by spreading of the tumor to involve non-chromaffin tissues (liver and bones). A competitive inhibitor of alph...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Hubens A,Maniewski J,De Schepper A,Baute P,De Broe M

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 95 treated nonseminomatous germinal testicular tumors is made. The primary treatment consisted of orchidectomy with high ligation of the cord. A histological study disclosed 53 embryonal cell carcinomas (56%), 21 chorioepithelionas (22%), 7 teratocarcinomas (7%) and 14 complex composite tum...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： El Hafed A,Metz R,Dartois D

更新日期：1980-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with 192 breast reconstruction is reported. In patients with a horizontal scar, abdominal skin was advanced to cover the prosthesis. In patients with a vertical or oblique scar (76 cases) a medially based thoraco-epigastric flap was used. Preference was given to round or tear drop gel-filled implants. Two l...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Bohmert H

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevention and therapy of shocklung or adult respiratory distress syndrome aims at maintaining an adequate functional reserve capacity and avoiding any form of pulmonary edema. Several therapeutic modalities based on patho-physiological grounds are discussed. A table summarizes the applied preventive and therapeut...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Delooz HH

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three cases of surgically treated para-duodenal hernia are presented. The literature is reviewed. Several modalities of this entity are described as well as the embryological hypotheses to explain their genesis. The diagnosis is usually made at the time of a laparotomy for bowel obstruction. The surgical manipulations...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Jamart J,Lassalle C,Debs A,Boissel P,Grosdidier J

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the pathogenesis, aetiology, epidemiology and the historical emergence of diverticular disease as a clinical problem. The symptoms of the uncomplicated disease can be treated successfully and cheapli with a high fibre diet including miller's bran. The method of giving bran and its results are desc...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Painter NS

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cure of major uncomplicated evisceration can be satisfactorily obtained by the method of autoplastic total skin-flap according to Seror and Stoppa. In 69 patients it yielded a significant success rate of 80% so that its use can be largely extended especially as it is an easy and benign procedure. ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Arianoff AA,Vielle G,Arianoff V

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient admitted for treatment of an aorto-iliac aneurism presented himself with swelling of the lower extremities and a low grade bruit over the abdomen continuous throughout systole and diastole. Aortography demonstrated the presence of a suspected ilio-caval fistula. Surgical treatment consisted of closure of the...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Van de Berg L,Jambor GY,Delhez JM

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of left chylothorax after a translumbar aortography, successfully managed by conservative means. As far as they known 16 similar cases are described. They review the literature on this subject. ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Ravez P,Libert P,Delwarte J,Robience Y

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extra-intra-cranial anastomosis introduced in 1967 by Yasargil and Donaghy consists in using a branch of the external carotid artery to anastomose it on one of the cerebral cortex. This procedure is indicated when there exists an obliterating lesion not in reach of a local technique. On clinical grounds two situations...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Deruty R

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery plays an important part in the treatment of non seminomatous testicular tumors. An oncologically correct technique of orchidectomy is the first essential if the better prognosis of these tumors, noted in the past decade, is to be further improved. The testis should be removed through an inguinal approach. Radi...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Debruyne FM,Moonen WA,Renders GA

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based upon our own experience with 70 surgical procedures for 49 primary decubitus ulcers, 17 complications and 7 recurrences in 31 paraplegics, and upon the techniques described in the literature, the different reconstructive methods and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed and illustrated with representa...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Anseeuw A,Matton G

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical "decompression" of the orbit does not ensure correction of endocrinologic exophthalmia. This is due to profound changes in the deep orbital tissues. The authors have tried to solve the problem through a different approach: adapting the orbit to its pathological content. They developed an osteotomy that yields...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Castermans A,Lavergne G,Van Garsse A

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report the case of a 26 year-old patient presenting with rectal hemorrhage. Roentgenograms showed the origin of this was an intestinal duplication. This congenital malformation is very rare in adults as it usually appears during childhood. Then comes an appraisal of the clinical signs, the histology, the e...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Garcez JL,Rosa MP

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report there surgical experience with rectal cancer. From 1963 to 1974, 346 patients were hospitalized, of which 359 were operated, which constitute a operatory rate of 98%. A exeresis was performed in 85% of the cases. Briefly, the authors use two types of operation : an anterior resection and an abdomino...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Rubay J,Boeur JP

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The technique of circulatory arrest under deep hypothermia has completely changed the therapeutic outlook of some congenital heart malformations in the newborn. The authors have tried this method particularly in neonate cases of the interventricular communication. This experience bears on ten newborn cases aged 3 to 1...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Jaumin P,Raveau A,Stijns M,Goenen M,Chalant CH

更新日期：1978-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present the clinical course of a 48 year old workman who developed a progressively extending pain, after having wounded his left second finger with a metallic rod at work. This pain increased despite multiple surgical and medical treatment, including repeated amputations of the segments of the finger and t...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Brihaye J,Violon A

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of 2 series of casualties presenting with femoral neck fractures and operated with Moore prostheses are compared. The first was operated between September 18, 1972 and July 17, 1975 in a conventional way; the other between July 18, 1975 and January 10, 1977 under an Isolator. The rate of infection was much...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Zucman J,Benichou J

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign chondroma of the thyroid cartilage is a rare condition with a good prognosis if surgical treatment is radical. After presenting a personal case the authors briefly review the literature (Acta chir. belg., 1977, 76, 563-566. ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mendes da Costa P,Smets W

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This experimental work is a comparative trial in the rat of 6 inert prostheses (3 permeable and 3 non-permeable) that are regularly used in man for the repair of large abdominal wall defects. This is performed in both aseptic and septic conditions. Serial macroscopic and bacteriological observations were done. Quantit...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Arnaud JP,Eloy R,Aprahamian M,Adloff M,Grenier JF

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a series of eleven surgical wounds, all immediately repaired. They consider the frequency of these biliary accidents to be 2% in cholecystectomies and 4% in gastrectomies. In such instances end-to-end suture seems the first choice procedure with the best longterm results. They stress the importance ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Schmitt JC,Sava G,Kunnert C,Seror J

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and ninety patients operated for breast cancer underwent systematic resection of internal mammery chain. Block resection of this lymphatic drainage is performed without opening the thorax by a personal technique. We have shown these nodes can be involved whatever the site of the primitive tumor. Involvemen...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Lavigne JC,Desaive C

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In situ lobular carcinoma, intraductal carcinoma and papilliferous non-invasive carcinoma are three non-invading cancers that present clinically as the other malignant tumors of the breast. Between January 1, 1973 and August 31, 1976, ten patients were operated at the institut Bordet for such tumors. Surgical treatmen...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Andry G,Mendes da Costa PW,Vandenheule B,Mattheiem W

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17 year experience (1958-1975 with anastomotic aneurysms of the femoral anastomosis after aortic bifurcation graft is presented. An anastomotic aneurysm is a progressive dilatation of an anastomosis between an artery and a prosthesis, caused either by a defective suture line or by a wall dilatation. One thousand one...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Sergeant PT,Derom F

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00