abstract：:En-bloc clamping of the hepatic pedicle is commonly performed during liver resection in order to reduce bleeding during parenchymal transection. Selective vascular clamping of the ipsilateral portal vein branch and artery is considered preferable to avoid ischemia-reperfusion injury to the future liver remnant and the...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Landen S,Boleslawski E

更新日期：2021-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intra-operative classification of appendicitis defines postoperative treatment. The correct designation can influence patient recovery, complications and hospital costs. Recent research has shown that intra-operative classification criteria varies among surgeons, and is not always the same as the patholo...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vinck EE,Villarreal RA,Luna-Jaspe C,Cabrera LF,Peterson TF,Bernal F,Roa CL

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast reconstruction can ease the psychological burden in breast cancer patients that have undergone mastectomy. The aim of our study is to collect the latest evidences to summarize whether pedicled TRAM (pTRAM) is non-inferior in terms of patient satisfaction and complications to free TRAM (fTRAM) so that ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Vania R,Pranata R,Berfan A,Budiman B

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Primary leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the colon is a rare and aggressive gastrointestinal tract tumor, associated with poor prognosis.Case presentation and methods: We present the case of an asymptomatic patient who was diagnosed with a low sigmoidal stricture on routine colonoscopy. Although biopsies were inc...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Devriendt S,Leman G,Vanrykel F

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of pancreatic volumetric assessment to predict exocrine and endocrine insufficiency after pancreaticoduodenectomy.Methods: Thirty-seven patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy were included in the study. Endocrine function was assessed in all patients wit...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Hartman V,Op de Beeck B,Chapelle T,Bracke B,Ysebaert D,De Block C,Roeyen G

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: There is evidence from various surgical specialties that incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) might reduce postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs). In visceral and general surgery, there is varying evidence of its efficacy in reducing surgical site infections.Methods: A prospectively regis...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mehdorn M,Niebisch S,Scheuermann U,Gockel I,Jansen-Winkeln B

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trampoline injuries are a cause for concern and data from different countries indicate that these are increasing. The aim of this study was to collect data in a Belgian University Hospital emergency department. METHODS:Medical files of patients admitted with a trampoline-related injury between 1st July 2011...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： De Coninck S,Steen E,Verbanck L,De Paepe P

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery is the ideal treatment of insulinoma. However, systemic therapy may be required to prevent severe preoperative hypoglycaemia, when surgery is contraindicated, delayed or refused and in case of unresectable metastatic disease. Diazoxide is commonly used but is not always effective and can cause serious side eff...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Gilliaux Q,Bertrand C,Hanon F,Donckier JE

更新日期：2020-05-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality after pneumonectomy in non-small cell lung cancer patients.Methods: The study included 107 patients who underwent pneumonectomy for non-small cell lung cancer between January 2013 and December 2018. Prognostic factor...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Dogru MV,Sezen CB,Aker C,Girgin O,Kilimci U,Erduhan S,Metin M

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Aim of the present study is to present an historical overview of the surgical techniques introduced for the treatment of the cancer of the optic nerve and orbit.Methods: From the late 19th and early twentieth century there were introduced many novel surgical techniques for the treatment of the cancer of ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Laios K,Markatos K,Konofaou VS,Lagiou E,Moschos MM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) is the second most common primary liver malignancy with poor survival rates. Surgical resection is the only curative treatment option, yet only a small portion of cases are resectable. In unresectable situations, suggested therapy consists of a systemic chemotherapy regimen with ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Willems E,Smet B,Dedeurwaerdere F,D'Hondt M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: We investigated whether cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) related oxidative stress mediated glycocalyx degradation can cause an increase in renal resistive index (RRI) or postoperative AKI. Additionally, to evaluate whether RRI and early postoperative serum cystatin C levels could improve the prediction sensiti...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kararmaz A,Arslantas MK,Aksu U,Ulugol H,Cinel I,Toraman F

更新日期：2019-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Bariatric surgery is associated with multiple endocrine and metabolic changes. Irisin and nesfatin-1 have recently been described as regulatory peptides involved in obesity-related insulin resistance. Our aim was to analyze the changes of those two molecules observed in patients after bariatric procedure...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Majorczyk M,Staszkiewicz M,Szklarczyk J,Major P,Pisarska M,Wysocki M,Stefura T,Kacprzyk A,Droś J,Hołda MK,Pędziwiatr M,Budzyński A,Jaworek J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Soft-tissue osteosarcomas are very rare. Only three cases of extraskeletal osteosarcoma have been reported arising in colon and we report the first well differentiated one.Patients and methods: A 58-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with a history of pain and swelling in lower right abdomen for t...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Šantak G,Frančina M,Gotovac N

更新日期：2019-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS) is caused by compression of the brachial plexus. The clinical presentation of NTOS is characterized by symptoms of pain, paresthesia, numbness or muscle weakness in the neck, arm or hand. Methods: In this case report, five patients were diagnosed with NTOS. They...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Goeteyn J,Pesser N,van Nuenen B,van Sambeek M,Teijink J

更新日期：2019-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Adrenal hematoma is a rare yet potentially life-threatening event that occurs both in traumatic conditions and in a variety of nontraumatic conditions. In the present study, we report the two cases with idiopathic unilateral adrenal hematoma. Case presentation: Case 1 involved a 72-year-old man who was com...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Uji Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Small incisional hernias can be repaired laparoscopically with low morbidity and reasonable recurrence rates. The aim of this study was to compare laparoscopic with open technique in medium- and large-sized defects regarding postoperative complications and recurrence rates. Methods: Between 2012 and 2016, ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Alizai PH,Lelaona E,Andert A,Neumann UP,Klink CD,Jansen M

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Galen of Pergamum (129-216/217 AD), an important Greek physician, influenced the history of medicine for more than 1400 years. However, Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564), after performing dissections of human cadavers, remarked that Galen made several mistakes due to the fact that his dissections were on animals, particula...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Markatos K,Chytas D,Tsakotos G,Karamanou M,Piagkou M,Johnson E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1955, Allen and Masters describe a painful syndrome which associates traumatic delivery to laceration found on the posterior leaf of the broad ligament. Herniation through this defect is a rare entity, accounted for about 4-7% of all internal hernias. Normally, it involves the small bowel. The authors present the c...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mazzetti CH,Hock N,Taylor S,Lemaitre J,Crener K,Lebrun E

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Anastomotic leakage following colorectal surgery remains a frequent complication. We report a rare case of a fatal epidural abscess caused by a colo-epidural fistula complicating a laparoscopic proctectomy. Case presentation: A 62 year-old-man presented with weight loss, pelvic sepsis and neurological dysf...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Gaignard E,Bergeat D,Kieser D,Robin F,Meunier B

更新日期：2019-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), previously described as congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM), is a congenital disorder of lung parenchyma. The association with the presence of a malignant transformation like rhabdomyosarcoma, pleuropulmonary blastoma, and most common invasiv...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Frick AE,Decaluwé H,Weynand B,Proesmans M,Van Raemdonck D

更新日期：2019-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various technical interventions have been suggested to decrease the frequency of postoperative pancreatic fistulas but the effect is not particularly satisfactory. We have analyzed our application of bilateral U-sutures in pancreaticojejunostomy. METHODS:The pancreatic stump is freed over approximately 2 cm...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Piao S,Pan Z,Qian C,Jin X

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesh migration and erosion into adjacent viscera is a rare complication after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. We present a minimally invasive treatment of an asymptomatic case of mesh erosion into the caecum after total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair, including an overview of the relevant recent...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Mulleners G,Olivier F,Abasbassi M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The carotid endarterectomy is already well established in patients with symptomatic or asymptomatic internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a difference in postoperative blood pressure changes, stroke rate and postoperative complications following eve...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Deşer SB,Demirag MK,Kolbakir F

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ingestion of foreign bodies such as fish bone or chicken bone is relatively common in adults; however, resultant transmural migration is extremely rare. METHODS:We present a case of a 79-year-old woman with chronic low-grade abdominal pain, worsening over the last 4 days. Computed tomography revealed segmen...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Govind G,Siriwardana HPP,Sdralis E,Ram M,Lee P,Charalabopoulos A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma (MANEC) are rare cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) and pancreatobiliary tract. They are characterized by the presence of a combination of epithelial and neuroendocrine elements, where each component represents at least 30% of the tumour. Review of literature and consolidation of ...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Qiu S,Pellino G,Warren OJ,Mills S,Goldin R,Kontovounisios C,Tekkis PP

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatocellular adenoma (HCA) is a benign neoplasm of the liver, however, with a potential for life-threatening hemorrhage. The unpredictable course during pregnancy poses a clinical dilemma in the pregnant patient. Intra-peritoneal rupture may lead to life-threatening situations with adverse outcome for mo...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Gryspeerdt F,Aerts R

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of surgery of the knee. The pathogenesis of false aneurysm involves partial arterial laceration, which allows hemorrhage into surrounding soft tissues that confine it. Although most cases in literature described pseudoaneurysms after total knee arthroplasty, it can be as...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Oversier LMR,Corten BJGA,Barten DG,Elshof JWM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pelvic abscesses are common but only small case series reporting outcome of either endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided or surgical transrectal drainage have been reported. METHODS:We performed a retrospective consecutive cohort study, assessing effectivity and safety of EUS guided or surgical transrectal dra...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Meylemans DVG,Oostenbrug LE,Bakker CM,Sosef MN,Stoot JHMB,Belgers HJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Postoperative complications after Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) can dramatically compromise patient's outcome. The aim of this study is to analyze the per- and postoperative short-term outcomes after LSG and to assess predictive risk factors of complications. METHODS:The study group consisted of 790...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Tulelli B,Loi P,van Vyve E,Johanet H,Fromont G,Dabrowski A,Piquart A,Delaunay T,Ledaguenel P,Navez B,Maisonnette F,Lepere M,Dugué T,Demoor V,Bokobza B,Staudt J,Hauters P,Malvaux P,Closset J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is a very rare and life-threatening condition, presenting with acute intraabdominal hemorrhage. CASE:The patient was hospitalized upon complaint of nonspecific severe abdominal pain. Diagnosis of SMAA was established by abdominal Doppler ultrasound tha...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Borazan E,Yılmaz L,Aytekin A,Gökaslan G,Kervancıoğlu S

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Death rates after surgery are increasingly analysed for clinical audit and quality assessment. Many studies commonly provide information only on deaths that occur during hospital stay, known as in-hospital death rates. By using hospital data set linked to death certificate registry, we recorded in- and out-h...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Dony P,Pirson M,Boogaerts JG

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Lymph node (LN) status is an important prognostic indicator in patients with gastric cancer (GC). Although American Joint Committee on Cancer/International Union against Cancer (AJCC/UICC) is the most widely used staging system, there is a challenge in predicting survival of patients when the number of total harves...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Kılıç MÖ,Gündoğdu SB,Özden S,Saylam B,Tez M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To compare the pre- and post-operative Gleason scores (GS) in patients with localized prostate cancer treated with robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A single center, retrospective comparison between pre- and post-operative GS. Age, prostate volume, PSA, number of bio...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Henderickx MMEL,Brits T,Muilwijk T,Adams T,Vandeursen H

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal wall hernias are a common problem. Composite meshes placed intraperitoneally for abdominal wall hernia repair are widely used. This registry evaluated the safety and efficacy of one specific composite mesh with polypropylene and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (Intramesh® T1) in laparoscopic ventr...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Wen W,Majerus B,Van De Moortel M,Lobue S,Fobe D,Philippart P,Berwouts L,Coteur J,Gabriels K,Van der Speeten K

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of preoperative liver function tests (LFTs) in patients with uncomplicated gallstone disease and scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS:All 1112 patients who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease during a 6-yea...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： van den Berg M,van Couwelaar GM,de Raaff CAL,Lagarde SM,Joosse P,van Wagensveld BA,Vrouenraets BC

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal malrotation is a well-known anomaly in the normal rotation process of the midgut during embryogenesis. Multiple forms are described, resulting in various positional configurations of the small bowel and colon. Replaced common hepatic artery is a rare but not anecdotic variant of the standard hepat...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Schank A,Colonval P,Salame M

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trauma is the leading health concern among young adults. Blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is the most common type of blunt traumas. BAT patients may prove normal in the initial clinical assessments, but since the time required for an intra-abdominal injury to be clinically apparent is not predictable, deciding w...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Chardoli M,Rezvani S,Mansouri P,Naderi K,Vafaei A,Khorasanizadeh M,Rahimi-Movaghar V

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) is a rare variant of bile duct tumors, characterized by papillary growth within the bile duct lumen and is regarded as a biliary counterpart of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas. IPNBs are mainly found in patients from Far Eastern area...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Peeters K,Delvaux P,Huysentruyt F

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The scope of this article is to perform a meta-analysis of the studies that compare the use of triclosan-coated sutures (TCS) to uncoated sutures in prevention of surgical-site infections (SSIs). METHODS:A systematic search of randomized and non-randomized studies was carried out on Pubmed and Scopus databa...

journal_title：Acta chirurgica Belgica

authors： Konstantelias AA,Andriakopoulou CS,Mourgela S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00