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An Investigation on the Compliance of Perioperative Practices Using ERAS Protocols and Barriers to the Implementation of the ERAS Protocols in Colorectal Surgery Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Turna Ozbay, Deniz Sanli, Jeremy E. Springer
Although ERAS protocols have many benefits, there are some deficiencies in their understanding and implementation by healthcare professionals. The present study was conducted to investigate the com...
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Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA) sclerotherapy for hemorrhoidal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Vasiliki Manaki, Vangelis Bontinis, Alkis Bontinis, Argirios Giannopoulos, M.D PhD, Ioannis Kontes, Angeliki Chorti, Kiriakos Ktenidis
We conducted a systematic review to assess the safety and efficacy of Aluminum potassium sulfate and tannic acid (ALTA) sclerotherapy for the treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.Our study was conduct...
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Survival difference between patients with single versus multiple metastatic lymph nodes and the role of histology in pathological stage II-N1 non-small cell lung cancer Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Julianne Ruiter, Adrianus de Langen, Kim Monkhorst, Alexander Veenhof, Houke Klomp, Jasper Smit, Egbert Smit, Ronald Damhuis, Koen Hartemink
Previous studies investigating whether metastatic lymph node count is a relevant prognostic factor in pathological N1 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), showed conflicting results. Hypothesizing t...
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A Unique Complication Of Thyroidectomy For Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Central Retinal Artery Thrombosis Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Isik Cetinoglu, Mehmet Taner Unlu, Hatice Yasemin Sit, Nurcihan Aygun, Semra TiryakiDemir, Mehmet Uludag
BackgroundCentral retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is a rare ophthalmological emergency and also a unique complication after thyroid surgery.MethodsWe present the first case of CRAO following thyroi...
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Thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy in a patient with displaced posterior segmental bronchus and vascular abnormalities: a case report Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Jian Liu, Bicheng Zhan, Zhiping Chen, Jian Chen
Displaced posterior segmental bronchus (B2) accompanied by anomalous pulmonary vessels is a very rare condition. There is a risk of unexpected injuries to bronchi and blood vessels when patients wi...
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Completely Portal Robotic Lobectomy in lung cancer: Is subcostal specimen removal necessary? Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Murat Akkuş, Yunus Seyrek
The best place for specimen extraction is a relevant question since either after robotic or video-thoracoscopic lobectomy, both intercostal and subcostal routes can be potential extraction routes. ...
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“Carried away by a moonlight shadow” ―In memoriam Prof. em. Dr. med. Paul L.O. Broos 1945–2023 Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Carl DeCrée
Published in Acta Chirurgica Belgica (Just accepted, 2024)
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Laparoscopic Toupet-Sleeve gastrectomy in morbid obese patients with preoperative gastro-esophageal reflux: a 4-year follow-up cohort study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Philippe Hauters, Granjean Steven, Stefanescu Iulia, Jacqmin Geoffrey, Gerard Mickaël, van Vyve Etienne
To assess the 4-year outcomes after Toupet-Sleeve (TS) gastrectomy in morbid obese patients with concomitant preoperative gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).The study group consisted of 19 con...
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Outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for rectal prolapse Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Ahmed M. Chaoui, Ismaël Chaoui, Frederick Olivier, Joachim Geers, Mohamed Abasbassi
Minimally invasive ventral mesh rectopexy is considered the standard of care in the surgical management of rectal prolapse syndromes in fit patients. We aimed to investigate the outcomes after robo...
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Primary angiosarcoma of the Pancreas - A case Report and review of the literature Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-04 Emre Bozkurt, Samet Yigman, Volkan Adsay, Bengi Gurses, Gurkan Tellioglu, Orhan Bilge
Angiosarcomas are malignant neoplasms that originate from endothelial cells. The symptoms exhibit a non-specific nature, and achieving a preoperative diagnosis is frequently challenging. They are s...
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Is Extereme Cytoreductive Surgery Beneficial To Survival In Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma? Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Murat Can Mollaoğlu, Ufuk Karabacak, Meriç Emre Bostancı, Turan Eray Seven, Kürşat Karadayı
IntroductionMalign peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon disease that is difficult to treat. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) are the gold stan...
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Usage of rotational atherectomy and drug-coated balloon angioplasty for isolated popliteal artery lesions: Two-year results of a retrospective study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Fatih Gumus, Oguz Arslanturk
In this study, perioperative properties and early and mid-term clinical outcomes of endovascular revascularization with a combined usage of rotational atherectomy (RA) and drug-coated balloon angio...
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Comparing the top 100 attacks in the Global Terrorism Database: high injury rate versus high fatality rate attacks Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Harald De Cauwer, Dennis Barten, Fredrik Granholm, Luc Mortelmans, Patrick Cras, Francis Somville
Terrorist attacks have the potential to be mass casualty events, causing multiple injuries and deaths. High injury rate attacks will particularly place a high burden on emergency medical systems. T...
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50 years of terrorism in Belgium: a review of 121 incidents in the Global Terrorism Database Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Harald De Cauwer, Luc J. Mortelmans, Francis Somville, Patrick Cras
Belgium is not only prone to inland terrorism but also attracts terrorist factions aiming at various political, diplomatic, military, and/or religious targets. This study aimed to identify and char...
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Navigating the complexities and controversies of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ): a critical update and consensus statement Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Ruxandra Coropciuc, Catalina Moreno-Rabié, Wouter De Vos, Elke Van de Casteele, Luc Marks, Vincent Lenaerts, Evy Coppejans, Olivier Lenssen, Renaat Coopman, Jan Walschap, Nasser Nadjmi, Reinhilde Jacobs, Constantinus Politis, Tim Van den Wyngaert
To provide a critical update identifying the knowledge gaps and controversies in medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) within the Belgian healthcare context and outline opportunities ...
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Baron Dominique-Jean Larrey (1766–1842): innovator of the triage Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Konstantinos Karamouzis, Miltiadis Perdikakis, Spyros N. Michaleas, Marianna Karamanou
During times of war, it is common for some of the most valiant physicians to practice their skills at the battlefields. Only few of them, however, manage to excel. Among those physicians who seemed...
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Five Years of Robot-Assisted Ventral Hernia Repair: Initial Experience and Surgical Outcome. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Van Zande Jaro, Krick Marc, Willaert Bart, Van Den Heede Klaas
Robot-assisted ventral hernia repair (RVHR) has become a feasible alternative for open ventral hernia repair showing fewer postoperative complications and satisfying short-term results. However, lo...
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The Impact of Intraoperative Neural Monitoring During Papillary Thyroid Cancer Surgery on Completeness of Thyroidectomy and Thyroglobulin Response: A Propensity-Score Matched Study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Yalin Iscan, Berke Sengun, Irem Karatas, Hasan Berke Atalay, Ismail Cem Sormaz, Semen Onder, Gulcin Yegen, Hulya Hacisahinogullari, Fatih Tunca, Yasemin GilesSenyurek
BackgroundIntraoperative neural monitoring (IONM) has been utilized for a variety of thyroid pathologies, including papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). Remnant thyroid tissue following total thyroid...
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Preoperative continuation of aspirin before isolated heart valve surgery and postoperative bleeding and transfusion: a single-center retrospective study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Alan M. Houben, Margaux Crepy, Marc Senard, Vincent Bonhomme, Vincent Tchana-Sato, Gregory Hans
The risks and benefits of preoperative aspirin continuation in patients undergoing isolated heart valve replacement surgery are unclear. We investigated the effect of aspirin continuation on the ri...
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Pediatric thoracoscopic lung resections: a comprehensive analysis of congenital lesion cases Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Gijsbert Musters, Sjoerd de Beer, Joost van Schuppen, Justin de Jong, Ramon Gorter, Matthijs Oomen
Congenital lung lesions in pediatric patients may be managed conservatively or by video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). This study aimed to determine the complications after VATS for congeni...
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The Effects of Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) on Surgery-related Stress Response in Thoracic Surgery Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Ercan Albayrak, Emel Gündüz, Tülin Titiz, ikbal ÖzenKüçükçetin
Background: Surgical injury induces a stress response to surgery that induces tissue repair with the activation of endocrine, metabolic, and immunological mediators aimed at restoring hemostasis.Ob...
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Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma in a sexagenerian man: an uncommon case presentation Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Coralie Lete, Tobias Schick, Mazen Takieddine, Eric Guerin, Patrizia Loi, Julie Navez
Multicystic mesothelial cyst is a rare, and usually benign, tumor which is rarely diagnosed preoperatively due to the poor specificity of its symptomatology.We report the case of a 63-year-old man ...
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Patient management after primary rectal cancer diagnosis. Special focus on surgical treatment for non-metastatic disease Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 L. Mattart, P. Magotteaux, N. Blétard, L. Brescia, N. Debergh, C. De Meester, G. Demolin, F. Dister, C. Focan, D. Francart, S. Godin, G. Houbiers, C. Jehaes, F. Jehaes, G. Namur, B. Monami, V. Verdin, J. Weerts, N. Witvrouw, S. Markiewicz
Background: Rectal cancer is a public health priority. Primary objectives of this study were to evaluate the quality of care for non-metastatic rectal cancer using process and outcome indicators. D...
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Comparison of Ultrafast and Fast Track Extubation After Secundum Atrial Septal Defect Surgery in Pediatric Age Group Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Salih Özçobanoğlu, Emel Gündüz, Nazan Ülgen Tekerek
Patients who underwent ultrafast track on the operating table and fast track extubation in the pediatric intensive care unit for 2 to 6 hours after secundum atrial septal defect surgery in the pedi...
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Venous Reconstruction Thrombosis After Pancreaticoduodenectomy with Superior Mesenteric/Portal Vein Resection due to Pancreatic Cancer: An 8 Years Single Institution Experience Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Oguzhan Ozsay, Mehmet Can Aydin, Kagan Karabulut, Mahmut Basoglu, Osman Nuri Dilek
Background: Superior mesenteric/portal vein reconstruction (SMPVR) thrombosis remains a challenging complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy concomitant with venous resection. In this context...
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The historical course of varicose vein surgery in the Persian medicine Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Mohammad Hossein Asadi, Robrecht Van Hee, Azam Khosravi, Reza Shojaee, Saeed Changizi-Ashtiyani, Saeed Amini
Dawali (varicose veins) is the disease of chronic dilation of veins. The veins of the legs become dilated and blue due to excessive accumulation of blood. This disease and the effort to identify an...
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Preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) + liver resection versus upfront liver resection for large hepatocellular carcinoma (≥5 cm): a systematic review and meta-analysis Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Kai Siang Chan, Wei Xuan Tay, Feng Yi Cheo, Vishal G. Shelat
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for majority of primary liver cancer. Use of preoperative neoadjuvant transarterial chemoembolization (PN-TACE) may result in tumor shrinkage and improve res...
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The history of esophageal surgery Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Konstantinos Laios, Konstantinos G. Apostolou, Alexios Vavlas, Aggelos Ntousopoulos, Dimosthenis Chrysikos, Theodoros Troupis, Marianna Karamanou, Dimitrios Schizas
Esophageal surgery has always been considered extremely demanding, given the surgical experience and skills required, due to the anatomic location of the esophagus as well as the impact of such ext...
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Adenocarcinoma arising from a chronic perianal fistula in a Crohn’s disease patient: case report and review of the literature Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Juliette Gosse, Vincenzo Simonelli, Michael Dessily
Crohn’s disease patients frequently develop perianal fistulas during their life. They are also at higher risk to develop cancers. Rarely, those cancers appear within a prior chronic fistula. The ma...
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Can Stage-IIB Lung Cancer be Divided into Subgroups in Terms of Prognosis? A Modelling Study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Necati Çitak, Volkan Erdoğu, Yunus Aksoy, Atilla Pekçolaklar, Muzaffer Metin, Adnan Sayar
Abstract Introduction Whether changes should be made to the TNM classification of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) according to the newly proposed nodal classification is unclear. We aim to compare the survival between stage-IIB subsets using a modelling study performed using the newly proposed nodal classification. Patients and methods A total of 682 patients with stage-IIB NSCLC based on the 8th
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The dawn of Urology as a separate surgical specialty in France Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Philip Van Kerrebroeck
Abstract Background Urology as a separate surgical specialty is a nineteenth century European development. The background of the origins of this new specialty and the elements that were responsible for it have not been studied in detail, although this information is relevant in view of contemporary challenges. Methods The existing literature on the history of Urology and original contemporary documents
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Predictive factors of surgery in metastatic colorectal cancer: a retrospective cohort study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Raffaele Calicis, Antoine Dubois, Christian Ritter, Nicolas Tinton, Benjamin Calicis, Yves Hoebeke, David Lepore, Francisco Da Rocha De Sousa, Emmanuel Cambier, Fabrice Corbisier
Abstract Introduction Current management of metastatic colorectal cancer is based on neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Few studies have reported on surgery procedures in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. The objective of this study was to describe our institutional experience with emergency surgery performed in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer during chemotherapy. Patients and methods This
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Efficacy of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy compared with percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage in treating acute calculous cholecystitis in elderly patients Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 Wenhao Huang, Haisong Xu, Yuehua Guo, Mingyue Li, Gongze Peng, Tianchong Wu
Abstract Background Acute calculous cholecystitis is a common acute disease in elderly patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ELC) compared to percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage (PTGD) for treating acute calculous cholecystitis in elderly patients. Methods This retrospective study compared the clinical outcomes of two groups of elderly
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Successful multimodal management of a large hepatocellular carcinoma in a non-cirrhotic liver: a case report Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-23 Clara Bihain, Jean Delwaide, Paul Meunier, Laurent Gerard, Alexandre Jadoul, Olivier Detry
Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) found in a non cirrhotic liver represents a minority of HCC cases and remains poorly studied. Due to its specific characteristics and evolution, this tumour requires a different management compared to HCC in a cirrhotic liver. Case report The authors describe the case of a 68-year-old man diagnosed with a large giant and only mildly symptomatic HCC
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Minimally invasive surgery for paraduodenal hernias: Report of a case and mini-review of operative techniques. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Charalampos Lampropoulos, Dimitrios Kehagias, Aggeliki Bellou, Stylianos Tsochatzis, Ioannis Kehagias
Abstract Background Paraduodenal hernias (PDHs) are the most common congenital internal hernias. Herein, we present a successful laparoscopic repair of a left PDH and we review the minimally invasive techniques that have been used to treat PDHs. Materials and Methods An 18-year-old female patient with multiple visits to the emergency department for abdominal pain was ultimately diagnosed with a left
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A Pulmonary Mass Extending into the Left Atrium Through the Pulmonary Vein: A Rare Diagnosis with an Unusual Origin Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-20 Muhammet Ali Beyoglu Mr, Mehmet Furkan Sahin Mr, Muhammet Fethi Saglam Mr, Huseyin Unsal Ercelik Mr, Servet Guresci Mrs, Erdal Yekeler Mr
Abstract Introduction Myxofibrosarcoma usually occurs in the extremities of middle-aged to older adults. Metastatic myxofibrosarcomas generally emerge in the lung. In this case report, we aim to present a case of primary pulmonary myxofibrosarcoma with tumor thrombus extending into the left atrium without pulmonary vein or atrial invasion. Case presentation A 55-year-old male who was being followed
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Botulinum toxin injection in outpatients for chronic anal fissure Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Şeref Dokcu, Salim İlksen Başçeken
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of botulinum toxin (BT) injection on fissure healing in the treatment of chronic anal fissure (CAF) in outpatient conditions without any analgesia an...
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Bowel obstruction by sigmoid strangulation as complication after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Sebastien Michiels M.D., Jean-luc Engelholm M.D.
Abstract Background Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been widely performed in the past, however, given its limited weight loss compared to some other procedures, this technique is less often used. Furthermore, a number of complications leading to band removal have been reported in the past few years. Methods We present a late acute bowel obstruction by sigmoid strangulation in a female
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Rapidly Evolving Pelvic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (Lam) Mimiking Bilateral Hydrosalpinx: Report of a Rare Case and Literature Review. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Fabiana Divina Fascilla, Domenico Piscitelli, Domenico De Palma, Michele Mongelli, Ferdinando Murgia, Jose Carugno, Amerigo Vitagliano, Stefano Bettocchi
ABSTRACT Background Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) represents a rare neoplasm affecting almost exclusively women of reproductive age. This condition mainly affects the lungs, but extrapulmonary locations such as the pelvis and the retroperitoneum are possible. Clinical evaluation and ultrasound imaging are usually non-specific, and the diagnosis is obtained through surgical excision and histopathological
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Factors influencing postoperative recurrence of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Tevfik Ilker Akcam, Ahmet Kayahan Tekneci, Tiffany Melissa Ergin, Rza Memmedov, Ayse Gul Ergonul, Ali Ozdil, Kutsal Turhan, Alpaslan Cakan, Ufuk Cagırıcı
This study aims to explain the factors that may influence recurrence after surgical resection for early non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).A retrospective analysis was made of 302 patients who unde...
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Rapidly evolving pelvic lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) mimicking bilateral hydrosalpinx: report of a rare case and literature review. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Fabiana Divina Fascilla,Domenico Piscitelli,Domenico De Palma,Michele Mongelli,Ferdinando Murgia,Jose Carugno,Amerigo Vitagliano,Stefano Bettocchi
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) represents a rare neoplasm affecting almost exclusively women of reproductive age. This condition mainly affects the lungs, but extrapulmonary locations such as the pelvis and the retroperitoneum are possible. Clinical evaluation and ultrasound imaging are usually non-specific, and the diagnosis is obtained through surgical excision and histopathological examination.
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Factors influencing postoperative recurrence of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-07-05 Tevfik Ilker Akcam,Ahmet Kayahan Tekneci,Tiffany Melissa Ergin,Rza Memmedov,Ayse Gul Ergonul,Ali Ozdil,Kutsal Turhan,Alpaslan Cakan,Ufuk Cagırıcı
PURPOSE This study aims to explain the factors that may influence recurrence after surgical resection for early non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS A retrospective analysis was made of 302 patients who underwent lung resection for stage I-IIA NSCLC in our clinic between January 2014 and August 2021. RESULTS The recurrence rate was higher in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) than in
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Intrapericardial liver herniation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a case report of minimally invasive repair with 20-year follow-up Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Matthias Van Aerde, Frederic Lebrun, Georges Decker
Transdiaphragmatic intrapericardial herniation (DIPH) of intra-abdominal organs is a rare but potentially life-threatening phenomenon often requiring urgent repair. There are currently no guideline...
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Magnets and children: a dangerous combination Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-05 X. De Raeymaeker, S. Van Cauwenbergh, B. Houben, A. Karimi, G. Sergeant, B. Appeltans
Accidental ingestion of foreign bodies is a common problem in children. Fortunately, the gastrointestinal tract is quite resilient to foreign bodies. On the other hand, the ingestion of magnets can...
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Anastomotic leaks and the relationship with anastomotic strictures after esophageal atresia surgery; effects of patient characteristics Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Mustafa Okumuş, Değer Devecioğlu, Muazzez Çevik, Burak Tander
This study aimed to evaluate the link between anastomotic leaks (AL) and anastomotic strictures (AS) after esophageal atresia surgery and the influence of patient demographics.The clinical data of ...
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Anastomotic leaks and the relationship with anastomotic strictures after esophageal atresia surgery; effects of patient characteristics. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-27 Mustafa Okumuş,Değer Devecioğlu,Muazzez Çevik,Burak Tander
BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the link between anastomotic leaks (AL) and anastomotic strictures (AS) after esophageal atresia surgery and the influence of patient demographics. MATERIALS AND METHODS The clinical data of neonates who underwent surgical repair for esophageal atresia were retrospectively reviewed. The results of AL treatment and the relationship with AS, also the effects of
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Surgical treatment of constrictive pericarditis at a single center: 10 years of experience Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-26 Mehmet Ali Yeşiltaş, Ali Aycan Kavala, Saygin Turkyilmaz, Yusuf Kuserli, Gülsüm Türkyilmaz, Hasan Toz, Can Özen
Constrictive pericarditis (CP) is a pericardial disease characterized by the pericardium becoming calcified or fibrotic as a result of chronic inflammation, which impairs diastolic filling by compr...
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Hyperfunctioning papillary thyroid carcinoma – a case report and literature review Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Juliana Pereira-Macedo, Bárbara Freire, Carlos Macedo-Oliveira, João Mendes, Márcia Carvalho, João Rocha-Neves, Sofia Fonseca, Margarida Vinagreiro, Ricardo Lemos, Nair Silva, Francisco Sampaio
Malignant hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules are rare and more likely to occur in follicular cancer types rather than papillary variants. The authors present a case of a papillary thyroid carcinoma a...
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The evolution of breast reconstructions with free flaps: a historical overview Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Filip E. F. Thiessen, Nicolas Vermeersch, Thierry Tondu, Veronique Verhoeven, Lawek Bersenji, Yves Sinove, Guy Hubens, Gunther Steenackers, Wiebren A. A. Tjalma
Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women and is responsible for the highest number of cancer-related deaths. Approximately 40% of the patients with breast cancer will undergo a mastectomy. Breast amputation is a lifesaving but mutilating procedure. Therefore a good quality of life and a good cosmetic outcome is mandatory after breast cancer treatment. Reconstructive
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Primary EGIST of the greater omentum – a rare presentation Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Miguel Almeida, Fabiana Sousa, Fernando Resende, Vítor Devesa, António Ferrão, Silvestre Carneiro, Pedro Canão, Elisabete Barbosa, José Barbosa
Extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (EGISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms, which develop in the retroperitoneum, mesentery, and omentum, lacking continuity to the stomach or intestines. Authors ...
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Dynamics of PTH levels in the development of post-operative hypoparathyroidism Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 José Alberto Vilar Tabanera, Joaquín Gómez Ramirez, Philip Brabyn, Alberto G. Barranquero, Ana Puerta Vicente, Belén Porrero, Patricia Luengo, José María Fernández Cebrián
Post-operative hypoparathyroidism is the most frequent complication after total thyroidectomy. The identification of preoperative predictors could be helpful to identify patients at risk. This stud...
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Effect of opioid-free anesthesia on post-operative period in cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a propensity score matched study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Sylvain Liet, Mathilde Logeay, Emmanuel Besnier, Jean Selim, Gregory Wood, Jean-Jacques Tuech, Julien Coget, Vincent Compère, Emilie Occhiali, Benjamin Popoff, Thomas Clavier
Postoperative pain after cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is important. It appears essential to reduce postoperative pain and morphine consumption.Re...
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Impact of body weight-based dosing of palonosetron and ondansetron on postoperative nausea and vomiting following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized, double-blind study Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Büşra Burcu, Nadir Adnan Hacım, Ozan Caliskan, Serdar Demirgan, Talar Vartanoglu Aktokmakyan, Serhat Meric, Tomris Duymaz, Onder Karabay, Ali Solmaz
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent adverse effect following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Palonosetron with a standard dosing (75 μg) schedule has been questioned due to its ...
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Impact of body weight-based dosing of palonosetron and ondansetron on postoperative nausea and vomiting following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized, double-blind study. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Büşra Burcu,Nadir Adnan Hacım,Ozan Caliskan,Serdar Demirgan,Talar Vartanoglu Aktokmakyan,Serhat Meric,Tomris Duymaz,Onder Karabay,Ali Solmaz
BACKGROUND Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequent adverse effect following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Palonosetron with a standard dosing (75 μg) schedule has been questioned due to its low efficiency in obese patients. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of the body weight-based dosing of palonosetron in managing PONV following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
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Prognostic impact of CD4+ and CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in patients with colorectal cancer Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Yong Tao, Ya Xie
Tumor immune response has been suggested as an important indicator of cancer prognosis. This study was initiated to investigate the association between T lymphocytes and the prognosis of patients w...
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Prognostic impact of CD4+ and CD8+ tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in patients with colorectal cancer. Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Yong Tao,Ya Xie
OBJECTIVE Tumor immune response has been suggested as an important indicator of cancer prognosis. This study was initiated to investigate the association between T lymphocytes and the prognosis of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS Included in this study were 129 CRC patients who received surgical treatment in Henan Provincial People's Hospital from January 2003 to January 2014. The level
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Gallbladder agenesis Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Maud Neuberg, Olivier Detry
Published in Acta Chirurgica Belgica (Vol. 123, No. 2, 2023)
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BSW light, the first completely virtual surgical congress in Belgium: out of the box Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-27 Niels Komen, Hans van Veer, Gabriel Liberale, Arnaud Deroover, Dirk Ysebaert, Marc Duinslaeger, Jean Lemaitre, Charles de Gheldere, on behalf of the RBSS board
Abstract Background Due to the SARS-COV2 pandemic-related restrictions the 2020 Belgian Surgical Week (BSW) was organized as a virtual congress, being the first surgical, virtual congress in Belgium. Since this was a new experience and probably not the last, we aim to share our experience to assist other professionals in organizing their virtual events. Methods The ‘BSW-light’ was organized by the
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Gallbladder torsion: a rare cause of acute abdomen in a 12-month old child Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-16 Jonathan Nuyts, Charlotte Vanhoenacker, Jana Vellemans, Michael Aertsen, Marc Miserez
Background: Gallbladder torsion is a rare cause of an acute abdomen, predominantly occurring in elderly women and less frequently diagnosed in the pediatric population. The diagnosis is difficult a...
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Extrahepatic abscess and dropped gallstones: a case report and a narrative review of an unusual delayed complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy Acta Chir. Belg. (IF 0.8) Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Marco Parillo, Caterina Bernetti, Carlo Altomare, Bruno Beomonte Zobel, Carlo Cosimo Quattrocchi
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the most common minimally invasive abdominal surgery procedure performed in Western countries; it offers several advantages over laparotomy but still carries some ri...