Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
There is no clear consensus as to which topical hemostatic agent is best used during cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperthermic chemotherapy on the biomechanical properties of organic topical hemostatic agents and histologically fibrin formation rat...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) became the most frequently performed bariatric procedure worldwide, gaining rapidly popularity thanks to its technical simplicity and the relatively good results. The aim of this Belgian-French study was to evaluate postoperative complications, weight loss, and resolution of obesity-related comorbidities after ...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE) is a rare condition where a thrombus straddles the foramen ovale with a high risk of arterial embolism. We report two cases of impending paradoxical embolism, an uncommon condition with a high mortality rate. The first in a young woman with acute right heart failure operated emergently, the second, in an old an...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) is considered standard treatment for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although TACE is viewed as a safe and effective procedure, it may still present with various complications, including spinal cord injury, though very rarely. A 74-year-old male was diagnosed with non-B, non-C HCC, segment 4...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Personalized External Aortic Root Support (PEARS) is an evolving method of treatment for patients with a dilated aortic root or ascending aorta. This treatment is being adopted in an increasing number of centres. For the sake of the safety of the procedure a standardized surgical technique is necessary. The authors describe a surgical technique of ...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFD) are prevalent conditions in primary care practice. Basic knowledge of second-line therapies among primary care providers (PCPs) is indispensable to well-inform refractory patients and improve their access to specialized care. Getting insight into the extent of knowledge about second-line therapies for refractory PFD ...
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Long-term benefit of carotid endarectomy has not yet been fully investigated in average volume centers. Thus our purpose is to evaluate long-term results of carotid endarterectomies at a medium-volume hospital. A retrospective analysis of carotid artery stenosis operated between 2008 and 2017 in a community hospital was done. Demographic and postop...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
Prostatic cancer metastases (PCM) are usually systemic. Isolated PCM liver metastases (PCLM) are very rare. The treatment of PCM consists of hormono- and chemotherapy eventually combined with stereotactic radiation. A case of a 67-year old man presenting with a solitary, metachronous PCLM undergoing a left extended hepatectomy due to resistance to ...
Published in Acta chirurgica Belgica
The intrapulmonary involvement of Castleman disease is extremely rare with very few cases reported in the literature. We present a case of a 16-year-old male who underwent pulmonary resection for Castleman disease. The tumor was located at the right hilum and measured 10 cm in diameter. The patient underwent an intrapericardial pneumonectomy with a...
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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. Medical files of patients admitted with a trampoline-related injury between 1st July 2011 and 30th June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed....
