Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Volume 109, Issue 3 (2009)

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Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Volume 109, Issue 3 (2009)

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Erratum

Article
A History of Cardiac Surgery in Belgium
Part II. The implementation of cardiac surgical centers all over the country
R. Suy
Page: 267
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Editorials

Editorial
Effective Use of Numbers and Statistics
Page: 275
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Editorial
Theme for the 11th Belgian Surgical Week
Page: 276
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Editorial
Collegium Chirurgicum Belgicum
D. Claeys
Pages: 277-284
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Invited Papers

Article
Optimal Medical Therapy During Carotid Endarterectomy: A Personal View
A.R. Naylor
Pages: 285-291
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforOptimal Medical Therapy During Carotid Endarterectomy: A Personal View | References | PDF (71.4 KB)
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Article
Surgical Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
G. Silecchia, G. Casella & M. Rizzello
Pages: 292-299
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Article
Role of the Robot in Totally Laparoscopic Aortic Repair for Occlusive and Aneurysmal Disease
P. Štádler
Pages: 300-305
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Original Papers

Concomitant Cardiac Surgery and Pulmonary Resection
K. Cathenis, R. Hamerlijnck, F. Vermassen, G. Van Nooten & F. Muysoms
Pages: 306-311
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Laparoscopic Ultrasonography as a Good Alternative to Intraoperative Cholangiography (IOC) during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Results of Prospective Study
A. Hublet, A. Dili, J. Lemaire, B. Mansvelt, G. Molle & C. Bertrand
Pages: 312-316
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforLaparoscopic Ultrasonography as a Good Alternative to Intraoperative Cholangiography (IOC) during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Results of Prospective Study | References | PDF (67.4 KB)
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Defining the Optimal Therapy Sequence in Synchronous Resectable Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer: A Decision Analysis Approach
E. Van Dessel, K. Fierens, P. Pattyn, Y. Van Nieuwenhove, F. Berrevoet, R. Troisi & W. Ceelen
Pages: 317-320
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforDefining the Optimal Therapy Sequence in Synchronous Resectable Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer: A Decision Analysis Approach | References | PDF (66.3 KB)
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Diabetic Critical Ischemia of Lower Limbs: Distal Arterial Revascularisation
A.A. Khalifa, G. Gueret, A. Badra & P. Gouny
Pages: 321-326
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Endovascular Treatment of Symptomatic and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
G. Trellopoulos, A. Megalopoulos, G.S. Sfyroeras, S. Arambatzakos & F. Ampatzidou
Pages: 327-332
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforEndovascular Treatment of Symptomatic and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms | References | PDF (71.9 KB)
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Morbidity and Mortality after Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in IIIa-N2 non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Ph. Borreman, P. De Leyn, H. Decaluwé, J. Moons, D. Van Raemdonck, Ph. Nafteux, W. Coosemans & T. Lerut
Pages: 333-339
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforMorbidity and Mortality after Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery in IIIa-N2 non Small Cell Lung Cancer | References | PDF (59.5 KB)
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Major Liver Resections for Primary Liver Malignancies in the Elderly
G. Sgourakis, G.C. Sotiropoulos, M. Bockhorn, I. Fouzas, A. Radtke, E.P. Molmenti, N. Drühe, C.E. Broelsch, C. Karaliotas & H. Lang
Pages: 340-344
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Factors Influencing Prognosis after Neo-Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy for Rectal Carcinoma
M. Moral, M.J. Fdez-Aceñero, R. Cuberes & A. Suárez
Pages: 345-351
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforFactors Influencing Prognosis after Neo-Adjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy for Rectal Carcinoma | References | PDF (89.8 KB)
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The Management of Patients with Retained Foreign Bodies in the Rectum: from Surgeon with Respect
M. Safioleas, M. Stamatakos, C. Safioleas, C. Chatziconstantinou & A. Papachristodoulou
Pages: 352-355
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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A Quality of Life Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Approaches in Acute Appendicitis: A Randomised Prospective Study
M. Kaplan, B. Salman, T.U. Yilmaz & M. Oguz
Pages: 356-363
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforA Quality of Life Comparison of Laparoscopic and Open Approaches in Acute Appendicitis: A Randomised Prospective Study | References | PDF (74.6 KB)
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Late Results of Patients Undergoing Remedial Operations for Alkaline Reflux Gastritis Syndrome
Y. Ersan, A. Karatas, S. Carkman, Y. Cicek & S. Ergüney
Pages: 364-370
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Titanium Transverse Plate Fixation: A New Solution for Old Sternal Problems
K. Moerenhout, I. Rodrigus, D. De Bock, W. Vergauwen & B. Stockman
Pages: 371-375
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Case Reports

Case Report
Giant Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Clinical and Technical Considerations
D. Maras, C. Lioupis, K.G. Moulakakis, G. Sfyroeras, P. Pavlidis, I. Bountouris, N. Bessias & V. Andrikopoulos
Pages: 376-380
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Case Report
Primary Primitive Neuro-ectodermal Tumour of the Lung
G. Verfaillie, A. Hoorens & J. Lamote
Pages: 381-384
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Case Report
Internal Herniation after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
A. D’Haeninck, P. De Leyn & F. Swinnen
Pages: 385-391
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforInternal Herniation after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Case Reports and a Review of the Literature | References | PDF (213.6 KB)
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Case Report
Retrorectal Epidermoid Cyst – a Rare Entity: the Effectiveness of a Transperineal Posterior Approach
G. Sciaudone, C. Di Stazio, I. Guadagni, G. Pellino, M. De Rosa & F. Selvaggi
Pages: 392-395
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforRetrorectal Epidermoid Cyst – a Rare Entity: the Effectiveness of a Transperineal Posterior Approach | References | PDF (109.5 KB)
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Case Report
Robotic Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy. A Case Report
C. Vasilescu, O. Sgarbura, S. Tudor, V. Herlea & I. Popescu
Pages: 396-399
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforRobotic Spleen-Preserving Distal Pancreatectomy. A Case Report | References | PDF (83.4 KB)
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Case Report
Spontaneous Intrahepatic Gas Gangrene and Fatal Septic Shock
E. Meyns, N. Vermeersch, B. Ilsen, W. Hoste, H. Delooz & I. Hubloue
Pages: 400-404
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSpontaneous Intrahepatic Gas Gangrene and Fatal Septic Shock | References | PDF (78.6 KB)
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Case Report
Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Small Intestine: a Case Report
A. Katsourakis, G. Noussios, M. Alatsakis, I. Chatzis & E. Chatzitheoklitos
Pages: 405-407
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforPrimary Malignant Melanoma of the Small Intestine: a Case Report | References | PDF (68.6 KB)
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Case Report
Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: a Case Report
M. Vuković, D. Krivokuća & N. Moljević
Pages: 408-410
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforMalignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: a Case Report | References | PDF (49.5 KB)
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Case Report
Strangulated Appendix within a Trocar Site Incisional Hernia Following Laparoscopic Low Anterior Rectal Resection. A Case Report
Ch. Menenakos, N. Tsilimparis, N. Guenther & C. Braumann
Pages: 411-413
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforStrangulated Appendix within a Trocar Site Incisional Hernia Following Laparoscopic Low Anterior Rectal Resection. A Case Report | References | PDF (42.3 KB)
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Case Report
Mucocele of Appendiceal Stump – an Atypical Presentation and a Diagnostic Dilemma
M. El Ajmi, W. Rebai & Z. Ben Safta
Pages: 414-415
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforMucocele of Appendiceal Stump – an Atypical Presentation and a Diagnostic Dilemma | References | PDF (42.7 KB)
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Case Report
Muco-Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Oesophagus: A Case Report
A. Turkyilmaz, A. Eroglu & N. Gursan
Pages: 416-418
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforMuco-Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Oesophagus: A Case Report | References | PDF (73.6 KB)
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Case Report
A True Ectopic, Locally Vascularized Spleen: a Very Rare Anomaly
T. Darius, T. Tollens, Chr. Aelvoet & J.P. Vanrykel
Pages: 419-420
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforA True Ectopic, Locally Vascularized Spleen: a Very Rare Anomaly | References | PDF (47.4 KB)
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Surgical history

Article
Some Historical Notes on the Diagnosis of Death – the Emergence of the Brain Death Concept
P. Kinnaert
Pages: 421-428
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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