Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Volume 109, Issue 6 (2009)

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Editorial

Editorial
14 Steps to Writing Clearly
H. Van Damme, W. Ceelen, O. Detry & J. Lerut
Page: 669
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Invited Papers

Article
Deontological Aspects of Medicine, More Specifically for the Surgeon in a Changing Social Environment*
M. Deneyer, E. De Groot, S. Decreton, P. Verheijen, P. Van den Brande & P. Broos
Pages: 670-673
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforDeontological Aspects of Medicine, More Specifically for the Surgeon in a Changing Social Environment* | References | PDF (42.5 KB)
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Article
Update on Endovascular Repair for Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
M.R. Kapma, A.C. Vahl, F. Bekkema & E. L. G. Verhoeven
Pages: 674-677
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Article
The Immediate Management of the Patient with Rupture: Open Versus Endovascular Repair (IMPROVE) Aneurysm Trial-ISRCTN 48334791 IMPROVE trialists
J.T. Powell, S.G. Thompson, M.M. Thompson, R. Grieve, A.A. Nicholson, A.A. Nicholson, R. Ashleigh, T. Hassan, F. Moore, A. Walker, B.D. Braithwaite, R.J. Hinchliffe, R.M. Greenhalgh, N.J. Cheshire, S.J. Howell & C.V. Soong
Pages: 678-680
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe Immediate Management of the Patient with Rupture: Open Versus Endovascular Repair (IMPROVE) Aneurysm Trial-ISRCTN 48334791 IMPROVE trialists | References | PDF (101.1 KB)
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Article
The Accuracy of Non-Nephrotoxic Surveillance after EVAR and the Role of Surveillance in Directing Post-Operative Re-Intervention
A. Karthikesalingam, P. J. E. Holt, I.M. Nordon, A. Noorani, M.M. Thompson & J.R. Boyle
Pages: 681-683
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Review Papers

Endovascular Treatment of Infra-Popliteal Arteries in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia
A. Lejay, Y. Georg, C. Bajcz, F. Thaveau, B. Geny, J.-G. Kretz & N. Chakfé
Pages: 684-693
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforEndovascular Treatment of Infra-Popliteal Arteries in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia | References | PDF (239 KB)
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Why a Multidisciplinary Team May Represent a Key Factor for Lowering the Inferior Limb Loss Rate in Diabetic Neuro-Ischaemic Wounds: Application in a Departmental Institution
V. Alexandrescu, G. Hubermont, V. Coessens, Y. Philips, B. Guillaumie, Chr. Ngongang, G. Vincent, K. Azdad, G. Ledent, C. De Marre & C. Macoir
Pages: 694-700
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
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Original paper

Pre-Operative Radiochemotherapy for Rectal Cancer A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Pre-operative vs. Postoperative Radiochemotherapy in Rectal Cancer Patients
S. Kaçar, C. Varilsüha, A. Gürkan & C. Karaca
Pages: 701-707
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforPre-Operative Radiochemotherapy for Rectal Cancer A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Pre-operative vs. Postoperative Radiochemotherapy in Rectal Cancer Patients | References | PDF (100.9 KB)
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Original Papers

The Independent Risk Factors of Mortality and Morbidity from upper Gastrointestinal System Haemorrhages after Surgery
T. Kafadar, E. Gedik, S. Girgin, I.H. Taçyildiz & B. Baç
Pages: 708-713
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe Independent Risk Factors of Mortality and Morbidity from upper Gastrointestinal System Haemorrhages after Surgery | References | PDF (60.7 KB)
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Restoration of Digestive Continuity after Hartmann’s Procedure: ASA Score is a Predictive Factor for Risk of Postoperative Complications
S.A. Albarran, C.H. Simoens, N. Van De Winkel, P. Mendes da Costa & V. Thill
Pages: 714-719
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforRestoration of Digestive Continuity after Hartmann’s Procedure: ASA Score is a Predictive Factor for Risk of Postoperative Complications | References | PDF (60.2 KB)
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Chronic Anal Fissure: Common Aetiopathogenesis, with Special Attention to Sexual Abuse
M.J. Nzimbala, L. Bruyninx, A. Pans, P. Martin & F. Herman
Pages: 720-726
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforChronic Anal Fissure: Common Aetiopathogenesis, with Special Attention to Sexual Abuse | References | PDF (62.4 KB)
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Comparison of Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate with Diltiazem Ointment for the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: a Randomized Clinical Trial
B. Sanei, M. Mahmoodieh & H. Masoudpour
Pages: 727-730
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforComparison of Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate with Diltiazem Ointment for the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: a Randomized Clinical Trial | References | PDF (59.8 KB)
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Reoperation of Biliary Tract by Laparoscopy
B. Chen, S. Hu, L. Wang, K. Wang, G. Zhang & H. Zhang
Pages: 731-734
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforReoperation of Biliary Tract by Laparoscopy | References | PDF (76 KB)
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Surgical Management of Pancreaticopleural Fistulas
M. Olakowski, H. Mieczkowska-Palacz, E. Olakowska & P. Lampe
Pages: 735-740
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSurgical Management of Pancreaticopleural Fistulas | References | PDF (144.3 KB)
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Gastroenterological Aspects of Primary Aorto-Enteric Fistulae (PAEF)
S.J.F. Saers, M.R.M. Scheltinga, J.M.J.I. Salemans & P.J. Kitslaar
Pages: 741-745
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforGastroenterological Aspects of Primary Aorto-Enteric Fistulae (PAEF) | References | PDF (120.3 KB)
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Holmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Endoureterotomy for Benign Ureteral Strictures: a Single-Centre Experience
C.-M. Lin, T.-H. Tsai, T.-C. Lin, S.-H. Tang, S.-T. Wu, G.-H. Sun & T.-L. Cha
Pages: 746-750
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforHolmium: Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Endoureterotomy for Benign Ureteral Strictures: a Single-Centre Experience | References | PDF (61.2 KB)
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Danish Prostatic Symptom Score is not associated with Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Severity
C.-M. Lin, E. Meng, G.-H. Sun & T.-L. Cha
Pages: 751-755
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforDanish Prostatic Symptom Score is not associated with Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Severity | References | PDF (51.7 KB)
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Experimental surgery

Article
Vein Patch Angioplasty with Non-Penetrating Titanium Clips. Comparison to Standard Suture Technique
E. Pikoulis, P. Rhee, T. Nishibe, D. Koronarchis, A. Leppäniemi, I. Karavokyros, D. Burris, C. Bakoyiannis, N. Fishback, D. Wherry & N. Rich
Pages: 756-759
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforVein Patch Angioplasty with Non-Penetrating Titanium Clips. Comparison to Standard Suture Technique | References | PDF (182.5 KB)
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Case Reports

Case Report
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction in Vascular Patients (Ogilvie syndrome)
V. Hartman & R. Van Hee
Pages: 760-762
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforAcute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction in Vascular Patients (Ogilvie syndrome) | References | PDF (83.8 KB)
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Case Report
Small Bowell Malignant Melanoma-Report of Three Cases and Review of Literature
E. Târcoveanu, G. Dimofie, N. Danila, A. Vasilescu, D. Ferariu & F. Crumpei
Pages: 763-768
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSmall Bowell Malignant Melanoma-Report of Three Cases and Review of Literature | References | PDF (584.9 KB)
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Case Report
Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Distant Double Bile Duct Tumoral Thrombus: a Case Report
H.-D. Lam, Ph. Hauters, Chr. Iloaie, A. Nakad, N. Renard, Ph. Malvaux & J. Landenne
Pages: 769-771
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforHepatocellular Carcinoma with Distant Double Bile Duct Tumoral Thrombus: a Case Report | References | PDF (165.2 KB)
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Case Report
The Abdominal Cocoon. A Case Report
D. Reynders & Y. Van der Stighelen
Pages: 772-774
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforThe Abdominal Cocoon. A Case Report | References | PDF (121.5 KB)
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Case Report
One-Step Management of Apple-Peel Atresia
L. Harper, J.-L. Michel, S. de Napoli-Cocci, M.-B. Aulagne, A. Maurel, S. Mazouzi & D. Ramful
Pages: 775-777
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforOne-Step Management of Apple-Peel Atresia | References | PDF (80.5 KB)
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Case Report
Spontaneous Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: a Case Report
T.H.S. Papavramidis, K. Sapalidis, N. Michalopoulos, G. Karayanopoulou, G. Raptou, V. Tzioufa, I. Kesisoglou & S.T. Papavramidis
Pages: 778-781
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSpontaneous Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: a Case Report | References | PDF (378.4 KB)
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Case Report
Leiomyoma of the Left Renal Vein A Report of a Case
M. Zelic, M. Uravic, N. Petrosic, R. Dobrila-Dintinjana, N. Ivanis, D. Kovac & D. Miletic
Pages: 782-784
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforLeiomyoma of the Left Renal Vein A Report of a Case | References | PDF (106.2 KB)
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Case Report
Treatment of a Left Common Iliac Aneurysm with Endovascular Powerlink® Stentgraft in a Patient with an Occlusion of a Left Common Iliac Stent
F. Libeer, P. Peeters & J. Verbist
Pages: 785-787
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforTreatment of a Left Common Iliac Aneurysm with Endovascular Powerlink® Stentgraft in a Patient with an Occlusion of a Left Common Iliac Stent | References | PDF (119.5 KB)
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Case Report
Succesful Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Mycotic Aneurysm. A Case Report
V. Hartman, H. Jiang & B. Thomas
Pages: 788-790
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSuccesful Endovascular Repair of an Abdominal Mycotic Aneurysm. A Case Report | References | PDF (39.5 KB)
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Case Report
Profunda Femoris as an Access Site Vessel for a Hybrid Approach to the Treatment of a Para-Anastomotic Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm and Intermittent Claudication, Occurring after Previous Abdominal Aortic Tube Graft Repair and Femoro-Femoral Bypass Graft. A Case Report
A. Megalopoulos, K. Vasiliadis, S. Chatzopoulos & A. Kotronis
Pages: 791-796
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforProfunda Femoris as an Access Site Vessel for a Hybrid Approach to the Treatment of a Para-Anastomotic Common Iliac Artery Aneurysm and Intermittent Claudication, Occurring after Previous Abdominal Aortic Tube Graft Repair and Femoro-Femoral Bypass Graft. A Case Report | References | PDF (270.6 KB)
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Case Report
Pleural Empyema as a Late Complication of Liver Cystectomy for Hydatid Cyst
J.C. Vasquez, J. De La Rosa, E. Montesinos, J. Peralta, L. Rojas & J.J. Leon
Pages: 797-798
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforPleural Empyema as a Late Complication of Liver Cystectomy for Hydatid Cyst | References | PDF (72.1 KB)
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Case Report
Successful Minimally Invasive Emergency Surgery for Descending Necrotising Mediastinitis
V. Boussemaere, G. Cammu, P. Vercauter & I. Degrieck
Pages: 799-801
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforSuccessful Minimally Invasive Emergency Surgery for Descending Necrotising Mediastinitis | References | PDF (154.8 KB)
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Case Report
Ectopic Primary B Cell Lymphoma of the Thyroid Presenting as an Anterior Mediastinal Mass. A Case Report
F. Demirag, E. Cakir, E. Aydin, S. Kaya & N. Akyurek
Pages: 802-804
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforEctopic Primary B Cell Lymphoma of the Thyroid Presenting as an Anterior Mediastinal Mass. A Case Report | References | PDF (176.5 KB)
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Case Report
Tuberculosis of the Thyroid Gland. A Case Report
S. Aerts, B.J. Gypen, R. Van Hee & P. Bomans
Pages: 805-807
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforTuberculosis of the Thyroid Gland. A Case Report | References | PDF (142.9 KB)
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Case Report
Extra-mammary Paget’s Disease of the Scrotum and Penis: a Case Report
Y.-M. Chang, K.-F. Hsu & S.-C. Chang
Pages: 808-810
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforExtra-mammary Paget’s Disease of the Scrotum and Penis: a Case Report | References | PDF (216.2 KB)
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Case Report
Leiomyoma of the Seminal Vesicle Mimicking Tumoral Extension of Prostatic Carcinoma
N. Inan, M. Fayda, G. Aksu, G. Akansel, B. Muezzinoglu & A. Arslan
Pages: 811-814
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforLeiomyoma of the Seminal Vesicle Mimicking Tumoral Extension of Prostatic Carcinoma | References | PDF (244.3 KB)
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Case Report
Incarcerated Vesico-Inguinal Hernia: a Case Report
J.N. Helleman, P. Willemsen, J.N. Vanderveken, J. Cortvriend & P. Van Erps
Pages: 815-817
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforIncarcerated Vesico-Inguinal Hernia: a Case Report | References | PDF (399.8 KB)
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Case Report
Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
S.-M. Kuo, T.-L. Cha & G.-H. Sun
Pages: 818-819
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforEjaculatory Duct Obstruction after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate | References | PDF (61.7 KB)
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Technical Note

Management of Common Bile Duct Stone Late after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity
V. Malherbe, A. Badaoui, H. Huybrecht, T. De Ronde, L. Michel & A. Rosière
Pages: 820-823
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforManagement of Common Bile Duct Stone Late after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Obesity | References | PDF (131.8 KB)
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Surgical history

Article
A European Surgeon: Thoma Ionescu (Thomas Jonnesco)-Founder of the Romanian School of Surgery (1860–1926)
Eugen Târcoveanu & Nicolae Angelescu
Pages: 824-828
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
AbstractforA European Surgeon: Thoma Ionescu (Thomas Jonnesco)-Founder of the Romanian School of Surgery (1860–1926) | References | PDF (97.6 KB)
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Letter to the Editor

Letter
Letter to the Editor
V. Van Brandt, S. Heyman & P. Van Schil
Page: 829
Published online: 11 Mar 2016
CitationforLetter to the Editor | References | PDF (24.1 KB)
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