Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Volume 120, Issue 6 (2020)

Browse this journal
Sample our Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Allied Health journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days

Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Volume 120, Issue 6 (2020)

See all volumes and issues
Vol 124, 2024 Vol 123, 2023 Vol 122, 2022 Vol 121, 2021 Volume 120, 2020 Vol 119, 2019 Vol 118, 2018 Vol 117, 2017 Vol 116, 2016 Vol 115, 2015 Vol 114, 2014 Vol 113, 2013 Vol 112, 2012 Vol 111, 2011 Vol 110, 2010 Vol 109, 2009 Vol 108, 2008 Vol 107, 2007 Vol 106, 2006 Vol 105, 2005 Vol 104, 2004 Vol 103, 2003 Vol 102, 2002 Vol 101, 2001 Vol 100, 2000 Vol 99, 1999 Vol 98, 1998
Download citations Download PDFs Download issue

Original Papers

Article
Can pedicled TRAM flap be a satisfying alternative to free TRAM in developing countries? – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rachel Vania, Raymond Pranata, Albertus Berfan & Budiman Budiman
Pages: 375-382
Published online: 08 Jul 2019
AbstractforCan pedicled TRAM flap be a satisfying alternative to free TRAM in developing countries? – a systematic review and meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
  • 122 Views
  • 1 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Usefulness of scoring systems in outcome prediction for older cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery
Jakub Kenig, Jerzy W. Mitus, Kamil Rapacz, Urszula Skorus, Paulina Pietrzyk & Aurelia Sega
Pages: 383-389
Published online: 19 Jul 2019
AbstractforUsefulness of scoring systems in outcome prediction for older cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgery | Full Text | References | PDF (647 KB) | EPUB
  • 129 Views
  • 5 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Low intra-operative diagnostic accuracy does not affect postoperative treatment of acute appendicitis
Eric E. Vinck, Ricardo A. Villarreal, Carlos Luna-Jaspe, Luis F. Cabrera, Tim F. Peterson, Felipe Bernal & Carmen L. Roa
Pages: 390-395
Published online: 16 Jul 2019
AbstractforLow intra-operative diagnostic accuracy does not affect postoperative treatment of acute appendicitis | Full Text | References | PDF (613.8 KB) | EPUB
  • 94 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
A combination of C-reactive protein and quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score has better prognostic accuracy than qSOFA alone in patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections
Evgeni Dimitrov, Georgi Minkov, Emil Enchev, Krasimira Halacheva & Yovcho Yovtchev
Pages: 396-400
Published online: 16 Jul 2019
AbstractforA combination of C-reactive protein and quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score has better prognostic accuracy than qSOFA alone in patients with complicated intra-abdominal infections | Full Text | References | PDF (486.6 KB) | EPUB
  • 71 Views
  • 4 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Surgical oncology in the elderly
Valerio Belgrano, Monica Ramello, Isacco Montroni & Riccardo A. Audisio
Pages: 401-403
Published online: 22 Jul 2019
AbstractforSurgical oncology in the elderly | Full Text | References | PDF (486.2 KB) | EPUB
  • 92 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Article
Artificial vascular graft migration into hollow viscus organs in patients who underwent right lobe living donor liver transplantation
Cemalettin Koc, Sami Akbulut, Yilmaz Bilgic, Emrah Otan, Baris Sarici, Burak Isik, Yasar Bayindir, Ramazan Kutlu, Long-Bin Jeng & Sezai Yilmaz
Pages: 404-412
Published online: 22 Jun 2020
AbstractforArtificial vascular graft migration into hollow viscus organs in patients who underwent right lobe living donor liver transplantation | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
  • 356 Views
  • 3 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric

Case Reports

Case Report
Lateral neck cyst as initial presentation of thyroid malignancy
Lieze Vancraeynest & Sam Van Slycke
Pages: 413-416
Published online: 06 May 2019
AbstractforLateral neck cyst as initial presentation of thyroid malignancy | Full Text | References | PDF (590.2 KB) | EPUB
  • 126 Views
  • 0 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Case Report
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma in the renal pelvis: primary or secondary? Case report and literature review
An Tamsin, Charlotte Schillebeeckx, Charlotte Van Langenhove, Kathy Vander Eeckt, Dieter Ost & Kevin Wetzels
Pages: 417-424
Published online: 09 Sep 2019
AbstractforMucinous cystadenocarcinoma in the renal pelvis: primary or secondary? Case report and literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
  • 163 Views
  • 4 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Case Report
A subcutaneous infection mimicking necrotizing fasciitis due to Butyricimonas virosa
Laura De Donder, Ortwin Uyttebroek, Stijn Van Cleven & Frederik Berrevoet
Pages: 425-428
Published online: 21 Jun 2019
AbstractforA subcutaneous infection mimicking necrotizing fasciitis due to Butyricimonas virosa | Full Text | References | PDF (666 KB) | EPUB
  • 184 Views
  • 3 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Case Report
Primary midgut volvulus without intestinal malrotation in a young adult: a case report
Nicolas De Hous, Charles de Gheldere, Rodrigo Salgado & Filip Gryspeerdt
Pages: 429-432
Published online: 25 Jun 2019
AbstractforPrimary midgut volvulus without intestinal malrotation in a young adult: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (899 KB) | EPUB
  • 149 Views
  • 5 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Case Report
Intrathyroidal parathyroid carcinoma presenting as an asymptomatic hypercalcemia: a case report
Natalie Poortmans, Guy Verfaillie, David Unuane, Steven Raeymaeckers & Jan Lamote
Pages: 433-436
Published online: 21 Jun 2019
AbstractforIntrathyroidal parathyroid carcinoma presenting as an asymptomatic hypercalcemia: a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (608 KB) | EPUB
  • 66 Views
  • 2 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric

History of Surgery

Article
Andreas Vesalius of Brussels (1514–1564): his contribution to the field of functional neuroanatomy and the criticism to his predecessors
Konstantinos Markatos, Dimitrios Chytas, Georgios Tsakotos, Marianna Karamanou, Maria Piagkou, Antonios Mazarakis & Elizabeth Johnson
Pages: 437-441
Published online: 29 Apr 2020
AbstractforAndreas Vesalius of Brussels (1514–1564): his contribution to the field of functional neuroanatomy and the criticism to his predecessors | Full Text | References | PDF (910 KB) | EPUB
  • 187 Views
  • 4 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric

Surgical Technique

Article
Method for adequate macroscopic gallbladder examination after cholecystectomy
Bartholomeus J. G. A. Corten, Wouter K. G. Leclercq, Peter H. van Zwam, Rudi M. H. Roumen, Cees H. Dejong & Gerrit D. Slooter
Pages: 442-450
Published online: 23 Jul 2020
AbstractforMethod for adequate macroscopic gallbladder examination after cholecystectomy | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
  • 1708 Views
  • 4 CrossRef citations
  • 0Altmetric
Open Access

Explore articles

Explore the most recently published articles

Blood group is a long-term cardiovascular risk factor after carotid endarterectomy
Filipa Jácome et al.
Article | Published online: 2 Jul 2024
A CASE SERIES: UNIPORTAL VATS EXCISION OF PERICARDIAL CYSTS IN SYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS.
Seher Koçak et al.
Case Report | Published online: 2 Jul 2024
Surgeons with disabilities, they do exist
MichaelEl Boghdady et al.
Review Article | Published online: 28 Jun 2024
Charles Boyd Kelsey (1850–1917). The pioneer of rectal surgery in USA
Maria Sioula et al.
Review Article | Published online: 24 Jun 2024
View all latest articles