Joseph Gensoul and the earliest illustrated operations for maxillary sinus carcinoma.

Surgery has evolved along with anatomical illustrations through the ages. Joseph Gensoul (1797-1858), an important figure of the great Lyonnaise medical tradition of the 19th century, was occupied with many different surgical diseases, mostly diseases of the face. Apart from his many contributions stand various techniques on ophthalmological, otorhinolaryngological and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Imperforate anus and perianal fistula in Ancient Greek medical writings.

Anorectal malformations remain a challenging topic in pediatric surgery, known since antiquity. In our paper we expose the main descriptions and therapeutic approaches of imperforate anus and perianal fistula through the works of the ancient Greek and Byzantine physicians.

Increased fluorodeoxyglucose uptake following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a predictor of endoleak?

The main criterion for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair is an AAA diameter >/=5.5 cm. However, some AAAs rupture when they are smaller.

Sonographic diagnosis and monitoring of an intramural duodenal hematoma following upper endoscopic biopsy in a child.

Intramural duodenal hematoma is an uncommon complication of pediatric endoscopic biopsy that occurs mainly in children with bleeding disorders. We report the case of a 5-year-old girl who presented with signs of partial duodenal obstruction and acute pancreatitis due to duodenal hematoma following endoscopic biopsy. The lesion was diagnosed and monitored by sonography and resolved with conservative management.

Nonendemic Burkitt lymphoma presenting with an atypical clinical picture.

Primary appendiceal Burkitt lymphomas are rare occurring in 0.015% of all gastrointestinal lymphomas. Presentation of such lymphomas with peritonitis and obstructive jaundice owing to its subhepatic location is even more unusual.