Publications by authors named "J Vlasselaers"
Article Synopsis
- A stercoral rectal perforation is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain that often goes undocumented in medical literature.
- Timely imaging is crucial for diagnosis, and immediate surgery is necessary if bowel perforation is confirmed.
- The standard treatment involves a Hartmann procedure with a temporary end colostomy, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and quick surgical response for better patient outcomes.
Peritoneal tuberculosis is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. Considering the diagnosis of peritoneal tuberculosis in a low prevalence setting can be vital for further clinical management in selected patients. In a young male with migration background, presenting with generalised abdominal pain, computed tomography revealed ascites, omental and peritoneal thickening and enlarged mesentery lymph nodes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) is an effective and safe surgical treatment for morbid obesity. Migration of the band through the stomach wall is a well-known late complication that may jeopardize the aim of the treatment--permanent weight reduction.
Methods: 301 patients were followed for > or = 2 years (mean 39 months) after a Lap-Band procedure.