Publications by authors named "Wilhelmus T van den Broek"

Introduction: Neuroendocrine neoplasm of the gallbladder is an extremely uncommon diagnosis. We present a case of a benign gallbladder paraganglion that was initially incorrectly diagnosed as a neuroendocrine tumour (NET).

Presentation Of Case: A 27-year-old female with symptomatic gallstone disease underwent an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

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Objective: To evaluate the results of the treatment of patients with thoracic esophageal perforation in order to determine the most appropriate management of this entity.

Patients And Method: We performed a retrospective study of 21 patients (mean age 59 years; 24-82) who presented with thoracic esophageal perforation to our hospital between 1991 and 2004.

Results: In 13 patients (62%) treatment was performed within 24 hours.

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