Perineal bowel evisceration after extralevator abdominoperineal excision and vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap closure.

Introduction: Perineal bowel evisceration is a rare complication after extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE). This surgical technique is used to resect low rectal and anal cancer, with a lower likelihood of positive surgical margins, but resulting in a larger perineal defect. A vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap allows filling of the empty pelvic space and closure of the defect in the pelvic floor.

Martius flap reconstruction for rectovaginal fistula after stapled hemorrhoidopexy (Longo operation): a case report.

Purpose: A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is a rare disease. It's an epithelium-lined abnormal communication between rectum and vagina. It represents approximately 5% of all anorectal fistulas.

Embolization of a large progressive symptomatic desmoid tumor in the rectus muscle of a female patient with multiple sclerosis: a case report.

Introduction: Desmoid tumors are benign tumors, yet can lead to significant morbidity due to aggressive local expansions. Treatment starts with a wait-and-see policy, however, more aggressive treatments like broad margin resection surgery might be necessary in case of tumor progression.

Patients And Methods: We report the case of a 26-year-old female with a symptomatic desmoid tumor in the left rectus muscle.

Is FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) a useful tool in detection of malignancy in thyroid surgery? A single institution experience.

Objective: To evaluate if FNAC (Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology) is a useful tool in the detection of malignancy in thyroid surgery. FNAC is used routinely as a preoperative diagnostic technique and surgical strategy is often adapted. But is FNAC such a good technique in defining surgical strategy?

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all files of 703 patients operated from 1997 till today.

B. anthracis in a wool-processing factory: seroprevalence and occupational risk.

In a Belgian wool-processing factory, living anthrax spores were found in raw goat hair and air dust, but confirmed anthrax cases had never been reported. Anthrax vaccines are not licensed nor recommended in Belgium. We conducted a B.