R. K. J. Simmermacher
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View article: Diaphragm injuries in a mature trauma system: still a diagnostic challenge
Diaphragm injuries in a mature trauma system: still a diagnostic challenge Open
Background A traumatic diaphragm defect is a rare injury. A missed diaphragm injury may cause serious morbidity and mortality. Detection rate during the first assessment of trauma patients is notoriously low. However, important improvement…
View article: Bulging after DIEP Breast Reconstruction: New Insights Concerning Rectus Diastasis and Medial Perforator Harvest
Bulging after DIEP Breast Reconstruction: New Insights Concerning Rectus Diastasis and Medial Perforator Harvest Open
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between flap harvest technique and occurrence of abdominal bulging. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 159 patients undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction between 2014…
View article: Timing of repair and mesh use in traumatic abdominal wall defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature
Timing of repair and mesh use in traumatic abdominal wall defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature Open
View article: The evolution of trauma care in the Netherlands over 20 years
The evolution of trauma care in the Netherlands over 20 years Open
Introduction In 1999 an inclusive trauma system was initiated in the Netherlands and a nationwide trauma registry, including all admitted trauma patients to every hospital, was started. The Dutch trauma system is run by trauma surgeons who…
View article: The reality of general surgery training and increased complexity of abdominal wall hernia surgery
The reality of general surgery training and increased complexity of abdominal wall hernia surgery Open
View article: Underlying disease determines the risk of an open abdomen treatment, final closure, however, is determined by the surgical abdominal history
Underlying disease determines the risk of an open abdomen treatment, final closure, however, is determined by the surgical abdominal history Open
View article: Outcome of trauma-related emergency laparotomies, in an era of far-reaching specialization
Outcome of trauma-related emergency laparotomies, in an era of far-reaching specialization Open
View article: A 5‐Year Evaluation of the Implementation of Triple Diagnostics for Early Detection of Severe Necrotizing Soft Tissue Disease: A Single‐Center Cohort Study
A 5‐Year Evaluation of the Implementation of Triple Diagnostics for Early Detection of Severe Necrotizing Soft Tissue Disease: A Single‐Center Cohort Study Open
Background The standardized approach with triple diagnostics (surgical exploration with visual inspection, microbiological and histological examination) has been proposed as the golden standard for early diagnosis of severe necrotizing sof…
View article: Accreditation and certification requirements for hernia centers and surgeons: the ACCESS project
Accreditation and certification requirements for hernia centers and surgeons: the ACCESS project Open
View article: Redesigning an International Orthopaedic CME Course: The Effects on Participant Engagement over 5 Years
Redesigning an International Orthopaedic CME Course: The Effects on Participant Engagement over 5 Years Open
The time required to observe changes in participant evaluation of continuing medical education (CME) courses in surgical fields is unclear. We investigated the time required to observe changes in participant evaluation of an orthopaedic co…
View article: Long-term follow-up after rib fixation for flail chest and multiple rib fractures
Long-term follow-up after rib fixation for flail chest and multiple rib fractures Open
View article: Effectiveness of endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia correction for clinically occult inguinal hernia (EFFECT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia correction for clinically occult inguinal hernia (EFFECT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background: Groin pain is a frequent complaint in surgical practice with an inguinal hernia being at the top of the differential diagnosis. The majority of inguinal hernias can be diagnosed clinically. However, patients with groin pain wit…
View article: Invited comment to: Open retromuscular large mesh reconstruction of lumbar incisional hernias including the atrophic muscular area. Y. Renard, L. de Mestier, A. Cagniet et al.
Invited comment to: Open retromuscular large mesh reconstruction of lumbar incisional hernias including the atrophic muscular area. Y. Renard, L. de Mestier, A. Cagniet et al. Open