GLEM-LOK report on proctology practice in Belgium. Results, comments and recommendations
| Journal | Volume 69 - 2006 |
| Issue | Fasc.1 - Case reports |
| Author(s) | M. Van Outryve, J.-Cl. Debongnie |
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| (1) Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen, Edegem, Belgium ; (2) Department of Gastroenterology, Clinique St-Pierre, UCL, Ottignies, Belgium. |
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The article summarizes the response of 88 Belgian gastroen- terologists to a questionnaire on proctology practice, established by the common evaluation groups (GLEM/LOK) of medical prac- tice. The results of the inquiry concerning hemorrhoids, anal fissure, abscess and fistula, and faecal incontinence are discussed sepa- rately. Each chapter is completed by specific therapeutic and/or diagnostic recommendations. These are based on the official state- ments of the American Gastroenterological Association and on our own clinical practice. There are still no official guidelines on proc- tology in Belgium and neighbouring countries. The diagnostic and therapeutic quality of the approach of our proctologic patients should improve by appropriate proctologic education and training in selected centres. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2006, 69, 25-30). |
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