Curaçao

Infra-inguinal Arterial Reconstruction for Peripheral Arterial Disease: The Curaçao Experience

Issue:

Vol 56, Issue 5 (2007)

Pages:

439–45

Synopsis:

Peripheral arterial disease is a growing problem in the Caribbean, being diagnosed late when symptoms are already in an advanced stage. Bypass surgery is often the only possible treatment for limb salvage. Bypass surgery can be done in the Caribbean with good results.

ABSTRACT

Background: The prevalence and treatment of peripheral arterial disease in the Caribbean is not well documented. The aim of this study was to review the results from a small hospital in the Caribbean.

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tromp_infra-inguinal_arterial_reconstruction.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Curaçao

Arterial bypass surgery

Infra-inguinal bypass surgery

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Journal Authors:

HR Tromp

JEC van Leeuwen

S Fieuws

e-Published: 03 Jul, 2013

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Child Abuse: A Common Problem in Curaçao?

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 2: Feb (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2012.028

Pages:

127–34

Synopsis:

Child abuse, particularly physical abuse, is common in Curaçao. We investigated, through a questionnaire survey, the prevalence of child abuse among secondary/high school students in Curaçao.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the prevalence of child abuse among high school students in Curaçao.

Received:

23 Jan, 2012

Accepted:

31 Aug, 2012

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dr_klein_wimj_february.pdf

Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Child abuse