The complication rate with PEG placement is high with both the push and pull methods. The complication rate with the pull method is significantly reduced when antibiotic prophylaxis is used.

Pancreatic islet cell tumours have been mainly associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 1. In our case we demonstrate a direct relationship of this tumour to tuberous sclerosis complex, in the absence of further signs of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 1.

Compression of the popliteal artery by active plantar flexion of the foot is a physiologic phenomenon and its value in the assessment of patients suspected of the popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is limited.

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TREPP has proven to be a feasible new technique for inguinal hernia repair, with excellent results, justifying a randomized controlled trial in which TREPP should be compared with standard techniques.