The roux-en-y-loop (author's transl)]

78 patients were operated on from 1st July to 31th December 1976 according to the method of Roux-en-Y-loop under several indications concerning primary and secondary reconstructive procedures in abdominal surgery. The experiences made are good. We recommend this method.     

The treatment of respiratory failure in severe chest injury (author's transl)]

The use of artificial ventilation versus conservative treatment in 101 patients with severe chest injuries is reconsidered, because major ventilation therapy carries a high incidence of complications. This technique within the past few years has increasingly been replaced by differentiated conservative respiratory treatment. On the basis of a retrospective study it is concluded that under special conditions even the unstable chest accompanied by respiratory insufficiency may be treated successfully by this technique.     

The effect of domperidone and metoclopramide on antral motility (author's transl)]

The effect of domperidone and metoclopramide on antral motility was studied by measuring the intraluminal pressure in the antrum of 10 normal persons and of 8 patients suffering from duodenal ulcer. Both drugs stimulated the rhythmic activity of the antrum. The antiemetic effect and the therapeutic effect of domperidone on complaints by gastrointestinal retention was the result of the influence on gastrointestinal motility, which is similar to that of metoclopramide.     

Carotid body tumors and their operative problems (author's transl)]

Exstirpation of a neck tumor as an outpatient procedure became troublesome (bleeding). The surgeon had not realised the nature of the tumor.     

Immunostaging (author's transl)]

This survey covers the problems of immunologic monitoring of patients and the spectrum of methods of diagnosing various types of immunopathological reactions.     

The new iglesias resectoscope (author's transl)]

The new Iglesias resectoscope with continuous irrigation has been described. Advantages of this instrument include: no interruption of the TUR, better endoscopic vision, decreased and equally strong intravesical pressure, shorter operating time, less bleeding, easier teaching and performing of transurethral resections.