[Mesenteric vein thrombosis with hemorrhagic infarct of the small intestinal as a complication of oral contraceptives]. / Mesenterialvenenthrombose mit hämorrhagischem Dünndarminfarkt als Komplikation oraler Contraceptiva.

Venous thrombosis is a documented complication of oral contraceptives in adolescents and young women. The frequency of thrombosis increases in presence of additional risk factors as e.g. smoking and obesity. This is a case-report of a mesenterial vein thrombosis in a 24 years old woman on low estrogen dose triphasic oral contraceptives combined with smoking and obesity. Wide jejunal haemorrhagic infarction with acute abdomen and volume deficiency shock conducted to diagnosis finally by emergency laparotomy. Wide resection of jejune was required.

[Diagnostic and therapeutic problems in amebic liver abscess]. / Diagnostische und therapeutische Probleme beim Amöbenabscess der Leber.

Abscesses of the liver represent the most common complications of amebiasis. In general they are treated non-surgically by the aid of Metronidazol. Complications, however, such as perforations, development of fistulas or septicemia may occur and necessitate surgical intervention. The role of CT in diagnostic problems and therapeutic management is discussed in three different cases with respect to other diagnostic techniques.

[Roentgen diagnosis of injuries of the ankle joint (author's transl)]. / Die Röntgendiagnostik der Verletzungen des oberen Sprunggelenkes.

Lesions of the ankle joint affect the bone and/or ligaments. It will often be necessary to conduct additional radiological examinations besides the standard x-ray films. These additional examinations should include: 1. roentgenograms taken at an oblique angle; 2. x-ray films taken in forced extreme joint position in two planes; 3. roentgenograms comparing right and left; 4. arthrography. The article discusses the value and significance of the additional roentgenograms, with particular reference to the importance of the films of the forced extreme joint position.