[Treatment of rectal prolapse with elastic circling of the anus: Perspectives of utilization]. / Cure du prolapsus rectal par cerclage élastique de l'anus. Perspectives d'utilisation.

The Thiersch technique for treatment of rectal prolapsus has been largely abandoned because the metallic or non-resorbable wire is poorly tolerated and non-extensible. Silastic can fulfil these requirements and was used in 11 patients, including two who underwent reoperations. Good results were obtained in 9. This technique is simple and can be proposed when the general status of the patient does not allow surgical cure of the prolapsus.

[Spontaneous rupture of the esophagus diagnosed late. Recovery by directed fistulization]. / Rupture spontanée de l'oesophage vue tardivement. Guérison par fistulisation dirigée.

Spontaneous rupture of the oesophagus is uncommon and is difficult to diagnose in the early stage. Clinical signs are lacking or incomplete, causing a delay in diagnosis and therapy which requires both intensive medical care and surgery. The surgical procedure depends on the time lapse to diagnosis. We report a case diagnosed 16 days after rupture in which directed fistulization led to complete healing.