[Removal of melanocytic nevi as a prophylaxis and early recognition of cutaneous and mucous malignant melanoma]. / Usuwanie znamion barwnikowych jako profilaktyka i wczesne rozpoznawanie czerniaka zlosliwego skóry i blon sluzowych.

In article 1240 melanocytic nevi were described in which 26 melanomas were found. The authors present necessity of early removal (excision) of dysplastic melanocytic nevi, pigmented lesions with high risk of malignant transformation, giant congenital melanocytic nevi before adolescence and nevi which are irritated constantly. Particularly dysplastic nevi and pigmented lesions with high risk often contain melanoma "in situ" or invasive melanoma. Such a procedure early done, prevents developing of tumor and makes possible early recognition of melanoma but the procedure depends on a conscience of patients, members of their families, nurses and doctors.

[Surgical procedure in an extensive un-operable decaying breast cancer]. / Postepowanie chirurgiczne w rozleglym nieoperacyjnym rozpadowym raku sutka.

The article indicates necessity of palliative surgical treatment of ulcerating and decaying breast cancers. Ulceration and decay of tumour of the breast make worse the quality of life of the afflicted. The operation like simple mastectomy liquidates the threat of haemorrhage and prevent intoxication from decaying tumour. In the period from 1977 to 1991 year the group of 1075 women with breast cancer were operated. In this number there were 44 women with decaying breast cancer. Sometimes there are difficulties in closing of the operative wound, when women with very extensive tumour ulceration are treated and then reconstructive methods are needed (transposition of a simple skin flap from the opposite breast, a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap or omental transposition from the abdomen to the chest wall). All these operated women survived the operation and left surgical ward.