[The latissimus dorsi flap and its possibilities in the reconstruction of thoracic wall defects]. / Der Latissimus-dorsi-Lappen und seine Möglichkeiten für die Rekonstruktion von Thoraxwanddefekten.

The use of the latissimus dorsi consisting of muscle, muscle-skin and a muscle-skin-island flap is described, with special reference to vascular anatomy and the resultant potentialities for reconstruction.

Long term follow-up of the sagittal splitting technique for correction of mandibular prognathism.

In a study of 67 cases the authors have investigated clinically and radiologically the long term results (5 years and over) of the sagittal split technique (Obwegeser 1955, 1957). Although 95% of the patients are satisfied, 60% have some impairment of sensation in the lower lip. This however goes unnoticed in 40% of these cases. The temporo-mandibular joint does not appear to be affected. 73% of the patients have excellent or good occlusion, while 18% have an unsatisfactory anterior occlusion due to some degree of relapse. The remaining 9% have poor occlusion without sign of relapse. A statistical analysis of the teleradiographs reveals that relapse is due to a rotation of the body of the mandible. Since several changes in technique have meanwhile been adopted, this paper will be followed by an analysis of the more recent cases.

[Tracheal resection for correction of stenosis following prolonged intubation. Review of 2 cases (author's transl)]. / Résection trachéale circonférentielle pour correction de sténose après intubation de longue durée. A propos de 2 cas.

Longterm tracheal intubation is a safe procedure given technical precautions and intensive care. Tracheotomy causes many more complications among which is tracheal stenosis. Be it after intubation or tracheotomy, tracheal stenosis can nearly always be treated by segmental resection.