[Arthrodesis of the upper ankle joint--a non-mutilating intervention]. / Die Arthrodese des oberen Sprunggelenkes--kein verstümmelnder Eingriff.

The resection arthrodesis of the ankle joint is advocated in cases of excessive destruction in combination with extensive painful limitation of motion. The osteosynthesis is performed by an external stabilization with "fixateur externe" or by an internal stabilization with screw or plate. We prefer the internal screw-compression arthrodesis because of a higher interfragmentary compression.

[Multiple carcinoid tumors of the small intestine. An unusual cause of intestinal obstruction]. / Multiple Dünndarmkarzinoide. Seltene Ursache eines Darmverschlusses.

The case of a 67 year old patient with ileus caused by multiple carcinoids of ileum without endocrine symptoms is reported. Frequency, localisation and ways of metastasation , so as diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities are discussed.