[Anatomic topographic study of the latissimus dorsi muscle of the spine in relation to cardiomyoplasty].

The results of an anatomo-topographical study of the latissimus dorsi muscle in relation to surgery for cardiomyoplasty are discussed. The vascular anatomy of 25 flaps formed from the muscle were studied on the basis of the findings of angiography. The results allowed the conclusion that the latissimus dorsi muscle can be used as a transplant in operation for cardiomyoplasty.

[Kallikrein as a stimulator of the acid-forming gland reserve in stomach diseases].

A comparative estimation of the acid-formation with commonly used stimulators of secretion and kallikrein-depot was performed in 146 patients (84 with gastritis, 26 with gastric ulcer and 36 patients with duodenal ulcer). It has been established that kallikrein-depot is a powerful stimulator of secretion and may be used for studying the reserve of acid-formation in gastric diseases.