[Artificial nutrition in oncologic surgery: our experience].

The authors present their experience about the use of artificial nutrition (AN) in oncologic surgical patients. They conclude that AN, in particular enteral nutrition, should be initiated early in the post-operative period, whenever possible, to achieve better results.

[Gallstone ileus].

Gallstone ileus is a rare condition whose diagnosis may be difficult. From January 1976 to December 1991 4 cases of gallstone ileus were treated in our hospital, representing 1% of all patients admitted with mechanical bowel obstruction during that period. Three patients were treated by enterolithotomy alone to remove the impacted stone.