[Pharyngeal complications following ventral fusion operations of the cervical spine].

Dysphagias that are due to cervical spine surgery are increased. A complication that has not yet been described is explained and pointed out by two case reports. Possible life threatening consequences are discussed.

[Incidence of taste disorders following tonsillectomy].

Due to their course in the pharyngeal space, the gustatory nerves can be damaged during tonsillectomy. We describe 150 patients, the results of gustatory tests and the frequency of disorders of taste.

Excretion of azlocillin and mezlocillin by the normal pancreas and in acute pancreatitis in dogs and rats.

Dogs and rats were studied to evaluate the excretion of two new acyl-ureidopenicillins, azlocillin and mezlocillin, in the pancreatic fluid. After intravenous administration of 55 mg X kg-1 of either drug, an extremely low concentration (less than 3.0 micrograms X ml-1) of both antibiotics was measured in pancreatic juice of conscious dogs.