[Retrograde pancreato-cholangiography by the endoscopic method].

Endoscopic retrograde pancreato-cholangiography is a modern technique introduced as a result of the development of digestive fiber optics and which is used for the diagnosis and the treatment of biliary, and pancreatic affections, as well as for affections involving the Vater ampulla. Besides the advantages, the indications and the technique the authors also describe the normal aspect of the pancreas according to established indicators as defined by experienced specialists. The results are also commented in the paper, as well as the importance of this procedure as compared with other techniques.

[Polypectomy of the colon by the endoscopic route].

The authors describe the colonoscopic technique with its advantages for the diagnosis of colonic lesions by direct observation, as well as for the possibilities provided in view of obtaining bioptic samples. The colonic polyps are also described under their macroscopic aspect, their potential for malignant evolution and a technique is detailed used in the removal of pediculated and sessile polyps by an endoscopic route. The importance is specified, of a correct preparation of the colon, and the necessity is stressed of sampling multiple fragments for the histopathologic examination.