[Sporadical extraperitoneal desmoid tumors--review and report on 4 cases].

Introduction: Desmoid tumors are very rare mesenchymal tumors with a partially aggressive growth pattern and high relapse rates. Without metastases, they are classified as semi-malignant tumours. The treatment of this neoplasia is discussed controversially.

Liver transplantation for alcoholic cirrhosis.

Because of the donor shortage, there are concerns for liver transplantation in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis. We therefore analyzed patients transplanted for alcoholic cirrhosis at our center with respect to patient and graft survival, recurrence of disease, and postoperative complications. Out of 1000 liver transplantations performed in 911 patients, 167 patients were transplanted for alcoholic cirrhosis; 91 patients received CsA- and 76 patients FK506-based immunosuppression.