[The minimally invasive treatment of bullous pneumopathy. The anatomicopathological and pneumological findings in 18 months of experience].

The authors present 18-month experience in the minimally invasive treatment of bullous pneumopathy and review of the relative literature. Results of pneumologic and pathologic studies are correlated with the advantages of the technique. Tobacco smoking, positive family history, associated disease and long standing treatments have been considered.

[Minimally invasive surgery in abdominal emergencies].

The authors report 34 cases of abdominal emergencies treated by means of Minimally Invasive Surgery. The value of treatment by this method is discussed on the ban of diagnostic evaluation of the severity of the lesion.

[Spontaneous rupture of the stomach. Presentation of a case and review of the literature].

The spontaneous rupture of the stomach is a rare but fatal condition. A clinical case is reported and pathophysiologic features, clinical manifestations as well as treatment are discussed.