Porous gelatin hydrogels: 1. Cryogenic formation and structure analysis.

In the present work, porous gelatin scaffolds were prepared by cryogenic treatment of a chemically cross-linked gelatin hydrogel, followed by removal of the ice crystals formed through lyophilization. This technique often leads to porous gels with a less porous skin. A simple method has been developed to solve this problem.

[Meigs' syndrome].

Ascites and pleural effusion associated with "fibroma-like ovarian" benign tumor is described as Meigs syndrome. Tumor extirpation resulted in ascites and pleural effusion resorption. This rather unusual syndrome, should not be overlooked.