[Primary histiocytic lymphoma of the liver. Study of 2 cases and review of the literature].

The authors report two cases of primary histiocytic malignant lymphoma of the liver successfully treated by right hepatectomy. The first case, was free of secondary spread with a follow-up of ten years, although he received no adjuvant therapy. The second patient developed skin, bone and brain metastases, which disappeared after chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Reoperation after Heller's operation for achalasia and other motility disorders of the esophagus: a study of eighty-one reoperations.

Most failures or pseudo-failures of Heller's operation are due to an imperfect surgical technique. The procedure should include the entire muscular layer, extend as far upwards as possible and at least two to three cm downwards onto the stomach. Furthermore, it should be associated with an anti-reflux procedure.

EEA stapler and omental graft in esophagogastrectomy: experience with 30 intrathoracic anastomoses for cancer.

Experience with the EEA stapler device used in 30 esophagogastric resections for cancer with intrathoracic anastomosis, is reported. The mortality rate was 13.3%.

[Major hepatic resections. 74 home cases and general review (author's transl)].

Reporting 74 home cases and data of recent litterature, the Authors try to take stock of major hepatic resection in 1978. Technical difficulties are recalled. The control of vena cava and major hepatic veins remains critical.