[Recurrent atelectasis disclosing a post-traumatic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta. Apropos of 2 cases].

The authors report 2 cases, in which recurrent and reversible atelectasis of the left lung was the only manifestation leading to a diagnosis of post-traumatic aneurysm of the thoracic aorta at an early stage (D + 5). Other classically described signs were absent. These 2 cases demonstrate the need to seek an aortic aneurysm following any severe trauma.

[Allergic characteristics of halothane hepatitis. Apropos of a case report].

The authors report a case of postoperative jaundice occurring within 30 days in a patient anesthetized three times with halothane. The responsibility of the anesthetic is discussed in view of the positivity of the lymphocyte transformation test and the absence of Australia antigen. It is suggested that this case of hepatitis may be related to a delayed hypersensitivity phenomen.