Antithrombotic and antinflammatory drugs for protection of microvascular anastomosis.

The results of microsurgical procedures in 43 patients who underwent replantation, as well as free tissue transfer were studied. The following scheme of antithrombotic medication was applied postoperatively: a) 330 mg acetylsalicylic acid and 75 mg dipyridamole; b) 440 mL low molecular weight dextran, divided in 2 doses; c) 60000 IU streptokinase and 15000 IU streptodonase; and d) 100 mg diclofenac. 29 of the patients were completely free of complications.

Juvenile osteoporosis.

Two cases of idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis are described; one with the mild form of the disease, and the other with the severe form. The common findings were pain in the feet or in the lumbar spine, with a negative calcium balance. Phosphorus balance was negative only in the child with the severe form of the disease.