[Cystosarcoma phyllodes].

From a total number of 31 patients with the diagnosis of cystosarcoma phyllodes recorded by the authors, in two thirds the benign and proliferating form of the tumour was involved, in one third a malignant type of tumour. In benign tumours it is sufficient to extirpate the tumour completely, incl. capsule of the tumour.

[Manual afterloading applicators for intracavitary brachytherapy].

A technical description of uterovaginal and rectal applicator system of manual afterloading is described. A simple solution while using domestic materials covering the requirements of present-day brachytherapy. The applicators proved to be suitable for gamma radiation sources as well as for gamma-neutron radiation of 252Cf sources.

[Severe liver injuries].

This is a retrospective study of all post-mortem reports made by the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the University of Brno between 1972 and 1981, where a hepatic trauma was present (495 cases). Only 73 patients, suffering from a liver injury mostly in combination with concomitant injuries were admitted in time. All others came to death during transportation or before surgical help could be established.