[Buprenorphine and pregnancy. Analysis of 24 cases].

Background: Maintenance therapy of drug-addict mothers with medical and psychosocial support may reduce complications (prematurity, growth retardation, fetal distress and fetal death). Methadone has been widely used during pregnancy with beneficial effects. Buprenorphine (BUP) is used more and more and shows the same beneficial effects.

Enterovirus infections in neonates. A retrospective study of 21 cases.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to define the major features of enterovirus infections in the neonatal period based on our own experience.

Methods: Epidemiology, clinical manifestations and laboratory investigations concerning 21 neonates having experienced a Coxsackie B or an Echovirus infection between 1987 and 1991, were retrospectively reviewed. Aetiological diagnosis was made by classical viral isolation and/or by evidencing Coxsackie B-specific IgM antibodies with an immunocapture enzyme immunoassay.

[Medical treatment of chylous effusions in newborn infants. Apropos of 3 cases].

Background: Chylous effusions are the most frequent cause of non immunologic hydrops fetalis. They can be recognized antenatally by ultrasonography. Their evacuation is sometimes necessary and medical treatment often effective.