The complicated Allen-Masters syndrome: small bowel herniation through a broad ligament defect.

Small bowel obstruction through a broad ligament defect is a very rare condition. We present 2 cases, one without any associated abdominal trauma. Rapid diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition is of paramount importance.

[Tetany due to excessive use of alcohol: a possible magnesium deficiency].

Two alcoholic patients, a woman aged 64 and a man aged 69 years, were admitted with tetany. Both had severe electrolyte disorders, with low plasma levels of calcium, magnesium and potassium. Following mineral supplementation both patients recovered.