Glycoalkaloids of Plants in the Family Solanaceae (Nightshade) as Potential Drugs.

Worldwide interest in medicinal plants and related drugs is growing because of the increased spectrum of new synthetic drugs. In this context, secondary plant metabolites are most significant. This review analyzes data on the structures and biosyntheses of metabolites such as glycoalkaloids; methods for their extraction from plants of the family Solanaceae, particularly potato ; their qualitative and quantitative analysis; biological activity; and toxicity.

[Acute complications of gastrointestinal stromal tumors].

Objective: To analyze acute complications of stromal gastrointestinal tumors and determine diagnosis and optimal treatment of these patients.

Material And Methods: There were 33 patients with acute complications of GIST aged 40-74 years.

Results: Acute complications were presented by gastrointestinal and (or) intratumoral (interstitial) bleeding (n=31).

[Clinical picture and treatment results in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism].

The secondary hyperparathyroidism was observed in 23 patients using a program hemodialysis. The parathyroidectomy was applied as a medical aid. A relapse was noted in one case.

[Surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the colon].

The results of treatment of 330 patients with complicated diseases and traumas of the colon were analyzed. The treatment included primary resection of the colon with the formation of separate double-trunked (220 patients) and single-trunked (110 patients) colostomies. Postoperative complications were noted in 26.