[Surgical treatment of non-gunshot wounds of the soft tissues of the face and neck].

The primary surgical treatment of injured soft tissues of the maxillofacial area is performed with special reference to anatomo-physiological features of the injured area, mechanism and character of the trauma. Complete closure of all wound surfaces is a necessary condition of the primary surgical treatment of wounds of the face with elements of primary plasty when necessary. It gives the best functional and esthetic results and a more valuable preparation of the injured area for the following reconstructive operations.

[Immunological reactivity and serum biochemical indices in patients with otofacial dysostosis (first and second arch syndrome)].

The examination of 50 patients aged from 6 to 35 has first revealed a pronounced disorder of the indices of immunity and biochemical composition of blood (decreased level of aminotransferases, cholesterol, increased content of alkaline phosphatase) in patients with otomandibular dysostosis.