[Prostaglandins and interphase death of irradiated cells].

The contribution of the post-irradiation changes in prostaglandin transformation to the biochemical mechanism of interphase death of irradiated cells is estimated. It is supposed that prostaglandins are secondary trigger-effectors which initiate the development of primary biochemical reactions giving rise to radiation sickness. It is suggested that the biochemical mechanism of interphase death is complex and involves several concurrent trigger mechanisms including prostaglandin regulation system.

[Vascular anastomoses in children with the extrahepatic form of portal hypertension].

The authors have studied 22 patients with functioning vascular shunts (splenorenal--9, cavamesenterial--13) performed for extrahepatic portal hypertension in remote terms after operation (to 10.5 years). The vascular anastomosis in children was shown not to promote the development of considerable disturbances in functions of the liver and brain.