IgA-containing immune complexes in the circulation of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome.

IgA-, IgM- and IgG-containing immune complexes (CIC) were detected in 48, 19 and 12% of 52 patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS), in 36, 38 and 56% of 45 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and in 8, 5 and 3% of 40 normal controls. A high proportion of primary SS patients also had considerable amounts of serum IgA and elevated levels of IgA with rheumatoid factor (RF) activity. IgA-CIC and IgA-RF were more frequent (P less than 0.

[Surgical treatment of hypoplasia of the ascending ramus of the mandible in children using an autologous osteochondral costal graft].

To lengthen the child's mandibular ramus, we use, since 1977, an autologous osteochondral rib graft fixed to the posterior margin of the ramus. Experimental studies show that this graft has a growth potential, the osteochondral junction responds to the biomechanical forces in a similar way to the mandibular condyle. Surgical treatment allows an immediate restitution of the morphology, normal masticatory function and good buccal opening.

[Comparative study of 3 therapeutic methods for Pouteau Colles' fracture. Apropos of 97 cases].

Results of three therapeutic modalities used for the treatment of a homogeneous series of patients with a Pouteau Colles fracture are analyzed. Orthopedic treatment provided deceiving results. Pinning was, on the contrary, very effective, intrafocal pinning with immediate mobilization of the wrist appearing perfectly effective.