[Neoplastic jaundice. Percutaneous transhepatic approach to biliary endoprosthesis. 39 cases].

Over a 5-year period attempts at transhepatic introduction of a biliary endoprosthesis were made in 39 inoperable patients. The procedure was in 3 stages: transhepatic cholangiography, passage through the stenosis and positioning of the prosthesis. Stenosis was intrapancreatic in 20 cases, pedicular in 9 cases and hilar in 10 cases.

[Emergency uterine embolization in postpartum hemorrhage secondary to coagulopathy].

Acute post-partum hemorrhage secondary to a coagulation disorder was successfully treated by embolization of the uterine arteries. The technique used is described, and the place of embolization as an alternative to surgical procedures discussed.