Limited value of routine follow-up visits in chronic lymphocytic leukemia managed initially by watch and wait: A North Denmark population-based study.

Introduction: The majority of newly diagnosed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients are followed initially by watch and wait (WAW). Clinical practice varies and the value of frequent follow-up visits remains unclear. Thus, in this study we investigated the clinical value of follow-up visits for patients with CLL.

[Results of immediate breast reconstructions at Landspítali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, in 2008-2010].

Introduction: In late 2007, the availability of immediate breast reconstructions increased as a result of the establishment of an oncoplastic breast surgical service at Landspítali-The National University Hospital The aim of this study was to look at the rates and early complications of immediate breast reconstructions in our hospital in 2008-2010 and compare with the results from the UK National Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Audit (NMBRA).

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective population-based study, including all women who had immediate breast reconstruction at Landspítali in 2008-2010.

Results: 319 mastectomies and 157 breast reconstructions were performed.

Indication for and technical refinements of submental intubation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Introduction: In maxillofacial injuries, a choice has often to be made between different ways of intubation when surgical access to both the nasal and the oral cavities is necessary. Submental intubation is an interesting alternative to tracheotomy, especially when short-term postoperative control of the airway is foreseeable, and as control of the dental occlusion is complete, and access to the nose and mouth is undisturbed.

Material: This kind of intubation has been used in our department in 25 cases since 1997.