[Diagnostics and treatment of patients with giant leiomyoma of the esophagus].

Diagnostics and surgical treatment of 2 patients with giant esophageal leiomyoma are reported. The diagnosis was confirmed by chest computed tomography, MRI of the mediastinum, endoscopic ultrasound. Resection of tumor with mucosa suturing and Nissen fundoplication was performed in 1 case.

[Effect of tranquilizers on lipid peroxidation of biological membranes].

Thirty-seven patients with unstable angina pectoris were treated with prolonged-action nitrates for 20 days; 8 of these received additionally meprobamate in a dose of 0.4 g per day and 11 patients received phenazepam in a dose of 0.002 g per day.