[The efficacy of the ultraviolet irradiation of the blood in the combined treatment of erysipelatous inflammation].

An experience with treatment of 1527 patients with different forms of erysipelas is analyzed. Under study were clinical data, nonspecific resistance parameters, peripheral and central hemodynamics and viscosity of blood. Ultraviolet irradiation of blood is an effective method of pathogenetical treatment of erysipelas which results in rapid arrest of local and general symptoms of the disease.

[Treatment methods in joint paronychia].

The experience with treatment of 69 patients with articular panaritium is summarized. At stage I of the disease, a complex of conservative measures was administered. As a local treatment in most patients, puncture of a joint was employed.

[Treatment of suppurative diseases of the fingers and hand at a hospital].

On the basis of the experience with treatment of 632 patients with purulent diseases of the fingers and hand, it is shown that in local treatment of panaritium and hand phlegmons, the adequate drainage of an abscess and excision of the necrotized tissues, the use of laser- and roentgenotherapy, vacuum drainage, ultrasonic cavitation of wounds are of importance. The complex treatment permitted to achieve good results in most patients; exarticulation of the fingers III-IV in pandactylitis associated with diabetes mellitus was performed in 1 patient, amputation of the fingers II--III--also in 1.

[Modified method for catheterization of the umbilical vein].

A modified method of catheterization of the umbilical vein differs from other methods, for at the dismissal of the patient from the hospital the peripheral end of the polyvinylchloride catheter filled with maiodil is sealed and inserted under the skin, which permits to keep the catheter in the umbilical vein for several years, taking out its end periodically from under the skin for introduction of necesary drugs in case of cancer and liver cirrhosis. The catheter does not cause any discomfort and prevents the umbilical vein and surrounding tissues against infection. The suggested method has been applied in 64 patients without any related complications.