[The axillo-pectoral muscle and Karl Langer: an anatomical variation and a rather unknown great anatomist].

Langer's axillo-pectoral muscle is a musculotendinous structure, that is transversally situated in the axilla. It is an anatomic anomaly rather unknown, but important for the surgeon. The anatomic description of this structure, the clinical signs and the surgical implications are reported.

[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Our clinical experience from 1994 to 1996].

Background And Aim: Videolaparocholecystectomy is now regarded as the gold standard of treatment for lithiasis of the gallbladder.

Methods: The authors report a retrospective of 258 consecutive videolaparocholecystectomies performed by the Surgical Division of Valduce Hospital in Como between 1994 and 1996. The authors describe the indications for VLC, techniques for the induction of pneumoperitoneum and the realisation of VLC and the percentage and caused of conversion.

Total orthotopic small bowel transplantation in swine under FK 506.

Previous experimental studies in rodents and in dogs have established the efficacy of FK 506 in controlling the immunologic events following small bowel or multivisceral transplantation.– To complete the assessment of FK 506 in experimental small bowel transplantation, we present here our experience with the frequently used swine model.