[Operative therapy of deglutition paralysis].

Disorder of deglutition is one of the severest signs in postoperative or posttraumatic paresis of the caudal cranial nerves. The main problem in these cases is aspiration. It is a serious disorder with potentially life-threatening pulmonary sequelae.

[Potentials of reconstructive plastic surgery in the area of the nose].

Reconstruction of defects in the nasal area is described. There are basic principles to be considered, especially the cause of the defect, which may be traumatical or due to a tumour. It makes a difference whether the defect is placed on the bridge of the nose or on the lobule, or if the columella or the alar areas are affected.