[The molecular characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis strains isolated from clinical sources].

The aim of study was the molecular characteristic of S. aureus and S. epidermidis isolates obtained from skin surface, wounds, deep tissues of hospitalized patients and from skin surface of non-hospitalized patients.

Management of sigmoid volvulus in Polokwane-Mankweng Hospital.

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of treatment of patients with sigmoid volvulus in the Polokwane-Mankweng Hospital and to identify the best management options for these patients.

Methods: A retrospective study was undertaken of 85 patients with sigmoid volvulus treated in Polokwane-Mankweng Hospital during the period July 1997-May 2004.

Results: In total, 85 patients were evaluated (77 males and 8 females, male/female ratio 9:1).

Human keratinocyte stem cells survive for months in sodium chloride and can be successfully transplanted.

Human skin fragments can be preserved in anhydric sodium chloride at room temperature for periods of weeks or months and successfully transplanted, retaining normal morphological structure. Skin fragments of 10 x 10 x 6 mm were harvested during elective vascular and orthopedic surgery of lower limbs, dried of blood, and placed in anhydric sodium chloride powder in tightly sealed containers. Prior to transplantation to scid mice, the specimens were desalinated and rehydrated.