Acute clinical hepatitis by immune restoration in a human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis B virus co-infected patient receiving antiretroviral therapy.

We describe a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patient with chronic active hepatitis B. The patient presented with acute clinical hepatitis during highly active antiretroviral therapy concomitant with immunovirological improvement of HIV infection. The hepatitis resolved within a few weeks despite the pursuit of antiretroviral drugs.

The continuous femoral nerve block catheter for postoperative analgesia: bacterial colonization, infectious rate and adverse effects.

Unlabelled: We investigated the incidence of bacterial and vascular or neurological complications resulting from femoral nerve catheters used for postoperative analgesia. Patients requiring continuous femoral blockade were consecutively included. Using surgical aseptic procedure, 211 femoral nerve catheters were placed (short-beveled insulated needle, peripheral nerve stimulator).

Cricohyoepiglottopexy: long-term results in 55 patients.

Near total laryngectomy with cricohyoepiglottopexy (CHEP) allows cure of glottic carcinomas with voice preservation. The subject of this study was to evaluate CHEP in terms of tumour control and functional result in T1 and T2 glottic carcinomas. This study reviewed retrospectively 55 consecutive cases of CHEP performed between January 1, 1981 and September 1, 1992 with the exclusion of post-radiotherapy salvage surgery.

Randomized comparison of transurethral electroresection and holmium: YAG laser vaporization for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of holmium:YAG laser vaporization v transurethral electroresection (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-six patients were randomized. Two laser procedures (60 to 80 W) were performed for one TURP.

Human composite flexor tendon allografts. A report of two cases.

We report two cases in whom human composite flexor tendon allografts were used, and followed-up for more than 5 years. The results show a real improvement in function, without any complications.