[Gangrene of the round liver ligament: an unrecognized pathology].

The necrosis of the ligamentum teres hepatis is a very rare and unrecognized pathology. Two cases only were reported in the literature. The presence of generalized or epigastric peritoneal signs, simulates acute cholecystitis or perforated pyloric ulcer.

[New prospects in the etiology of groin hernias].

Aim Of The Study: To explore new etiological hypotheses of groin hernias, using a biomechanical and histochemical study of the transversalis fascia and of the rectus sheath.

Patients And Methods: The samples were collected from 63 patients with uni- or bilateral hernias and from 30 control subjects without hernia. The biomechanical properties were assessed using a computerized-suction device (Cutometer).