[The advantages of the extra-amniotic transcervical instillation of rivanol in therapeutic abortions (author's transl)]. / Vorzüge der transzervikalen extraamnialen Rivanol-Instillation bei der Interruptio.

Our experience with the transcervical extra-amniotic instillation of 70 ml 0.1% Rivanol solution in 154 cases of first trimestre, second trimestre abortions and intra-uterine fetal deaths is reported. This simple and safe method has several advantages which render it suitable for out-patient usage should the rate of therapeutic abortions increase even more. The gentle dilatatory effect on the cervix is remarkable and is noticeable after 24 hours. Dilatation with the Hegar-dilators becomes unnecessary. There were no major complications. The stress on the patient is minimized.

[A study about 3rd degree perinatal rupture (author's transl)]. / Kritische Beobachtungen über den Dammriss III

29 cases of 3rd degree perineal rupture occured from 1962 to 1975 at the Städtische Frauenklinik and Hebammenlehranstalt Braunschweig and have been analysed retrospectively. Most of these were observed in the last five years. The increase is undoubtlessly related to the shorter expulsion peried by ocytocin infusion. Investigations for avoidable courses and how to reduce them to a minimum were made in this analysis. Not at least this study was motivated by the lack of informations about obstetrical complications and the eventual consequences in literature. The only prophylaxis is the adequate support of the perineum and the sufficient episiotomy at the right moment. According to the operative and post operative treatment mentioned there could be achieved a good functional result in all cases. The stationary treatment has been reduced by these measures from 19,0 to 10,5 days.