Pectoralis major rupture: ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective rehabilitation.

Rupture of the pectoralis major muscle and tendon, which occurs most frequently among weight lifters but has been reported in many sports, can most often be diagnosed based on the history and physical exam. Surgical intervention for complete ruptures has a clear advantage over conservative therapy. Athletes of all levels can be expected to return to near preinjury levels of participation following surgery and a well-constructed, supervised rehabilitation program. This should involve immobilization followed by range-of-motion exercises and strength training of gradually increasing resistance.

[Prune belly syndrome of Obrinsky in a newborn infant]. / Zespól "suszonej sliwki" Obrinskyego u noworodka.

A rare case of the prune syndrome of Obrinsky was observed in a male newborn born in pelvic presentation in poor condition. The newborn died during operation for cord hernia and suturing of the perforated persisting urachus with signs of cardiorespiratory failure.

[Sclerotherapy in the prevention of hemorrhage from esophageal varices in children]. / Skleroterapia w profilaktyce krwawien z zylaków przelyku u dzieci.

During the years 1984-1987 obliteration of the oesophageal varices was done in 13 children with the portal hypertension. The method of treatment was based on injections of varicocid causing the thrombo-obliterative changes in the blood-vessels. Each of performed interventions (about 70) was successful and complications were never observed. Because of its high effectiveness and absence of harmful effects sclerotherapy is a valuable therapeutic method.