[High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation, a new method for the minimally invasive treatment of hepatic tumours].

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a new totally noninvasive treatment of liver neoplasms allowing for selective ablation of the neoplastic tissue. It was first described in the 1920s but attracted more attention only in the 1990s when the possibility of high-quality three-dimensional monitoring substantially improved efficiency of diagnostic ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging. Numerous experimental and clinical studies demonstrated the safety of the method and its applicability to the treatment of oncological patients. This review highlightens the principles of HIFU, describes the equipment for HIFU and the current state of investigations with the use of this technique with special reference to hepatic tumours. Prospects for the further development of HIFU are outlined.

[Argon plasma flowing the complex treatment of different forms of erysipelas].

The results of complex treatment of 113 patients with different forms of erysipelas were analyzed. In 73 (64.6%) of them argon plasma using "Argon scalpel SP-CPT" in therapeutic regimen was applied as daily local exposure. In 40 (35,4%) patients with complicated form of erysipelas regimen "coagulation" was applied for additional sanitation of wound surface after surgical treatment of purulent focus. The results of treatment in the study group were better than in the control group. Argon plasma may be regarded as effective method of prophylaxis of necrotic and purulent complications particularly in patients with high risk of these complications.