[Use and evaluation of the usefulness of synthetic materials-- Dallop, Marlex and Gore-tex in alloplasty of ventral hernia]. / Zastosowanie i ocena przydatnosci materialów syntetycznych--Dallopu, Marlexu i Gore-texu, w alloplastyce przepuklin brzusznych.

A trial was undertaken of the usefulness in alloplasty of abdominal hernias of three synthetic materials--Polish polyester net Dallop, polypropylene net Marlex and Gore-tex prostheses of soft tissues. In three 10-case groups of patients referred for correction of abdominal hernias Dallop, Marlex and Gore-tex were used. In the performed operations the use of synthetic materials made possible quick, simple and effective repair of tissue defect in abdominal wall. In early observations after the operations no inflammatory complications, suppuration of wound or recurrence of hernia were noted. Of the three synthetic materials used Gore-tex soft tissue prostheses were found to be most useful in alloplasty of abdominal wall defects.

Natural history of Buerger's disease.

102 patients with clinically established diagnosis of Buerger's disease were treated and operated upon by the authors, in 45% of cases histology was obtained proving the clinical diagnosis. Buerger's disease is a rare pathology in Poland, it has been recognised in 3.3% of patients presenting with peripheral arterial pathologies. 46% of patients were followed up for 2-10 years. Clinical, radiological and histological documents demonstrating the gradual evolution of the disease have been presented.