Epiluminescence microscopy features of melanoma in relation to tumor thickness. Current concepts and clinical examples.

Based on current information, the expression of ELM features as a function of tumor thickness seems to be consistent not only with the definition of main ELM features but also with the model of histogenesis of the disease. The published data and observations, however, are insufficient. The relationship between tumor thickness and the ELM picture needs to be the subject of further research.

[Lateral calcaneal flap in the reconstruction of the calcaneal and malleolar region]. / Il lembo calcaneare laterale nella ricostruzione delle regioni achillea e malleolare.

The authors discuss the efficacy of the lateral calcaneal artery flap in repairing the calcaneal and malleolar regions. The lateral calcaneal artery flap is a safe flap, with constant vascularization represented by the lateral calcaneal artery and the external saphenous vein; the flap has a sensory nerve (the sural nerve) and is a sensory flap. Its use in the calcaneal and malleolar region is very safe, because the vascular pedicle is constant and surgical transfer easy.

[Total reconstruction of the lower lid by the Mustardé's technic]. / La ricostruzione totale della palpebra inferiore secondo Mustardé.

The total lower lid loss reconstructive technique of Mustardé is reported. The technique is presented step by step. The morphological and aesthetic results and the low incidence of complications are discussed.

[Non-hypertrophic breast ptosis: classification and surgical treatment]. / Le ptosi mammarie non ipertrofiche. Classificazione e trattamento chirurgico.

Non-hypertrophic breast ptosis are common diseases. Various degree of ptosis and different involutions of the breast tissue can condition the surgical treatment. Plastic surgery must provide the best surgical treatment in any case.

[Macromastia in adolescents: notes on clinical aspects and therapy]. / La macromastia nell'adolescente: note di clinica e di terapia.

The surgical correction of macromastia is justified on both physical and psychological grounds. Hypertrophy of the breast may alter the development of the body, causing severe damage to the spinal cord. It may also condition the psychological or mental development of the patient, even going so far as to bring about fully fledged psychoses. The definitive scars of the surgical correction are generally accepted by the patients.

[Angiosarcoma of the breast]. / Sull'angiosarcoma della mammella.

Two cases of angiosarcoma of the breast observed in 1981 and 1982 are reported; one of these is still living, but with local recurrence. The pathogenesis, classification, prognosis and therapy of this malignant tumor are analysed. The review of the literature and personal experience seem to suggest that the treatment of choice should be surgical with complementary radiotherapy.

A rare case of absence of vagina with the presence of functioning uterus: surgical treatment.

A rare case of absence of vagina in presence of a functioning uterus is reported. The surgical treatment--McIndoe's operation--has permitted to obtain an artificial vagina connected to the uterine cavity.

Clinical aspects of bundle branch blocks in veterinary medicine.

After an extensive review of the relevant veterinary literature, the author discusses the aetiopathogenic, diagnostic and prognostic aspects of branch blocks in domestic animals.