Results of 589 dacryocystorhinostomies from 1960 to 1979 (author's transl)

A report of 589 dacryocystorhinostomies performed over a period of 19 1/4 years using a modified Dupuy-Dutemps technique. The operation can be performed at any age and has a provisional success rate of 96.08%. In a control series of 93 eyes between two months and 16.8 years we recorded a 90.32% success rate in the lacrimal ducts on which surgery had been performed.     

Problems of circadian periodicity and its disorders (author's transl)

The human circadian system controlling the variety of overt 24-h rhythms consists of some different oscillators which are separately self-sustained. Normally, all oscillators run synchronously to each other; under certain external and internal conditions (e.g. increasing score of neuroticism, or old age), however, they run in the steady state with different periods. The necessary synchronization of the endogenously driven oscillators to the environment is effected, in man, essentially by social timing mechanisms; their efficiency presupposes the possibility as well as the ability to establish social contacts. A timing mechanism may synchronize the circadian system only partially; as a result, only several oscillators are synchronized whereas others persist ot run autonomously. The different rhythm disorders, internal or external desynchronizations, when effective for a long time, may be sources of ill health.     

Amoxicillin and its excretion into bronchial secretion (author's transl)

Various dates on amoxicillin (resorption, distribution, elimination, tissue passage, urinary excretion) are presented. The bacterial spectrum is more fully discussed. Amoxicillin is compared with ampicillin. Dosage and therapeutical results are presented. Within repeated bronchoscopic examinations necessary on account of bronchopulmonary affections determination of germs were done in 88 children. At the same time examination of ampicillin levels in bronchial secretions were performed after amoxicillin therapy with different high doses (3 x 125 mg to 3 x 750 mg) for 7 days. It could be shown that good antibiotic levels could be found in secretion specimens above all obtained 2 to 4 hours after the last amoxicillin administration. They could be found too, if there did not exist any purulent secretion or stronger inflammation. There are relations between the amount of dosage, the level in secretion as well as the influence on germs.     

Indications, technic and complications of intramedullary nailing in orthopedic view (author's transl)

After short statement of the present indication and short illustrations of the technics of intramedullary nailing, 41 cases of failure (with the necessity of reoperation) are investigated with demonstrating the observed complications and their causes. Especially were seen malunions, shortening of legs, pseudarthrosis and osteomyelitis and some secondary anchylosis after fractures of metaphysis or comminuted fractures. These results were caused by use of nails with too small diameter and deficient reaming with following insufficient solidity.     

Dumping-prophylaxis (author's transl)

The dumping syndrome is due to a vigorous reflex distension of the jejunum, caused by the stomach violently evacuating its contents. The aim of treatment is to overcome the drastic evacuation by restoring the rhythmic peristalsis of the stomach (eukinetics). This can be achieved by a special diet. Every meal should begin with well chewed solids (pulp) and avoid all fluids. With a well organised medical staff a complete success can be achieved. Surgical measures in Dumping can be avoided.