Fiberoptic bronchoscopy via laryngeal mask in children

The article describes the method and results of the puncture sclerotherapy of nonparasitic liver cysts in 30 patients. Cooled to -28 degrees C 96% ethyl alcohol was used as a sclerosing agent. The total destructive effect of the agent was obtained due to the combination of its chemical and physical (temperature) factors. Complete recovery was obtained in 86.6% of the patients. The puncture sclerotherapy can be used as a medical alternative for nonparasitic liver cysts.     

The comparative efficacy of hemosorption and xenosorption in bronchial asthma patients

The authors studied comparative clinical, immunologic, laboratory and functional effectiveness of hemosorption (HS) on charcoals and xenosorption (XS) on donor pig spleen in bronchial asthma patients. XS was administered in 60 patients, HS was applied to 91 patient. There was no significant difference in immunologic characteristics between the patient groups. However, XS had a more apparent positive influence on the external respiratory function, degree of allergy and unspecific inflammation, as well as on general clinical effectiveness.