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A Fakih

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[Internal derivation in the treatment of hepatic hydatidosis].

The results of the surgical treatment of human hydatic cyst by cystojejunostomy are presented. This technique was performed in 17,3% of all cysts treated by the authors. The conditions for using technique, as well as it morbidity and mortality are reviewed. The authors' conclusion is that cystojejunostomy is a valid surgical technique for hydatic cyst in some cases in which it is indicated.

Echinococcosis, Hepatic↗

[Submucosal lipomas of the colon].

Three cases of symptomatic colonic lipoma are presented. All were submucous. Clinical findings were abdominal pain, changes in intestinal rythm and rectorragia. All patients had an important loss of weight, a previously undescribed finding. Two patients had a colonic diverticulosis too. The diagnosis was made by means of radiology (barium enema) and surgery was performed in all cases with excellent results.

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