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Carcinoma of the urachus: Report of one case and a review of the literature
143
ABSTRACTS
ureterocele within the bladder shadow; moreover, compressible lesions can disappear during micturition cystograms. Using a proper technique the results of operation are satisfactory. -G. Brandesky
as the intra- and postoperative complications. This method has the advantage of an elastic fixation which allows the testis to lie without tension in the scrotum. In I45 of the reported I53 cases the results were considered very satisfactory.-Therese Wyss-Bliichlinger
Carcinoma of the Urachur: Report of One Case and a Review of the Literature. H. Y. Yu and C. H.
idiopathic
Leong. Surgery 77~726729
Donahue
(May), 1975.
Carcinoma occurring in the urachus in a 30yr-old woman is reported. Reviewing the literature the authors note a 30% recurrence rate. They therefore suggest a more radical local excision for the treatment of such tumors.-LVi/liam
K. Sieber
Duplicated and BiBd Urethra. C. Chat&in,
Weirgerber, M. Boureou, and G. Van Koie. Infant 16:75-l 16 (March-April), 1975.
Ann
G.
Chir
On the basis of seven of their own cases and an extensive review of the literature the authors describe different forms of duplications and other rather common malformations of the urethra. For each variety the authors describe the nature of the often quite complicated accessory malformation, the clinical appearance, and the most effective form of treatment.Therese Wyss-Bliichlinger Staged Orchiorrhaphy. Michael loch,
ond
Mosche
Dintsmon.
Zer,
Wol110:387-
Yoocov
Arch Surg
Fat Necrosis in
and
W.
1.
the
Scrotum. R.
F. U&y. Br J Ural 47:331-333
(June), 1975. Two I I-yr-old boys developed bilateral, symmetrical, hard, nontender, scrotal masses about I cm in diameter below the testes. In one boy the scrotum was explored and the masses were found to be in the gubernacular region and to be composed of organizing necrotic fat. The condition follows swimming and is caused by a combination of trauma, cold, and salt water. It resolves spontaneously and operation is not necessary when the diagnosis is assured.-l. H. Johnston
MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM
Irreducible Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus in Children: A Report of Two Cases. J. A. A. Ponkovich, and M. T. Kossob. Joint Surg [AM] 57:680 (July), 1975.
Ehfrom,
J Bone
Two cases of muscle and nerve interposition in supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children are documented.-Anthony H. Alter
390 (April), 1975. Between 1962 and 1972, II00 orchiopexies were performed. The preferred age is 5-6 yr. The technique employed involves mobilization of the testicle, ligation of hernial sac, skeletonization of vas and vessels, and transcrotal fixation to thigh in children of 4 yr and older. In younger children fixation to the scrotum is used. There were 62 “recurrent operations” performed on 58 patients. In 44 of 62 patients in whom the testicle was measured at the first and second operations, continual development continued in the vaginal canal. In 56 of 62 second operations, satisfactory position was obtained. Four patients required or await a third operation. In two patients of the 62 the testicle was atrophic and excised. Reoperation is easier if at least two yr elapse.--Edward J. Berman Orchidopoxy
According
Mogaro ondH.
P. Jung.
(September),
to
Schoomaker.
L.
Helv Chir Acta 41:521-523
1974.
The results of I53 orchidopexies performed according to Schoemaker are reported as well
Supracondylar Fractures of Children.
the
Humerus
in
Reasons for Unsatisfactory Results.
E. Ger. S Afr Med J 48:1709-1711
(August), 1974.
During a 2-yr period 231 children with supracondylar fractures of the humerus were treated. Fractures were classified according to the degree of displacement seen on x-ray examination: grade I-fracture without displacement; grade II-displacement in one or more directions, but partial contact remaining between the fragments: grade III-complete displacement and loss of contact between fragments. A fall on the outstretched hand with hyperextension of the elbow resulting in an extension type of injury accounted for approximately 95% of the fractures treated. Results were classified into three groups-excellent, good, or unsatisfactory. In grade I fractures, all results were excellent. In grade II fractures, 72 (SoA) were judged as excellent, 5 (6%) were good, and 7 (9%) were unsatisfactory. In grade III, I6 (62%) results were excellent, 4 (15%) were good, and 6 (23%) were unsatisfactory. The precise manner
ABSTRACTS
ureterocele within the bladder shadow; moreover, compressible lesions can disappear during micturition cystograms. Using a proper technique the results of operation are satisfactory. -G. Brandesky
as the intra- and postoperative complications. This method has the advantage of an elastic fixation which allows the testis to lie without tension in the scrotum. In I45 of the reported I53 cases the results were considered very satisfactory.-Therese Wyss-Bliichlinger
Carcinoma of the Urachur: Report of One Case and a Review of the Literature. H. Y. Yu and C. H.
idiopathic
Leong. Surgery 77~726729
Donahue
(May), 1975.
Carcinoma occurring in the urachus in a 30yr-old woman is reported. Reviewing the literature the authors note a 30% recurrence rate. They therefore suggest a more radical local excision for the treatment of such tumors.-LVi/liam
K. Sieber
Duplicated and BiBd Urethra. C. Chat&in,
Weirgerber, M. Boureou, and G. Van Koie. Infant 16:75-l 16 (March-April), 1975.
Ann
G.
Chir
On the basis of seven of their own cases and an extensive review of the literature the authors describe different forms of duplications and other rather common malformations of the urethra. For each variety the authors describe the nature of the often quite complicated accessory malformation, the clinical appearance, and the most effective form of treatment.Therese Wyss-Bliichlinger Staged Orchiorrhaphy. Michael loch,
ond
Mosche
Dintsmon.
Zer,
Wol110:387-
Yoocov
Arch Surg
Fat Necrosis in
and
W.
1.
the
Scrotum. R.
F. U&y. Br J Ural 47:331-333
(June), 1975. Two I I-yr-old boys developed bilateral, symmetrical, hard, nontender, scrotal masses about I cm in diameter below the testes. In one boy the scrotum was explored and the masses were found to be in the gubernacular region and to be composed of organizing necrotic fat. The condition follows swimming and is caused by a combination of trauma, cold, and salt water. It resolves spontaneously and operation is not necessary when the diagnosis is assured.-l. H. Johnston
MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM
Irreducible Supracondylar Fracture of the Humerus in Children: A Report of Two Cases. J. A. A. Ponkovich, and M. T. Kossob. Joint Surg [AM] 57:680 (July), 1975.
Ehfrom,
J Bone
Two cases of muscle and nerve interposition in supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children are documented.-Anthony H. Alter
390 (April), 1975. Between 1962 and 1972, II00 orchiopexies were performed. The preferred age is 5-6 yr. The technique employed involves mobilization of the testicle, ligation of hernial sac, skeletonization of vas and vessels, and transcrotal fixation to thigh in children of 4 yr and older. In younger children fixation to the scrotum is used. There were 62 “recurrent operations” performed on 58 patients. In 44 of 62 patients in whom the testicle was measured at the first and second operations, continual development continued in the vaginal canal. In 56 of 62 second operations, satisfactory position was obtained. Four patients required or await a third operation. In two patients of the 62 the testicle was atrophic and excised. Reoperation is easier if at least two yr elapse.--Edward J. Berman Orchidopoxy
According
Mogaro ondH.
P. Jung.
(September),
to
Schoomaker.
L.
Helv Chir Acta 41:521-523
1974.
The results of I53 orchidopexies performed according to Schoemaker are reported as well
Supracondylar Fractures of Children.
the
Humerus
in
Reasons for Unsatisfactory Results.
E. Ger. S Afr Med J 48:1709-1711
(August), 1974.
During a 2-yr period 231 children with supracondylar fractures of the humerus were treated. Fractures were classified according to the degree of displacement seen on x-ray examination: grade I-fracture without displacement; grade II-displacement in one or more directions, but partial contact remaining between the fragments: grade III-complete displacement and loss of contact between fragments. A fall on the outstretched hand with hyperextension of the elbow resulting in an extension type of injury accounted for approximately 95% of the fractures treated. Results were classified into three groups-excellent, good, or unsatisfactory. In grade I fractures, all results were excellent. In grade II fractures, 72 (SoA) were judged as excellent, 5 (6%) were good, and 7 (9%) were unsatisfactory. In grade III, I6 (62%) results were excellent, 4 (15%) were good, and 6 (23%) were unsatisfactory. The precise manner