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The article examines the methods and preliminary results of treatments for recurrent melanoblastoma in use from 1959 to 1963. The author examines 40 cases of melanoblastoma treatment, of which 19 were treated by excision, 3 were treated by amputation, and eighteen were treated by X-radiation. 18 patients were also treated with the vaccinia virus.

Deals with a study which analyzed the psychological concomitants of amputation in children. Background to the study; Methods; Relationship between reactions to disability and other variables; Relationship between parental acceptance and other variables.

Comments on whether amputation or implantation is the better rehabilitation. Assertion that the first principle of medical care is to improve the patient's comfort and well being; Suggestion that replantation causes discomfort and no functional gain; Indication that rehabilitation is that phase of medicine which helps an individual reintegrate into his family and society.

Presented are surgical alternative reconstructions instead of amputation in far advanced limb gangrene cases. These procedures can be utilized under local anesthesia with excellent results and should be considered prior to amputation in almost all cases of advanced gangrene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a discussion of the reaction of dental pulp to calcium hydroxide. The applicability of the research to the practice of vital pulp amputation is noted, mentioning the usage of Ca(OH)2 (calcium hydroxide) as a drug for the procedure in combination with other salts. Methods used for pulp amputations are also described, which include devitalizing a section of pulp and mummifying the rest or cutting the pulp and leaving the rest alive in the root canal.

Compares the effectiveness of replantation and amputation. Advantages of using a prosthetic cosmetic arm; Information on why unilateral upper limb amputees discarded their artificial arms.

Describes analysis and results of reconstructive arterial operations performed in patients with arteriosclerosis obliterans. Reason for performing lumbar sympathectomy; Factor which makes amputation imperative; Effect of the femoropoplitealsaphenousby-pass shunt on the gangrene.

Discusses the status of replantation of amputated extremities as of September 1970. Factors which contribute to the success of a replantation of a completely amputated limb; Case reports of severe traumatic injuries including semi-amputated and completely amputated limbs which have been treated; Indication for replantation of a complete amputated extremity.