Contents

Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae

Volume 90 Number   4   2001

Editorial:

• P.J. Roberts : ACG R.I.P.

Reviews:

• T. Livraghi, F. Meloni: Removal of liver tumours using radiofrequency waves

Original articles:

• M. Streng, S. Tikka, A. Leppäniemi: Assessing the severity of truncal gunshot wounds: a nation-wide analysis from Finland
• M.I. Lavonius, S. Laine, S. Salo, P. Sonninen, J. Ovaska: Role of laparoscopy and laparoscopic ultrasound in staging of pancreatic tumours
• M-P. Raitanen, R. Aine, T. Kylmälä, J. Kallio, T. Liukkonen, T. Tammela and FinnBladder Group: The dilemma of suspicious  urine cytology in patients being followed for bladder cancer
• M-P. Raitanen, M. Leppilahti, K. Tuhkanen, T. Forssel, P. Nylund, T. Tammela and FinnBladder Group: Routine follow-up cystoscopy in detection of recurrence in patients being monitored for bladder cancer
• T. Kovacs, I. Köves, E. Pandi, T. Németh, J. Kralovanszky: Bursting strength and collagen content changes in esophageal anastomoses. Comparative experimental study in dogs
• P. Hussar, A. Piirsoo, A. Märtson, A. Toom, T. Haviko, Ü. Hussar: Bone healing models in rat tibia after different  injuries
• J. Nowak, H. Rahme, M. Holgersson, U. Lindsjö, S. Larsson: A prospective comparison between external fixation and plates for treatment of midshaft nonunions of the clavicle
• P.K. Hegarty, P.C. Power, M.F. O´Brien, H.C. Bredin: Longevity of the   Marshall-Marchetti-Kranz procedure 
• E. Eskelinen, A. Eskelinen, T. Hyytinen, A. Jaakkola: Changing pattern  of major lower limb amputations in Seinäjoki Central Hospital 1997-2000
• S. Vuorisalo, J. Hannukainen, P. Aarnio: Flutter valve drainage bag is a useful device for the pleural drainage

Summary of doctoral thesis:

• J. Huuskonen: Osteoporosis in men

Case Report:

• J. Junila, S. Tetri, T. Flinkkilä: Penetration of Ullevaal hip screw into the pelvis

Correspondence