Muscle atrophy has been demonstrated in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the hip, but little is known about muscular recovery after total hip replacement (THR). A total of 20 patients with unilateral osteoarthritis of the hip were assessed before, six months and two years after THR. The cross-sectional area and radiological density of the muscles of the hip, thigh, calf and back were m...

From 1,156 insertions of the copper 7 contraceptive device with 15,044 women-months of use we conclude that it offers advantages in intrauterine contraception. Continuity is improved for all users. It is a useful method for those who have not been pregnant and as an exchange device for patients having problems with other intrauterine devices or contraceptive methods. These advantages must be se...

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is an extremely rare condition. Here we present a case of a giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm that developed 2 years after a blunt chest trauma. The patient presented with shortness of breath during exercise. The diagnosis was initially made using chest X-ray and then it was confirmed with echocardiography and computed tomography. The patient underwent succes...

Cardiac valvular surgery in patients after lung transplantation is a challenging procedure, reports are scarce. We report 29-year-old patient who underwent concomitant mitral valve reconstruction and implantation of decellularized aortic homograft two years bilateral transplantation.