Do adolescents of the Parisian suburbs take more drugs than others?
In 1993, there was no difference between Parisian region and the outside of the region, as far as drug consumption is concerned. One can expect, in the future, a more homogeneous pattern of mortality and morbidity statistics between regions.
Portable video recorders are a convenient tool for recording surgical procedures. In our experience, about two-third of patients are interested in reviewing their surgery and find it provides useful information and a perceived better understanding of their condition. As these recording devices are small and fit into a pocket, their use could easily become a routine part of post-operative ward rounds. For the surgeon, such recordings have an educational value and provide the basis for a library of surgery as well as being useful when planning future management or for referral purposes.