Isbn: 9780243062447 - The Southern Practitioner, Vol. 9: An Independent Monthly Journal, Devoted to Medicine and Surgery; October, 1887 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the pathological causes and treatment of perforation of the appendix vermiformis. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the disorder's primary causes, including mechanical, chemical, and vital irritants. The book also discusses the role of toxic exudation in the disintegration of adjacent tissues and the potential for extension of the inflammatory process. The author emphasizes the importance of limiting the inflammatory action to a circumscribed area through agglutination of the peritoneum, preventing the development of general peritonitis. Additionally, the book examines the potential for septicaemia and vital prostration, highlighting the need for surgical intervention in severe cases. The insights provided in this book offer valuable guidance for medical practitioners in understanding and managing this condition effectively. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…