9780260146168 - Rectal Insufflation of Hydrogen Gas: An Infallible Test in the Diagnosis of Visceral Injury of the Gastro-Intestinal Canal in Penetrating Wounds of the Abdomen (Cla... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of experiments exploring the permeability of the gastrointestinal tract, specifically the ileocecal valve, to insufflation of hydrogen gas. The author, a medical researcher, sought to develop an infallible diagnostic test for visceral injury in penetrating abdominal wounds. Through a series of experiments on animals and humans, this book demonstrates that rectal insufflation of hydrogen gas, under carefully controlled pressure, can safely and effectively reveal the presence or absence of gastrointestinal lesions. This finding has significant implications for the treatment of penetrating abdominal wounds, as it provides a reliable method of determining the need for immediate surgery. Ultimately, this book's insights have transformed the diagnosis and management of abdominal injuries, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of surgical interventions. 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.