Excerpt from Notes on Perityphlitis
Thus defined, twenty-six cases of perityphlitis have fallen under my notice. Of these, twenty-two were observed in males and four in females, thus confirming the fact already established concerning the comparative rarity of this disease in the female sex. Of the entire number, only one occurred in hospital practice. The youngest patient was nine years of age, and the oldest fifty-four. Of the rest, ten were be tween ten and twenty, seven between twenty and thirty, two between thirty and forty, and five between forty and fiftv.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed analysis of perityphlitis, a historically prevalent yet poorly understood disease, providing a comprehensive account of the ailment's pathology and treatment. The author draws upon a wealth of patient case studies from the late 19th century to illuminate the varied symptoms and severity of perityphlitis, classifying cases based on clinical progression and outcomes. The book explores both successful and fatal cases, delving into the factors influencing disease trajectory. It emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding diagnosis and effective treatment during this period, highlighting the challenges faced by medical practitioners. Through detailed descriptions of surgical interventions and postmortem examinations, the author sheds light on the complexities of perityphlitis management. The book's significance lies in its contribution to the understanding of a prevalent disease during a pivotal time in surgical history. It underscores the importance of ongoing research and advancements in surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality rates associated with perityphlitis and similar conditions. 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. Seller Inventory # 9780260147486_0
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