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C F Brink

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[The seasonal incidence of acute appendicitis].

The seasonal incidence of acute appendicitis in a black community is described. This phenomenon is explained and its implications for the aetiology and pathogenesis of this common disease are illustrated.

Acute Disease↗

[Agenesis of the gallbladder. A case report].

A case of agenesis of the gallbladder presenting in adulthood and its treatment are described. The relevant literature is discussed and the significance of this rare condition for biliary surgery is stressed.

Cholangiography↗

[Peritoneal regeneration. A case report].

Split-thickness skin grafts are used to cover exposed viscera in patients with defects in the abdominal wall. This results in a very strong covering which eventually separates from the underlying viscera. The pathophysiology of the recovery process is discussed, with reference to experience gained from a patient treated with this technique.

Abdominal Muscles↗

[Aspects of the treatment of postoperative oliguria].

The importance and differential diagnosis of postoperative oliguria are discussed. A plea is made for the recognition of undesired postoperative antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion as a separate entity in the aetiology of postoperative oliguria. Five patients are described who suffered from postoperative oliguria and in whom the diagnosis of undesired ADH secretion was made. The successful treatment of this condition with diphenylhydantoin is emphasized.

Adult↗