Abstract:any perforation of any kind of the gastro-in testinal tract, and I feel that it is a great pit; that it is allowed to remain as one of the possi bilities of diagnosis."In discussing this point, Dr. A. D. Bevai said:-"You cannot wait to find free air in th peritoneal cavity obscuring liver dulness. have never seen a perforating gastric or duo denal ulcer with that sign."Dr. Cubbins stated that this sign was presen only in moribund cases with greatly distendei abdomen and paralytic condition of the abdom inal mu… Show more
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