Abstract:"OBSTINATE constipation" and " obstruction of the bowels" are events which may take place from a great variety of causes. Some of these I shall endeavour to place before you. One of by no means uncommon occurrence consists in an "accumulation of impacted fleces" in the large bowel. This is a form of the complaint which is attended by very little or no danger, and is soon relieved by proper measures. Yet even this may occasion great temporary distress to the patient, and much anxiety to the friends. I will ment… Show more
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