Abstract:On the left side the shadow showed dilatation of the pelvis and calices, and dilatation of the ureter along its entire length.On October 29th, 1930, a specimen of the fluid passed per rectum was examined. It was brownish in colour with a slight admixture of faeces. The specific gravity was 1010, the reaction alkaline, and there was a trace of albumen. On centrifugalising, no pus cells could be detected.To complete the examination of this boy, he was sigmoidoscoped after the injection of indigocarmine deeply in… Show more
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