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Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and the Acute Abdomen

Management of intestinal disorders, taking up Crohn's disease or regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis as chronic inflammatory conditions. Follows with the causes of the acute abdomen under the headings bowel, vascular, gynaecological and other, from appendicitis, perforated peptic ulcer and diverticular disease to acute vascular insufficiency, ruptured ectopic pregnancy, cholecystitis and pancreatitis.

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