Enteric Tympanites Simulating Acute Intestinal Obstruction
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History of present illness.?Three days previously the Patient had a sudden attack of vomiting and purging flowed the next day by flatulence and constipation. Ahe abdominal distension went on increasing and the constipation became obstinate without any flatus being Passed. There was, .however, no more vomiting, though r jlrs.t and nausea were prominent complaints. Enemata, administered at the rural dispensary, had no effect and an immediate operation was advised by the medical attendant >
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