a 'grumbling appendix' died out after the second world war. it was only ever
used to shut the pt with what must have been IBS up by giving him a
laparotomy. Come to think of it, i have some IBS pts who could use one.
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From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of Joe Gallagher
Sent: 07 April 1998 22:30
To: none
Subject: Rumbling Appendix
What the f*uck (oops) is it? Is there such a thing and can it also be
threatening? Is is mythical like Double Pneumonia ?
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