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Article

Intestinal Obstruction: An Analysis of 1007 Cases

Authors: WALTER F. BECKER, M.D.

Abstract

The mortality rate in intestinal obstruction continues to remain high. The author emphasizes the continued contribution of the misuse of therapeutic intestinal intubation to this mortality rate. Intubation should be adjunctive to the preparation of the patient for operation.

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