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T M Aycock

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Cecal volvulus.

A recent experience with cecal volvulus of acute and chronic types is presented. The four cases were treated surgically by both reconstructive and extirpative means with equally good results. Early diagnosis and vigorous treatment are emphasized to avoid a high mortality rate in this condition.

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The localization of multiple intra-abdominal abscesses by gallium scanning.

A septic course suggestive of intra-abdominal abscess followed surgery in a small child with a perforated appendix. Usual diagnostic studies, fluoroscopy, and rectal and wound exploration failed to localized an abscess. The use of gallium 67 scanning accurately localized multiple abscesses which were successfully drained.

Appendectomy