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Fatal Cases

E. MEULENGRACHT, M.D.

Arch Intern Med. 1947;80(6):697-708.

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FIFTEEN years ago I introduced the "free feeding program" in the treatment of bleeding peptic ulcer, or gross hemorrhage with hematemesis and melena.¹ Since then I have consistently followed the recommendations laid down at that time for the treatment and have repeatedly summarized my material and reported on the results obtained.²

The method has been adopted in most countries, and numerous publications dealing with their authors' experiences have appeared. I am unable to give an exhaustive review of the literature on the subject at the present time, particularly with regard to the English and American articles, because, as a result of Denmark's isolation during the war, gaps in the series of periodicals occurred and they have not yet been brought up to date. But as far as I can make out, general agreement on the advantages of the treatment prevails among all those who have had experience with . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

From the Medical Clinic B at Bispebjerg Hospital.

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