Peptic Ulceration: A Clinical Study Based on Cases Arising in a General Practice in North East Lancashire during the Years 1928-1947

Lynch, C. E. B (1948) Peptic Ulceration: A Clinical Study Based on Cases Arising in a General Practice in North East Lancashire during the Years 1928-1947. PhD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

53 cases of peptic ulceration arising in a stable population during the period 1928-1947 are reviewed. Some characteristics of the district and people are mentioned. The salient features are presented. Attention is drawn to the low incidence and a reason suggested. The constitutional factor in causation is touched on, and the neurotic element stressed. The varying seasonal incidence is noted, and two possible factors in this are indicated. In discussing treatment, the failures are studied in particular, A plea is made for earlier surgical treatment of medical failures but caution is urged in advising surgery for the neurotic patient. Partial gastrectomy is suggested as the operation of choice. Some final remarks are made on co-operation between family doctor and hospital staff, so that each case may be treated on its merits.

• Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Medicine
• Date of Award: 1948
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1948-79674
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2020 15:41
• Last Modified: 04 Mar 2020 15:41
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/79674