A case of sigmoid actinomycosis is described and the cases of abdominal actinomycosis presenting at the Manchester Royal Infirmary over the past 20 years are reviewed. The whole problem of abdominal actinomycosis is discussed, with special reference to the sites of infection and mode of treatment. The relevant literature is reviewed.
Abnormal terminations of the common bile duct, as demonstrated by operative cholangiography, occurred in 23 per cent of 120 patients with biliary tract disease. The importance of this observation in biliary surgery is discussed.
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