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