Is the Peritoneal Fluid of Late Strangulation Obstruction Toxic?
Conclusion:
The peritoneal fluid plays a major role in the lethal issue of strangulation obstruction.
What Component of the Fluid Is Responsible for Its Toxic Properties?
Conclusion:
Bacterial cells appear to be responsible for the toxic properties of strangulation fluid.
After Peritoneal Exposure to Toxic Fluid Do Bacterial Cells Gain Access to the Blood Stream?
Conclusion:
Bacterial cells may be cultured from the portal or systemic blood after peritoneal exposure to fluid.
Will Antibiotics Prevent the Formation of Toxic Fluid?
Conclusion:
Antibiotics prevent the formation of toxic strangulation fluid.
Is It Possible to Immunize an Animal Against an Otherwise Lethal Dose of Strangulation Fluid?
Conclusion:
Previous injections of toxic animal and human strangulation fluid gave significant protection. Fluid arising from a neomycin-treated segment of bowel was not effective.
What Is the Effect of Toxic Strangulation Fluid upon Circulating White Blood Cells?