A statistical nosology : comprising the causes of death, classified and alphabetically arranged, with notes and observations for the use of those who return the causes of death under 26 Vic., Cap. II / issued by authority of the Registrar-General for Ireland.

  • Ireland. Registrar-General.
Date:
1864
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Credit: A statistical nosology : comprising the causes of death, classified and alphabetically arranged, with notes and observations for the use of those who return the causes of death under 26 Vic., Cap. II / issued by authority of the Registrar-General for Ireland. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Names to be used. 80. Enteritis. Other Names, Inflammation of the internal coats and of the glands of the small or large intestines ; generally ex¬ tending to the submucous and muscular coats. Ileo-colitis. Duodenitis is inflammation of the duodenum. Colitis is inflammation of the large intestine. Gastro-enteritis may be applied to a complication of gastritis and enteritis. Chronic, acute, and sub-acute inflammations of the intestinal canal have been distinguished. “ Infantile remittent lever” is, according to some pathologists, a sub-inflammation of the intestinal tube. ■ Ex.—Enteritis, 6 days. Enteritis, nearly 2 months. Enteritis, 4 months; tabes mesenterica, 3 months ; bronchitis, 4 days. Gastro-enteritis, — peritonitis, 3 weeks. 81. a. Peritonitis. Inflammation of the peritoneum. Is “partial” or “ general.” Follows intestinal “hernia,” “ injuries,” “per¬ foration which are the primary causes of death. “ Erythematic” peritonitis has been distinguished. Puerperal peritonitis should be so designated. See 18 and 104. Ex.—Peritonitis, 5 days; (had reducible inguinal hernia on right side for 4 years.) b. Tubercular Peritonitis. Chronic peritonitis will almost always be found to be tubercular; and should then be so designated. (33.) Ex.—Peritonitis, 6 months (tubercular.) Tabes Mesenterica. See 33/. 82. a. Ileus. Inflammation and gangrene of the muscular coat of the intestine. Iliac passion. Constipation sometimes gives rise to, and is sometimes caused by, ileus. Colic is rarely fatal unless it terminate in ileus. Alvine concretions and torpor of the intestine are causes of constipation. These particulars may be noticed. “ Twist of the bowel,” as it is called, causes Ileus. Ex.—Ileus, 4 days. b. Intussusception. Invagination of the bowel; a part of the bowel introduced into the part below. Ex.—Intussusception, 4 days, c. Lead Colic. Colic of Poictou ; painter’s colic ; lead colic; colica pictonum ; This is one of the resul colica pictorum. of the results of poisoning by lead. It belongs to the head “Poisoning.” (137.) 83.