Observations on the secretion of bile in a case of biliary fistula / by A.W. Mayo Robson.

  • Robson, A. W. Mayo (Arthur William Mayo), Sir, 1853-1933.
Date:
[1890?]
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Credit: Observations on the secretion of bile in a case of biliary fistula / by A.W. Mayo Robson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    II. III. IV. 24 hours' bile, corrected for gall-bladder fluid. 0-85 4-95 2-66 minute trace trace none 12 hours' bile, 12 hours' bile, 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. 10 P.M. to 10 A M. 2-i hours' bile, April 13. April 13—14. April 13—14. mucus and epi- thelium 1-31 1-29 1-30 Chlorides equal to sodium chlo- ride 508 4-91 5-01 Carbonates and phosphates of sodium, potas- sium, lime, magnesia, and iron 2-52 266 2-57 Copper Silica Sulphates t Urea > Sugar J The solid matter of tlie bile gave on ignition :— Ash perlOOOparts 8-15 8-68 8-38 The above analysis of the bile was confirmed by a further quanti- tative analysis of the bile taken five days later. The average quantity of bile as ascertained by observations extend- ing over eight months was 30 ounces (very nearly 862 c.c.) during twenty-four hours. Analysis of Fluid from the Gall-bladder (collected during 24 hours. Mrs. A.). Received April 29, 1889. Quantity 72 c.c. Specific gravity 1'0095 Reaction Alkaline. The fluid contains in 1000 parts :— Water 98464 Total solids* 1^ 36 2-54 trace trace none 8-34 The solid matter contains :— Organic matter, chiefly mucin with trace of albumen Chlorides equal to sodium chloride ... Sodium carbonate Other salts, containing phosphates, potassium salts, &c 6-72 5-73 2-20 0-71 • The solid matter was carefuUy dried untU its weight was constant, and on ignition gaye 8-64 parts of ash.