Peebles
mentions a case of suspension of the functions of the kidneys
more than once for five weeks, the patient exhibiting neither
coma, stupor, nor vomiting. Oke speaks of total suppression of
urine during seven days, with complete recovery; and Paxon
mentions a case in a child that recovered after five days'
suppression. Russell reports a case of complete obstructive
suppression for twenty days followed by complete recovery. Scott
and Shroff mention recovery after nine days' suppression.
The most persistent constipation may exist for weeks, or even
months, with fair health. The fact seemed to be a subject of much
interest to the older writers. De Cabalis mentions constipation
lasting thirty-seven days; Caldani, sixty-five days; Lecheverel,
thirty-four days; and Pomma, eight months; Sylvaticus, thirty
months; Baillie, fifteen weeks; Blanchard, six weeks; Smetius,
five mouths; Trioen, three months; Devilliers, two years; and
Gignony, seven years. Riverius mentions death following
constipation of one month, and says that the intestines were
completely filled. Moosman mentions death from the same cause in
sixty days. Frank speaks of constipation from intestinal
obstructions lasting for three weeks, and Manget mentions a
similar case lasting three months.
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