Date of Award
4-1953
Degree Type
Master's Essay - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Medical
First Advisor
Joseph M. King
Second Advisor
Walter M. Zeit
Abstract
Benign and malignant tumors of the small intestine are relatively infrequent. The rarity of these tumors, however, does not detract from their importance to all practitioners of medicine and surgery. The true incidence of benign tumors of the small intestine is not known, since most produce no symptoms and are recognized only if demonstrated at autopsy. The low incidence of carcinoma of the small intestine and the rarity of multiple lesions in this portion of the intestinal tract have been commented upon by many observers. If the internist and the surgeon are acquainted with the possible symptoms and findings of a small bowel tumor, multiple operations done before the true nature of the patient’s trouble is found will be unnecessary.
Recommended Citation
Weinshel, Leo R., "Tumors of the Small Intestine" (1953). Master's Essays (1922 - ). 2503.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/essays/2503
Comments
A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Surgery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.