Diathermy Dissection of the Gall-bladder

test meal revealed no free acid. There were no obvious abnormalities of the stomach and gall-bladder on x-ray examination. Dietetic treatment was given. On Feb. 23, 1946, he reported again at the out-patient department. He had been free from symptoms for seven months, but during the preceding few weeks he had renewed attacks of pain, mostly after milk and porridge. Once more there was no abnormality of the gall-bladder. He was completely free of symptoms after some days of complete rest and frequent small meals with little fat and without milk.