156 The Philippine Journal of Science 
A CASE OF SCHISTOSOMA IN THE APPENDIX 
By Dr. PoTENCIANO GuUAZON 
Structures, seemingly schistosoma ova, were found in a section 
of an appendix. The possibility of the schistosoma as a cau- 
sative factor in appendicitis is suggested. 
URETERAL OBSTRUCTION 
By Dr. José EpuquE 
Several cases of ureteral obstruction were reported. The 
diagnosis was made by Roentgen-ray photographs. Recoveries. 
followed operation. The occurrence of this condition is com- 
moner than may be supposed, and is characterized by acute 
attacks of pain which may be relieved when the patient is kept 
in bed for a few hours. Skiagrams illustrating the cases were 
exhibited by Dr. Ricardo Fernandez. 
A DEMONSTRATION OF SOME IMPORTANT CASES OF FRACTURES 
By Dr. Ricarpo FERNANDEZ 
A demonstration of skiagrams of some complex cases of frac- 
tures was given, 
R. B. GIBSON, 
Editor of the Proceedings, 
Manila Medical Society. 
