Long-term sequelae of gastrectomy.

The sequelae of gastrectomy are well-known. This paper describes a complicated clinical course which occurred eight years after partial gastrectomy. Initial features included marked weight loss, anaemia, multiple lung and liver abscesses, and cholestatic jaundice. Acalculous cholecystitis with a mucocele of the gallbladder developed later. We emphasise the value of total parenteral nutrition in supporting such critically ill patients.

The role of the clinical pharmacologist in the teaching hospital.

Clinical pharmacology is the scientific basis of rational drug therapy. The functions of the clinical pharmacologist comprise education, clinical practice, research and administrative duties. The functions of the department of clinical pharmacology in the modern teaching hospital have been outlined.