Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal, Volume 22

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A. and C. Black, 1824 - Medicine
 

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Page 273 - nine inches in length, parallel with the fibres of the above named muscle, extending into the cavity of the abdomen, the parietes of which were a good deal contused, which we ascribed to the resting of the tumour on the horns of the saddle during the journey; The tumour
Page 274 - As soon as the external opening was made, the intestines rushed out upon the table; and so completely was the abdomen filled by the tumour, that they could not be replaced during the operation, which
Page 273 - of the fallopian tube very much enlarged. We took out fifteen pounds of a dirty gelatinous-looking substance; after which we cut through the fallopian tube, and extracted the sac, which weighed seven pounds and a half.
Page 110 - individuals, there was found in all those who suffered from either, or from both, the same constitutional derangement, denoted by a sallow countenance, an impaired digestion, diminished muscular strength, a feeble circulation, various degrees of nervous affection, as tremors, cramps, or spasms, and various degrees of mental despondency.
Page 274 - put a strip of adhesive plaster, which, by keeping the parts in contact, hastened the healing of the incision. We then applied the usual dressing, put her to bed, and prescribed a strict observance of the antiphlogistic regimen.
Page 274 - gelatinous substance, as in the above case, with a profusion of blood, rushed to the external opening, which I conveyed off" by placing my hand under the tumour, suffering the discharge to run over it. Notwithstanding my great care, a quart or more of blood escaped into the abdomen;
Page 274 - removed, as cleanly as possible, the blood, in which the bowels were completely enveloped. Though I considered the case as nearly hopeless, I advised the same dressings and the same regimen as in the above case. She has entirely recovered from all pain, and pursues her ordinary occupations. In May 1816 "a Negro woman was brought to me,
Page 273 - my aid in delivering her. The abdomen was considerably enlarged, and had the appearance of pregnancy, though the inclination of the tumour was to one side, admitting of an easy removal to the other. Upon examination,
Page 273 - I gave to the unhappy woman information of her dangerous situation. She seemed willing to undergo an experiment, which I promised to perform if she would come to Danville, the town where I

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