A non-surgical treatise on diseases of the prostate gland and adnexa . Fig. 8 illustrates the use of the cytoscope in viewing the interiorof the bladder and locating a small tumor. 46a. Fig. 9 gives a practical illustration of the cytoscope as used bythe author to determine the exact state of the prostate and neck ofthe bladder, without guessing at their condition. 46b SUBACUTE OR CHRONIC PROSTATITIS. 47 the cystoscope. This is a very useful instrument in de-tecting the condition of the prostate, vesicles and rectalmucosa. Before having procured this instrument I wasin great measure groping in
A non-surgical treatise on diseases of the prostate gland and adnexa . Fig. 8 illustrates the use of the cytoscope in viewing the interiorof the bladder and locating a small tumor. 46a. Fig. 9 gives a practical illustration of the cytoscope as used bythe author to determine the exact state of the prostate and neck ofthe bladder, without guessing at their condition. 46b SUBACUTE OR CHRONIC PROSTATITIS. 47 the cystoscope. This is a very useful instrument in de-tecting the condition of the prostate, vesicles and rectalmucosa. Before having procured this instrument I wasin great measure groping in the dark with reference tothe diagnosis as to the real condition of the vesicles, peri-vesiculitis and the rectal mucosa around the prostate. I have found the best way to use the instrument is topass it gently into the rectum and up to the sigmoid flex-ure; the obturator is then removed and the eye-piece, ormetal plug, is inserted, together with the air bulb. Gentlepressure of the latter distends the rectum around the vesi-cles, and also prevents the fecal matter from droppingdown within the tube. Mild distention of the rectumwith air discloses the condition of the vesicles and
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