Gynecology . may give trouble during the convalescence, sometimes OPERATIONS ON THE CERVIX 519 requiring a secondary operation. If there are several lacerations, they shouldbe denuded before putting in the stitches. The placing of the sutures may cause considerable embarrassment on thepart of the operator if the laceration is a deep one, or if the cervix cannot bedrawn well down to the introitus. This difficulty may, however, always beavoided by the proper use of special needles. The best needle is that originally devised by Emmet. It has a slight curve, and can beforced through the tough fibr


Gynecology . may give trouble during the convalescence, sometimes OPERATIONS ON THE CERVIX 519 requiring a secondary operation. If there are several lacerations, they shouldbe denuded before putting in the stitches. The placing of the sutures may cause considerable embarrassment on thepart of the operator if the laceration is a deep one, or if the cervix cannot bedrawn well down to the introitus. This difficulty may, however, always beavoided by the proper use of special needles. The best needle is that originally devised by Emmet. It has a slight curve, and can beforced through the tough fibrous tissue of the cervix without danger of breaking, an accidentwhich may be very troublesome. The placing of the first suture is the most important. If the angle is diffi-cult to reach, it is best to use a double header suture—i. e., one with a needleon each end. The first needle is passed from within outward on one lip, so thatit will issue well beyond the angle of denudation (Fig. 202). The other needle. Gr Fig. 203.—Unilateral ThacheloplastyCompleted.


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