. Fig. 64—Amputation of the Penis. Completed operation showing sutures. U, Urethra. T, Elastic Ligature. U. In the triangular area the tissues are dissected away without opening or wounding the urethra and then a longi- tudinal incision is made from near the apex of the triangle to its base through the urethral walls to the catheter. Be- ginning at the apex of the triangular wound, a series of in- terrupted sutures is inserted, as shown in Fig. 64, in such a manner that they pass through the urethral wall and the skin, so that when tied the wounded surfaces are completely

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