Lectures on the operations of surgery : and on diseases and accidents requiring operations . parts, we found no difficulty in uniting them at a line which in-dicated the longest diameter of the opening. The twisted suturewas employed, and the wound presented, after their introduction,the appearance exhibited in fig. 100. To support the whole, one Fig. 246 ULCERS OF THE CHEEK. or two straps were passed over the points upon which there wasmost strain, and over all a thin pledget of patent lint was laid, andthe patient placed in bed. The hemorrhage was comparativelytrifling, but few arterie
Lectures on the operations of surgery : and on diseases and accidents requiring operations . parts, we found no difficulty in uniting them at a line which in-dicated the longest diameter of the opening. The twisted suturewas employed, and the wound presented, after their introduction,the appearance exhibited in fig. 100. To support the whole, one Fig. 246 ULCERS OF THE CHEEK. or two straps were passed over the points upon which there wasmost strain, and over all a thin pledget of patent lint was laid, andthe patient placed in bed. The hemorrhage was comparativelytrifling, but few arteries requiring the ligature; and the operation,though painful and tedious, was borne by the patient without amurmur. 24th. Patient passed a good night; has no fever, but slight head-ache, and warm surface. The wound is cool, and but slightlytumefied; bowels not opened. Ordered an enema of salt andwater, &c, and no food or drink to be taken. Of course no at-tempt at speaking has been allowed. 25th. Patient more comfortable; skin moist; no fever; thirst;enema had operated well; allowed to swallow a mouthful or twoof water. 26th. Removed the top dressings, and found the flaps cool andunited perfectly, with the exception of an opening, about the sizeof a small shot, in the centre of the cheek. General condition ofthe patient same as on the 25th. Ordere
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