The practice of surgery . subject: Wernhers Essay, already quotedby its title, in which is a very complete account of the congenital hydrocele of the neck,and an enumeration of authorities; Mr. Hawkinss paper, in the 22d vol. of the Transactions, in which seven cases of the same form are described; Mr. Lawrencespaper, in the 17th vol. and Mr. Phillipss, in the 25th vol. of the last-mentioned publica-tion; Mr. Bransby Cooper, in the 1st vol. of Guys Bospitaj Reports; Goochs SurgicalWorks, 2d vol.; Clinical Lecture, by Dr. Mutter, iu Philada. Medical Examiner, ; OBeirne, Dubli
The practice of surgery . subject: Wernhers Essay, already quotedby its title, in which is a very complete account of the congenital hydrocele of the neck,and an enumeration of authorities; Mr. Hawkinss paper, in the 22d vol. of the Transactions, in which seven cases of the same form are described; Mr. Lawrencespaper, in the 17th vol. and Mr. Phillipss, in the 25th vol. of the last-mentioned publica-tion; Mr. Bransby Cooper, in the 1st vol. of Guys Bospitaj Reports; Goochs SurgicalWorks, 2d vol.; Clinical Lecture, by Dr. Mutter, iu Philada. Medical Examiner, ; OBeirne, Dublin Medical Journal, vol. vi.; and the valuable Essay, by Fleurj andMarchessaux, Archives Generates de Medccine, vol. v. 3d series, which is, with referenceto the acquired hydrocele of the neck, what Wernhers Memoir is to the congenital affec-tion.—Ed.] Tumors of the Neck. Solid tumors, -when of such a nature as not to be amenable to discus-sion, call loudly for an early use of the knife, otherwise each day will Fig. Large Fibrous Tumor growing from the Neck Wa successfully removed but add to the difficulty and danger of the operation ; and when at lastmatters are found to brook no farther delay, it is not impossible butthe hazard may be found so much increased, as to render any attemptat extirpation quite unwarrantable. In connection with this subject, it is well to remember, that in con-sequence of a tumor being bound firmly down by the deep and strongcervical fascia, it may seem to be less deeply seated than it is; and thatconsequently, much caution is always expedient in conducting the dis-section, it being not at all improbable that the common sheath of thelarge vessels may be fully exposed—perhaps to some extent. 252 TORTICOLLIS. Opening of the External Jugular Vein. Occasionally, it is deemed expedient to abstract blood by opening this vein at its lower part. Bypressure of the thumb, appliedimmediately above the clavicle,prominent bulging of the veinis produced;
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