 | 1845 - 394 pages
...were divided by the knife in.my other hand close to the bone. Some small arterial branches having been tied, the edges of the wound were brought together...drain for the discharge of fluids from the cavity. Under an ample supply of nourishment by milk, soup, and soft solid food, XLI. 12 there was a rapid... | |
 | 1865 - 458 pages
...Some small arterial branches having been tied, the edges of the wound were brought together and retain by silver sutures, except at the lowest part, where...inquired if he could swallow. In reply he pointed to a drinking-cup containing milk, and intimated that he wished it to be filled ; then placing the spout... | |
 | 1867 - 626 pages
...divided by the knife in my right hand, close to the bone. Some small arterial branches having been tied, the edges of the wound were brought together,...drain for the discharge of fluids from the cavity." In Mr. Syme's earlier operation, two in number, death ensued from inflammation of the lungs. This was... | |
 | Joseph Bell - 1869 - 328 pages
...were divided by the knife in my other hand close to the bone. Some small arterial branches having been tied, the edges of the wound were brought together...drain for the discharge of fluids from the cavity." The patient was able to swallow from a drinking-cup with a spout, on the day following the operation,... | |
 | 1865 - 884 pages
...were divided by the knife in my other hand close to the bone. Some small arterial branches having been tied, the edges of the wound were brought together...retained by silver sutures, except at the lowest part, wherelthe ligatures were allowed to maintain a drain for the discharge of fluids from the cavity. Next... | |
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... the knife if used without a guide. I therefore cut away about two-thirds of the tongue, and then, being able to reach the os hyoides with my finger, retained it there while the remaining attachments were divided by the knife in my other hand close... 