Removal of a cyst of the epididymus.

England, c.197?

1 positive film reel (4 mins.) : silent; colour

More material relating to the Graves Medical Audiovisual Library is in the Wellcome Library reference SA/GMR.

The print material shows evidence of mould on the edges of the film.

One of several films created as a result of the research work carried out by F. T. (Frederick Thomas) Graves between 1952 and 1986 at University College Hospital, Kings College Hospital and Staffordshire General Infirmary. F. T. Graves was the brother of John Graves (1923-1980) who set up the Graves Medical Audiovisual Library with his wife Valerie.

From accompanying notes: 'In view of the liability of incisions in the scrotum to become infected and also the tendency of the edges of the scrotal skin to become inverted (due to the contraction of the Dartos muscle) - an alternative approach to the testicle is shown in this film. - An incision is made in the inguinal region, similar, but a little lower than that for an inguinal hernia. Using sterile pads and towels the testicle is pushed up from the scrotum towards the external inguinal ring so that it presents itself in the wound. Using at first a knife and then scissors a dissection is made to separate the multi-locular cyst and to remove it "in one piece" from the remainder of the testicle. NOTE the insertion of a drainage tube down to the lowest level of the testicle in the scrotum. - Careful and complete haemostasis of bleeding points is carried out before the testicle is returned to its normal habitat. Low-power suction is applied to the drainage tube in the post-operative period.'

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