An inaugural essay on hydrocele : for the degree of doctor of physick : submitted to the consideration of the Hon. Robert Smith, Provost, and of the Regents, of the University of Maryland / by Octavius C. Taney.

  • Taney, Octavius C., -1832.
Date:
1815
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    purum was generally used, mixed with quicklime and formed into a paste. The caustick was suffered to remain on the part six or seven hours. In the course of a few days the eschar dropped off and left an ulcerated surface. Frequently it became necessary to detach the slough by the knife and afterwards to puncture the tunica vagina- lis. TENT. The method of curing hydrocele by the the tent, was practised for a great length of time by the most eminent surgeons. It was first recommended in the writings of Franco. An opening should be made in the integuments and tunica vaginalis, about an inch and a half in length, the water evacuated, and a tent of sponge, of linen, or lint, introduced. The tent should have a ligature attached to it, and be not less than an inch in length, a new tent should be introduced every day, and be continued until a cure is completed. SETON. The seton was first employed in practice by Guido de Cauliaco, and since his time has been in very general use. The distinguished Mr. Pott preferred this method to every other, and has left some very valuable observations concerning the manner of conducting the operation. The instruments used by Mr. Pott consisted first, of a trochar, to which is attached a cannula about a quarter of an inch wide. Secondly, of another cannula, called the se- ton cannula five inches long, and just large enough to pass with case through the cannula of the trochar. Thirdly, of a probe having at one extremity an eye, and