A supplemental chapter to the first edition of the work on dropsy, by Dr. Ayre : and consisting of cases illustrative of the plan of treatment recommended in that work.

  • Ayre, Joseph, 1781-1860.
Date:
[1829]
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Credit: A supplemental chapter to the first edition of the work on dropsy, by Dr. Ayre : and consisting of cases illustrative of the plan of treatment recommended in that work. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    proceeded to a somewhat greater extent than the last case, and also in its being of the sub-acute kind, and attended with more marked appearances of inflammation. The treatment was by general bleeding, instead of the local evacuations usually resorted to by me; but the inflammatory action became arrested by this treatment, the water was carried off without having recourse to tap- ping, and the patient was fully and per- manently restored to health. Case 1. DROPSY OF THE CHEST AND BODY, WITH ANASARCA. In March 1826, I was requested to meet Sir Patrick M'Gregor in consultation on the case of a gentleman of the commander- in-chief's office, whom he had attended for some time, and who was labouring under a dropsy of the chest and body, and an