Cases of deformity of various kinds, successfully treated by plastic operations / by Thomas D. Mütter.

  • Mütter, Thomas D. (Thomas Dent), 1811-1859.
Date:
1844
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Credit: Cases of deformity of various kinds, successfully treated by plastic operations / by Thomas D. Mütter. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    face of the flap becomes in time converted into mucous mem- brane, and enjoys to a certain extent the function of this membrane in an original organ ; the sensibility is not, how- ever, as acute; in my case, this change has been fully ac- complished. Within the last few days I have received a most gratifying letter from my patient, a brief extract from which I introduce ; it bears date four months after the opera- tion. “Dear Sir,—After a very pleasant trip in fine weather, and some inten- tional delay on the road, I arrived home in safety about a fortnight since. I suffered no injury from travelling. Since my arrival, I am pleased to say to you, that the wound on my face has entirely healed, both inside and outside the new formed ala. The new skin, internally, is entirely sound and healthy, and all swelling has subsided. The scar on the face is hardly observable, and the adjacent parts have accommodated them- selves, as well as I could expect, under all the circumstances, to the al- tered condition of the nose and cheek. The nostril appears natural, but not quite large enough ; and there seems to be a disposition in the part still farther to contract, though I hope it may eventually be overcome.” “ N. B. My general health is very good, and I am as actively engaged in business as ever.” I have no doubt whatever, but that in course of a few months, all “ tendency to contraction” will be overcome.