The American Medical Intelligencer: A Concentrated Record of Medical Science and Literature, Volume 1Robley Dunglinson J.J. Haswell, 1838 - Medicine |
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... operation of removing the fractured bones , I found one portion an inch and a half long , of an irregular triangular form , driven into the right anterior lobe of the cerebrum , to the depth of an inch ; on removing it , about a table ...
... operation of removing the fractured bones , I found one portion an inch and a half long , of an irregular triangular form , driven into the right anterior lobe of the cerebrum , to the depth of an inch ; on removing it , about a table ...
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... operation of blisters , and the exhibition of an emetic , followed by purgative medicines . " This affection was considered by the patient as an effect of cold . The swelling and pain were deemed an attack of toothache ; but without ...
... operation of blisters , and the exhibition of an emetic , followed by purgative medicines . " This affection was considered by the patient as an effect of cold . The swelling and pain were deemed an attack of toothache ; but without ...
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... operation of bleeding at the bend of the arm , which we have seen , occurred in the case of a respectable lady of this city , whom we directed to be bled . The operation was accordingly performed by one of our most dexterous ...
... operation of bleeding at the bend of the arm , which we have seen , occurred in the case of a respectable lady of this city , whom we directed to be bled . The operation was accordingly performed by one of our most dexterous ...
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... operation , simple as it is . Rest - keeping the arm in a splint - has been chiefly trusted to ; in other words , time has elapsed , but the parts have not yet become accustomed to the mischief . " I have spoken to you of an unfortunate ...
... operation , simple as it is . Rest - keeping the arm in a splint - has been chiefly trusted to ; in other words , time has elapsed , but the parts have not yet become accustomed to the mischief . " I have spoken to you of an unfortunate ...
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... operation may be performed lower . " Thirdly . That in cases where the muscles are thin , pronation might not fulfil the object , unless to this position of the arm there be added a slight degree of flexion . " Fourthly . When we cannot ...
... operation may be performed lower . " Thirdly . That in cases where the muscles are thin , pronation might not fulfil the object , unless to this position of the arm there be added a slight degree of flexion . " Fourthly . When we cannot ...
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