The American journal of the medical sciences (1827)
[Thorofare, N.J., etc.] Charles B. Slack [etc.] · leaf 80
d it by tying the ligature first introduced, or that nearest the uvula. The first knot was easily made by crossing the ends of the ligature, wrapping them around the ends of the forefingers of each hand, and then passing the fingers as far back as possible. The edges came together beautifully, and… … knife, a hook, a pair of long forceps, a simple porte and needles, with waxed ligatures, scissors, sponges on handles, wine and water, cold water, towels, and two or three assistants. Other aids are occasionally employed, some of which will be referred to directly. The subsequent treatment was such…
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