The American journal of the medical sciences (1827)
[Thorofare, N.J., etc.] Charles B. Slack [etc.] · leaf 357
was found that a portion of the cervix had preceded it. Supposing at the moment that the laceration was only partial, I cut across that portion which presented with a pair of scissors; but in a moment after, the body of the child was delivered, when we ascertained that the separation had been… … Neck of Uterus separated during Labour (two thirds natural size). [Drawn from a speci- men preserved in spirit. Cabinet of Prof. Wm. P. Johnston, M. D., Washington, April 2d, 1 848.] a. Prolongation of anterior lip. b. Stitches used to unite the parts severed by the scissors, c, c. Portion which…
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