Garrè, Carl, 1857-1928, Barcroft, David M · New York : Wood · leaf 190
ncision in one of the intercostal spaces is sufficient,which can be performed with local anaesthesia (Brauer). Thepleura is laid bare for about 1 sq. cm. and then pierced with a thin,blunt metal catheter. The advantages of this method are, thatthe condition of the pleura can be ascertained, whether… … Fig. 75. —Saugmanns nitrogen apparatus. 176 SURGERY OF THE LUNG the puncture needle part of the gas easily escapes. Thereforewhen this method is used a deep emphysema often appears.Another drawback is that if the place chosen proves unsuitable, arepetition of the operation at other points is…
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