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abdominal cavity. Figs. 91 and 92 afford a comprehensive idea 

 of how the operation has been proceeded with up to this point. 

 Now by reference to Figs. 93 and 94 you will observe how it is 

 completed. Next we close the inguinal ring by means of a "purse- 

 string" suture applied in such a manner as to bring the serous 

 surfaces of the peritoneum in close apposition. It is important 

 that the suture be of absorbable material, otherwise it might do 

 damage in the wound. 



The only thing now remaining to be done is to close the skin 

 incision which is easily and quickly done hy three interrupted 

 sutures. (See F, Fig. 94.) 



Sometimes on account of small size of the external abdominal 

 ring it is impossible to withdraw testicle from the scrotum by ten- 

 sion on cord. In such cases a scrotal incision is made for pur- 

 pose of removing the testicle only. After which proceed to drop 

 cord into the abdominal cavity and close ring and skin incision 

 in the usual way. 



After Care and Treatment — Confine the animal in clean pen 

 of small size for ten days ; during this period limit the feed. Na- 

 ture will take care of removing the sutures. 



