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OPERATIVE TECHNIQUE. 



above the epididymis, and using the incision so made as a means 



of grasping and rotating the cord. 



The most popular of the older forceps for hxing the spermatic cord 



is Togl's, which is made 

 of two different sizes, 

 one for horses and 

 bulls, and one for small 

 animals. Its original 

 form has been variously 

 modified by different 

 operators. Moller uses 



smaller forceps provided with longer limbs, which give greater leverage 



and are easier to hold. In France Renault's forceps are most used. 



In England, Robertson suggested a special form of torsion forceps, 



Fig. 232. — T'gl's forceps for holding the spermati 

 cord. 



Fig. 233. — Kaiser's forceps for holding cord. 



which has been adopted by Moller. In former times iron clams were 

 used instead of forceps. 



In torsion of the spermatic cord it is naturally of importance to 



Fig. 234. — Moller's forceps for holding cord. 



produce entire closure of the blood-vessels. This is partly secured by 

 firmly compressing the portion of the cord grasped in the first pair 



