OOPHORECTOMY— CHARLIER'S OPERATION. 



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purpose, but is unsuitable because it causes severe irritation of the 

 nuicous membrane and straining, both of which interfere with 

 operation. Needless to say the hands and instruments must be care- 

 fully disinfected. 



The vaginal speculum is introduced in the closed condition, and 

 opened by screwing the handle. The right hand, holding the 



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Fig. 258. — Transverse section of the posterior abdominal region in a vertical 

 plane. The subject is a cow, and the vertical plane passes in front of the last 

 lumbar vertebra. The figure shows the position of the uterus and the insertion 

 of the ovaries in the uterine ligaments (seen from above). 



o. Ovary, h. Horn of the uterus, u. Uterus. B.u.L. Broad uterine liga- 

 ment. V. Vagina. r. Rectum. p. Pelvis. .\.\\. Abdominal wall. l.l.v. 

 Last lumbar vertebra. 



closed histouri caclie, is then introduced into the vagina, through 

 the upper wall of which an incision about 2 to 2^ inches in length 

 is made. The bistoury is then laid aside, the vaginal speculum 

 removed, and the index and middle fingers of the right hand are 

 passed through the vaginal wound into the abdomen, where the 

 left ovary is first sought, and drawn into the vagina. The forceps 



