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FRACTURE OF BUNES OF THE FACE. 



first to perform myotomy. But this entails the danger of making 

 a simple subcutaneous fracture into a compound one ; while, if 

 already compound, exfoliation of bone may ensue. Further treat- 



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Fig. 322. 



Fig. 323. 



ment is regulated by general principles. Reference may be made 

 to fractures of the frontal bone, and diseases of the superior maxillary 

 sinus. 



Fig. 324. 



Fig. 325. 



Figs 322 and 323 illustrate a plastic operation performed by 

 Bayer to remedy loss of skin in two carriage horses which had run 

 away and damaged the bone to such an extent as to necessitate 

 removal of considerable portions. The skin having become adherent 



