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door. AVhen it proceeds from a peculiar habit of 

 body, the cure becomes extremely difficult. 



Cure. — When an inflammation is perceived to 

 have begun in this part of the neck, it ought to be 

 stopped immediately by the application of a blister; 

 after which apply a solution of sal-ammoniac in 

 vinegar, by means of a cloth kept constantly wet. 



When the skin appears dry, rub the affected part 

 two or three times a day with the following em- 

 brocation : 



Camphor, - - - 1 drachm. 

 Spirits of wine. - - half a pint. 

 Golard's extract, - - half a drachm. 



Mixed. In the mean time the cure will be faci- 

 litated by administering a gentle purge. 



If a suppuration appears inevitable, it must be 

 encouraged by the frequent application of warm 

 poultices, or fomentations of bran and water ; and 

 when the swelling seems sufficiently ripe, w^hich 

 may be known by pressing the part with the finger, 

 it must be opened by the introduction of a seton, 

 which may be effected thus ; Introduce a needle 

 \v\i\\ a proper cord at the highest part of the tu- 

 mour, and bring it out at its lowest part, so that the 

 matter may more easily drain off. The cord must 

 be previously wet with the following mixture ; 



Corrosive sublimate, - half a drachm. 

 Spirits of wine, - - 2 ounces. 



and when drawn through, cut from the eye of the 

 needle, and fastened together at both ends. Great 

 care, however, must be taken to avoid the nerves 

 and blood-vessels in introducing the needle ; to pre- 

 vent which, it is a good plan to make a small open- 

 ing with a lancet, and through it to introduce a 

 sheath, as the needle may with great safety be passed 

 through it. The seton should be drawn through 

 a little and wetted with the mixture every day. 



