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Bodies. — It would seem as though this com- 

 plication ought often to arise considering the 

 opening made in the arytenoidean arch, the 

 incomplete closing of the upper orifice of 

 the larynx, and the possible entry into it 

 for some time of alimentary matter, saliva, 

 or drinking water. 



In reality it is very rare, and in those 

 instances where it does occur it is un- 

 doubtedly the result of inattention and 

 negligence in taking care of the patient. 

 The great chance of avoiding it is in 

 placing the food and water at a little 

 distance from the ground, and allowing 

 nothing of an irritating nature to pass into 

 the trachea when the wound is being cleansed. 



4. Exuberant Vegetation of the Cicatriciac 

 Tisstce. — It is very difficult to inspect the 

 reparative process of the intra - laryngea 



