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cient amount of broad ligament is then amputated by 

 complete excision ; this will insure the complete removal 

 of all remaining ovarian tissue and the recurrent estral 

 periods will subside u.nless there is in existence degen- 

 erative changes involving the uterus or portions of the 

 horns which are usually left. Should this be the cause 

 of manifestation of estrum the symptoms of heat will 

 not be typical, nor will they exist in a marked degree, 

 but in such cases the removal of the diseased struc- 

 tures is indicated. 



