xvi CONTENTS 



I'AGES 



Enterectomy and Anastomosis of the Intestine '9° 



Volvulus '98 



Stricture of the Bowel '98 



Strangulation of the Intestine '99 



Meckel's Diverticulum '99 



Peritoneal Bands '99 



Tumours of the Stomach and Intestine '99 



Appendicitis and Typhlitis 200 



CHAPTER XV 



Diseases of the Rectum and Anal Region 203—217 



Prolapse of the Anus and Bowel 203 



Reduction and Minor Operative Interference 207 



Gersuny's Wax Operation 209 



Proctopexia, or Ventrifixation of the Bowel 210 



Amputation of the Prolapsed Portion 21 1 



Imperforate Anus 213 



Cloaca 213 



Haemorrhoids or Piles 214 



Fistula of the Anus 2 1 5 



Obstruction of the Anal Glands 216 



Rectal and Anal Tumours 217 



CHAPTER XVI 



Operations on the Omentum, Liver, Spleen, and Pan- 

 creas 218 — 223 

 The Omentum 218 

 The Liver 218 

 The Spleen 220 

 Removal of Tumours from the Abdominal Organs 222 



CHAPTER XVII 



Hernia 224 — 238 



The Main Principles of Surgical Treatment 224 



Umbilical Hernia 225 



Abdominal (or Ventral) Hernia 227 



Inguinal Hernia 228 



Scrotal Hernia 232 



Perineal Hernia 234 



Femoral Hernia 237 



CHAPTER XVIII 



The Urinary Organs 239—265 

 Examination of the Urethra and Bladder ; Passing the 



Catheter 239 



Imperforate Urethra or Vagina 240 



