i62 THE COMMON COLICS OF THE HORSE 



through both the serous and muscular coats ; the mucous 

 membrane must not be punctured. The needle enters 

 } inch from wound, passes through muscle for -J- inch, 

 then pierces serous -J inch from the edge of the wound. 

 It is then carried across the wound, re-inserted -J- inch 

 from edge, passed through muscle for ^ inch, and brought 

 out J inch from the wound. A glance at the diagram 

 (Fig. 7) will enable anyone to understand the course of 



Fig. 7, — Lemeert'.s Sutures (in Small Colon). 



the needle. The sutures are placed -J inch apart and 

 tied separately. The ends are shortened to within J inch 

 from the knots. Degive has improved this method by 

 making the sutures continuous. 



' Operation. — Cast the horse on the left side and give 

 chloroform. Wash, shave, and disinfect the flank. 

 Spread sponge-cloths, wrung out of carbolic lotion (5 per 

 cent.), in front and behind area of incision. Incise skin 



