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The best method of dehvery, is to support the 

 liernia by a broad bandage or blanket, and then 

 proceed as usual. Sometimes this can not be accom- 

 plished, as the opening through which the hernia has 

 passed may be constricted, and in this case " Gastro- 

 Hysterotomy" has to be performed. 



Note. — Referred to also under "Conditions Inci- 

 dental to Pregnancy," Chap. IV., p. 48. 



Deviation of the Uterus. 



This is more common in the human subject, pos- 

 sibly due, in a great measure, to the use of tight 

 garments. 



The .principal deviation met with in the lower 

 animals, is the " inferior oblique," which corresponds 

 to the anterior oblique of the human subject. In this 

 case, the body of the uterus is directed from above 

 downwards, and slightly forward ; and, in an anterior 

 presentation, the head of the foetus is presented to the 

 spine of the parent. If the amount of deviation is not 

 great, gentle traction may bring about delivery. If 

 this fails, then apply steady pressure to the superior 

 -wall of the uterus, and try to force it into its natural 

 position. Should this also fail, apply pressure, through 

 the abdominal walls, to the uterus, at the same time 

 applying traction to the fcetus. If this is not successful, 

 cast the animal gently, and turn her on her back, when 

 the uterus will, in all probability, assume its normal 

 position. This condition is seen in old and poorly 

 nourished animals. 



