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Third Step. — Dressing. — The exposed tissues are then 

 treated to a strong antiseptic, covered with cotton and band- 

 aged taut to prevent bleeding. The most effectual antiseptic 



Fig. 216 — The Author's Operation Complete. 



treatment consists of painting the raw space with tincture of 

 iodine and, then dusting it liberally with pure iodoform. 



AFTER-CARE. — The bandage is removed every twenty- 



FlG. 218 



Figs. 217 and 218— Forms of Clamps. 



four hours and the same treatment applied until the growth 

 of horn covers the whole V-shaped area. 



The success met in preventing a recurrence of the crack 



