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OPERATIONS ON THE SKIN AND CELLULAR TISSUE. 



or four points are applied upon the seat of the articulation, 

 carefully ascertaining with the finger the point which the cau- 

 terization has reached, and carefully avoiding the opening of the 

 joint." 



The subsequent treatment is simple, and consists in cleanli- 

 ness, lotions of clear or slightly astringent water, and the protec- 

 tion of the wound by small threads of oakum. The suppuration 

 is abundant and the wound ugly, but these effects are soon modi- 

 fied, and healing is followed by only a simple linear cicatrix. Se- 

 vere compHcations have been recorded as sequelae of this operation, 

 but, on the other hand, several authors have spoken of it in very 

 favorable terms. Our own experience with it has not been suffi- 

 cient to warrant the expression of a confident opinion. 



Cauterization with the Theemo-Cautery. 



This valuable instrument, the invention of Doctor Paquelin, 

 has only within a comparatively recent period been added defi- 

 nitely to the armament of the veterinarian. The original instru- 

 ment, as used in human surgery, has been modified by the inven- 

 tor, and as now sold by our instrument makers, is fuUy adapted 



Fig. 214.— Paquelin Cautery. 



