SETON KEEDLES. 



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Fio. 216.— Seton Knots. 



the incision. In some cases, iastead of making a knot on the tape, 

 small wooden pins are secured at the extremities, and answer the 

 same purpose. 



The essential instrument required to apply a seton is the 

 peculiar needle known as the seton needle. It is, of course, made 

 various lengths, some consisting of but a single piece (Fig. 218); 



Pig. 217. 



Fig. 218. 



Fig. 219. 

 SBTON NEEDLES. 



Fig. 221. 



