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triple, or multiple ligatures, in accordance with tte 



rules for such ligating. 



lu whatsoever manner the ligature may be applied, 

 even when it is of the elastic kind, the process of 

 sloughing of the tissues is always a slow one. It is 

 for this reason that we agree with Prof. Bouley in 

 considering the treatment of champignon by the linear 

 crushing very much to be preferred. 



Ecrascur. — The steps of the operation with this 

 instrument are similar to those required in the other 

 methods already considered. The champignon is iso- 

 lated from its surrounding parts, the chain is placed 

 on the cord above the base of the tumor, and the 

 amputation is completed by a slow pressure upon 

 the cord, which, crushing it by degrees, permits its 

 immediate removal. It must be done slowly, occupy- 

 ing from ten to twenty minutes for the complete 

 separation of the chamiDignon, according to the size 

 of the tumor. The operation being finished, the 

 parts are left in the condition of a simple wound, 

 where no cause exists to interfere with its rapid cica- 

 trizatio q. 



Ccmferizntion. — This is a mode of treatment which 

 we have never had occasion to submit to trial, hav- 

 ing always given the preference to the process we 

 have jnst referred to. It is recommended, however, 

 by European authorities. . Some of these advocate 

 the "melting" process, or the introduction of sharp 

 points deeply into the thickest parts of the enlarge- 

 ment, while others advise a removal of a portion of 

 the growth and deep cauterization afterwards. If 



