DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION. 



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in the canal and the remainder of the testicle in the abdomen,^ 

 and cannot be withdrawn without penetrating the wall of the 

 latter. In s'lich a case, if moderate traction is insufficient, the 

 better plan is to enter the abdomen. 



If the testis is not in the canal the operator carefully passes 

 his hand until the fingers almost reach the upper extremity, 

 then turning them inwards, the abdominal muscle is penetrated 

 with the finger nail. Sufficient space is at first made to admit 



Fig. 9. 

 Position of the undescended testicle in the fcetus (Colin). 



A. Fold of peritoneum by which the testicle is suspended from the lumbar region ; 

 B. Testicle ; C. Guberuaeulum testis ; D. Inguinal ring. 



the fore and middle fingers, which search just inside for the 

 missing testicle. It may sometimes be found in this situation. If 

 unsuccessful, the whole hand is introduced and another careful 

 search made. Occasionally at this stage it comes into the hand 

 quite unexpectedly. 



If the testicle is not found at this juncture it is wise to 

 commence a methodical search by seeking for some anatomical 



'■ "Veterinary Keoord," Vol. XV., page 267. See Appendix, Cases 13 and 19. 



