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only is followed by gas formation, but also by a train of 

 symptoms suggestive of an inflammatory process of tlie skin 

 and subcutaneous tissue. In otber words, the characteristics 

 of a septic cellulitis plus gas formation are present. 



How do you treat emphysema ? 



Compression and multiple punctures may be employed, 

 but usually no treatment at all is necessary, provided, of 

 course, the original cause of the emphysematous state is not 

 & fractured rib, ruptured rectum, esophagus, etc. 



The treatment of septic emphysema must be an active 

 one : deep and long incisions, with antiseptic treatment, and, 

 if conditions warrant it, amputation of the septic member. 



CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS. 



What congenital m,alformations are of practical sv/rgical 

 interest ? 



Genital Apparatus. 



MALES. 



What is a cryptorchid 9 



An animal the testicles of which are not in the scrotum. 



W hat is a monorchid ? 



An animal having only one testicle in the scrotum. 



Where are the undescended testicles f 



Either in the abdomen or in the inguinal canal. 



What is phimosis ? 



Stenosis of the prepuce, rendering it difficult or impossible- 

 to uncover the glans penis. 



