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be used also, but the liability of slips is rather greater than with the 
other methods. 
Figure 1 . A\ shows a type of forceps, consisting of two hinged 
arms, one of which terminates in a broad, Hat surface, and the other 
in an end of similar shape from which the center has been removed, 
leaving only a narrow rim. These two ends are held closely pressed 
together by means of a rubber band passing across the handles. In 
use, the ends of the forceps are separated, the solid one slipped under 
the testicle and the rim then allowed to settle down over it. The 
cord is thus caught and the testicle can be removed. Careless or too 
rapid use of this instrument is likely to cause slips. Figure 1, Z and m, 
shows two additional types of testicle removers. Idle type shown in 
Z has a curved handle which brings the hand out of the line of 
vision, making it easier to see into the body cavity when using the 
instrument. A knife for making the incision into the body cavity is, 
of course, necessary. Almost any sharp-pointed, thin-bladed knife 
Fia. 1. — Instruments used in caponizing. 
