EXCISION OF LATERAL CARTILAGE IN QU1TTOR. 
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event of a large vessel being divided in the process it should, if possible, 
be ligatured. The fistulous opening on the coronet and any fistulous 
Fig. 303.—Bayer’s operation (first stage). 
tracts must be freely curetted. After making quite sure that no 
necrotic fragments have been overlooked the parts are thoroughly 
Fig. 304.—Bayer’s operation (second stage). 
cleansed with an active disinfectant and freely dusted with iodoform ; 
the flap is then brought into position and secured with a series of 
interrupted sutures. Bayer endeavours to preserve all sound tissue, 
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