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would more effectually distend the oesophagus, and the pressure 
would be equal on all sides, in consequence of which there could 
not possibly be any hindrance to the forceps embracing the po- 
tatoe or turnip, &c. You will immediately see the force of my 
argument, by taking a small linen bag, and distending its sides by 
means of two fingers, and then by the introduction of the third 
finger. The two-claw forceps will tighten the oesophagus on the 
potatoe, &c. as soon as it is below the bulb of the instrument, 
whereas the three-claw’d one will act difierently, as seen by the 
fingers in the bag. 
I think that greater certainty in the withdrawal of the obstruc¬ 
tion would be effected by having at the termination of the three 
claws a small hook turned inwards and upwards. There is no 
possibility of the potatoe or turnip ever slipping when once within 
the forceps. Let there be pretty much belly to the forceps, and the 
claws must take hold,—there is nothing to prevent. 
Should my remarks tend, in the least degree, to the advancement 
of veterinary science, I shall consider myself extremely happy. 
Allow me to subscribe myself, &c. 
EXTRACTS FROM CASE-BOOK. 
By Mr. Harry Daws, V.S., London. 
ENTERITIS AND RUPTURE OF THE STOMACH. 
Jan. 23, 1836.—A brown gelding was attacked with Ente¬ 
ritis. He was treated with depletion, a large dose of opening me¬ 
dicine, enemas, &c.; but the bowels were not acted upon until 
two days had passed, and twelve drachms of aloes had been given. 
It was then thought that death would ensue from superpurgation; 
but anodynes and astringents were persisted in until they pro¬ 
duced the desired effect. The pulse at one period rose to 130, 
and so continued for some time. 
March 6.—This horse was suddenly attacked with apparent 
gastritis, and died in a few hours. The cavity of the abdomen 
contained nine or ten gallons of turbid serum. The larger intes¬ 
tines were collapsed, and adherent to the peritoneum near the cur¬ 
vature of the colon. The small intestines were also adherent to 
each other in several places. The stomach was highly inflamed, 
and a rupture of the villous portion of it had taken place, so that 
a considerable quantity of the ingesta had escaped, and insinuated 
itself between the omentum. The intestines were thickened, and 
exhibited abundant proof of previous inflammation having been 
carried on to a great degree. 
