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of intestine protruded which had also given way, and fluid ali¬ 
mentary matter was continually running out. The opening in 
the integument was enlarged, and the intestine examined, which 
offered a solution of continuity two inches in diameter. A su¬ 
ture was passed through it; and it w'as returned : a suture was 
also effected through the integument, and which was supported 
by a bandage. This animal, however, was in such a state of 
debility that no healthy inflammation could be excited in the 
parts : the alimentary matter continued to run, and the mare 
died on the thirteenth day. On examining her after death, it 
appeared that this ruptured intestine belonged to the caecal por¬ 
tion of the ilium. It adhered by a dense cellular tissue to the 
abdominal tunic, for an extent of three or four inches; and a 
large hernial sac was formed, torn towards its bottom, and con¬ 
taining this portion of intestine. 
A large horse was brought to us on the 28th of February, 
holding the right fore-leg as far as possible apart from the other, 
and moving with evident pain. A wound was perceived on the 
right side of the chest, three or four inches in diameter; its 
borders elevated and protruding, and blood slowly flowing from 
it. There was considerable emphysema about the chest, fore¬ 
arm, and neck. On introducing the finger, a foreign body was 
detected, and which could likewise be felt by the hand, 
passing under the skin in a direction towards the girth. The 
respiration w^as laborious; the pulse hard and frequent; and the 
countenance of the animal expressed great suffering. 
We dilated the wound sufficiently to enable us to seize the 
piece of wood, for such it was, and to extract it. It was nine 
inches long, an inch thick, three inches wide at the part 
nearest to the wound, and an inch and a half where it first 
began to penetrate into the flesh. A double surcingle was put 
on, and compression made on the whole extent that had been 
occupied by the wood : emollient and anodyne lotions were em¬ 
ployed ; a copious bleeding was effected ; and a rigorous diet 
enforced. A considerable inflammatory swelling came on, and 
the fomentations were increased. 
On the fourth day the suppuration was abundant, and the 
wound was dressed with dry tow' alone. No fever ensuing, the 
