INTUSSUSCEPTION OF THE BOWEL IN THE OX. 
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Having seen one of these buttons last fall in Chicago, it struck 
me forcibly that something of this nature would be of great 
help iu our profession. Realizing that it would be a hard mat¬ 
ter to get the exact size required in our profession, and the 
great expense to get them made, came to the conclusion to 
make one myself, out of celluloid sheets about four inches long, 
the shape of an hour-glass. You can see readily what a great 
improvement this hour-glass shaped button would be in these 
complicated operations. 
After sterilizing this button thoroughly, inserted both ends in 
the bowel, and brought ends together in the centre of this button, 
placing underneath boracic acid and iodoform, one to twelve, in¬ 
side and between the bowel and the button ; sewed the bowel to¬ 
gether with Lembert’s bowel sutures. After sponging and 
dressing it with boracic acid and iodoform externally, replaced 
the bowel. 
The ingesta began to move through the button, and fifteen 
minutes after the operation the animal passed large quantities 
of mucus, blood, and ingesta. Removing the aseptic towels, 
stitching up the abdominal wound and dressing the outer sur¬ 
face, gave the animal internal stimulants. The animal rallied 
very quickly, and in two hours drank a bucket of warm water. 
Diet was regulated according to the necessity of the operation, 
and the animal fully recovered in six weeks. 
I never heard from the button, in fact I doubt whether it 
was digested or absorbed, or whether the owner failed to find it, 
but nevertheless the animal fully recovered, and is alive to-day, 
and will go to market in a short time. 
Here is a sample of this button. This is made out of tin, but 
it should be made out of glass, celluloid, or gutta-percha. This 
case may be exceptional, but I can see no reason why it is not 
practical. I would be pleased if any of you have some new 
ideas to bring out on this question. American literature is very 
scarce and we must bring it out ourselves. I leave the subject 
for your consideration ; would be pleased to- answer any question 
that may be asked, if it is possible. 
