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ng of a purse ; but finding it returning, amputation was de- 
id upon as the only means of removal. To effect this, inter- 
ted sutures were placed around the intestines, at about one 
imeter (five inches) from the anus, in such a manner that the 
es of this organ could be brought in contact with the healthy 
, istines after the removal of the protruding portion. This 
i ag amputated, the parts were returned to their place without 
iculty. A few days of low diet and laxative feeding were fol- 
ed by rapid recovery.— Ibid. 
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INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION BY STERCORAL MASSES. 
By Mr. Godfryn. 
A mare, four years old, was in danger of dying from the in- 
se suffering of severe colics, the result of intestinal obstrue- 
1 , though nearly all indicated treatment ha 1 failed, such as 
:ar emetic, oily purgatives, drastics, etc. The tympanitis 
tinuing to increase, and suffocation threatening, the puncture 
:he ccecum was performed and followed by the evacuation of 
.ndant intestinal gases, which somewhat relieved her. Thirty 
mines (one ounce) of aloes dissolved in alcohol was then ad- 
listered through the canula of the trocar, and followed by 
cal injections; and an hour later she was taken with violent 
>ulsive efforts. These were succeeded by the evacuation of 
je large stercoral masses, one of which measured 10 centi- 
ters in length and 28 in circumference. These were followed 
active movements of the bowels, and the result was complete 
: overy in a few hours.— Ibid. 
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RUPTURE OF THE SPLEEN—ABDOMINAL HEMORRHAGE. 
By Mr. Conard. 
^ mare had been suffering with colics for nearly twenty-four 
irs when the author was called to see her. At his first visit 
found her lying down on the right side, with an extremely 
id, soft and intermittent pulse, the mucous membranes very 
e, and the respiration much accelerated. The animal was mak- 
frequent and repeated expulsive efforts. A diagnosis of in- 
ial abdominal hemorrhage was made, and a fatal prognosis 
