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REPORTS OF CASES. 
inches, pass the knife through the muscles of the flank (the ex¬ 
ternal and internal oblique) into the abdominal cavity. The 
opening should be large enough to freely admit one finger, 
which should be gently passed upwards and backwards along 
the abdominal walls until coming upon the horn of the uterus; 
secure this, draw it out through the opening, then trace it for¬ 
ward to the ovary, which can be determined by its ovoid gland¬ 
ular structure, tear it loose from the abdominal wall by means 
of the finger and bring it out through the incision. Then pick 
up the other cornua, and using gentle tension trace it to the 
ovary ; when located tear it loose by catching it between the end 
of the finger and the abdominal wall, draw it out and tear away 
several inches of cornu with each ovary, replace any omentum 
or abdominal organs which may protrude, close the cutaneous 
wound with continuous catgut by suture and wash with steri¬ 
lized water. 
Should the animal be a young puppy it is desirable to oper¬ 
ate through the median line, securing the ovaries in the same 
manner as by the flank. In operating in this way the abdomi¬ 
nal muscles should always be sutured to prevent hernia, whereas 
in the flank it is only necessary to suture through the skin. In 
the cat it is advisable to suture both the abdominal muscles and 
the skin. 
( To be continued .) 
REPORTS OF CASES. 
Cm eful obsei nation makes a skillful practitioner , but Jus skill dies with him. JBy re¬ 
cording his observations, he adds to the knowledge of his profession, and assists by his facts 
in building up the solid edifice of pathological science .” 
VOLVULUS. 
By W. L. West, V.S., Belfast, Me. 
June 21st I was called to see a thoroughbred Jersey heifer 
which the owner said was not quite right, presenting the fol¬ 
lowing symptoms : Dull, decubitus ; complete anorexia ; 
pulse ioo and thready ; temperature ioo° F., and owner said he 
did not know of her having passed any faeces for 24 hours; 
