The diagnosis and treatment of hæmorrhoids, with general rules as to the examination of rectal diseases / Chas B. Kelsey.

  • Kelsey, Charles B. (Charles Boyd), 1850-1917
Date:
1887
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    tions, but I have never seen the typical train of symp- toms following carbolic acid poisoning. It will be seen that none of these objections are vital. Any of the well-recognized methods of opera- tion are attended by some pain, and occasionally by untoward accidents. I do not consider the operation by injection as dangerous to life, and 1 have never yet heard of a fatal case; and in all of my experience with the method I have never had but one serious compli- cation—a single case of deep suppuration, and even this I think can be avoided by the use of weaker so- lutions placed more superficially. There is still one point about which there should be no misunderstanding. From all the information attainable, I believe that my experience with this method is about that of the irregular practitioners who thrive by it, and that the proportion of cures, without any pain or bad symptoms, obtained by them is practically the same as my own. I have certainly tried all of the solutions ordinarily used by them, and some besides. The tincture of iron and the fluid ex- tract of ergot are two from which I hoped for better results, but neither seemed to possess any advantages. From cases which have from time to time come to my knowledge, I know that abscesses, ulceration and great pain are by no means unusual sequelae in the practice of these gentlemen. It is not long singe one of this fraternity was forced by his patient to return the fee which had been paid in advance, after the pa-
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