On the diseases of the bladder and prostate gland / [William Coulson].

  • William Coulson
Date:
1842
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Credit: On the diseases of the bladder and prostate gland / [William Coulson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    tion, where the urethra is free from obstruction, the urine, after distending the bladder to a certain point, generally dribbles away through that canal, and the patient may live a good while in this con- dition. But the case is different when the retention depends upon any stoppage in the urethra, for the urine then does not partially escape ; the distension increases, and if relief be not speedily afforded, the urethra gives way behind the stricture or obstruction.” Mr.Stafford* has recommended in case of enlarge- ment of the middle lobe, the application of iodide of potassium and iodine to the gland, in the following manner. “A bougie,” says Mr.8., ‘is to be charged at its point with the iodine, iodide of potassium, or any other substance you may wish, and then dipping it into melted tallow, so that a coating may be formed upon it: by such method, I have been enabled to introduce any application I might desire up to the prostate gland, without touching the surface of any other part of the urethra. The bougie having reached the desired spot, its point is allowed to rest upon the diseased part, when the tallow gradually melts, and brings the iodine or iodide of potassium into contact with it, and by drawing the bougie gently backwards and forwards, the necessary friction is produced. [ have found it advisable to be very cautious as to the strength of the application, for the prostate re ce LS Pt a a eee * An Essay on the Treatment of some Affections of the Prostate Gland, 1840, p. 19. i a?
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