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A Plea for the Cure of Rupture (Classic Reprint): Or, the Pathology of the Subcutaneous Operation by Injection for the Cure of Hernia: Or, the ... for the Cure of Hernia (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Revealing a historic approach to treating hernia through a subcutaneous injection method This nonfiction work presents a detailed look at the development of a controversial treatment for rupture, outlining the hand-instrument technique, the injection of rings, and the steps doctors followed to promote adhesions and closure of the hernial rings. Readers will encounter the author’s own narrative about discovering, refining, and teaching the method, along with practical notes on procedure, patient monitoring, and common post‑injection inflammation.
The book blends historical context with practical guidance. It includes a synopsis of the subcutaneous operation, reminders about safety, and a candid account of medical controversy, professional reception, and efforts to keep the technique within legitimate practice. Also included are extensive records of cases, the forms used to track progress, and reflections on how the method was shared with the medical community.
- What you will learn: the core steps of the injection technique and how practitioners assess inflammation and healing; how case records were organized to document outcomes; the kinds of tools and dressings used in treatment; and the evolving rationale behind the treatment.
- What you will gain: insight into the challenges of introducing a new medical procedure in the 19th century, including professional pushback, public interest, and the balance between innovation and safety.
- What you should know: the material is descriptive and historical, with emphasis on method, outcomes, and ongoing improvement rather than modern guidelines.
Ideal for readers of medical history, archival clinical records, and those curious about how surgical innovations emerge, are tested, and communicated to the profession.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns the history of Hernia, and the subcutaneous injection method as a treatment for the condition. The author seeks to dispel myths and misconceptions surrounding the injection method, and argues that when performed by an experienced surgeon, the procedure is both safe and effective. The book brings to light a wealth of previously unpublished information, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hernia repair or the subcutaneous injection method. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330533246_0
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