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AB - 452 THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY Hzzmorrhoids. By MARION C. PRUITT, M.D., F.R.C.S. Ed., F.A.C.S., President, American Proctologic Society ; Associate in Surgery, Emory University Schooi of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; etc. 10 x 74 in. Pp. 170, with 73 illustrations, including 7 in colour. 1938. London: Henry Kimpton. 18s. net. THIS excellent monograph endeavours to assess the comparative values of the various methods advocated for the treatment of haernorrhoids and their suitability to any given type of case -an objective in the attainment of which the author has exercised throughout a wise and judicious discrimination. The anatomy of the anus, anal canal, and rectum is clearly and concisely described and excellently illustrated ; indeed, the illustrations throughout the book constitute a most pleasing feature, and the seven coloured plates are of real artistic merit. For local infiltration anaes- thesia during hsmorrhoidectomy the author finds a solution of 1-1000 nupercaine extremely satisfactory, and for topical application an ointment of the same drug in a strength of I per cent. For injection of the haemorrhoids he uses a 12 per cent solution of carbolic acid in glycerin and water, of which 3 to 6 min, should be injected into the centre 
TI - Hæmorrhoids. By Marion C. Pruitt, M.D., F.R.C.S. Ed., F.A.C.S., President, American Proctologic Society; Associate in Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; etc. 10 × 7 1/2 in. Pp. 170, with 73 illustrations, including 7 in colour. 1938. London: Henry Kimpton. 18s. net
JO - British Journal of Surgery
DO - 10.1002/bjs.18002610233
DA - 1938-10-01
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SP - 452
EP - 452
VL - 26
IS - 102
DP - DeepDyve
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