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A System of Operative Surgery, Volume 4 (of 4)

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"A System of Operative Surgery, Volume 4 (of 4)" by Frederic Francis Burghard is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work serves as an authoritative reference on various surgical procedures, particularly those involving female genital organs, ophthalmologic operations, and operations on the ear, larynx, trachea, and nose. Its detailed exploration of operative techniques aims to enhance the practical knowledge and skills of both novice and experienced surgeons. The opening of this volume begins with an extensive editor's preface that highlights the advancements in surgical practices over the recent years and the challenges posed by the complexity of the subject. It emphasizes the collaborative nature of the work, featuring contributions from several specialized surgeons, ensuring that each section reflects current practices and offers practical utility. The preface also outlines the structure of the volume, including specific sections focusing on operations related to the female genital organs and other surgical specialties, thereby providing readers with insight into the book's detailed approach to surgical education and best practices in operative techniques.

A System of Operative Surgery, Volume 4 (of 4), from the public domain. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #41710.

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52 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter1,003 words
  2. 2.Preface: To Volume IV2,363 words
  3. 3.Chapter VI2,269 words
  4. 4.Chapter I: Cœliotomy3,162 words
  5. 5.Chapter II: Ovariotomy4,138 words
  6. 6.Chapter III: Oöphorectomy2,624 words
  7. 7.Chapter IV: Operations for Extra-Uterine Gestation2,706 words
  8. 8.Chapter V: Hysterectomy and Myomectomy4,903 words
  9. 9.Chapter VI: On the Relative Value of Total and Subtotal Hysterectomy3,725 words
  10. 10.Chapter VII: Hysterectomy for Primary Carcinoma of the Uterus1,620 words
  11. 11.Chapter VIII: Operations for Displacement of the Uterus1,155 words
  12. 12.Chapter IX: Operations Upon the Uterus During Pregnancy, Parturiency, and Puerpery6,195 words
  13. 13.Chapter X: Operations for Injuries of the Uterus2,650 words
  14. 14.Chapter XI (1)8,736 words
  15. 15.Chapter XI (2)3,631 words
  16. 16.Chapter XII2,204 words
  17. 17.Chapter XIII: Operations Upon the Urethra and Bladder2,082 words
  18. 18.Chapter XIV: Operations Upon the Vulva and Vagina2,295 words
  19. 19.Chapter XV: Operations Upon the Uterus4,936 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVI: Operations for New Growths of the Uterus2,420 words
  21. 21.Chapter I: General Considerations Applicable to Operations Upon the Eye3,151 words
  22. 22.Chapter II: Operations Upon the Lens7,833 words
  23. 23.Chapter III: Operations Upon the Iris4,995 words
  24. 24.Chapter IV: Operations Upon the Sclerotic3,628 words
  25. 25.Chapter V: Operations Upon the Cornea and Conjunctiva2,463 words
  26. 26.Chapter VI: Operations Upon the Extra-Ocular Muscles2,313 words
  1. 27.Chapter VII: Enucleation of the Globe and Allied Operations2,653 words
  2. 28.Chapter VIII: Operations Upon the Eyelids4,114 words
  3. 29.Chapter IX4,371 words
  4. 30.Chapter X: Operations Upon the Lachrymal Apparatus4,023 words
  5. 31.Chapter I: Examination of the Ear: General Considerations with Regard to Operations3,007 words
  6. 32.Chapter II: Operations Upon the External Auditory Canal8,146 words
  7. 33.Chapter III: Operations Upon the Tympanic Membrane and Within the Tympanic Cavity10,114 words
  8. 34.Chapter IV: Operations Upon the Eustachian Tube3,437 words
  9. 35.Chapter V7,192 words
  10. 36.Chapter VI: The Complete Mastoid Operation9,241 words
  11. 37.Chapter VII: Operations Upon the Labyrinth4,411 words
  12. 38.Chapter VIII: Operations for Extra-Dural Abscess and Meningitis of Otitic Origin3,588 words
  13. 39.Chapter IX: Operations for Lateral Sinus Thrombosis of Otitic Origin7,898 words
  14. 40.Chapter X: Operations for Intracranial Abscess of Otitic Origin5,414 words
  15. 41.Chapter I: Endolaryngeal Operations3,927 words
  16. 42.Chapter II: Extra-Laryngeal Operations11,482 words
  17. 43.Chapter III: Operations Upon the Trachea (1)8,741 words
  18. 44.Chapter III: Operations Upon the Trachea (2)3,962 words
  19. 45.Chapter IV: Intubation of the Larynx4,247 words
  20. 46.Chapter V: Tracheoscopy and Bronchoscopy1,862 words
  21. 47.Chapter I4,355 words
  22. 48.Chapter II4,991 words
  23. 49.Chapter III: Operations Upon the Nasal Septum4,460 words
  24. 50.Chapter IV4,016 words
  25. 51.Chapter V: Operations Upon the Accessory Nasal Sinuses9,737 words
  26. 52.Chapter VI6,926 words