The rapid cure of aneurism by pressure, illustrated by the case of Mark Wilson, who was cured of aneurism of the abdominal aorta in the year 1864 / by William Murray, M.D.

  • Murray, William, 1839-1920.
Date:
1871
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Credit: The rapid cure of aneurism by pressure, illustrated by the case of Mark Wilson, who was cured of aneurism of the abdominal aorta in the year 1864 / by William Murray, M.D. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    guislied at its upper border, as if communicated from tlie aorta pulsating above. No expansion, thrill, or bruit, can be made out. Eimning over tbe right border of the tumour a vessel can be felt pulsating, which, from its position and size, is probably the superior mesenteric artery. The femorals are pulseless. All numbness is gone from the legs, and the patient declares he feels quite well. Saturday, 23rd.—Observation of the tumour corresponds with the notes of yesterday in every particular. The pul- sation of small arteries in the abdominal wall is now pretty distinct. The patient is sitting up and out of bed, feels better than he has done for months past, and is fi'ee from pain. Eats well and sleeps well. Simday, 24th.—Going on well. Monday, 25th.—Still improving, and is moving about freely. The tumour is now much diminished in size, and no pulsation can be distinguished. (Observation con- firmed by Dr. Spencer.) Tuesday, 26th.—The patient has been out this morn- ing, and walked about a quarter of a mile. On ceasing to walk he felt as if a cord was tied around his waist, and was quite numb below that level. He feels his legs numb and weak, but in other respects is quite well and in good spirits, declaring himself to be better than he has been for eleven months past. After careful examina- tions, the observations previously made were this morning confirmed by Messrs. Fife and Armstrong. Mr. Eayne, after a very careful examination, also expressed his con- I