On retroflexion of the uterus / by Murdoch Cameron.

  • Cameron, Murdoch.
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[1887]
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Credit: On retroflexion of the uterus / by Murdoch Cameron. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    strong stream, or the introduction of the tube within the os, would give rise to colic, and might even cause distension of the organ. Erosion, stenosis, bleeding, &c., require special treatment. As regards the treatment of retroflexion complicated with pregnancy, I have never failed to reduce it where the patient was under chloroform. Electricity has been used in cases of retroflexion with varied results. Postural treatment is beneficial. Shortening of the round ligaments has been taken up in this country as a speedy cure for retroflexion. This operation was first noticed by Alquid, of Montpellier, in 1840, but does not appear to have found much favour. It was detailed by Aran, Schultze, and others; and cases are on record where the operator failed, owing to the extreme atrophy of the ligaments, or through being unable to find them. Several successful cases have been recorded by Drs. Alexander and Adams, with the details of which most of you are familiar. Recently some feeling has been manifested regarding the claim of priority, and therewith the naming of the operation. A recent con- tinental writer, who has followed the controversy, suggests that it should be called the Alquid-Aran-Deneffe-Soupart- Bourggroeve - Re vington-Freund - Schultze - Alexander - Adams operation. _ In conclusion, special warning should be given as to evils of tight lacing, and the patients cautioned against lifting weio-hts, prolonged exertion, and straining. (ILASOOW: 1'ItlNTK.P IIV AtRX. MACDOUOALL,