Truth : a libel by law : the evidence of Sir J.Y. Simpson, bart., M.D., and others, in the case of Sharp versus Wilson, with diagrams and correspondence / by James Wilson.

  • Wilson, James, L.F.P.S.
Date:
1869
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Credit: Truth : a libel by law : the evidence of Sir J.Y. Simpson, bart., M.D., and others, in the case of Sharp versus Wilson, with diagrams and correspondence / by James Wilson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

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    EIPLAi\AT10]V OF DliGHAMS. FiG. A. The figure represents the left side of the jDelvis as having been removed by a vertical section made through the os i)ubis, near the symphisis, and another through the sacrum j the brim of the pelvis, b to c, is contracted to three inches in its antero-posterior diameter. 1. The divided surface of the os pubis. 2. The divided surface of the sacrum. The operation of turning has been performed. 3. The head of the fcetus, of average size, remains above the brim of the pelvis. 4. The shoulders and upper part of the trunk of the fcetus are occupymg the free space of the pelvis. 5. The uterus contracted around the head and neck, &c., of the fcetus. FJG. B. The figure represents a full-sized drawing of a shoemaker's pijicers used as a craniotomy forceps after the head had been perforated behind the ear, and Avhen it remained above the contracted brim. Including the fingers of the operator—from a to b three inches full. FIG. C. Craniotomy forceps usually employed in practice-A to b f-inch. FIG. D. deiut%Sbe?wI'^^^^^ *° «f evi- dence, and labelled No. 53 of process—from a to b 12 inches FIG. E. Cord with running noose. Will suspend a. weight of 10 stones.