Observations on the best mode of relieving strictures in the urethra; with remarks on the frequent inefficacy, and ill effects, of caustic applications / [William Wadd].

  • Wadd, William, 1776-1829
Date:
1822
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Credit: Observations on the best mode of relieving strictures in the urethra; with remarks on the frequent inefficacy, and ill effects, of caustic applications / [William Wadd]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    imm, and to be kept as quiet as possible, I left him nearly two hours. On my return he was on his feet out of bed, with the urine trickling in a very small stream by the sides of the bougie ; in this way- he stood nearly an hour, during which time he voided three pints of urine. The catgut bougie being perfectly soft was taken out, a small sized common bou¬ gie introduced, and the patient put into bed. Four hours afterwards I saw him again ; he had slept and was considerably relieved. A* he complained of an irritation to make water, the bougie was withdrawn, and he voided, with some difficulty, in a very small stream, about three-quarters of a pint. The bougie was again introduced, and passed with greater ease than it had done before. He was now perfectly composed in his mind, and shortly after being put to bed, fell asleep, and con¬ tinued so six or seven hours. When he awoke the bougie was taken out, and he passed about half a pint of urine, with much less