Further observations on strictures of the rectum : with remarks on the opinions of some late writers relative to the situation of the disease; and also on spasmodic constriction of the sphincter ani; with a translation of part of M. Boyer's valuable paper on that complaint: accompanied with several cases, and an engraving.

  • White, William, 1744-1790.
Date:
1822
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Credit: Further observations on strictures of the rectum : with remarks on the opinions of some late writers relative to the situation of the disease; and also on spasmodic constriction of the sphincter ani; with a translation of part of M. Boyer's valuable paper on that complaint: accompanied with several cases, and an engraving. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    practitioner, or to render him practically ac- quainted with the different modifications of the disease, as to their nature and situation: this mav, in a great measure, account for any discrepancy of opinion which may exist on the subject. It is highly gratifying to find, from com- munications which I have received from dif- ferent parts of the country, that the complaint is much attracting the attention of young practitioners, who are endeavouring to render themselves useful in a department of surgery too long neglected; and whose future practice will, 1 doubt not, redound to their own honour and the advantage of their patients. I shall here embrace the opportunity of acknowledging my obligations to the different Reviewers, for their candid and favourable mention of my last edition of Observations on Strictures of the Rectum ; and also to several