Internal migration of the ovum : with report of a case of repeated ectopic gestation possibly supporting the theory.

  • Coe, Henry C., 1856-1940.
Date:
[1893]
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Credit: Internal migration of the ovum : with report of a case of repeated ectopic gestation possibly supporting the theory. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    tators. Its umbilical cord was traced to a second sac below, and adherent to, the first; this was quickly freed, brought up into the wound, and the usual pedicle was tied. During this manipulation the first sac ruptured, a bony nodule and a little caseous material escaping into the abdominal cavity. A large raw surface was left within the pelvis, from which free oozing Fia. IL—Showing relative positions of the two sacs and fetus before removal. Seen from behind, a, old sac, containing mummified fetus ; 6, recent ruptured sac ; c, four months’ fetus with cord leading to recent sac ; d, cranial bones of mummified fetus ; e,e, ribs and long bones. occurred. The posterior fold of the right broad ligament was seen to be intact, showing that neither sac was intraligamen- tous. The left ovary and tube were rather firml}’ adherent, but were easily removed. Tlie pelvic cavity was thoroughly 'I am indebted to Dr. John Aspell for these beautiful and accurate drawings.