Observations on the contracted intestinum rectum, and the mode of treatment: accompanied with cases, illustrative of the different morbid appearances attendant on the complaint. : To which are subjoined, two engravings of the disease. / By W. White, member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London.

  • White, William, 1744-1790.
Date:
1812
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Credit: Observations on the contracted intestinum rectum, and the mode of treatment: accompanied with cases, illustrative of the different morbid appearances attendant on the complaint. : To which are subjoined, two engravings of the disease. / By W. White, member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    if the bougie be too large. It should be gently, slowly, but at the same time steadily, introduced, until it passes the obstructed part and enters the colon. If the bougie be previously warmed a little, it will yield better to the curvature of the pelvis, and pass much easier to the patient, and. with less trouble to the practitioner. I have com¬ monly found, on introducing the bougie every day, that too much irritation has been produced, and therefore have been under the necessity from that circumstance, of employing it every second or third day. When great irritation is excited, it will be manifested by the patient complaining of increase of pain for some time after the removal of the bou¬ gie, and also of increased uneasiness on going to stool. If it can, however, be employed daily with¬ out producing the above-mentioned effect, there can be no objection to its use. I generally suffer it to remain in the rectum about an hour. The size must be gradually increased.* * These directions are only applicable to the common boiig:e, when employed.