History of a case terminating favourably, in which an extra-uterine foetus was discharged, at an opening in the abdomen, near the umbilicus / communicated to Dr Duncan, in a letter from Colin Maclarty.

  • Maclarty, Colin.
Date:
1792
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Credit: History of a case terminating favourably, in which an extra-uterine foetus was discharged, at an opening in the abdomen, near the umbilicus / communicated to Dr Duncan, in a letter from Colin Maclarty. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    IV. Hijlory of a Cafe terminating favourably, in which an extra-uterine Foetus was difcharg- ed, at an opening in the Abdomen, near the Umbilicus. Communicated to Dr Duncan, in a letter from Dr Colin Maclarty, of Jamaica. \ A Healthy, good looking negro woman, named Juliet, about 22 years of age, the property of George Mawate, Efq. was feized with the ufual fymptoms of approach- ing labour, on the iff of Auguft 1790, when the common time of geftation had expir- ed. But, from the lingering, unproductive (late in which (he remained for feveral days, the midwife and attendants grew impatient, and requeued to have medical advice. Ac- cordingly, my partner, Dr John Macklafhan, was called in on the 5th ; and, on examining the parts, was a good deal furprifed, to find Vot. VII. Dec. II. 2 H none