The diseases of the ear : their nature, diagnosis, and treatment / by Joseph Toynbee.

  • Toynbee, Joseph, 1815-1866.
Date:
1865
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    CHAPTER XIII. THE CAVITY OP THE TYMPANUM {concluded). PA3E a, Rigidity of the mucous membrane—Cause of deafness in advancing years— Treatment—Cases, b, The formation of bands of adhesion, c, Anchy- losis of the stapes to the fenestra ovalis—Pathological observations — Treatment—Cases, d, Disconnection of the incus and stapes—Physiolo- gical observations—Pathological observations—Cases .... 288 CHAPTER XIV. THE MASTOID CELLS. Anatomical observations—a, Diseases of the mastoid cells in childhood— Cases of the disease advancing to the bone and the cerebrum, b, Diseases of the mastoid cells in the adult—Acute inflammation of the mucous membrane—Chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane—Purulent infection—Symptoms of remittent fever—Caries of the lateral sulcus— Abscess in the cerebellum, c, Necrosis of the mastoid process—Paralysis of the portio dura nerve—Treatment—Opinion respecting life insurance in cases of discharge from the ear ........ 321 CHAPTER XV. THE DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS APPARATUS OF THE EAR, PRODUCING WHAT IS USUALLY CALLED NERVOUS DEAF- NESS. a. Diseases in which the ear alone is affected:—1. From concussion—Three modes—Blows on the ear—Loud sounds—Falls. 2. From the applica- tion of cold—Cold air—Cold water. 3. From the effect of morbid poi- sons—Rheumatic fever—Typhus fever—Scarlet fever—Mumps—Gout. b. Diseases in which the brain, as well as the ear, is affected:—1. Mental excitement—Over-study—Sorrow. 2. Bodily Debility—Want of sleep — Accouchements—Over-exhaustion in hot climates — Fasting—Neu- ralgia 367 CHAPTER XVI. THE DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS APPARATUS (concluded). Ulceration of the membranous labyrinth—Caries and necrosis of the petrous bone 392