author - "Joseph Bell"

ntly proved that the circulation can be carried on, and gangrene does not necessarily result even after such a decided interference with vascular supply. Operation.--The ligature may be applied in one of two ways, the choice being influenced by the nature of the disease for which it is done. 1. A straight incision (Plate I. fig. 1) in the linea alba, just avoiding the umbilicus by a curve, and dividing the peritoneum, allows the intestines to be pushed aside, and the aorta exposed still covered

ntly proved that the circulation can be carried on, and gangrene does not necessarily result even after such a decided interference with vascular supply. Operation.--The ligature may be applied in one of two ways, the choice being influenced by the nature of the disease for which it is done. 1. A straight incision (Plate I. fig. 1) in the linea alba, just avoiding the umbilicus by a curve, and dividing the peritoneum, allows the intestines to be pushed aside, and the aorta exposed still covered