...source of irritation is thus removed. 2. This can be generally effected in a single operation. 3. This operation — performed of course under ether —...the province of the lithotritist. It also applies to nuclei, phosphatic deposits, and foreign bodies. 5. Evacuation is best accomplished by a large tube,...

...serious source of irritation is thus removed, while at the same time the bladder remains unharmed. The operation — performed of course under ether...necessary, of one or two hours' duration or even longer. Dr. Bigelow claims that the method applies to larger stones than have been hitherto considered to lie...

...serious source of irritation is thus removed, while at the same time the bladder remains unharmed. The operation — performed of course under ether...necessary, of one or two hours' duration or even longer. Dr. Bigelow claims that the method applies to larger stones than have been hitherto considered to lie...

...INSTRUMENTS FOR STONE IN THE BLADDER. LITHOLAPAXY. KAPID I.ITHOTRITY WITH EVACUATION. BY HENRY J. BIGELOW, MD The following are the chief points connected with...lithotritist. It also applies to small stones, nuclei, phospharic deposits, and foreign substances. o. Evacuation is liest accomplished by a large tube, preferably...

...following are the chief points connected with the modification in lithotrity which I have described: — 1. The calculus, although not necessarily pulverized,...nuclei, phosphatic deposits, and foreign substances. 6. The best size for the tube is the largest the urethra will admit. 7. Such a tube is usually introduced...