Three cases of vaginal hysterectomy.

Burt, Frank Leslie, 1857-1930.

Journal : Annals of gynaecology and pediatry ; vol. ii.

Boston : Rockwell and Churchill, 1889.

Description : 203-206 p., [2 l.] pl. ; ill.: 2 phot. figs. ; 23 cm.

Photographs : photoengravings on printed leafs, specimens.

Subject : Uterus & adnexa — Hysterectomy.

Notes :

• Author caption: Service of Dr. E. W. Cushing. Reported by F. L. Burt, M. D., Assistant Surgeon.
• Biographical information »»
• IM cataloging under Cushing.
• Reprinted: Martin & Cushing (1890), Pathology and therapeutics of the diseases of women ; Boston.
• Photo caption: see below.
• Index Medicus: 11502741380 (Cushing).

Photo captions:

PLATE I. — A, B, C — Cancer of neck, not involving body. The part nearest B was continuous with that nearest A over C. D is opposite a transverse incision, which lays open the the cornua. The floor of this cut is in shadow, but not diseased. E is over a longitudinal incision, the floor of which is healthy tissue. F — Left tube, and C, ovary, in situ. Those on the right were removed separately.

[PLATE II.] UTERUS, Showing cancer of cervix and fundus; removed by vaginal hysterectomy. (See page 206.)

A, B — Cervix invaded by cancer; A was continuous with B. C is over an incision laying open the fundus and cervix. The disease had spread, by extension along the mucous membrane, from the cervix over the whole uterine cavity.