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Title: A non-surgical treatise on diseases of the prostate gland and adnexa
Year: 1906 (1900s)
Authors: Overall, George Whitfield
Subjects: Prostate
Publisher: Chicago) Rowe Publishing co.
Contributing Library: Columbia University Libraries
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the prostate and uretlira, or to the obstructive flowof urine by the enlarged gland. Diuretics are only indicated where there is an appear-ance of symptoms of uremic toxemia, scantiness of urineor an excessive quantity of urea. Many suffering from long-standing diseases of the pros-tate become anemic, and the necessity for hemogenic agentsarises. For this purpose I have relied upon citrate of iron,which is less irritating to the stomach than most of theother chalybeates. These remedies are only intended as valuable adjunctstemporarily until radical relief of the gland is effected. Fig XVII. illustrates an electrode, as devised by the SEMINAL. VESICLES. 101 author, that marks a new era in the treatment of varico-cele, orchitis and their sequels, impotency, etc. It con-sists of an insulated cup-shaped receptacle, near thebottom of which is a metallic binding post for the attach-ment of a cord from a battery. On the inner side of thecup and attached to the binding post is a copper plate,
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XVII which serves the purpose of diffusing the current through-out the fluid as contained within the cup. When in usethe electrode is filled to about four-fifths with plain ormedicated water, and the entire scrotum and testicles areimmersed therein. That portion of the electrode to whichthe cord is attached is placed in the rear and pressedfirmly against the perineum to prevent the escape of thefluid. A large sponge electrode, seven or eight inches in 102 PROSTATE GLAND AND ADNEXA. diameter, is placed over the lumbar region of the spine.This is better accomplished by the patient sitting in achair with a thick book at the back so as to press theelectrode to the spine. The current is then increased tothe desired strength, care being observed not to causeshock. The current thus applied charges the fluid in the elec-trode, which passes up through the spermatic cords andother organs, acting as a tonic to the muscular and dis-tended coats of the veins, causing their contraction, there-by re

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