Identifier: nonsurgicaltreat00over (find matches)
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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nert. An oxidizable electrodemay be used in some instances with advantage to effectmetallic cataphoresis, when the result of such combinationand its properties are known. As, for instance, the anodaluse of a copper electrode results in the formation of oxy-chloride of copper, which would be transfused throughoutthe gland and be of marked benefit in some cases. On theother hand, should a brass electrode be similarly used, adouble combination would result and the formation ofchloride of zinc would be very painful. The treatment of cases of gonorrheal origin should besomewhat different from those due to other causes. Inthe former, germicidal remedies should be used, although SUBACUTE OR CHRONIC PROSTATITIS. 57 I have clinically demonstrated in many instances phago-cytosis by the attraction of leucocytes, and, aided by thelethal effect of cataphoresis, all evidence of the germs dis-appear. The cathodal attraction of blood serum is of easydemonstration, both within and outside of the bodv.
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Fig. XI. Let a non-oxidizable electrode be attached to the anodeand passed into the urethra, and, even with a mild current,it will soon become glued to the parts; when, by reversingthe poles the cathodal attraction of serum will loosen itvery quickly. The experiment may be made by applyingthe poles in a similar way to a fresh beefsteak, when moist- 68 PROSTATE GLAND AND ADNEXA. are will rapidly accumulate on the cathodal side, whilethe opposite side will become desiccated. The electrolytic, cataphoric and dynamic properties ofthe different currents are indisputable. These propertiescan be used to effect synthetic or dialytic changes in bothorganic and inorganic substances; exert, by attraction andrepulsion, oscillation of molecules of bodies; and trans-fuse liquids through animal tissue. While these agentscan be applied to destroy micro-organisms, dissipate mor-bific tissue and invigorate the atonic organs; yet they can-not be used without due reference to the condition of theparts, t

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