Appendectomy
- Contributor(s):
- Harsha, W. T. Petrolagar Laboratories.
- Publication:
- [Chicago, Il. : The Laboratories, 1931]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Appendectomy -- methods
- Genre(s):
- Instructional Film and Video
- Abstract:
- This film demonstrates step-by-step removal of an inflamed appendix. The film shows the following: the incision one inch medial to the anterior superior iliac spine; the splitting of the internal oblique and transversus to peritoneum; the retraction of muscles superiorly and inferiorly to expose the peritoneum; the nicking of the peritoneum; the tying of the meso appendix with catgut; the separation of meso appendix at the base; the suturing across the base of the meso appendix; catgut ligature at crushed area of appendix; appendix removal; stump cauterized and inverted; and suturing of the peritoneum, transversus and internal and external oblique.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 010 min.
- Color:
- Black and white
- Sound:
- Silent
- Provenance:
- Received: (date unknown) as a donation from the Petrolagar Laboratories.
- Technique:
- Live action
- NLM Unique ID:
- 8600889A (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 31659014
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/8600889A