LECTURE XVIII.

Fracture of inner table without injury to the outer, of rare

occurrence. Illustrative cases. Subsequent mischief relieved by

operation at the end of two years. Peculiar division and fracture of

inner table. Principle in surgery on this point. Illustrative cases.

Trephine less dangerous at the first than at a later period. Fragments

of bone injuring the brain to be removed; propriety of division of

scalp in an adult, to examine the state of the bone beneath. Operation

dangerous; illustrative cases. Brain bears pressure best in young

persons. Symptoms of concussion are frequently accompanied by those of

compression. Contre-coup. pp. 321-340

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