A Case of Spina Bifida Cured by Aspiration and Injection of Iodine

a hickory-nut, but had now attained a longitudinal diameter of three inches, the lateral diameter being rather less: it projected above the surface about one and a half inches. It was decidedly fluctuating, and pressure produced marked uneasiness and flushing of the face. In the erect posture the tumor was tense and more resisting, but became soft and fluctuating when the child was laid on its face. It was a case of spina bifida. The skin-covering was perfect, and the case was uncomplicated by hydrocephalus or other bodily deformity. The nutrition of the lower limbs was unimpaired. The child's health being in all respects excellent, I regarded ifc as a most favorable case for surgical interference. Using my hypodermic syringe