It is possible that to some certain of the doints touched on may seem unnecessary and self-evident; but, as this is written for Surgeons, both European and Indian, commencing the operative treatment of the disease, I have thought it best to be clear at the risk of being verbose. My experience as a teacher for many years has shown me that senior students and those beginning practice more often f...

Lymphatic filariasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases. It is estimated that 120 million people are currently infected in 73 countries where filariasis is endemic. Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic disability worldwide, including of 15 million people who have lymphoedema (elephantiasis) and 25 million men who have hydrocoele.