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MARCY, Henry Orlando (1837 – 1924)

MARCY, Henry Orlando (1837 – 1924)

1837 – 1924

3 entries in the GMN corpus.

Image source Irving A. Watson · Physicians and Surgeons of America: A Collection of Biographical Sketches of the Regular Medical Profession. Irving A. Watson. 1896. Concord, NH. resource.nlm.nih.gov · Public domain

1871

#3592.1

A new use of carbolized catgut ligatures.

Marcy was the first to stress the importance of reconstruction of the internal ring following reduction of the sac.

1878

#3594

The radical cure of hernia by the antiseptic use of the carbolized catgut ligature.

Marcy introduced antiseptic ligatures in the radical cure of hernia. See also No. 3601.

1892

#3601

The anatomy and surgical treatment of hernia.

Marcy wrote a great deal on hernia, describing high ligation of the sac, transplantion of the spermatic cord, and careful reconstruction of the inguinal canal. This work, illustrated with 66 full-page plates, is one o…