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…