Two Remarkable Surgical Operations

Last Monday afternoon two notable surgical operations were performed in the hospital amphitheater; Most of the members of the medical profession of the city were present, as well as a large number of students. The first subject was Mr. Albert Heek, of Lapeer, a young man probably about 21 years of age, and Dr. Flteming Carrow performed the operation. The operation was for the removal of a large polypus growth which had formed in the upper part of the pharynx. It had become so large as to make it difficult for the subject to breathe. In commencing the operation a silver tube was first inserted in the windpipe to enable the patiënt to breathe, then an incisión to the bone was made from the eye socket along the side of the nose to the middle of the upper jaw. Another incisión crossed the face at right angles below the eye. The flesh was then dissected away, the bone sawed in two, and then about one half of the upper jaw taken out. This exposed the growth, which was larger than a hen's egg. It was removed by means of instruments. The patiënt at latest reports was doing well. When he fully recovers a vulcanized or silver palate and jaw will be inserted, and he will be as good as new. The second operation was upon City Recorder Hunt, of Jackson. Mr Hunt is a large, powerfully built man, and it required a 27 inch tape to go round the thigh which was subjected to the knife. It was necessary to remove the leg at the hip on account of a cancerous growth which was sapping the life of the patiënt. It was a most delicate and dangerous operation, and Mr. Hunt, realizing this, closed up all business affairs and made his will bef ore leaving home. It was successfully performed, however, and everything now looks favorable for his complete recovery. This operation was performed by Dr. Nancrede. Dr. C. G. Darling assisted in both operations.