Success and failure of electrolysis in urethral strictures : especially Dr. Keyes' method reviewed / by Robert Newman.

  • Newman, Robert, 1830-1903.
Date:
1888
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    from the meatus, and that I found a cica- trix. On February 6, 1883, Dr. Keyes wrote: “Don’t let ns go on with the D. case (Case VIII) unless you are willing to abide by the result, for it will l>e loss of time. I will look op another which has not been cut.” It will be observed that the investigation has at this point changed ; it is no longer for personal information, but has become “ star chamber ” in its character. I, as a matter of course, declined to allow any case, which was not absolutely under my control, to be used as a test ease, when I had hun- dreds to show, with indisputable proof as to results; nevertheless I did not decline to continue treatment of the patient; for had I, as I might,justifi- ably, doubtless I would have been accused of refusing to aid a brother practitioner in his attempt “ to throw light upon a subject which is usually shrouded in much mystery.” The treatment of the case proceeded till July 2, 1888, when Dr. Keyes withdrew the patient against my protest. On June 20, 1888, Dr. Keyes wrote me: “ I shall sail for Europe next Tuesday morning, July 3. If, therefore, you could this week send me a report about D. (Case VIII), whom you are kindly treating for me, I shall be obliged to you, as I expect to be away all sum- mer.” On June 28, 1838, I wrote: “ The present state of D. (Case VIII),