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On the Curability of Certain Forms of Insanity, Epilepsy, Catalepsy, and Hysteria in Females

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The author argues that many severe nervous disorders in women—including forms labeled insanity, epilepsy, catalepsy, and hysteria—stem from persistent peripheral irritation of genital nerves and can be relieved by surgically removing the source of irritation. The work situates the procedure within contemporary physiological theories of inhibitory reflexes, describes operative technique and postoperative care, and presents illustrated case histories and institutional records to support criteria for patient selection, outcomes, and prognostic considerations. Practical guidance on diagnosis, operative indications, and management is combined with discussion of theoretical background and acknowledged clinical limitations.

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Title: On the Curability of Certain Forms of Insanity, Epilepsy, Catalepsy, and Hysteria in Females

Author: Isaac Baker Brown

Release date: July 27, 2021 [eBook #65927]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: Robert Hardwicke, 1866

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ON THE CURABILITY
OF CERTAIN FORMS OF
INSANITY, EPILEPSY, CATALEPSY,
AND
HYSTERIA IN FEMALES.

BY
BAKER BROWN, F.R.C.S. (Exam.)
SENIOR SURGEON TO THE LONDON SURGICAL HOME;
LATE SURGEON-ACCOUCHEUR TO, AND LECTURER ON MIDWIFERY AND DISEASES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT, ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL;
LATE CONSULTING SURGEON TO THE WESTBOURNE DISPENSARY AND PADDINGTON LYING-IN CHARITY;
PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON;
FELLOW OF THE OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON;
MEMBER OF THE HARVEIAN SOCIETY;
CORRESPONDING FELLOW OF THE OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY OF BERLIN;
HON. FELLOW OF THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS, NORTHERN GERMANY;
MEMBER OF THE BROOKLYN MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SOCIETY;
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE OF PESTH;
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE OF BRUSSELS;
CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE PHYSIO-MEDICAL AND STATISTICAL SOCIETY OF MILAN;
HON. CORRESPONDING MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF NORWAY, ETC.
LONDON:
ROBERT HARDWICKE, 192, PICCADILLY, W.
1866.
COX AND WYMAN,
ORIENTAL, CLASSICAL, AND GENERAL PRINTERS,
GREAT QUEEN STREET, W.C.