A Case of Iliac Abscess Opened below Poupart's Ligament with Successful Result: Death from Congestion of the Lungs

gar Dispensary on the 5tli December 1876. He stated that about two days previously, while he was ascending a hill, he fell down and hurt his right side which had since then become very painful. On examination the following symptoms were observed : ? He was very weak and emaciated ; countenance pinched and expressive of great pain ; skin dry and warm ; pulse small, weak and regular, beating 70 per minute ; temperature above normal; tongue moist but thickly coated with brownish yellow fur ; bowels costive ; no visceral complications. The attitude of the patient, was characteristic. He lay on his back with the leg flexed on the thigh, and the thigh on the pelvis. He could scarcely move off his back, nor could he bear the slightest attempt at extension of the thigh and'leg. The foot was