A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.20

v1.c23.20

The proper way of draining (an abscess) is described (5.7), followed by the characteristics of a good incision (5.8–9), praiseworthy qualities of a surgeon (5.10), the proper way of making a counter-incision (in order to assure complete drainage) (5.11) or multiple incisions (5.12). Places where an oblique or curved incision should be made are listed (5.13–14). The bad effects of an improper incision are dealt with (5.15).