MARCY, Henry Orlando (1837 – 1924)
1837 – 1924
3 entries in the GMN corpus.
Image source Irving A. Watson · Physicians and Surgeons of America: A Collection of Biographical Sketches of the Regular Medical Profession. Irving A. Watson. 1896. Concord, NH. resource.nlm.nih.gov · Public domain
1871 CE
#3592.1
A new use of carbolized catgut ligatures.
Marcy was the first to stress the importance of reconstruction of the internal ring following reduction of the sac.
1878 CE
#3594
The radical cure of hernia by the antiseptic use of the carbolized catgut ligature.
Marcy introduced antiseptic ligatures in the radical cure of hernia. See also No. 3601.
1892 CE
#3601
The anatomy and surgical treatment of hernia.
Marcy wrote a great deal on hernia, describing high ligation of the sac, transplantion of the spermatic cord, and careful reconstruction of the inguinal canal. This work, illustrated with 66 full-page plates, is one o…