extirpation

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Extirpation of the sac is the operation of choice, but, if this is impracticable, ligation of the third part of the subclavian may be had recourse to.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Extirpation of the uterus is the only chance of prolonging life.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

Extirpation of the thyroid gland has in recent years been successfully practiced.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Convulsions are, in general, more terrifying than dangerous; they result from many and various Causes; and on the Removal or Extirpation of these, their Cure depends.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)

Extirpation of the Sac—The Old Operation.—The procedure which goes by this name consists in exposing the aneurysm, incising the sac, clearing out the clots, and ligating the artery above and below the sac.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis