ligation

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Ligation of the internal carotid in the neck or of the common carotid is the only feasible treatment.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Ligation of the aorta has so far been unsuccessful, but in one case operated upon by Keen the patient survived forty-eight days.

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

Ligation of the main afferent vessels, or of the external or common carotid, has been followed by recurrence, owing to the free anastomatic circulation in the scalp.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Ligation following the incision of the skin with a knife avoids the pain of pressing on the sensitive nerves of the skin and is suitable for tumors of broad base and small bodies.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Ligation is the third method for stopping a hemorrhage.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.