For paper delivered by Manly Stallworth for Smithy, ""Figure 1 - Introduction of valvulotome into aorta after placing traction ligature around aorta and stay sutures in periaortic fat.""
Illustration for Article on Aortic Valvulotomy, ""Figure 2 - Trans-aortic method of Valvulotomy (A) and the various types of valvular lesions produced (A - G). Perforation (A & B) occurred in 30%of animals, laceration (C & D ) in 22%, partial avulsion (F) in 15%, and extensive division (F and G ) in 22%. "" note in corner ""Miss C fig. 1 made provof in envelope""
Illustration for Smithy and Parker, ""Figure 3 - Gelatin sponge secured over aortic wound by fat sutures."", ""reduce with fig. 1"", identified in sketch, ""Stay Sutures in Periaortic fat"", Gelatin Sponge"", Aorta""
For paper delivered by Manly Stallworth for Smithy, ""figure 5 - Showing the valvulotome within the mitral valve. As the instrument is withdrawn, the cutting surfaces are opened and allowed to impinge on the anterior margin of the stenotic valve. Closure of the cutting surfaces causes excision of a portion of the valve which is held within the telescoping mechanism of the instrument.""
Bibliography for article on Aortic Valvulotomy, Allen and Graham, J.A.M.A. 79:1028.1922, Allen and Graham, Arch. Surg. 8:317, 1924, Cutler etal., Arch. Of Surg. 9:689, 1924, Wiggers and DuBois: Prod. Of Tirup Valvular lesions, Proc. Soc. Exp. BOM. 10:87, 1913, Brunton: Lancet, 1:352, 1902
Patient notes on Roper Hospital note paper, ""Mr. Benton - Thrombophlevitis despite fem. Vein legation, relived by caudal block., Mr. Speaks - Acute thrombophlebitis after sympathectomy, Linton's editorial Phlebitis after ligation, Surgery March '46""
Photo of surgical instrument used for the Valvulotomy, on back ""Fig. 5 - Smithy and Parker, Apr. 15, P. 625, front, ""Figure 5 - Beginning introduction of blade into sheath.
