Niemeyer on the Relation of Hæmoptysis to Phthisis

Abstract

Taking into consideration the convexity of the skull and also of the saw, it would seem that the brain was cut nearly through ; but then the head came in contact with the saw in such a manner that the tendency was to draw the parts from the brain rather than to press upon it, and it seems likely that it rotated somewhat, as it is hardly probable that the saw penetrated to the depth indicated by the external wound. I had little or no faith in the recovery of the patient, and was not as particular to ascertain the facts in the case as I otherwise should have been. The bones of the cranium were not