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IN the cure of the Empyema, Paul Aeginete, Albucasis and Celsus commanded to apply some 13. others 15. Cauterles to give issue to the matter contained in the * 1.1 breast, as the said Celsus in the aforesaid place appointeth for Asthmatick people,
which is a thing out of all reason (with respect to their honour be it spoken) that since the Chirurgions scope is to give issue to the matter therein contained, there is no other question than to make apertion, to evacuate the matter in the most in∣ferior part, I have shewed the young Chirurgion the meanes to doe it safely, with∣out tormenting the patients for nothing.
Book 6. chap. 44. booke 2, chap. 3. booke 3. chap. 22.