South Branch Intelligencer

A Plastic Surgical Operation:--Yesterday, Dr. W. F. Fundenberg, the well known oculist and aurist, of this city, assisted by Drs. G. B. Fundenberg and Parsons, performed a very delicate operation upon Mr. Wm. Mullen, age 60, who has been a resident of this city for many years. About a year ago Mr. M. noticed a small sore upon his cheek near the lower eye-lid; which gradually increased in size in spite of all treatment: Upon examination, it was found to be a cancer; and was rapidly encroaching upon the eye-lid and nose. An operation was called for at once, otherwise death would surely ensue. The patient was etherized and a piece of flesh three inches long by one inch in width, together with the tumor; was removed; and another piece slightly the same length, breadth and shape was taken from the temple and cheek and nicely fitted in the wound. In order to do this forty stitches were necessary, the wound in the temple being brought together by additional stitches. There will be but slight disfigurement by this novel operation. The doctor has every reason to believe that there can be no return of this truly terrible disease, after having been so very thoroughly removed.
Cumberland Alleganian.