Aneurismal Varix, And Varicose Aneurism, form two other varieties of aneurismal tumors resulting from a wound of the artery during venisection; these two have been already considered: the student will, however, do well to recollect that in the former there is a direct communication between the artery and the vein, whilst in the latter an intervening sac is situated between the two vessels.

Clin. Sur., p. 69.

We shall now consider the treatment applicable to these four varieties of brachial aneurism, the results of wounds inflicted upon the artery.