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Fisher [14H1] discusses Schntigen's report of success with 14
of 15 cases, with complete resorption of fluid within two weeks.
According to Fisher, Schntigen insisted that "there is not the
same danger of the formation of thick fibrinous exudation in the
pleura in these autoinjected cases as when paracentesis has been
performed."
As per Fisher, Gilbert had recommended the use of small
amounts, 1-2cc at intervals of one or 2 days, and a total of 6
inoculations; some subsequent operators had used 5cc or more.