A Collection of Remarkable Cases in Surgery (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Paul Fitzsimmons Eve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265599466 ISBN 13: 9780265599464

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Remarkable surgical cases from a bygone era—readers witness grit, ingenuity, and raw medical drama.

This collection presents true stories of surgeons facing extraordinary challenges, from dramatic amputations to complex lithotomies, with the outcomes shaped by skill, courage, and evolving techniques. The book offers a window into early 19th-century medicine, where patient fate could hinge on quick thinking, improvised tools, and the bedside rapport between doctor and family.

• Real case histories illuminate the art and risks of early surgery, including dramatic operations and their aftermath.
• Vivid scenes show doctors weighing decisions, improvising instruments, and guiding patients through recovery.
• Context and commentary reveal how medical understanding and practice evolved over time.
• Profiles of surgeons and their patients highlight perseverance, humor, and the human side of medical care.

Ideal for readers of medical history, surgical enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the daring work that shaped modern medicine.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265599466
• ISBN 13: 9780265599464
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 840