New Elements of Operative Surgery, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. L. M. Velpeau

9780267716678: New Elements of Operative Surgery, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267716672 ISBN 13: 9780267716678

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Detailed historical plates and instrument guides from a classic surgical text

Discover precision diagrams and practical descriptions of tools used in 19th-century operative surgery, showcased in Velpeau’s New Elements of Operative Surgery, Vol. 1. This edition focuses on how surgeons approached operations, with plates illustrating bistouries, sutures, catheters, and complex procedures.

The images and accompanying captions reveal the layout of incisions, the sequence of instrument use, and the relationships between anatomy and technique. You’ll see how different tools are described for ligatures, drainage, and organ access, including sections on arteries, the throat, the nose, and the urinary tract. The plates read like a visual guide to the era’s surgical methods, balancing technical detail with clear illustration.

Detailed illustrations of cutting instruments, sutures, and probes, with practical notes on handling and positioning.
Step-by-step depictions of common procedures, including ligatures, lithotomy, tracheotomy, and nasal surgery tools.
Descriptive captions that map anatomy to operative technique, aiding understanding of historical methods.
A window into surgical history, helpful for students, historians, and collectors valuing authentic period craftsmanship.

Ideal for readers of medical history and collectors seeking a faithful reprint of classic surgical plates and instrument descriptions.

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