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Operative Surgery - Softcover

Joseph-François Malgaigne

 
9780371886069: Operative Surgery

Synopsis

Operative Surgery by Joseph-François Malgaigne is a dense, anatomy?driven 19th?century manual that collects the techniques and rationales of European Operative Surgery. Translated by Frederick Brittan, it presents a systematic guide to surgical practice with historical context, numerous illustrations, and tables of measures. Its core aim is to provide an encyclopedic reference for shaping incisions, dissections, punctures, cauterization, and ligatures; managing hemorrhage and pain; and understanding wound reunion and postoperative care. The work is organized into Part I: General Elements of Operations (incisions, dissections, punctures, cauterization, ligation, hemostasis, suturing, and pain mitigation), Part II: Special Operations (anorectal, perineal lithotomy, genito?urinary, amputations, and trunk/skeletal procedures), and Part III: Operations on the Eye (lachrymal apparatus, eyelids, and ocular muscles). Throughout, it emphasizes anatomical knowledge, stepwise instruction, and a broad instrumentarium, reflecting mid?century surgical experimentation and refinement. It targets physicians, surgeons, and libraries seeking authoritative, technique?driven guidance.

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