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Explore the roots of surgery and its practical lessons for today.
This edition surveys the history and practice of surgery, tracing its rise from early times to more recent centuries and offering concrete guidance on wounds and ulcers.
The text distills the kinds of ulcers seen in surgical care, from scorbutic and scrophulous traces to venereal and cancerous forms. It pairs clinical descriptions with how doctors tried to diagnose, prognose, and treat different conditions, illustrating both the challenges and the care given to patients in the era.
- Identify common ulcer types and their distinctive features as described in historical practice.
- Understand how prognosis depended on patient factors, disease type, and history of the lesion.
- See examples of treatments, from dietary regimens to mercurial medicines and topical preparations.
- Gain insight into how early surgeons interpreted symptoms and reasoned through treatment options.
Ideal for readers of medical history and those curious about the evolution of surgical thought.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an introductory guide to the study and practice of Surgery. The author, a respected surgeon of the time, draws on both ancient and contemporary insights to deliver a comprehensive and detailed overview of the field. The book is organized into sections that explore the theoretical foundations of surgery, as well as its practical applications in treating a range of conditions. These include inflammation, wounds, and tumors, with a particular focus on surgical procedures for removing stones from the bladder and performing amputations. The author also delves into the importance of a liberal education for surgeons, emphasizing the need for a broad understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medicine as a whole. Through its in-depth exploration of surgical principles and techniques, this book serves as a valuable resource for students and practitioners of surgery, offering a glimpse into the state of the field in the 18th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330423936_0
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