The Celebrated Dr. Frederic Ruysch's Practical Observations in Surgery and Midwifry (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- Title
- The Celebrated Dr. Frederic Ruysch's Practical Observations in Surgery and Midwifry (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Frederik Ruysch
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330379144
- ISBN 13
- 9781330379141
- Item weight
- 428 grams
This edition compiles detailed observations across areas such as uterine prolapse, bladder and abdominal issues, liver and spleen conditions, and the management of difficult births. It includes candid discussions of cauterization, wound care, and postoperative recovery, illustrated by numerous case examples. The writing centers on practical outcomes, hopeful recoveries, and lessons that informed early modern surgery.
- Learn how surgeons approached difficult deliveries, unusual tumors, and complications of childbirth with hands‑on techniques.
- See how cauterization, drainage, and careful tissue handling were used to treat diverse conditions.
- Explore the author’s reasoning about anatomy and the body’s responses to injury and disease.
- Understand the care and aftercare that accompanied surgical procedures in historical practice.
Ideal for readers of medical history, early modern surgery, and obstetric practice, who want a window into practical, craft‑focused medicine from a formative era.
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