An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Surgery, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Surgery, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
- Author
- William Dease
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330423933
- ISBN 13
- 9781330423936
- Item weight
- 383 grams
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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