Mathews' Medical Quarterly, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Joseph M. Mathews, Henry E. Tuley

ISBN 10: 0259996432 / ISBN 13: 9780259996439

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines rectal diseases and their surgical treatment, discussing relevant case studies and the latest developments in the field. With over 200 cases collected from European and American surgeons, the book places an emphasis on the relatively unexplored sacral method of rectal surgery. The author presents his own findings and reflects upon past and contemporary approaches, determining that with advancements in aseptic surgery, the sacral method has become more viable. Through his research, the author encourages a practical approach to rectal diseases and their treatments, demonstrating the effectiveness of the sacral approach when performed under specific conditions. This book is an important resource for surgeons and medical professionals looking to advance their knowledge of rectal diseases and surgical treatments, as well as their understanding of the sacral method's potential. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9780259996439_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mathews' Medical Quarterly, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259996432
• ISBN 13: 9780259996439
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Surgery

About this title

Synopsis

A window into 19th‑century surgical practice, with articles, editorials, and case reports on the rectum and GI tract.

This edition presents a wide range of material from Mathews' Medical Quarterly, a journal devoted to diseases of the rectum, gastrointestinal disease, and rectal and gastrointestinal surgery. Edited by Joseph M. Mathews, M. D., it features scholarly notes, clinical reports, book reviews, and professional correspondence from a late‑19th‑century medical community. The issue captures both the practical and editorial discussions that shaped surgical care at the time, including detailed discussions of appendicitis, fistula in ano, intestinal procedures, and rectal surgery.

What you’ll experience

• Historical clinical notes and case discussions on rectal and intestinal conditions
• Editorials and correspondence reflecting medical debates of the era
• Book reviews and bibliographic references from contemporary publishers
• A sense of how medical knowledge was organized and shared in 1890s America

Ideal for readers of medical history, archival enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the evolution of colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery.