Excerpt from A System of Practical Surgery
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed overview of practical surgery in the 19th century, offering surgeons a practical guide to surgical anatomy, instruments, and operating procedures. The author, an esteemed surgeon of his time, shares his expertise in performing capital operations, including amputations and tumor removal. Detailed descriptions of surgical instruments and their applications provide readers with valuable insights into the state of surgery during that era. The book also explores various methods of achieving anaesthesia, with a focus on the use of ether and chloroform, and discusses the associated risks and benefits. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of surgical practices in the mid-1800s and serves as a valuable resource for medical historians and practitioners interested in the evolution of surgical techniques. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330316184_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330316184
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles