John Wood 1825-1891: The Legacy of a Hernia Surgeon in the Pre-Antiseptic Era.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The legacy of the anatomist surgeon John Wood has been forgotten by history. However, his life was linked to the search for a radical cure for hernias. This study aims to analyze his work, focusing on the surgical anatomy of hernias.
Medical subject headings
- Herniorrhaphy
- Surgeons
- General Surgery
- Antisepsis