Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky: A Sketch by David Wendel Yandell

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Author Yandell, David Wendel, 1826-1898
LoC No. 43043955
Title Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky: A Sketch
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Summary "Pioneer Surgery in Kentucky: A Sketch" by David Wendel Yandell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the early development of surgical practices in Kentucky, detailing significant surgical pioneers and their contributions to medicine. It specifically focuses on the lives and achievements of key figures in Kentucky's surgical history, highlighting their groundbreaking work and the impact they had on the field of surgery. The content of the book chronicles the lives of several notable surgeons, including Dr. Walter Brashear, who performed the first successful hip-joint amputation in America, and Dr. Ephraim McDowell, recognized as the "father of ovariotomy" for his pioneering work in removing ovarian tumors. Yandell not only recounts their surgical achievements but also presents their personal stories, professional challenges, and the context of the medical landscape in which they worked. This portrayal offers readers insight into the early practices of surgery, the challenges faced by these medical pioneers, and the evolution of surgical techniques that would influence modern medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class R: Medicine
Subject Surgeons -- Kentucky
Subject Surgery -- Kentucky -- History
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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