Geschichte der Neueren Deutschen Chirurgie by Ernst Georg Ferdinand Küster

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Author Küster, Ernst Georg Ferdinand, 1839-1930
Title Geschichte der Neueren Deutschen Chirurgie
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Summary "Geschichte der Neueren Deutschen Chirurgie" by Ernst Georg Ferdinand Küster is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution of German surgery, focusing specifically on the developments that occurred in the wake of antiseptic practices and introduces the significant figures that influenced this field. The book not only reflects on surgical techniques and innovations but also examines the broader medical context of its time. The opening of this narrative presents an overview of the state of surgery prior to the advent of antiseptic wound treatment, illustrating the dire conditions that plagued medical practice. Küster begins by outlining the lack of reliable surgical methods and the high rates of infection and mortality that characterized hospitals in the past. He highlights the medical advancements brought about by key figures in the 19th century, such as Joseph Lister, whose introduction of antiseptic techniques revolutionized surgical practices. This section serves as a foundation for understanding how these innovations dramatically transformed patient care and surgical outcomes in Germany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class RD: Medicine: Surgery
Subject Surgery -- Germany -- History
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