Publisher's Synopsis
This landmark volume brings together some of the most groundbreaking and influential papers in the history of surgical medicine. Selected and translated by C. T. Dent and edited with annotations by Theodor Billroth, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of surgical practice and technique during a pivotal period in medical history. From anesthesia and antiseptics to wound healing and tumor removal, these reports provide a wealth of knowledge and insight that remains relevant to surgeons and medical researchers today.
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