Of Life and Limb: Surgical Repair of the Arteries in War and Peace, 1880-1960

(Part of the Rochester Studies in Medical History Series)

by Justin Barr

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Examining the history of arterial repair, Of Life and Limb investigates the process of surgical innovation by exploring the social, technological, institutional, and martial dynamics shaping the introduction and adoption ofa new operation.

In 1880, patients suffering from vascular disease faced amputation -- or death. By 1960, a suite of revolutionary techniques and technologies empowered surgeons to remedy aneurysms, mend damaged vessels,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1580469663

ISBN13:9781580469661

Release Date:November 2019

Publisher:University of Rochester Press

Length:302 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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Of Life and Limb: Surgical Repair of the Arteries in War and Peace, 1880-1960

(Part of the Rochester Studies in Medical History Series)

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