Biography Of Ephraim McDowel: The Father Of Ovariotomy

By Mary Thompson Valentine

Book Overview

The book ""Biography of Ephraim McDowel: The Father of Ovariotomy"" by Mary Thompson Valentine is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Ephraim McDowel, a renowned physician and surgeon from Kentucky. McDowel is credited with performing the first successful ovariotomy, a surgical procedure to remove ovarian tumors, in the United States in 1809. The book delves into McDowel's early life, education, and career as a physician and surgeon. It also explores the challenges he faced in introducing and popularizing the practice of ovariotomy, which was considered risky and controversial at the time. The author provides a detailed description of McDowel's surgical techniques, his patients, and the outcomes of his surgeries. The book also sheds light on the social and cultural context of medicine in the early 19th century, and the role of women in healthcare. Overall, ""Biography of Ephraim McDowel: The Father of Ovariotomy"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and surgery, and the pioneers who shaped the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163251313
• ISBN13: 9781163251317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"