Lectures On the Diagnosis of Abdominal Tumors

By William Osler

Book Overview

"Lectures On the Diagnosis of Abdominal Tumors" by William Osler offers invaluable insights into the methods and practices of diagnosing abdominal tumors at the close of the 19th century. This historical text provides a detailed exploration of the diagnostic techniques employed by physicians during that era, reflecting the state of medical knowledge and technology available at the time.

Osler's lectures cover a range of topics, including the physical examination, palpation, and other clinical methods used to identify and differentiate various types of abdominal masses. The book serves as a significant resource for understanding the evolution of medical diagnostics and the challenges faced by doctors in an age before modern imaging technologies.

This work is essential reading for medical historians, students of medicine, and anyone interested in the historical development of diagnostic procedures in the field of gastroenterology and surgical oncology.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1141554321
• ISBN13: 9781141554324
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"