On Aneurism, And Its Cure By A New Operation (1828)

By James Wardrop

Book Overview

On Aneurism, And Its Cure By A New Operation is a medical book written by James Wardrop in 1828. The book discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of aneurysm, a condition in which an artery's wall weakens and bulges, potentially leading to a rupture and internal bleeding. Wardrop proposes a new surgical technique for treating aneurysms, which involves tying off the artery above and below the aneurysm and removing the bulging portion. He provides detailed instructions for performing the procedure and includes case studies of successful surgeries. The book also covers the history of aneurysm treatment, including previous surgical methods and their limitations. Overall, On Aneurism, And Its Cure By A New Operation is a comprehensive resource for medical professionals and anyone interested in the history of surgery.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: 1437054935
• ISBN13: 9781437054934
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"