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Cases and remarks in surgery: to which is subjoined an appendix containing the method of curing the bronchocele in Coventry.
Publication Details
London: T. Longman, 1779 CE.
The “Coventry treatment” for goitre, which introduced the burnt sponge remedy into England, is mentioned on pp. 249-54. Digital facsimile from the Hathitrust at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #3808 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/4787 |
| External URL | cases-and-remarks-in-surgery-to-which-is-subjoined-an-appendix-containing-the-method-of-curing-the-bronchocele-in-coventry |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London