Historical Bibliography Updated: February 7, 2020
Silver sutures in surgery.
Publication Details
New York: S. S. & S. W. Wood, 1858 CE.
Sims, famous American gynecologist, introduced a silver wire suture, in order to avoid sepsis. See No. 6037.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #5605 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/7117 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | silver-sutures-in-surgery |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York