Historical Bibliography Updated: March 14, 2020
A practical treatise on the aetiology, pathology, and treatment of the congenital malformations of the rectum and anus.
Publication Details
New York: Samuel & William Wood, 1860 CE.
The first systematic treatise on the subject, and a landmark in pediatric surgery. Includes an early account of colostomy and one of the earliest histories of that procedure. Digital facsimile from the Hathi Trust at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #3459.1 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/8221 |
| Author Bio Link | Cyclopedia of American Medical Biography ↗ |
| External URL | a-practical-treatise-on-the-etiology-pathology-and-treatment-of-the-congenital-malformations-of-the-rectum-and-anus |
Geographic Context
Publication place: New York