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Dr. Mutter's Marvels

A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine

Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz

This biography tells the captivating story of Dr. Mütter, a groundbreaking plastic surgeon who revolutionized American medicine during the mid-nineteenth century. Mütter pioneered the use of anesthesia, sterilization of surgical tools, and a compassionate approach to helping the severely deformed. His story is brought to life by award-winning writer Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, who chronicles Mütter’s efforts to establish Philadelphia as a global mecca for medical innovation, despite resistance from rivals. Dr. Mütter's Marvels is a riveting tale of nineteenth-century medicine and the fascinating life of a medical innovator.
Fecha de publicación
2014-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
2014-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Calificación de Goodreads
4
ISBN
9781592409259
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