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JOSEPH LISTER: FATHER OF MODERN SURGERY.

Authors :
Pitt, Dennis
Aubin, Jean-Michel
Source :
Canadian Journal of Surgery; Oct2012, Vol. 55 Issue 5, pE8-E9, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on Joseph Lister who was a British surgeon. It informs that Joseph Lister was born in Essex in England and went to University College of University of London. He attained Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons and at the age of 33 was appointed as Regius Professor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow. The main research interest of Joseph Lister was inflammation and developed antiseptic method for treating wounds.

Subjects

Subjects :
INFLAMMATION
WOUND care
ANTISEPTICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0008428X
Volume :
55
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82536836
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.007112