A Memoir On The Cutting Gorget Of Hawkins, For The Extraction Of Stone In The Bladder (1816) - Antonio Scarpa - Bog

A Memoir On The Cutting Gorget Of Hawkins, For The Extraction Of Stone In The Bladder is a book written by Antonio Scarpa in 1816. The book provides a detailed account of the cutting gorget of Hawkins, a medical instrument used for the removal of stones from the bladder. Scarpa, an Italian anatomist and surgeon, describes the history of the instrument and its development, as well as its various modifications and improvements over time. He also discusses the surgical procedure for using the cutting gorget, including the necessary preparations, the positioning of the patient, and the different techniques for removing stones. The book includes illustrations and diagrams to aid in the understanding of the instrument and the procedure. This memoir is considered a significant contribution to the field of urology and is a valuable resource for medical professionals and historians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.