The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy

The Illustrated Manual of Operative Surgery and Surgical Anatomy by Claude Bernard is a comprehensive guide to surgical procedures and anatomical knowledge. The book is designed to provide detailed information on surgical techniques and principles, as well as the anatomy of the human body.The book is organized into three main sections: general principles of surgery, surgical anatomy, and specific surgical procedures. The general principles section covers topics such as surgical instruments, wound healing, and anesthesia. The surgical anatomy section provides detailed information on the anatomy of various body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.The final section of the book covers specific surgical procedures, including those for the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and extremities. Each procedure is presented in a step-by-step format, with detailed illustrations and descriptions of each step.The book is intended for use by medical students, residents, and practicing surgeons. It is designed to provide a comprehensive and detailed guide to surgical procedures and anatomy, and is an essential resource for anyone involved in the practice of surgery.1861. This is considered to be the most elaborately illustrated of surgical manuals published during the Civil War, containing 88 superb plates depicting operations and surgical instruments. This edition was edited with notes and additions and adapted to the use of American Medical Students by William H. Van Buren and Charles E. Issacs.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.