12 min listen
Episode 53 - Creepy Crawlers in Surgery: Halloween Edition
Episode 53 - Creepy Crawlers in Surgery: Halloween Edition
ratings:
Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we'll take a bit of a different approach to the history of surgery, and look at some of the insects and other creepy crawlers that have been used to assist in treating patients. We'll cover the use of leeches and maggots in surgery, both in ancient times and in modern practice, as well as some other less well known creatures that have been utilized in fascinating ways. Lots of interesting material to cover!
Released:
Oct 20, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (99)
Episode 27 - Better know a procedure: the Graham patch: In this episode, we learn about the surgeon behind the common surgical procedure, the Graham patch. As well, we will here the story behind the discovery of the bacteria behind peptic ulcers, and meet a few other Nobel prize winners, as a prelude to... by Legends of Surgery