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Episode 56 - William Ladd:Father of Paediatric Surgery
Episode 56 - William Ladd:Father of Paediatric Surgery
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17 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2017
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Podcast episode
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In this episode, we'll cover the surgeon often referred to as the father of paediatric surgery, Dr. William Edwards Ladd. He has a famous connection to the Halifax Explosion, a tragic accident that occurred almost exactly 100 years ago. We'll explore that connection, and cover Ladd's work in developing the field of paediatric surgery, as well as review the eponymously named Ladd's bands and Ladd's procedure.
Released:
Dec 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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