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Episode 56 - William Ladd:Father of Paediatric Surgery

Episode 56 - William Ladd:Father of Paediatric Surgery

FromLegends of Surgery


Episode 56 - William Ladd:Father of Paediatric Surgery

FromLegends of Surgery

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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This podcast takes an entertaining and informative approach to telling the stories of the people and events that make up the history of modern surgery.