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Episode 75 - Percivall Pott and the Chimney Sweep's Cancer

Episode 75 - Percivall Pott and the Chimney Sweep's Cancer

FromLegends of Surgery


Episode 75 - Percivall Pott and the Chimney Sweep's Cancer

FromLegends of Surgery

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Dec 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we'll cover the life of the 18th century English surgeon, Percivall Pott. This includes some of the numerous disorders named after him, and covers the first description of an association between an occupational exposure and cancer, which would lead to significant social change. And of course, we'll take some detours, including covering the origin story of the London Hospital St. Bartholomew's, and more!
Released:
Dec 11, 2018
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.