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Episode 100 - Galen, Part 1: The Story of his Life

Episode 100 - Galen, Part 1: The Story of his Life

FromLegends of Surgery


Episode 100 - Galen, Part 1: The Story of his Life

FromLegends of Surgery

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the 100th episode of Legends of Surgery, we will explore the life of one of medicine and surgery's greatest influences: the Greek physician from Ancient Rome, Claudius Galen. The events of his life will be covered, as well as some of the amazing feats he performed. In the second part of this mini-series, Galen's lasting impact on anatomy and surgery will we outlined.  This episode also features a Suture Tale, this time on the surgeon and anatomist Carl Toldt, who described the important surgical landmark we now know as the white line of Toldt!
Released:
Apr 30, 2021
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.