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Episode 113 - Better know an instrument: Potts Scissors
Episode 113 - Better know an instrument: Potts Scissors
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we'll meet the person behind the eponymously named scissors, the American pediatric surgeon Willis J. Potts. We'll cover his contributions to the development of surgery specifically for children, and in particular the operations on the heart that he pioneered. There is also some trivia, and a new feature on etymology, so enjoy!
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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