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100 1 _aZiegler, S. Lewis
_q(Samuel Lewis),
_d1861-1926
245 1 0 _aHistory of Iridotomy :
_bKnife-Needle vs. Scissors—Description of Author's V-Shaped Method
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-07
508 _aThiers Halliwell, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"History of Iridotomy" by S. Lewis Ziegler is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers a comprehensive examination of the historical development of iridotomy, a surgical procedure aimed at creating an artificial pupil, particularly addressing the evolution of techniques and instruments over nearly two centuries. Ziegler's detailed account critically assesses various methods, comparing techniques such as the knife-needle and scissors approach, while underscoring the significance of advancements in surgical practice. The book meticulously outlines the lineage of iridotomy techniques, beginning with the pioneering contributions of William Cheselden in the 18th century and tracing the shifts in surgical philosophies and practices through prominent figures like Adams, Janin, Maunoir, and von Graefe. Ziegler presents an in-depth discussion of the specific methods, including the author’s unique V-shaped method, detailing procedural steps, instrument design, and surgical outcomes. By showcasing case studies and the evolution of tools from the original knife-needle to contemporary adaptations, Ziegler effectively illustrates the challenges and triumphs in the field of ophthalmic surgery, providing valuable insights for both medical professionals and historians of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: American Medical Association, 1908
653 _aOphthalmology
653 _aEye -- Abnormalities
653 _aIris (Eye) -- Surgery
653 _aIridectomy
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b21639747
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67117
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_d107939