Lexicon:Cheseldon's lithotomy
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| Term: | Cheseldon's lithotomy |
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| References: | Post Captain, page 335 |
| Meaning: | William Cheselden (1688-1752) was a famous surgeon who wrote Treatise on the High Operation for Stone in 1723. He is reported to have removed a stone from the bladder in 54 seconds. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
