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Spare Parts: The Story of Medicine Through the History of Transplant Surgery
By Craddock, Paul
- ISBN
- 9781250280329
- Publisher
- St. Martin's
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Reviewed on March 11, 2022 | Social Sciences
Craddock (surgery, University Coll., London) presents a fascinating history of transplant medicine. The first recorded skin graft took place in India in the 6th century BCE, indicating that the procedure is probably older than that. The first "modern" transplants of skin and noses began in the 16th century in Italy, when cutting off noses was a common punishment. The procedure was done in secret by two families until a surgeon fo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
