Elements of Surgery

Originally published in 1813, this text provides an in-depth introduction to surgical practices for medical students. Written by American physician and surgeon John Syng Dorsey, the book covers a range of topics from anatomy and physiology to surgical instruments and procedures. With detailed illustrations and clear explanations, this book remains a valuable resource for students of medicine and surgery.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.