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Francis Sibson (1814–1876): The Unsung Hero of Modern Surgery and Anesthesia

Authors: Stephen Osiro, Erin Downs, Joanna Grater, Marios Loukas

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 8/2012

Abstract

Francis Sibson (1814–1876) was a British physician and anatomist widely regarded as a true pioneer of the medical profession. He overcame a tragic and difficult childhood to become an avid educator at several medical schools and dedicated his life to research. For modern scientists, he is most remembered for describing Sibson’s fascia, his experimental use of curare in the treatment of hydrophobia and tetanus, and his detailed description of the positions and movements of internal organs. He died on September 7, 1876 at the age of 62 from complications of an aortic aneurysm.

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Title: Francis Sibson (1814–1876): The Unsung Hero of Modern Surgery and Anesthesia
Authors: Stephen Osiro
Erin Downs
Joanna Grater
Marios Loukas
Publication date: 01-08-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-012-1573-5

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